This time around, Audi won't offer a sedan version, as wagons outsell the sedans in Europe. There also aren't any plans to offer the car in North America. Up front, the RS4 Avant sports a unique grille, massive lower air intakes and an aluminum look splitter. LED headlamps give the car a menacing air, while a rear diffuser hints at its sporting intentions.
The car is said to reach 62mph (100km/h) in just 4.7 seconds, onto its way to an electronically-limited 155mph top speed. Audi will offer buyers the option of delimiting it, which will result in a 174mph top end. In the combined European fuel economy test, the car managed 26.4MPG (or about 22MPG US equivalent).
It will ride on 19-inch, ten-spoke wheels surrounded by 265-35/19 tires. The wagon sits 20mm (about 0.8 inches) lower over the rollers compared to the standard A4 wagon. Stopping power comes from eight-piston front calipers squeezing ventilated and waved discs. Carbon ceramic brake discs are optional.
A Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), sports exhaust, and dynamic steering are all optional. A Sport Package bundles the DRC, 20-inch wheels and tires, and the exhaust will be offered for £2,250 (about $3,500), and represent a £2,915 (nearly $4,500) savings compared to getting each option on its own.
