The 2012 Audi A6 has undergone a big change underneath, moving from the Volkswagen Group's C platform to Audi's own modular aluminium chassis, and is expected to be produced at FAW-Volkswagen, in 2012 after being stretched, a media source reported on 17th November 2010.

The new Audi A6 is more aesthetic and sporty as to design, compared with the existing version, and scheduled to make its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The latest spy photos show that the rear end of the new A6 mimics the styling of the already revealed A7, another midsize four-door that will slot just above the A6 in the lineup. The big-mouth-grille design will remain on the new A6, too.

The headlights in the new car now become more young and fashionable. The overall edges have been softened a bit and the greenhouse has been drawn back a little judging from the spy pictures. As for the power system, the 2012 Audi A6 is expected to carry a 2.8L V6 twin turbo and a 4.8L V8 engine.

The diesel version may feature the 2.7L V6 TDI and 3.0L TDI engines. The new A6 entry-level car will employ the 2.0L/200 hp TFSI engine and the supercharged 3.0L V6 engine. On top of that, the new generation A6 will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.0L TFSI version will be mated to a 7-speeed dual-clutch transmission.