Plus, is it worth repairing the battery on an older hybrid car?
By Alex Knizek
Main theme: In this episode of the Talking Cars podcast, we discuss the 2026 Audi A6. Audi’s iconic “executive sedan” enters its sixth generation with a standard turbo V6 engine and classic sedan proportions.
Although on paper it remains a proper luxury midsized sedan, does it meet the expectations of its $70,000-plus price? With so many great SUV options on the market, who is the right buyer for this classic gas-powered model? And what makes the A6’s interior stand out against other less expensive Audi models, such as the also-redesigned A5? We bought a Premium Plus model for our test program to answer these questions and more.
Read the Audi A6 first drive.
Audience question: Is it worth it to replace the high-voltage battery in my 2014 Toyota Prius V if it has 62 percent of its original capacity? Is there a general rule for battery state of health?
“Talking Cars” panelists (from left): Alex Knizek, Ryan Pszczolkowski, and Jeff Bartlett.
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