{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"2026 Audi A6 Premium Plus","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2026-audi-a6-premium-plus","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2602CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_495.mp3?dest-id=212382","description":"The redesigned 2026 Audi A6 is here — and we purchased a Premium Plus S-Line trim for our test program. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the new A6, including turbo V6 engine performance, transmission pros and cons, driving characteristics, and infotainment and control frustrations. We also answer an audience question about whether it's time to replace the battery in a 2014 Toyota Prius — or replace the whole car.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Overview: 2026 Audi A6 01:00 - What We Loved 11:40 - What We Did Not Like 22:28 - Question: When should you replace the hybrid battery on a Toyota Prius?     ----------------------------------  Full Test Results: 2026 Audi A6 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/audi/a6/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up on Repair Costs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"},"annotations":[{"startTime":26.12,"endTime":34.06,"type":"car","title":"Audi A6","url":"/cars/audi/a6","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Audi_A6_Allroad_Quattro_C8_1X7A0301.jpg","quote":"...nd today we're going to be talking about the 2026 Audi A6. 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