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In our books, the 2022 Audi RS6 Avant is by far the best-looking wagon sold in North America.
Audi has been pioneering luxury and sophistication since its inception, and they don’t seem to be slowing down. Take a look at the RS6 Avant, and you’ll see what we mean. Wagons in the US haven’t gotten much traction versus what they have across Europe. Of course, the lack of interest among buyers over here is predominantly due to SUVs flooding the market.
The RS6 has established itself as one of the best, if not the best station wagon currently available. It is a four-door beast that can take on some of the best super cars be it on a drag strip or the proper racetrack. Due to its substantial performance benefits and increased levels of practicality, the Audi RS6 has garnered quite the fanbase across the globe. Folks at Audi have finally decided to introduce the spicier RS6 for the US. In our books, the RS6 is by far the best-looking wagon to be sold in North America. Here’s why.
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Audi’s RS division has brought their A-game when designing the exterior. Cuts and creases blend in seamlessly with form following function. Although, we ought to point out that there are quite a few fake vents across the exterior. The 2022 RS6 gets key styling upgrades over the normal A6 wagon The most noticeable being the larger air intakes up front and the lower front splitter. If the A6 All-road felt meh, you’ll surely appreciate the RS6 Avant, for it looks rather exuberant.
Unlike its non-RS sibling, the front end of the Audi RS6 gets sharp cuts instead of smooth curves. As standard, the RS6 sports 22-inch alloy wheels and can be upgraded to have carbon-ceramic rotors filling the insides. A prominent side skirt distinguishes the RS6 from the regular model, making the overall stance super-sleek. At the back, there is a roof spoiler to improve aerodynamics along with signature twin oval exhaust tips. Audi offers you a carbon-fiber fiesta in the form of carbon inlays on the front and rear bumpers, mirror housing, and between the rear taillights.
Audi has always inspired us with its minimalist yet functional design, and the RS6 Avant is no exception. The interior is as sumptuous as any Audi, with top-notch material quality and things feeling nice to the touch. Being an RS model, Alcantara is also used judiciously across the cabin, along with the choice of different leather options.
From seatbacks to floor mats, the RS branding is scattered throughout the interior. The multi-function leather steering wheel is flat-bottomed to further increase the sportiness, and yes, it too flaunts an RS logo. The RS spec sport seats come with prominent side bolsters and signature red stitching throughout. Seats at the back are roomy and offer space for 3 adults with ease. Although the roof is sharply raked, it hardly affects the headroom on offer. Furthermore, the 2022 RS6 Avant offers 30 cu-ft of cargo space which can be expanded to 59.3 cu-ft once the seatbacks are folded. Overall, the RS6 offers the same level of comfort as any other high-performance car and remains one of the best cabins to spend time in.
The infotainment unit inside the RS6 is the latest iteration of Audi’s MMI unit. Most of the vehicle functions are controlled via the two centrally mounted displays. Moreover, Audi’s virtual cockpit replaces the instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch digital unit that’s controlled via steering-mounted controls. The spicy wagon is loaded with all that you might expect from a vehicle of this price. Clever features like cylinder deactivation, four-wheel steering, active anti-roll bars, Matrix LED headlights, and a Bang and Olufsen hi-fi are available in the RS6.
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The RS6 Avant houses a familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 found in various VAG products like the Panamera, Cayenne, and Urus to name a few. Although it shares its underpinnings, the tune is slightly different. The unit now runs 591-hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Fundamentally, the RS6 Avant has Audi’s DNA which instigates innovation. Along with producing tons of horsepower, the RS6 houses a 48V mild-hybrid system which effectively means the station wagon can coast along the freeway without the engine, for better fuel efficiency. Of course, in a near-600 horsepower car, would you care?
Efficiency aside the presence of the all-important Quattro all-wheel-drive system along with the monstrous powertrain helps the 2022 RS6 Avant launch to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Flat-out the 5000-pound station wagon will do 190 mph (with the dynamic package). Braking is impressive, with Audi supplying the RS6 with 10-pot calipers up front, managing to stop from 70 mph in 160 feet, which is rather impressive given its heft. Overall, the 2022 Audi RS6 Avant is a healthy splurge for the well-heeled. Is a $100,000 station wagon worth it? A 600-hp wagon may seem unnecessary, but we’d say yes if your wallet can fund your heart's desires.
A relatively naive bloke in every aspect other than cars. The nuances of the motoring world fascinated him ever since he was a toddler. Fast forward 20-odd years, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in automotive engineering, and now pens down on all things motoring.