Audi RS6 Avant

Our verdict

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 155mph top end, but when was the last time you saw an estate this big do 0-62mph 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 571bhp and 479lb ft of torque IN AN ESTATE CAR. Bow down RS4 and kiss my Pirellis. 

Cool

Not quite as cool as the old one, but still pretty chilly. 571bhp 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. Anyone for 10mph in the real world? Audi quotes 20.1mpg, but we’ve never seen it. Group 20 insurance. The planet will hate you.