This detail of the new Audi A6 frightens us deeply
This page is translated from the original post "Ce détail de la nouvelle Audi A6 nous fait très peur" in French.

Audi shared a first preview of the new Audi A6 this morning. A small rear view that hints at an unusual design.
For Audi, alternating the worst and the best seems to be a reason for living, or even existing. There’s no need to revisit the sad episodes of the A2 or the lull at the beginning of the 2000s. Audi is about to unveil its new A6 on April 15th, a sedan presented as a benchmark in terms of design, aerodynamics, and comfort. Quite something. The press release promises a perfect synthesis of form and function, and mentions notable advances in areas such as drag coefficient and aeroacoustics, which are supposed to improve efficiency and comfort. A balanced suspension, dynamic handling… in short, the A6 would be “exceptional in every way.” But should we take their word for it?
Lack of sobriety?
For now, we only have a first visual, and this is where doubt sets in. This shot shows a rear lighting signature in multiple parts: a central band, a classic light assembly, and a 12-tier element shifted outward. On paper, it might be daring. In a well-thought-out body, it could even be attractive, adding a touch of sophistication or modernity. But if poorly integrated, the whole thing could quickly look like a patchwork, Frankenstein-style bricolage, where each element seems to come from a different model.
So, before marveling at this “first-class driving experience,” let’s be cautious. Audi has already accustomed us to impressive press releases that sometimes struggle to materialize on the road. The final design, proportions, overall coherence of the car… all of this is still to be discovered. And until we see the whole, especially until we drive it, it’s hard to assess whether this A6 truly deserves its status as a technological showcase. So let’s wait for April 15th at 2:00 PM to judge in person. Hopefully, beneath the marketing veneer, there’s a truly refined offering.
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