When you hear the word estate or station wagon, the first thing that comes to mind is a soccer mom dropping her kids off for practice. But Audi decided it was time to break that stereotype and ended up making one of the fastest station wagon's ever built. The Audi RS 6 Avant is powered by 4.0 litre, V8, petrol motor and when we got our hands on it only one name came to mind... Michelle Rodriguez. Remember Fast & Furious?
The 3993cc monster which sits under the hood of this RS 6 is just looking for an excuse to stretch out and thunder ahead. The motor pumps out 552.5 horses from 5700-6600rpm and a massive 700Nm of torque ranging from 1750rpm to 5500rpm. All that power and torque results in a 0-100kmph time of just 3.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph which can be upgraded to 280kmph and 305kmph. So the biggest question in my mind pops up.. Why an estate which can go so fast? What purpose does it solve?
Well to be honest at first I was completely puzzled as to why was this car really made the way it was. But then after spending more time with it I realised, in the good old days estates were also referred to as travelers. Then like a mad professor screaming 'Eureka', I just sat there in the RS 6 with an expression of 'OH' on my face. The RS 6 Avant really does have a lot of space, the boot itself can hold 565 litres of cargo and if you drop down the second row then you get 1680 litres of space. So what do you do with so much space? Well for starters you can fit your bi-cycle in there or maybe even a surf board, actually you can fit both in together.
So essentially this is one estate which can put to shame all those boys running around in Honda Civics with souped up engines and exhaust kits. But why so fast? Well come to think of it European highways are simply amazing to drive on and one can really zip through them, but here in India we don't really have enough space for a car like this. Or as a matter of fact, any car! Well not really! India is progressing; there are smart cities and world class highways coming up with a few already in place. So for those who can buy a car like this the journey will simply be the highpoint.
The Audi RS 6 Avant is not just about space and speed, the car oozes luxury and finesse as well. The fine craftsman ship of Audi and its resplendent design language is quite evident on the RS 6. The car showcases subtle lines flowing seamlessly from front to back with a bold and aggressive stance which can make any soccer mom drool. On the inside the car features rich and exquisite use of materials, the dash has been laid out to resemble a cockpit and simply looks out of this world. The flat bottom steering wheel on the RS 6 puts you in a racy mood and a cluster of knobs, buttons and lights just add to the fun.
In terms of features the RS 6 Avant comes with Audi's adaptive LED Matrix headlamps, dynamic turn indicators, MMI plus navigation and infotainment system, Audi side assist, HUD (Heads Up Display), Audi's active lane assist, Audi phone box and Active cruise control with a stop and go function. The car is also equipped with the usual power adjustable seats with a memory function, panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs to say the least.
The RS6 Avant rides in dynamic air suspension on all four wheels and comes with ventilated perforated disc brakes. The RS 6 has adequate stopping power and glides over most road surfaces. However one does need to be careful of those nasty speed breakers and potholes as this vehicle has a low ground clearance of just 114mm. The RS 6 Avant rides on 275/ 35 R20 Continental tyres which really stick to the road and ensure enough traction for the wheels. Speaking of traction the RS 6 Avant also comes with Audi's Quattro AWD system which has been mated to an 8-Speed auto box. The shifts are seamless unless you are in sports mode and the Quattro system ensures that you have control over this vehicle at all times no matter how hard you are pushing it. We did find that there is a bit of understeer on the RS 6 but that is close to negligible.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
3993cc, V8, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, AWD
Power
552.5bhp@5700-6600rpm
Torque
700Nm@1750-5500rpm
Turning Radius
5.95 meters
Suspension
Front/ Rear: Adaptive Air Suspension
Brakes
Front/ Rear: Ventilated Perforated Disc
Tyres
275/35 R20
Boot Space
565 Litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 Litres
Expected Price
Rs. 1.35 crore (ex showroom Delhi)
The steering on the RS 6 does feel a bit wooden but then again it is tuned to be sporty and the car responds immediately to driver inputs. The seating on the RS 6 Avant is quite spacious and the car can fit five adults with ease. The seats provide adequate support and are really comfy as well. The car offers the driver different driving modes and you can select one as per your mood and condition. The paddle shifters on the vehicle also engage the driver and playing around on the road in an estate has never been this much fun. The RS 6 can be customised in many ways from the exterior to the interior. Everything about this station wagon has been designed to make it an ecstatic estate, one that will woo your senses, thrill your need for speed and do it all while having practicality engineered into its spaces. The price tag however is not so appeasing, set at Rs. 1.35 crore (ex showroom Delhi) this car is not affordable at all but then again it was never meant for the masses.
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