Audi RS7 (2022) - Wild Luxury Coupe!
Highs Beautifully bold bodywork, expletive-worthy take-offs, surprisingly refined ride. Lows Heavier than its predecessor, refinement tempers its rawness, pricier than the more practical RS6 Avant. Verdict With 591 horsepower and fierce-looking sheetmetal, the Audi RS7 is a brutally quick and surprisingly polished hatchback.
OverviewThe 2022 Audi RS7 is a super-high-performance hatchback that's as audacious as it is luxurious. Puzzled how something so sexy and powerful shares a body style with something as dorky and feeble as a Chevy Spark? Well, as with the A7 and S7 variants that the RS7 is based on, Audi bookends these sleek four-doors with a hatch for added practicality. However, the RS6 Avant wagon is cheaper and roomier. Still, with haunches this broad and a twin-turbo V-8 boasting 591 horsepower, getting noticed and going fast are the RS7's primary objectives. While its explosive thrust causes passengers to involuntarily cuss, and its sharp handling inspires the driver to smile, the hottest of hatches never feels unruly or raw. Instead, its interior exudes expensiveness, pampering riders with rich trappings and ritzy features. As a result, the premium-priced 2022 RS7 is a rapid expression of both driving enthusiasm and wealth, and it earns a spot on our Editors' Choice list.
What's New for 2022?For 2022, Audi further promotes the RS7's sporty status with a new RS Design package that adds unique floor mats, black seatbelts with a red or gray border, and more microsuede surfaces throughout the cabin, including on the new flat-bottomed steering wheel. Plus, the interior now comes standard with carbon-fiber-look trim. The RS7's suspension can be enhanced with Dynamic Ride Control, which is said to reduce body roll in corners and improve handling.Pricing and Which One to BuyRS7: $119,595Audi makes this easy because there's only one RS7 to choose from and it comes extremely well-equipped with things such as all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and an adjustable air suspension system. For maximum madness, consider the Black Optics package which adds darkened exterior trim and giant 22-inch wheels with summer performance tires. To unlock the V-8's best soundtrack we'd also opt for the sport exhaust.
Engine, Transmission, and PerformancePower comes from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 that pairs with a 48-volt hybrid system, eight-speed automatic transmission, and Quattro all-wheel drive. All this tech makes the RS7 heavier than the last generation model, which made as much as 605 horsepower. Still, with 591 horses and 590 pound-feet of torque, the RS7 we tested rocketed to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds. Want a slightly stronger dose of "holy s**t" acceleration? Try the 617-hp BMW M5 Competition or 603-hp Mercedes-AMC E63 S sedan; both reach 60 mph in 2.9 ticks. The RS7 rides on an air suspension with adaptive settings for varying levels of stiffness. ...
OverviewThe 2022 Audi RS7 is a super-high-performance hatchback that's as audacious as it is luxurious. Puzzled how something so sexy and powerful shares a body style with something as dorky and feeble as a Chevy Spark? Well, as with the A7 and S7 variants that the RS7 is based on, Audi bookends these sleek four-doors with a hatch for added practicality. However, the RS6 Avant wagon is cheaper and roomier. Still, with haunches this broad and a twin-turbo V-8 boasting 591 horsepower, getting noticed and going fast are the RS7's primary objectives. While its explosive thrust causes passengers to involuntarily cuss, and its sharp handling inspires the driver to smile, the hottest of hatches never feels unruly or raw. Instead, its interior exudes expensiveness, pampering riders with rich trappings and ritzy features. As a result, the premium-priced 2022 RS7 is a rapid expression of both driving enthusiasm and wealth, and it earns a spot on our Editors' Choice list.
What's New for 2022?For 2022, Audi further promotes the RS7's sporty status with a new RS Design package that adds unique floor mats, black seatbelts with a red or gray border, and more microsuede surfaces throughout the cabin, including on the new flat-bottomed steering wheel. Plus, the interior now comes standard with carbon-fiber-look trim. The RS7's suspension can be enhanced with Dynamic Ride Control, which is said to reduce body roll in corners and improve handling.Pricing and Which One to BuyRS7: $119,595Audi makes this easy because there's only one RS7 to choose from and it comes extremely well-equipped with things such as all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and an adjustable air suspension system. For maximum madness, consider the Black Optics package which adds darkened exterior trim and giant 22-inch wheels with summer performance tires. To unlock the V-8's best soundtrack we'd also opt for the sport exhaust.
Engine, Transmission, and PerformancePower comes from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 that pairs with a 48-volt hybrid system, eight-speed automatic transmission, and Quattro all-wheel drive. All this tech makes the RS7 heavier than the last generation model, which made as much as 605 horsepower. Still, with 591 horses and 590 pound-feet of torque, the RS7 we tested rocketed to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds. Want a slightly stronger dose of "holy s**t" acceleration? Try the 617-hp BMW M5 Competition or 603-hp Mercedes-AMC E63 S sedan; both reach 60 mph in 2.9 ticks. The RS7 rides on an air suspension with adaptive settings for varying levels of stiffness. ...