# Efficiently Upgraded Cars The Audi A6 Range Has a New Design and is More Eco-Friendly Than Before By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-range References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/audi-a6-gets-a-facelift/33705/) & [audi-mediaservices](https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2014/09/04/audi_a6.html) The [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron) A6 range of sedans has received an upgrade including more efficient petrol and diesel engines that meet Euro 6 emissions targets. The car's sharp lines and taut surfaces give it a desirable look, while changes have been made to the front and rear lights, bumpers, grille and side-skirts. The car has also lost some weight thanks to wider use of hot-shaped steel and aluminum, as well as the use of fiberglass-reinforced plastic springs. The engines are available as six-speed manual or seven-speed S Tronics. The car comes with any one of a range of three petrol engines and five diesel engines that emit up to 22% less carbon dioxide than their predecessors. The Audi A6 range will begin shipping in the fall, with pricing kicking off at $49,735 for the 1.8-liter petrol [A6 Sedan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Efficient Car Engines:** Audi's upgrade to more efficient petrol and diesel engines with reduced CO2 emissions presents an opportunity for developing eco-friendly engines. - **Lightweight Car Design:** The use of hot-shaped steel and aluminum and fiberglass-reinforced plastic springs in Audi's new design presents opportunities for developing lightweight car designs. - **Upgraded Car Aesthetics:** Audi's sharp lines and taut surfaces design change present an opportunity to develop aesthetic upgrades to old car models. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can take advantage of the opportunity to develop more efficient and eco-friendly car engines, and lightweight car designs. - **Auto Parts Manufacturing:** Auto parts manufacturers can benefit from the opportunity to supply hot-shaped steel, aluminum, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic springs for use in lightweight car designs. - **Auto Detailing Industry:** The auto detailing industry can take advantage of the opportunity to create aesthetic upgrades to existing car models with sharp lines and taut surfaces design changes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Powerful All-Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant.md) - [Luxury-Focused Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Optimized Aerodynamics EV Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-q-etron-e2.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md)