2024 Audi RS 7

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While other sport sedan manufacturers ask if you want fast or comfortable, Audi simply asks, "Why not both?" The Audi RS 7 combines massive speed and performance potential with a compliant ride and a modern, tech-forward interior. And thanks to its hatchback design, it's also tremendously practical. Some buyers might not like Audi's newest infotainment system, but there's very little else to fault in this automotive tour de force.Read full review

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2024 Audi RS 7 Review

byDan Frio^{Correspondent
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.}

rating written byKurt Niebuhr^{Senior Vehicle Test Editor
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.}

Pros

Powerful turbocharged V8
Hatchback body style provides excellent utility
Great balance between comfort and performance
Loads of available technology

Cons

Touchscreen interface can be distracting to operate
Most driver aids must be added as options
Limited storage for small items

What's new

Increased horsepower and torque
Reduced sound insulation and weight
Unique matte gray exterior trim
Part of the second A7 generation introduced in 2019

Overview

With coupe-like styling, SUV-like utility and blazing speed, the 2024 Audi RS 7 offers a unique combination of fun and functionality. Four doors and five seats mask its family-sedan roots, while a 621-hp turbocharged V8 signals supercar ability, propelling the RS 7 from 0 to 60 mph in about 3 seconds. A rear liftgate and 24 cubic feet of cargo space do the work of a modern crossover, and the RS 7 is also loaded with advanced safety and connected tech and Audi's typically lush interior quality and comfort. It's a distinct, if not conventional, checklist for an ultra-performance car.

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Edmunds spotlight: More power and lighter for 2024

Where the A7 comes with a robust but mild-mannered V6, the RS 7 comes with a V8 that generates nearly double the power. For 2024, the RS 7 gets a boost in horsepower and torque — about a 5% increase on both counts — and software refinements for snappier gear changes. Audi also lightened the RS 7's load by removing 17 pounds of sound insulation. A limited Bronze Edition comes loaded with nearly every high-performance option, but good luck finding one — Audi is only making 50 of them. No matter.

Competitors to consider

Utility is the RS 7's secret weapon, thanks to its hatch-style trunk and ample cargo space. The Porsche Panamera has a similar layout with less room, but it's lighter, more agile and more visceral. The BMW M5 costs less and rivals the RS 7's power and luxury, but it's a traditional sedan with a trunk. Inside the family, the RS 6 Avant is essentially an RS 7 with a wagon body and about 20% more cargo space.

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Performance

9/10

How does the RS 7 drive? Getting to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds is fast no matter what kind of car you're driving. But doing it in the 4,800-pound RS 7 makes it that much more incredible. Thanks to its all-wheel-drive system, the RS 7 can fully deploy its 591 horsepower from a stop, which only adds to the practicality of its massive performance. And thanks to its broad powerband, the RS 7 is also remarkably relaxing to drive in everyday traffic. Ample passing power is readily available.

Just as incredible as the acceleration is the RS 7's handling. It pulled 1.0 g on our skid pad and out on real roads will likely leave most sports cars in the dust. Our test car had the optional carbon-ceramic brakes, and they hauled it down from 60 mph in just 107 feet and exhibited no fade during a fair bit of enthusiastic driving. The capability of the RS 7 is nothing short of stunning.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the RS 7? You'd be right to assume the RS 7 has driven comfort into the ditch in the name of mondo performance, but you'd be dead wrong. In spite of its 22-inch wheels, the RS 7's optional adaptive air suspension delivers a ride that borders on supple. And as aggressive as the RS seats look, they afford long-haul comfort with supple leather and padding that can almost be described as plush.

Adding to the impressive levels of comfort in the RS 7 is the near utter lack of road or wind noise. Even those aforementioned 22-inch wheels and aggressive summer tires don't make enough noise to disturb the occupants. Our test car was fitted with the optional sport exhaust. But instead of emitting obnoxious pops and bangs, it offered a muffled bassy roar even in its most aggressive setting.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Audi's obsession with well-integrated technology shows up in the new RS 7. The cockpit is low-slung and surrounds its occupants with tightly drawn leather, precision stitching, and one of the most tech-forward interiors in the business. Because the RS 7 is a larger luxury car, four adults can find plenty of space. Only taller rear passengers might want for a bit more headroom.

Curiously, the RS 7's steering wheel is simply too large. While other cars from Audi offer flat-bottom steering wheels, the one in the RS 7 feels huge and either blocks part of the instrument panel or is simply too high when adjusted to clear the display. The RS 7's Virtual Cockpit, Audi's fully digital and reconfigurable instrument panel, can get cluttered with too much, even seemingly unimportant, information. Keeping it simple worked best for us. The climate control screen takes extra glances and extra time to get what you want out of it.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Audi's newest generation of its infotainment interface is front and center. At 10.1 inches, the main screen takes up a sizable chunk of the dashboard. Stylish and crisp graphics make it attractive and fit right in with the RS 7's aesthetic. The system does have a steep learning curve, but it's fairly customizable and reacts quickly to commands. Our only real complaint is when off, the screens look smudged and full of fingerprints.

The standard audio system is more than adequate but falls a bit short of audio systems in other German luxury cars. There is an optional Bang & Olufsen system that might compare better against its rivals. Surround-view cameras with highly accurate parking sensors are standard and much appreciated. We had no issues with the adaptive cruise and lane keeping systems — except that they're optional at this price point.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? Remind us again why more people don't buy hatchbacks? The RS 7's max 24.9 cubic feet of cargo space makes it eminently practical. And when combined with its low load floor and 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, the RS 7 could easily swallow a bicycle or two. For comparison, the similar hatchback-style Porsche Panamera only manages to offer 17.6 cubic feet of capacity. Coupe-style sedan competitors such as the M8 Gran Coupe and Mercedes-AMG GT offer even less.

Unfortunately, interior storage isn't nearly as impressive. There's no cubby ahead of the shifter, and the center console bin is shallow. For everyday items, the cupholder will have to do most of the heavy lifting. Got kids? Thanks to wide-opening rear doors and plenty of rear legroom, installing a child safety seat in the RS 7 should be a breeze.

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Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the RS 7 gets 17 mpg combined. You can expect even less than that if you drive it with some gusto. Over our 115-mile mixed-driving evaluation route, the RS 7 returned a credible 19.6 mpg. Traffic was particularly light due to the pandemic, but it's still a good indication the RS 7 can match its economy estimates if driven with some restraint.

Value

8/10

Is the RS 7 a good value? In a word, yes. Starting north of $125,000, the Audi RS 7 undercuts the BMW M8 Gran Coupe by about $10K and the Porsche Panamera Turbo by about $50K. Our well-appointed test car was priced around $137,000, and we'd be hard-pressed to explain why its competitors ask for so much more money. The RS 7's build quality is unassailable, and every seam, surface and detail are worthy of the price.

Audi's limited and powertrain warranties are average in terms of length. Roadside assistance is offered for four years with unlimited mileage, but BMW has the edge on the Audi, providing three years of free scheduled maintenance.

Wildcard

9.5/10

To the casual motorist, the Audi RS 7 will look like nothing more than a really long hatchback. But to the discerning enthusiast, the RS 7's flared fenders, big wheels and menacing styling make it look like a wolf in ill-fitting sheep's clothing. The owner, however, will know the RS 7 to be one of the most refined, well-rounded and devastatingly fast performance sedans on the market. And as a bonus, that hatchback body style adds a big dose of practicality.

Which RS 7 does Edmunds recommend?

The RS 7 comes in just a single trim, but several options allow for a personal touch. The Driver Assistance package is almost a must-have, adding full-speed adaptive cruise control, rear crash mitigation, traffic sign recognition, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning. Hardcore drivers might opt for stand-alone options such as the sport exhaust, stiffer sport suspension and lightweight wheels, while sound aficionados might consider the upgraded Bang & Olufsen audio system.

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Audi RS 7 models

The 2024 Audi RS 7 is a midsize high-performance sedan with a hatchback-style trunk. It's powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (621 horsepower, 627 lb-ft) mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with standard all-wheel drive. It's offered in only a single trim — Performance — and, beyond a choice of colors, only a few options and packages are available. Standard features include:

Advanced LED headlights with laser light technology
21-inch wheels with summer performance tires
Sport-tuned adaptive air suspension (can adjust for ride quality, handling performance and ride height)
All-wheel steering (improves high-speed stability and shortens turning radius to ease parking)
Hands-free liftgate
Panoramic sunroof
Leather upholstery
Carbon-fiber interior accents
Heated and ventilated power-adjustable front sport seats
Heated steering wheel with paddle shifters
Four-zone automatic climate control

Tech features include:

Digital instrument cluster (Audi Virtual Cockpit)
Dual touchscreen displays (10.1-inch top and 8.6-inch lower) with navigation
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Wireless charging pad with phone signal booster
Bang & Olufsen audio system
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the RS 7 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front and rear parking sensors

The RS 7 is available with a handful of options. These include:

22-inch lightweight wheels
Dynamic Ride Control suspension (replaces the air suspension)
Sport exhaust system
Red brake calipers
Carbon-ceramic brakes (improve high-performance braking)
Black Optic and Matte Carbon styling packages
Upgraded Bang & Olufsen audio system
Night vision (uses advanced cameras to aid in low-light visibility)
Driver Assistance package

Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front)
Lane keeping assistance (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

Executive package

Leather package (adds leather to dash, armrest and console)
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Heated rear seats
Automatic parking system (will pull the vehicle into and out of a parallel or perpendicular parking space)
Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)

RS Design package

Leather package (adds leather to dash, armrest and console)
Alcantara synthetic suede-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
Blue, red or gray contrast stitching
RS floor mats with RS logo and contrast stitching

Individual Contour Seat package

Front seats with ventilation and massaging functions
Passenger seat with memory function
Upgraded leather seating surfaces

Bronze Edition

This special edition is limited to 50 units and features:

Sebring Black paint
22-inch gold-finished lightweight wheels
Dynamic Ride Control suspension (replaces the air suspension)
Sport exhaust
Leather package
Carbon-fiber exterior and interior trim

Audi RS 7 Reviews

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Underwhelming?!?!?!

DrRon, 03/26/2023

2023 Audi RS 7 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

I wish I could give this car 7 stars to negate the previous 3 star review. I agree with every point in the Edmunds review. This beast is ferocious and yet refined. Launch control on dry pavement will give you vertigo while the on-board G meter touches 1.1! I also own a GR Supra which can't touch the RS7. The Supra is its own kind of tail happy fun, but the 4wd, 4 wheel steering RS7 is …

Underwhelming

Daryl, 03/01/2023

2022 Audi RS 7 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

We had a 2017 RS7, It was mainly my Wife's car, it was mean, ferocious, sounded great, and just super fast, a hair on fire car that always put a smile on your face even as a passenger, so when we saw the 2022 model we thought time to do it again, problem was no test drives available as none to drive, but we figured its going to be as good. I have no idea what Audi did to it, but …

2021 Audi RS7

geo, 01/14/2022

2021 Audi RS 7 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

Great auto...great looks, great interior, great power

Perfect mix, performance and luxury

Wolfy, 03/12/2023

2023 Audi RS 7 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

I have had it for a short time. However, i like the V8 twin turbo coupled with a nice air suspension and a Quattro and all steer wheel drive. I wish the carbon ceramic brakes were standard with the 190 mile top speed. I think they are cutting short the performance for customers whom chose the steel brakes. Just don’t offer the steel brakes period.

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2024 Audi RS 7 Features & Specs

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$127,800
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$274/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Audi RS 7 vs. Audi RS 6

The RS 6 Avant is the same car as the RS 7, except in a slightly more practical wagon body style. It costs a bit less than the RS 7 and offers more cargo space and headroom. It also comes with roof rails. If you like the idea of the RS 7 but need something that serves a more active lifestyle, the RS 6 fits the bill. And while it may not look as lithe as the coupe-ish RS 7, the RS 6 stills draws admiring looks from car enthusiasts everywhere.

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Audi RS 7 vs. Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera's 911-inspired look up front combines with practical hatchback style and versatility in the back. If it sounds like the automotive equivalent of a mullet, don't be put off. The Panamera delivers exceptional performance, high levels of refinement and driver engagement, and utility. It's substantially more expensive than the RS 7 and doesn't make the same kind of power, nor is it as roomy. But unique style and impeccable pedigree make the Panamera seriously lust-worthy.

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Audi RS 7 vs. BMW M5

Gobs of power from its own turbocharged V8 and similar levels of luxury refinement make the M5 a natural competitor with the RS 7, and at a far lower price. The M5 is slightly quicker than last year's RS 7 (0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds compared to 3.3 seconds, respectively, in our testing), but that could change with the 2024 RS 7's increased power output. The Audi has a practical advantage with its liftgate and cargo capacity, but the BMW is a little roomier for passengers.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite RS 7 safety features:

Adaptive Cruise Assist: Adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front.
Audi Active Lane Assist: Warns the driver if he or she deviates from a lane without using a signal. Can also apply steering to help keep the car in the lane.
Side Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Assist: Warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing.

FAQ

Is the Audi RS 7 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 RS 7 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.5 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 RS 7 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 4 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the RS 7 has 24.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi RS 7. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Audi RS 7?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Audi RS 7:

Increased horsepower and torque
Reduced sound insulation and weight
Unique matte gray exterior trim
Part of the second A7 generation introduced in 2019

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Is the Audi RS 7 reliable?

To determine whether the Audi RS 7 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the RS 7. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the RS 7's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Audi RS 7 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Audi RS 7 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 RS 7 and gave it a 8.5 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 RS 7 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 4 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 RS 7 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Audi RS 7?

The least-expensive 2024 Audi RS 7 is the 2024 Audi RS 7 performance 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $127,800.

Other versions include:

performance 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $127,800

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What are the different models of Audi RS 7?

If you're interested in the Audi RS 7, the next question is, which RS 7 model is right for you? RS 7 variants include performance 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of RS 7 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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