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The Audi A6 is already a fairly handsome, German luxury sedan, but the whole range is receiving some styling updates in Europe this fall. Audi's US arm would not directly confirm which of these updates will be coming to America, instead just telling us that an updated A6 will be coming next year.

On the outside, the tweaks are fairly minor. The company's single-frame grille, which shows up throughout the model lineup, gets some very subtle styling changes, and the lower bumper and its air intakes are also reshaped. More obviously, the headlights have a new form with the LED running lights cutting through them in roughly the shape of a T, as opposed to outlining them, as before. A similar shape is also used for the updated taillights, and there are now rectangular exhaust outlets around back, as well. In profile, the side sills also get a harder crease toward the rear of the sedan.

Inside, things are kept generally the same, as well. There's a new Flint Gray interior color for the A6 and Salsa Red for the S6. But the biggest change is a power-retracting eight-inch infotainment system using the Nvidia Tegra 30 graphics chip. The optional night vision assist system is also improved with new functions, according to Audi.

Europe, at least, is also getting some tweaks to the engine and gearbox range. The 3.0 TFSI is revised and produces 329 horsepower. The 3.0 TDI also gets its own updates with tunes of 215 hp or 268 hp and 315 hp or 322 hp in twin-turbo form. Perhaps confirming earlier rumors, the company is also dropping its Multitronic CVT from front-wheel drive models in favor of a dual-clutch gearbox. The six-speed manual is also improved to reduce its friction. Finally, models with over 268 hp and Quattro can be specced a sport differential to distribute power between the rear wheels. Scroll down to read the full announcement from Audi.Continue reading Audi A6 gets styling, powertrain tweaks

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I own a 2015 A3 2.0 Quattro- I bought it barely 1.5 months ago and am totally in love with the car. The design is fantastic, and its almost as big as the A4. The A6 would probbaly be my next car- maybe several years from now.