Audi A6 Review
2017-2023
The Audi A6 (C7.5 Facelift and C8 Series) is a leading executive saloon imported into Kenya. Renowned for its understated luxury, quiet acoustic cabin, dual MMI touchscreen interface, and Quattro all-wheel drive, the A6 delivers supreme long-distance highway comfort between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa. High-end executive cruiser with advanced cabin tech.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty tax bracket.
- Futuristic Dual MMI touch response screens: 10.1-inch upper and 8.6-inch lower haptic touch displays.
- Supreme high-speed highway refinement: Double-glazed acoustic glass ensures ultra-quiet cabin.
- Quattro all-wheel drive stability: Confident cornering grip and wet-weather safety.
What’s not so good
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- Dual MMI screens show fingerprints: Requires keeping a microfiber cloth in the cabin.
Most popular: A6 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
4 doorsPetrol, HybridAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Audi A6 (C7.5 / C8 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 4-Door Executive Saloon / Avant Wagon
- Seating capacity
- 5 seats
- Fuel types
- Petrol (TFSI MHEV), Clean Diesel (TDI)
- Engine sizes
- 1,798 cc / 1,984 cc / 2,995 cc
- Transmission
- 7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Source market
- Japan / UK (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.0 km/L (3.0T V6). Tank: 73 L (about 1059 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,923 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,335 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 15,652
- Full tank (73 L)
- KES 16,568
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
Sport / S Line / Black Edition
- Setup
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo petrol with 12V Mild Hybrid (245 hp / 370 Nm), 7-speed S tronic, Quattro AWD, returning 14.5 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
The definitive executive choice in Kenya, combining 6.0-second 0–100 km/h speed with 25% import duty rate.
- Local consideration
Highly reliable engine with smooth mild-hybrid coasting capability.
Package tiers
A6 grade tiers range from elegant Sport models to aggressive S Line and Black Edition flagships.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | Executive base | Valcona leather seats, dual MMI touchscreens, Virtual Cockpit, 18-inch alloys, LED headlights |
| S Line | Sport luxury | S Line exterior bumpers, Matrix LED headlights, sports leather seats, 19-inch dark alloys |
| Black Edition | Pinnacle luxury | Black exterior styling pack, 20-inch dark wheels, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, HD Matrix LED |
About the Audi A6
Kenya strictly enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive regulations. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 Audi A6 models sit comfortably in the direct import window, while 2018 units face month-by-month age cutoff deadlines.
A major fiscal advantage of the 2.0L TFSI A6 (1,984 cc 45 TFSI) is that its displacement sits strictly under 2,500 cc, qualifying for Kenya's standard 25% excise duty tax bracket. The 3.0L V6 model (2,995 cc 55 TFSI) attracts the 35% excise rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
