- Audi revealed updated interiors for the 2027 A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron lineups.
- The changes include a new steering wheel design that brings back physical controls, along with updated software designed for easier use.
- The first cars with the new updates are expected to arrive at dealerships in the second quarter of 2026.
Audi is righting a past wrong with a new host of updates to the A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron lineups. The automaker announced new details surrounding the 2027 versions of both models, chief among them: a return to physical controls on the steering wheel.
Photos provided by the automaker show that the redesigned steering wheel now sports scroll wheels, which Audi said were inspired by the interior of the Concept C, rather than, you know, common sense and safety. Unfortunately, other important functions, such as the climate control system, are still exclusively handled by the screens.
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To that end, both e-tron models are getting updated software, which the automaker says provides a cleaner appearance with more familiar touchpoints and a more navigable experience. That means fewer lists, better graphics, and more contrast between icons and backgrounds. Some of the software menus will also now display a 3-D model of the owner's specific car, including the correct paint color.
Pricing for the 2027 A6 e-tron starts at $67,995 in single-motor rear-drive configuration. The dual-motor version starts at $69,995, while the S6 e-tron starts at $80,895. The 2027 Q6 e-tron SUV, meanwhile, starts at $65,795, with the sportier SQ6 e-tron opening at $74,495. In Sportback form, the Q6 e-tron costs $69,595, and the SQ6 starts at $76,895. The 2027 versions of both models are scheduled to start arriving at dealerships in the second quarter of 2026.
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