Here we are. The moment's finally here. If there's one vehicle we've been very keen on since its launch, it's the Audi A7. In fact, we named it our style pick of the year for 2012. Can't blame us, the car just looks killer.
And while the four rings has introduced the S7, there's a newer and more potent version on the block now, the RS7. Though we haven't driven it yet, our friends overseas have had a first crack and some initial impressions.
This will essentially be Audi's answer to the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG here in the States, so, we're obviously excited to hear all about it.
See below for a couple of excerpts that capture the essence of the RS7. Read the FULL scoop by clicking "Read Article."
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What is it like?
Thunderous is one way of describing it, especially if you stand outside and watch an RS7 head horizon-wards in full Dynamic mode, its exhausts crackling with each thumping upshift. If you’re driving, the horizon comes at you even quicker, especially if the road is even slightly narrow. Yet it puts the power down without fuss (on dry roads, at least) and, depending on which mode you’re in, with considerable surety...
Should I buy one?
...It’s comfortable, finished to Audi’s usual appealingly high-precision standards and has features and facilities to entertain for hours. And when rolling on air suspension, it rides pretty well. Yet if it’s lush, plush and polished high-speed entertainment that you crave, then your needs will be better served by the RS7’s BMW and Mercedes rivals, their classic front-engine, rear-drive balance simply delivering more fun.
That said, if you’re irresistibly drawn to the RS7 and its magnificent powertrain, then we wouldn’t dissuade you. Just don’t order the DRC...
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