Audi RS6 Avant Performance

The 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance gets a classy cabin with black leather seats and upholstery. The red contrast stitching stands out. The diamond-stitched sports seats are heavily bolstered. The multifunction flat-bottom steering wheel is Alcantara leather-wrapped and, along with the gear selector, feels motorsport-derived. The dashboard particularly gets swathes of carbon-fibre. The car gets three touchscreen units, which are standard, and a set of crisp and customisable driver's digital dials. The 12.3-inch unit runs the Audi Virtual Cockpit. The infotainment unit is paired with a multi-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system. The output is loud and crisp. The cabin gets RS-badge floor mats in red or black.  Inlays in natural wood, carbon, grey-brown, or matt-aluminium are available as options.

The 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance is easily among the most handsome cars ever produced by the German luxury carmaker. The Performance version shares its body panel, like the roof, front door, and tailgate, with the standard Audi A6 Avant. The hood, front and rear fenders, and the front fascia are unique on the Performance trim. The signature, massive Audi grille is now frameless. It matches the brand's range-topping R8 sportscar. Even the tailgate resembles the R8. There's a gap between the hood and the grille, just like the R8. The lower air intakes on the 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance have been radically designed to look sportier. The car gets all-round LED lighting. The tailpipes are now bigger. Each fender swells by 40mm. It has made the Avant Performance 3.2 inches wider than the standard A6. The car runs on new 22-inch milled-cut alloy wheels.

The 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance gets a spacious cabin that's typical of yesteryear estate cars. The front seats get sumptuous legroom and headroom. They are figure-hugging but remain supremely comfortable during long trips, courtesy of the multi-level electrical adjustment that includes four-way lumbar support and massaging function. The driver can easily find his/her perfect driving position because of the highly adjustable steering wheel. The second row is roomy as well, with typical 720mm of legroom. There's enough space to comfortably accommodate two adults, with overall width for three children. The 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance gets a sports suspension setup, which the company calls Dynamic Ride Control. It replaces the standard air suspension with diagonally interlinked coil springs. The setup suitably absorbs most bumps and thuds. Noise insulation in the cabin is best in class.

The 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance is hauled by a twin-turbocharged, eight-cylinder, 4.0-litre petrol engine that produces 605 PS/750 Nm. The motor is mated to an eight-speed automatic. The powertrain is insanely fast and offers a thrilling performance. Around town, the car turns corners quickly, aided by light and immediately responsive steering. On the motorway, the RS6 Avant Performance settles into a very comfortable ride and cruise for miles.  

The 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance comes with advanced driver-assist features like satellite navigation, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, and adaptive automatic matrix headlights. Standard safety features include lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and night vision with pedestrian detection.  

The 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance has a starting price of AED 531,900. It's a niche mode, and spare parts won't be easily available. The car comes with a high-performance engine and a premium cabin and offers great travelling comfort. For years, the Audi RS6 Performance has combined supercar performance with the wagon-like practicality. It's a worthy car for those who want the best of style, comfort, and features.