Recently appeared, the A6 is a remarkable deal readily identified by its deep front grille along with a body shell that continues the Henry Moore curvaceous sculpture concept beloved of Audi’s styling department Bristling with technology – for example aerospace alloys deployed in order to save around 40kg in weight in comparison with the sooner A6 – the vehicle also cossets its occupants, yet retains Audi hallmark values of neat and nimble handling.

A genuine contender for best-in-class, A6 is on target to keep developing in which the old model left off -especially once the RS variant arrives.

An Avant (estate) and All-Road ‘crossover’ will also be due in the the coming year.