Audi RS 6 2021–2026 car dimensions: 4995 mm long, 1951 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,260 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin has dual touchscreens with a 10.1-inch upper display and 8.6-inch lower one for climate and settings, plus a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard along with four-zone climate control. Standard driver aids include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera system. Adaptive cruise with lane guidance and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert come in the optional Driver Assistance package. Heated and ventilated front sport seats are standard.
Cargo space measures 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats and expands to 70 cubic feet with the 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats down. A power liftgate is standard.
The RS-tuned adaptive air suspension is standard and can adjust ride height. Payload is listed at 948 lbs. An optional trailer hitch is available for towing.
Front RS sport seats are leather, heated and ventilated with 10-way power adjustment plus lumbar and lower cushion extensions. They hold you firmly yet stay comfortable on long drives. Four-zone climate control and a standard panoramic sunroof keep the cabin bright and climate even. Optional Individual Contour seats add massage. The cabin stays quiet for a high-power wagon.
EPA 14 city / 21 highway / 16 combined mpg, premium fuel required
Audi Signature Care covers scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 30,000 miles
Service visits at 10k, 20k and 30k miles or yearly
4-year / 50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty
Standard forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and surround-view camera
No NHTSA or IIHS crash-test rating for this model
The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with mild-hybrid assist returns EPA ratings of 14 mpg city, 21 highway and 16 combined. Premium unleaded is required. Real-world figures sit near those numbers in mixed driving.
Complimentary Audi Signature Care handles the first three scheduled services up to three years or 30,000 miles. Intervals fall every 10,000 miles or 12 months. Basic and powertrain coverage each run four years or 50,000 miles, with roadside assistance for the same period.
Standard safety kit includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, front and rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. The optional Driver Assistance package adds adaptive cruise with lane guidance, side assist and intersection assist. Night vision is also available. The model itself carries no published NHTSA or IIHS crash-test scores.
Keeping the car means using authorized dealers for the included maintenance and sticking to the recommended intervals. Carbon-ceramic brakes are optional for heavier track use. The wagon layout and power liftgate make daily loading straightforward.
Length 4995 mm, Width 1951 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2929 mm (RS 6 2021–2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, audi.com, media.audiusa.com and KBB.com, Cars.com.