Audi RS 4 Avant Unleashed

Audi has unleashed its new third generation RS 4 Avant and as much as it’s pleasing to look at, it’s also packed with increased performance and comes with a wide range of driver assistance and infotainment technologies to keep Audi fans smiling.

The RS 4 Avant is fitted with a power hungry 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine that kicks out a serious 331kW at 8250rpm. Peak torque is at 430Nm available from between 4000rpm and 6000rpm. This all culminates into a pretty nifty speed package that will see the RS 4 Avant reaching 100km/h in a mere 4.7 seconds while blistering on to a governed top speed of 250km/h. Need more speed? Well you are in luck because the top speed can be increased to 280km/h, but you have to ask Audi nicely. Fuel consumption for the Audi RS 4 is estimated at 10.7 litres/100km.

In terms of handling, the Audi RS 4 is fitted with the Audi drive select system fitted as standard. Additional suspension options include dynamic steering, sport differential and sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC). Handling is also improved due to the fact that the RS 4 Avant sits 20mm lower than the outgoing model and the electromechanical steering offers excellent road feedback to the driver. 

Braking comes in the form of large internally ventilated discs and the front callipers making use of eight pistons. If that’s not enough, carbon fibre-ceramic discs are available but again you have to ask Audi nicely.

The elegant, all-black cabin with carbon inlays offers a classic yet modern interior. The multifunction leather sport steering wheel is flattened at the bottom for a more sporty appeal and the head restraints are integrated into the backs of the S sport seats. Luggage space abounds in the RS 4 Avant and can range anywhere from 490 to 1430 litres of space, depending how you choose to fold the rear seats.

As you would expect from Audi, control and display elements are of a high standard and MMI navigation is optional. Audi also offers a selection of driver assistance and infotainment modules which include a Bang & Olufsen sound system and a Bluetooth online car phone.

This is all good and well, but we will have to wait and see if the new Audi RS 4 Avant will ever witness a South African sunrise.
  

 

News Source: Cars.co.za