New 2013 Audi S6 review, test drive

The uninitiated may take the S6 for a regular A6 but there are elements unique to it. For starters there’s the S6 badge on the front grille which now has new twin horizontal chrome bars on it. A similar design chrome treatment is also present on the front air intakes on the bumpers. Move to the sides and the matte aluminium rear view mirrors catch the eye. There are new S line 19 inch wheels and if you look closely you can spot the S6 badge on the brake callipers as well. The front fenders now sport V8 T lettering. At the back the mandatory S6 badge finds a place on the boot lid, which is also home to an easily missed rear spoiler. But giving the car a purposeful look are the quad exhaust pipes jutting out through the part matte aluminium look bumper.

Interiors too have distinguishing detailing in the form of aluminium inserts on the dash on which proudly sits a Quattro emblem. Steering mounted pedals are made of aluminium and so are the throttle and brake pedals. The new sport seats are covered in Alcantara leather and the red S6 badge makes an appearance on the steering wheel.