Audi listens to drivers and the 2027 A6 and Q6 e-tron get buttons back

06 February 2026
Audi is updating its 2027 electric lineup by bringing back physical steering wheel buttons and adding a clever drift mode to the S6 e-tron.

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  • Anonymous

how about making them last longer than Temu xmas lights ?

  • Anonymous

two minutes, 06 Feb 2026EU regulators need to allow after-market replacement car key fobs. The dealer only $500 repla... moreSo make it easier to get your car stolen ? Good thing manufacturers are cleverer than that

  • Anonymous

Why do you write so comfusing, well going soft on car makers. It's first and formost SAFETY and not easiness or simplicety to navigate on screens/tablets...

"Now, Audi is bringing back real buttons and scroll wheels to the steering wheel to make things simpler."

There should, well must be buttons/tactiles for AC (everything... exp. setting T), audio, windows,...

  • audi lover

next step get rid of cheap piano black plastic

  • O

Those US prices are actually relatively 'cheap'. That's only a bit more than a pimped out Model Y ... Tesla are going to have a horrific year. IMO they probably start making losses in Q2 or Q3.

  • LasDivine

Will no car company challenge Chinese car companies?

For half the money, you get double the features. SMH

  • Anonymous

Yup, NFC app based phone entry. Also there is a fine balance between too many buttons and no buttons. Key makers need to find that. Voice control for all basic features is even better

  • two minutes

EU regulators need to allow after-market replacement car key fobs. The dealer only $500 replacement keys is an anti-competitive behavior that has gone unregulated for too long. Two minutes of labor should be sufficient using a common phone, published open-API, and generic BT OBD2.