The latest Audi A6 Avant is a slick executive estate car that is well worth a look. We were especially impressed by the comfort on offer and the ease of use all round.

The only major thing holding it back is the boot space compared with its rivals. Both major German rivals – the BMW 5-Series Touring and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate – have significantly bigger loadbays and it seems that Audi has prioritised a sleeker side profile and aesthetics over ultimate practicality. That said, the 503-litre boot is still perfectly big enough for many family duties.

It’s a very premium feeling car and, although we have reservations about some of the interior fit and finish, I would judge the A6 Avant to be a contender for one of the best executive estate cars on the market right now. If you’re bored of the endless sea of premium-badged SUVs and crossovers swamping Britain’s streets, this is well worth a look.

What we like

The highlights of the 2025-on Audi A6 Avant include the sturdy build quality, the sleek style, hushed refinement and easy-to-use tech. The cabin is impressively roomy and some of the attention to detail is astonishing (eg the boot load lashing system and accessories for the integrated floor rails). It’s an easy car to fall for.

What we don’t like

It’s hard not to observe that the boot is significantly smaller than its BMW and Merc rivals. Make sure you compare the loadbay if carrying and luggage capacity is important to you. We’re not fans of the acres of piano black in the interior, either. There’s not much else to dislike about the new Audi A6 Avant.