Beyond the stunning aesthetics, the lights communicate with the car’s advanced safety systems and use proximity detection technology to display warning symbols to other road users. For example, if the car detects a crash up ahead, it will display warning triangles in the rear lights to signal to drivers behind that there’s danger.
#3 Virtual Foldable Mirrors
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron holds the title of Audi’s most aerodynamic car ever, with a drag coefficient of just 0.21cd; the Avant measuring at just 0.24cd. This colossal efficiency is achieved through a culmination of its flush door handles, closed-off grille, slippery, wind tunnel-sculpted body, and the optional virtual exterior wing mirrors.
Mounted on sleek, stylish stalks, these camera-based mirrors reduce drag and can boost range by up to 7 km. They integrate with the driver-assistance suite, highlighting blind spots and adapting automatically in low-light or adverse conditions. The high-definition feeds from the cameras appear on two displays inside the cabin, carefully positioned high within the doors for natural, intuitive glances.
#4 Switchable transparency panoramic sunroof
Inside, the innovations continue in the form of Ingolstadt’s first-ever switchable transparency panoramic sunroof – transforming how light and space are experienced within the cabin.
At the touch of a button, the roof can instantly become opaque, providing privacy or reducing glare on sunny days. Flip it back, and the cabin opens to a flood of natural light, enhancing the airy, expansive feeling.
Using polymer-dispersed liquid crystal technology, the sunroof adjusts quickly and evenly across its surface, offering gradual shading instead of the binary open or closed of conventional systems. It allows the driver to fine-tune light levels to suit mood, weather, or time of day.
#5 Passenger display
Audi has long been about prioritising driver focus, and the A6 e-tron is no exception. The cockpit is dominated by a sweeping, 14.5‑inch curved infotainment display that arcs towards the driver. It blends multiple touch interfaces into a single, flowing surface, giving easy access to navigation, media, vehicle settings and climate controls without cluttering the dashboard. But it’s what’s happening on the passenger side that gets us really excited.