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Hold on to your luggage, folks, this is the 2013 Audi RS4 Avant. Audi's überwagon gets an upgrade for the next generation visually, while still sticking with a 450-hp version of the company's 4.2-liter V8. More »
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See, it's not that hard. Every time Audi updates its middle-range A6 sedan, it also comes out with a wagon version, offering the same amenities with more aluminum-und-steel hauling. Here's the 2012 edition of the A6 Avant. More »
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Ya know, the Audi RS6 Avant is pretty boring from the factory. Who cares about a twin-turbocharged direct-injection V10 delivering only 572HP and 479lb-ft of torque? APS Sportec's rectified this indignity by pushing output to a much-more-insane 700HP and 584lb-ft. More »
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Globally, Christmas weather is everything from tropical rainforest or frozen snow-piled wasteland. Although everyone wants to get over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house, these are the ten best vehicles for the job with presents in tow. More »
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We've been showered with photos and details of the new Audi S4 Sedan and Audi S4 Avant ahead of the official Paris unveiling and the numbers do look good. Using supercharging and direct injection, the folks in Ingolstadt have managed to squeeze 333 HP out of the 3.0-liter V6, good for a 5.1 second 0-to-62 run while still returning an average of 24 MPG. S4 buyers will also get a seven-speed S-Tronic gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive and the standard-issue array of electronic nannies keeping everything in line. Still, if this S4 runs as well as the specs suggest, we can't wait to get some seat time. Full press release after the jump. More »
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Though Audi claims that both the Audi RS6 Avant and Audi R8 are equally fast to 62 mph and 124 mph, we've always been skeptical as to whether or not the Überwagen of our dreams could actually compete. Thankfully, the folks at EVO mag had a version of each to test out. The bottom line? Almost. More »
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Wow, we knew the those viking types had fun storming castles and laying siege to things, but who knew they were also masters of the four wheel drift?These guys do an amazing job with a nice slow controlled drift all the way around some roundabouts in their favorite Audi 100 wagon. Apparently pounding down fish balls and living in darkness half the year gives you superhuman drifting powers. [Break] More »
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We've already gotten a look at the twin turbocharged, V10-powered, 580 HP Audi RS6 Avant, but now a camo-free Audi RS6 Sedan has been spied making the rounds in Germany. The new sedan über alles shares a lot of the ultra-Bruce styling present in the wagon version, but also gets revised tail lights and the upturned trunk lid from the RS4. We're wondering what the implications are of an Audi running with the Porsche Panamera when the Porsche boys manage to get their sweaty little hands on a controlling share of VW. [WorldCarFans] More »
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According to the forum fan-boys who think the World of Audi, this is the new Audi S4 Avant. While that certainly looks like it's got the s-line bumper and bigger brakes — at least one of us is telling us we should be hedging our bets on this. But another one of us wonders who we are to argue with the folks from AudiWorld? They've already told us so much about what we should expect from the new S4. They've already confirmed — via unnamed insiders, of course — the S4 will debut with a new 3.0-liter TFSI twin-turbo producing 330 horses. Despite a 10-horsepower drop, they say zero-to-60 times will fall from the current model's 5.4 seconds into the low five-second range, all with a fuel-economy gain from 17 mpg to over 20 mpg. So — what say you — is this the final exterior of the S4? More »
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As if the 2009 Audi A4 isn't sexy enough, the lines have been stretched to wagon proportions for the 2009 Audi A4 Avant. It's a good option for someone who wants the style of an A4 but needs the utility of a wagon (and yes, they're bold enough to call it a "wagon" in the press release). Though storage isn't of minivan proportions, there's a total of 51 cubic feet of storage and 60/40 split-fold seats with a load-through hatch for storing skis and snowboards. Similar to the A4, the European version gets two gas and two diesel engines. The most powerful available gasoline engine is the 3.2 FSI V6, which provides 265 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque good for a 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds and a limited top speed of 155 mph. The 3.0 TDI engine boasts torque of 369 lb.-ft., which helps the wagon scoot to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds. Photos and a press release below the jump. More »
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Sigh. Back in June we told you that the RS4 Sedan was going out of production. Then, later in June, we explained that actually, no, Audi would keep building the RS4. Today's news is a bit of clarification. In November of this year (2007) Audi will stop building the RS4 Sedan. The convertible and the motherluvin' Avant will cease production at some point in 2008. All of which means that for a good chunk of 2008, Audi will have nothing to compete against the M3, C63 or IS-F with. We sure hope they know what they're (R8) doing. [autoblog.nl] More »
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Frankly, we were a wee bit shocked at the overly enthusiastic response to the prancing horse station wagon. More than one of you lamented the fact that you're not a dragon. You also chose a BMW over a Ferrari in yesterday's QOTD. All of this means that y'all are the most sophisticated group of car nutz on teh internets. Or, simply mad. We're going to reserve judgment. Until you answer today's question. Yeah, the Prince Jefri special is pretty tits (oh wait, his yacht is named Tits; the Ferrari wagon is pretty hot), and in theory at least, a right-hand drive, 442 horsepower 5.5-liter V12 wagon with a 6-speed manual is the stuff our most secretive auto fantasies are made of. How the hell ever, the RS4 Avant is, well, the RS4 Avant. You know, perfect in that Bruce kinda way. Plus, the Audi's hot 4.2-liter FSI V8 makes 420 horses. We're thinking the Audi probably weighs a hair less (anyone who can find out how much the Venice weighs gets a slightly used lollipop) so performance is probably equal. It just comes down to "taste." More »
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While we knew the Audi Audi RS6 Avant was coming, we had no idea Bryan Adams was going to belt out an acoustic rendition of Run to You after the cover was pulled on the V10 twin-turbo wagon. As the rest of the presentation was in German the details are still hazy. We do know the world needs more hopped up sportwagons now more than ever. An A4 and A8 were also kicking around coverless. Now with bonus gallery! More »
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There's been a lot of wacky wagon action going on around us over the past 24 hours. We've seen the pre-Frankfurt Auto Show reveals of both the new 580 HP Audi RS6 Avant and the new 457 HP Mercedes C 63 AMG Estate both shoot by us, showing off some incredible hotness. While we're assuming just on a power comparison alone that the new C63 AMG wagon would easily be schooled by the Audi RS6 Avant, we're wondering what the competition might look like if Mercedes dropped a pretty little 600 HP AMG-customized DTM wagon into the mix. Let's presuppose such a wagon exists — if it did, which über-sports wagon would you prefer to drive? Or maybe you'd just prefer a nice beer wagon? More »
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If the rumor mill is to believed, the Audi RS6's official horsepower number undersells the überwagon by about 30 equines. But even if the inside line doesn't pan out, the RS6 is still a spec collector's dream date: Twin-turbo V10 producing 479 ft-lbs of torque available at between 1,500 rpm and 6,250 rpm, maximum power arriving at between 6,250 rpm and 6,700 rpm, all channeled through a six-speed tiptronic massaged by algorithms. Dynamic ride control with optional three-stage damping adjusts to a desired level of stiffness. Ceramic brakes are available for an undisclosed sum. Supercar or station wagon? The mind reels. Attention childless members of the autobahn-commuting German business elite. We're up for adoption. More »
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Because our good friend Zerin hearts us, we've got you some shots of the new Audi RS6 Avant speed wagon well before it's unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Don't say we didn't pass all 580 hp (maybe even more than 600 according to some sources) of that love right on to ya from the RS6 Avant's V10 Twin Turbo TFSI engine. We're nothing if not sharers of the high horsepower. UPDATE: We've got the official press release with all of the official power numbers here.
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Perusing the latest issue of Top Gear I came across Jeremy Clarkson's column in which he tries to identify the perfect car. What gave him the idea? He'd just taken a ride in an RS4 Avant. Sure, a few sentences later ye olde Jezza determines that the hyperkinetic Deutsch wagon is not perfect. But, check out his gripes: there's no knee room in the back seat and it costs too much. Ahem. Here in the Jalopnik Fantasy Garage (we're filthy rich!) price is simply not an issue. And if we had someone tall behind us, we'd simply toss him or her the keys to any one of our 49 other Fantasy rides. Case closed. In my mind the RS4 Avant is not only the perfect car, but also this week's JFG nominee. More »
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According to a few new shots by cameraphone jockey and Motor-Talk denizen, Jason V (Chrysler's mouthpiece, Jason Vines?), it looks like the wagonian version of the coming Audi RS6 is in the pipeline. Some say both sedan and Avant versions of the hotted-up S6 will show in Frankfurt, possibly sporting a turbo'd V10 producing eleventy gillion horsepower. It's good news, all around. [via Carscoop] More »
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We waited so long for our take-out order this past weekend, we'd have gladly ponied up six figures to buy the delivery dude a V10-powered Audi RS6 Avant. Of course if we had that kind of money lying around, we'd just buy one for ourselves and pick our order up. That is, if we could. Audi's yet to announce plans for a new RS6 Avant. But if spies are correct, this specimen, in autofocus-thwarting garb, will be it. Unnamed sources say we'll see the RS6 sedan and possibly its BMW M5 Touring-beating sibling at the Frankfurt show next month, sporting between 550 and 600 horsepower. [World Car Fans] More »
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We love how Audi just can't stop themselves with the new models. 18 new ones in the coming years is the official company line. Here's one: Looking like the unholy offspring of an A3, a Dodge Magnum and a Mercedes-Benz CLS, somehow this rendering S5 looks pretty good to our wagon loving eyes. Sure, the A4 Avant and A6 Avants are fine cars. No, to our knowledge their will not be an A5 sedan. Why then an A5 station wagon Sportback? Meine Brüder, why the hell not? The Sportback should be wider, taller and more slanty than the A4 Avant. Oh, and hopefully they'll figure out the damn battery for a US bound RS5. [Motor Authority] More »
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While at a pleasant if not a bit boozy dinner party on Saturday, we found ourself in the position of having to explain what we did last weekend. Which meant that for the second time in as many hours we were once again singing the praises of the Se7en. After we'd been bloviating wildly for 10 minutes, our friend stopped us and asked the following question: If we had $250,000, what car or cars would we buy? Our answer was (of course) a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (figure about $80,000 for a good example), an RS4 Avant (About $100,000 due to a weak dollar and import charges) and then spend the remainder on a Z06. Though, we'd probably want a Se7en, too. Hmmm...Should have been the $300,000 question. Anyhow, you? More »
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Here's one that makes no one happy: Audi may have ceased producing the four-door version of its Bimmer-beating hot rod. Why? According to the lads at Autocar.co.uk, Audi is killing off their best car ever to make room for the upcoming twin-turbo V10 RS6, which bows in Frankfurt this September. Apparently Audi is concerned that keeping the RS4 around will hurt sales of the RS6. Which is insane. Case in point, they will continue building the RS4 Avant and Convertible. Just yesterday we were reading in GoAuto.com how BMW Group Australia's managing director Guenther Seemann doesn't consider Audi a threat. At first were thought it was just typical slick corporate PR. But if our British brothers are right, if Audi is too insecure to sell both the RS4 and RS6 side by side, then I am afraid Herr Seemann has something besides a tragic last name. He has a point. Also of course, no word whatsoever if Audi is bringing the RS4 Avant to the States. But because of the brewhaha about a crash-test issue with battery placement, they probably won't. We think Homer said it best, "Life Is Just One Crushing Defeat After Another 'Till You Just Wish Flanders Was Dead." – Jonny Lieberman More »
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What does a classic overachiever, ex-Microsoft employee of the month, entrepreneur, mountain climber and creator of an insanely popular board game drive to the grocery store? Right, any damn thing he wants. But this particular individual who fits that profile, Richard Tait, chose a 2004 Audi S4 Avant that's been worked over by a motorsports firm from the Pacific Northwest. Funny, it's the exact car we'd have picked for him. More »
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The Foursprungs beat us all to the tip on this one, popping up the first press release with official photos of the new 420hp Audi RS4 droptop and wagon. Set to pose in the flesh at Geneva, these beasties complete the RS4 line, with the sedan having been released last year. We're totally gonna cruise in the Avant smoking a Dutch Masters while drinking a Cappuccino Blast from Baskin Robbins while cranking Iron Maiden's "The Flight of Icarus" with Lou Ferrigno riding shotgun and Ted Leo and Mickey Kaus in the back. After that, we'll all go to Mel's for cheese fries and patty melts. More »
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File this under awesomeness we'll never see in the US (the business case for a rocket-sled station wagon just doesn't bear out in this market). Rumors had been racing through Frankfurt like M rzenbier through an Oktoberfest reveler that an RS4 version of Audi's A4 Avant was nigh. Now, new shots of Audi's berwagen in question have surfaced from the German town of Chemnitz. The German Car Blog points the way. More »
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In these uncertain times of less-than cheap gasoline, it's good to know someone can still pull 350hp out of a 2.0-liter four. It's an Audi TFSI, to be specific, and the someone is VW & Audi tuning shop B&B. That level of performance is the most extensive of five tuning levels and includes a completely new, modified engine with track-ready pistons, connecting rods, cylinder head and a "large" turbocharger, as well as intercooling and injection mods. Buyers can also choose from a performance exhaust system, 18 and 19 wheels, 4- and 6-piston brake systems, a short-throw shift kit, and a seven-piece body kit. All for the bargain price of a shiteload of dough. More »
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Our buddy George over at Fouritude took his frustration with having to wait for Audi's S6 wagon out on Photoshop, creating a rendering of what such an beast might look like, ahead of an expected debut in Detroit or Los Angeles. According to Audi watchers, the new S6 Avant, like the S8, will be powered by a slightly underclocked version of the company's Lambo-derived V10, producing around 420 hp, hooked to a six-speed Tiptronic. More »
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The German Car Blog posted a shot of a scale model of a new Audi RS4 Avant — though the full-sized version has yet to be seen. Since Audi has a habit of building scale models of its cars to give as gifts to press folks and other impressionable classes, the model likely means the 1:1 scale version is nigh. As if this posterior shot wasn't proof enough. More »
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Why you should buy this car: Audi makes the world s best car interiors. The A4 Avant is an Audi. Ingolstadt s mini-hauler offers fit and finish fetishists an unparalleled opportunity to satisfy the strange demands of their incurable affliction. Even drivers who couldn t care less that all the car s switches respond with the exact same click will be swept-up by the Avant s aesthetic consonance and haptic happenings. Beware: the car s ergonomics will preclude full enjoyment of any other brand s interior, save Brother Bentley. More »
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Exterior Design: **** More »
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Audi is the obsessive compulsive car lover s last redoubt. The days when OCD enthusiasts could wile away the hours playing with a Mercedes, BMW or Volkswagen glovebox — watching the lid open like a time-lapse flower and thunk shut with the finality of a prison door — are long gone. (Lexus also satisfied these strange urges— before they started rebadging Toyotas.) Today, Ingolstadt makes the only vehicles hewn from a single clich (something to do with German build quality and lumps of metal). For that reason alone, the Audi A4 Avant is worth the price of admission. More »
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GM's Saab and VW's Audi announced prices of two wagons, albiet in different price ranges, the 2006 9-3 SportCombi five-door and 2006 Audi A6 Avant. The Saab, introduced at this year's Geneva auto show, will start at $27,620 for the base model — including a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine — and $33,620 for the turbocharged Aero version — powered by a 250hp 2.8-liter turbo V6. The Audi wagon — powered by the standard 3.2 FSI V6 — will be priced at $47,590 (includes $720 destination charge). What do these two models have in common? Just extra room for the kids to elbow each other into a mottled catalog of hematomas. More »
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