Should you buy one?

If you’re looking for a fast yet practical performance car and have lots to spend, the answer is a yes. The Audi RS7 Performance is ferociously quick yet still compliant to the point it could work as your only car – if you have the means to pay to fuel it. 

While it’s easy to understand why the RS6 is the one that sales best with its greater practicality, if you’re looking for something with nearly as much space but with a cooler and rarer status to it, the RS7 deserves a look. It’s more of a rival to the BMW M5 than it’s ever been 

What we like

We love the RS7’s V8. It sounds great, is packed with character and is ferociously fast when wound up. The mechanical changes made for this newer Performance model are meaningful yet without compromising its daily usability. It’s brilliantly practical and also we love that it’s now one of few cars in this class you can buy that’s not a plug-in hybrid. It looks mega and feels special to drive and be in, too. 

What we don’t like

The RS7 is a big, wide car that does take time to adjust to. If you live near a width restrictor, it’s probably not for you. It’s pretty expensive to buy too and the interior doesn’t live up to this expectation.