The fifth generation A6 was unveiled ahead of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It will launch in Germany in June 2018. All engines offered come with a mild hybrid drivetrain that can reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometers for the V6-engined vehicles. The A6 will be offered in 7 new exterior colors and 7 colors which are available in current models. After introduction Audi officially stopped production of A6 and A7 diesel models due to a new investigation on a newly discovered emissions cheating software.