Station wagons are associated with words like practicality, safe, and family. But in the year 2002, Audi made the most radical move by introducing performance & racing along with all the aforementioned words. What came out was the stunning Audi RS6 Avant, a station wagon that could do 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds. The world went gaga over it and so did we!
Two decades later, the Audi RS6 Avant is still going strong, turning heads with its radical looks and thundering noise, while being on a school run. This gives us enough reason to pick the Audi RS6 Avant to feature in this week’s DubiCars Exotic Car Of The Week series. There is a juicy 2023 Audi RS6 Avant in black colour for sale listed on DubiCars by Al Ain Class Motors.
Before we speak more about this Audi RS6 Avant, let us look at the illustrious history of the performance estate car.
Audi RS6 Avant History
The Audi RS6 Avant has been a high-performance station wagon icon for 20 years, evolving over four generations. It all began with the C5, featuring a powerful twin-turbo V8 engine producing 450hp. This was followed by the C6 in 2008 which was powered by a 5L V10 engine producing 580hp. Next came the C7 model introduced in 2013, Audi went back to the V8 engine producing 560hp. However, the C7 was lighter by 120kg.
The current-gen C8 model continues to use a V8 engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, all-wheel steering, and a distinctive design. The estate in its latest incarnation produces 600hp and 800Nm of torque in the standard version. Want more? There is a performance version of the RS6 Avant producing 630hp and 850Nm. With the history covered now let us look at what the RS6 Avant from Al Ain Class Motors offers.
Engine & Performance
As aforementioned, the 2023 RS6 Avant produces 600hp and 800Nm, paired with an 8-speed gearbox on the standard version. However, Audi has made some changes and we are glad that they did. The performance station wagon comes equipped with the famed Audi Quattro AWD tech, better torque vectoring and four-wheel steering. This makes this family practical car fast around the bends. P.S. Do not try this on the school run while children are aboard.
But let us give you the performance figures anyway. The sprint from 0 to 100km/h takes 3.6 seconds and it continues to reach an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h. The racing-level performance from the family estate is teamed with a racing exhaust that lets out crackles, pops, and bangs every time you change gear or go on the overrun.
Complementing the performance characteristics of the Avant are its suspension and brakes. Audi has given it adaptive air suspension that allows for varying the ride height and damping characteristics. The suspension system is also sport-tuned to provide precise and responsive handling. The RS6 Avant offers various driving modes that allow the driver to tailor the suspension settings to their preferences. The standard brakes with the RS callipers are massive and are well-equipped to handle the performance of the beast that lies under the bonnet.
Design & Looks
It is probably one of the best-looking station wagons you can buy. The RS6 Avant features aggressive looks from all angles to make you drool over – a family car!
- Front bumper with a low splitter
- Strong hood lines
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Red brake callipers
- Sporty rear spoiler
- Rear bumper with diffuser
- Oval twin exhaust
- Blacked-out badges
- LED lighting
When you combine all this in a black exterior colour like the one listed on DubiCars, the desirability to own one goes up instantly.
Interiors & Features
The RS6 Avant just keeps getting better as you move to the interiors decked in black leather, with a touch of Alcantara and contrast red stitching all over the cabin. The well-bolstered sports seat will keep you and your family securely held in place while you are driving spiritedly.
Sitting in the driver seat, you look over a neatly laid out dashboard featuring leather, aluminium, gloss finish panels and carbon fibre trims to enhance the sporty feel behind the wheel. Other notable features include:
- 12.3-inch Audi Driver Cockpit Display
- 10.1-inch Infotainment
- 8.6-inch Climate Control Display
- Four-zone Climate Control
- Wireless Charging
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Powered & Ventilated Seats
- Flat-bottom Steering Wheel
- Bang & Olufsen Premium Audio
Family Car
In the mix of all the race-tuned performance, the Audi RS6 Avant still has to perform as a good family estate car. It does just that with over 560 litres of boot space on offer, which can be expanded to 1,680 litres with the rear seats folded down. It also gets a full-size spare tyre and a powered boot lid.
The RS6 Avant comes with a comprehensive set of advanced safety systems and driver assistance technologies. These include:
- Audi Pre Sense Front
- Audi Side Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Parking Assistance System
- 360-degree Camera
- Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
- Head-Up Display
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
- Ten Airbags
These safety features enhance both driver convenience and overall road safety, making the RS6 Avant a well-rounded high-performance vehicle.
The Audi RS6 Avant, a true legend among high-performance station wagons, has been thrilling enthusiasts and setting benchmarks for two decades. Across its four generations, it has seamlessly blended breathtaking power, everyday versatility, and motorsport-inspired innovation. The fact that our pick of the week features a black paint scheme and is brand new makes it that much more special for your next family car purchase. Head to DubiCars.com now to find this Audi RS6 Avant and more cars like this for sale in the UAE.
