Envy
The RS 7 is as distinct as it can get. It grabs eyeballs on the road and, at over five metres long, it’s longer than some highly prestigious and revered premium luxury family saloons. Yet, the Sportback avatar makes it highly desirable, drawing envious glances and longing stares from surrounding populace. Come to a standstill and the powered tailgate gives access to a big 535-litre boot. Push a button and it shuts itself, drawing more stares and mouthed opinions from those at large. Practicality. It’s got that too!
Pride
Yes, it’s an Audi, but it’s like few other Audis. A dark fastback with piercing all-LED eyes and subtle red LED rear signature on the move isn’t something anyone comes across too often. Then there’s the RS badge which makes you smile on the inside, knowing you don’t need any better. It’s limited to 250 km/h, but with Dynamic Package Plus, that is raised to 305 km/h. Coming to efficiency, the RS 7 delivered four kilometres to the litre in the city and seven on the highway; not bad for a four-wheel drive, two-tonne V8 2+2 sports car. Oh, it also costs Rs 1.29 crore plus tax!
There is nothing I would change about the RS 7. Yes, it’s very tempting. Yes, it’s very practical too, and, dare I say it, you can use it every day. It’s a cheetah in panther’s clothing and it has the will and the heart as well. It is aimed at a specific market, and given what it brings, you just can’t go wrong!
