2023 Audi RS7 Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

Starting at $125,995

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Highs Through-the-worm-hole acceleration, eye-catching design inside and out, rear-wheel steering helps it hustle.
Lows More luxury than hardcore, no hoon-happy drift mode, weighs almost 5000 pounds.
Verdict The Audi RS7 has the looks of a comic-book villain with the performance and polish of a high-horsepower superhero.

By Austin Irwin and Eric Stafford

Overview

The Audi RS7 is a largemouth high-performance hatchback sedan with swollen fenders and a spacious interior that’s chock full of the luxuries and high-tech gear you’d expect in a super-sedan. A 591-hp twin-turbocharged V-8 bolted to an eight-speed automatic transmission supplies the thrills with the help of standard all-wheel drive. The RS7 is nearly 5000 pounds, but thanks to its rear-wheel steering system and superb suspension it feels surprisingly nimble for its size. If this much horsepower is too much horsepower, there’s always the 444-hp S7, which we review separately. The RS7 is supremely comfortable and even extra-practical thanks to its hatchback body style. But while the RS7’s swiftness puts it in league with such mega-sedans as the BMW M5 Competition and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing the experience behind the wheel is less visceral than in the big Bimmer or killer Caddy.

What's New for 2023?

Audi doesn’t make any significant changes to the 2023 RS7 but remote park assist plus is now included in the optional Executive package.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2023 Audi RS7 starts at $125,995.

Audi 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 Performance

Power comes from a brilliant 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; it reaches 60 mph in 2.8 ticks. The RS7 rides on an air suspension with adaptive settings for varying levels of stiffness. However, it felt refined regardless of the drive mode, even rolling on our tester's 22-inch rims (21s are standard). It's also rewarding to bend into corners thanks to the poised chassis and the added agility of its standard rear-wheel-steering system. Crazy quick and unerringly comfortable are accurate descriptors of its driving personality. Despite not opting for the carbon-ceramic brakes, which allow its top speed to be increased from 155 to 190 mph, the standard stoppers hauled our nearly 5000-pound four-door down from 70 mph in an impressive 151 feet.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The powerful, albeit thirsty, RS7 is rated 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway by the EPA. We ran it on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, and it returned 23 mpg in the real world. For more information about the RS7's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

While the RS model shares an interior design and passenger space with the regular A7, it also has some exclusive details and intriguing options. Of course, the sturdy build quality and upscale materials are immediately recognizable. Still, the RS7's cabin is adorned with trim-specific logos and other unique accents. The standard front sport seats have nice leather upholstery but can be reskinned with upgraded leather and ventilated cushions. Its back seat can fit two or three people, depending on the chosen seat configuration, and its cargo area offers 19 cubic feet of space with the rear seats in use and 49 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

Every RS7 is equipped with a snazzy infotainment system that operates via two touchscreens that seamlessly blend into the upper dashboard and flowing center console. Unfortunately, the climate controls and other settings that must be manipulated through the lower screen can pull the driver's eyes off of the road. To avoid this distraction, Audi's voice-recognition software comes in handy. Along with the robust navigation system that appears in the upper screen, and that can be expanded in the fully digital gauge cluster, the RS7 comes with standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, and a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot. The top option is a pricey Bang & Olufsen stereo that pumps 1820 watts through 19 speakers.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Apart from some basic active safety tech, Audi offers a suite of more advanced equipment as part of the Driver Assistance package. There's also a standalone option for night vision that provides large animal-and-pedestrian detection.

For more information about the RS7's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
Available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Audi protects its products with a warranty plan that falls short of premium competitors in that it lacks complimentary maintenance, which is something rivals such as BMW and Jaguar include with every new model.

Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
No complimentary scheduled maintenance

Specifications

Specifications

2021 Audi RS7 Sportback

VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 4-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED
$125,140 (base price: $115,045)

ENGINE TYPE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement
244 in³, 3996 cm³
Power
591 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque
590 lb-ft @ 2050 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): multilink/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 16.5-in vented, cross-drilled disc/14.6-in vented, cross-drilled disc
Tires: Pirelli P Zero PZ4, 285/30R-22 (101Y) AO

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 115.3 in
Length: 197.2 in
Width: 76.8 in
Height: 56.1 in
Passenger volume: 95 ft³
Cargo volume: 25 ft³
Curb weight: 4947 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.0 sec
100 mph: 7.6 sec
130 mph: 12.9 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.2 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.5 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 3.0 sec
1/4 mile: 11.3 sec @ 122 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 151 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 302 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g
Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 14 mpg
75-mph highway driving: 23 mpg
Highway range: 440 miles

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/city/highway: 17/15/22 mpg

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2023 Audi RS 7 Features & Specs

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$123,900
Cost to Drive	$407/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive

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The Audi RS7 Sportback has a RRP range of £119,275 to £136,675. However, with Carwow you can save on average £12,341. Prices start at £107,705 if paying cash.

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2023 Audi RS 7 - Specs & Features

Engine
Base engine type	Mild hybrid
Horsepower	591 hp
Torque	590 lb-ft
Valves	32

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Insurance	$1,946	$10,331
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Engine, Transmission, and Performance

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	Mercedes-AMGE 63 S 4Matic+	Audi RS7 Sportback Performance
0-60/30-70mph	3.3/1.8 secs	3.9/3.7 secs
30-50mph in 3rd/4th	1.6/2.6 secs	2.1/2.4 secs
50-70mph in 5th/6th/7th/8th	2.6/3.7/5.0/7.9 secs	2.8/4.0/6.1/11.0 secs
Top speed/rpm at 70mph	155mph/1,500rpm	155mph/1,700rpm

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The price of the 2024 Audi RS7 starts at $130,195 and goes up to $156,695 depending on the trim and options. Audi makes this easy because the RS7 comes extremely well-equipped with standard goodies such as all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and an adjustable air suspension.

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2023 Audi RS7 Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

Overview

What's New for 2023?

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Infotainment and Connectivity

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Specifications

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