If we were to measure EV updates based on their “coolness quotient,” Audi’s newly facelifted A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron 2027 models would likely top the table. The automaker has, in my opinion, released a number of lifestyle upgrades that make the interior as fun and intuitive as is practically possible.
Both the 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron get a redesigned Audi Digital Stage (the combination of infotainment screen and instrument panel) with improved graphics, fewer menu lists and intuitive visual tiles. You can also mirror the navigation or media in the virtual cockpit.
A tech refresh that feels like a lifestyle upgrade
The physical scroll wheel, a fan-favorite feature, is again mounted on the steering wheel and allows for volume control and navigation through menus. For passengers, the passenger screen now supports independent media playback via Bluetooth headphones.
And if you don’t have the opportunity to operate the wheel for a long time, you can connect gaming controllers (via Bluetooth) and race in video games with Active Privacy Mode activated so that the driver is not distracted. Audi also adds new massage seat modes to increase comfort.
To enhance the overall experience, the cars are now equipped with ambient “experience worlds” that synchronize lighting, sound and climate control for programmed periods. There’s also a power nap function, which creates a quiet, laid-back atmosphere in the cabin when you stop for a quick recharging break.
Reversing assistant, trained parking and ambient worlds of experience
To make driving easier, the cars now feature Reverse Assist that automatically reverses up to 150 feet, a trained parking feature that allows autonomous parking in up to five regular parking spaces, and stronger regenerative braking that brings the car to a stop without using the friction brakes.
You can now get an optional 4K dashcam built into the base of the rearview mirror, and Dynamic Plus, which (to a limited extent) prioritizes pure performance over stability systems when you’re heading to a racetrack. If some of these features sound familiar, that’s because they’re already available on the 2026 Audi A5 and Q5 models.
The 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron starts at $66,700 for the standard model, while the 2027 Audi Q6 e-Tron starts at $64,500. These are the starting prices for the core electric sedans and SUVs; Higher configurations are more expensive. Both model series will arrive at Audi dealers “in the second quarter of 2026”.
