Audi RS6

The Audi RS6 Avant is the UberWagen. Supercar-destroyer with a boot. But not a satisfying drive in the traditional sense.

• Comfort

  Adjustable suspension works well, turning the RS6 from mile-muncher to hair-raiser in the flick of a switch.. It’s also got some of the best seats in the business. You really could have everything from this car, including a fuel bill larger than the GDP of Nigeria.

  

• Performance

  Shattering. OK, so it’s limited to the usual 250km/h top end, but when was the last time you saw an wagon this big do 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds? And you can do it, all day, every day. That’s a five-litre V10 under the bonnet with twin turbos kicking out 426kW and 540Nm in a wagon.

  

• Cool

  Not quite as cool as the old one, but still pretty chilly. 426kW is always quite cool.

  

• Quality

  Built from granite made to look like plastic. This is an interior other manufacturers should worship.

  

• Handling

  The RS6 can do simply ludicrous things with the laws of physics; bend them, twist them, ignore them. Quattro makes it all happen, but you’ll still be stunned when you turn into a corner too fast and the car tidies up your excesses with ease. No body roll, slightly dull steering and a bit numb from the seat of your pants - the usual Audi gripes.

  

• Practicality

  Massively practical because it is just so massive. Use this car everyday and love it. Kill the Labrador accidentally with strenuous acceleration, make the kids go blue with fright; it’s all good.

  

• Running costs

  Hmmm. The planet will hate you.