The 2020 Audi RS6 Avant is the Super-Wagon We Finally Get in America - One Take

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The Audi RS6 Avant is finally, at long last, coming to America! With a 590HP (estimated) twin-turbo 4.0L V8, mild hybrid assist, Quattro AWD and now rear-wheel steering to mask the 4,600 lb curb weight, the RS6 may not be the scalpel a McLaren is, but it's a comfy, techy cruise missile that represents everything we enthusiasts want an Audi to be.
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[@jryalls]

Before people start arguing about what’s better the M5, E63S or this. Just be thankful that manufacturers are still building these beasts, they’re all great cars and they’re not cancelling them for SUV’s.

[@tylercouture216]

No one was going to start arguing

[@jgripen969]

Mr. TAMW Oh believe, they would. People don’t know what they got until it’s gone.

[@ryanb8736]

Mr. TAMW Well, now that you started. 🤪

[@colinclement2752]

M5 is better

[@hasangenc2922]

@@colinclement2752 looks and sounds sooooooo boring e63s is the wildest from that trio

[@KenyonPayne]

Stop suvs, buy wagons!

[@papayaman123]

are they any under $40k?

[@chamade166]

PapayaMan 40k wagons? Too many compromises. Start winning at life and get yourself an RS6.

[@papayaman123]

@@chamade166 I'm poor man

[@robertblake1228]

why?

[@Amidat]

@@chamade166 i agree with wagons and even hatchbacks instead of suv's but most people will never be able to afford an RS6

[@sdqdfyl]

APR "oh you think that's fast? Just hold my beer"

[@dcxSpartan117]

The RS6 is an absolute unit

[@KealeyOnCars]

This thing is perfect for a cross country cannonball run.

[@webfreakz]

is that a hint? ;)

[@robertblake1228]

Somehow matt thinks that audi told that the rs6 is a sportscar...ofcs it aint....its made for the autobahn .

[@TimothyJavier]

An Audi A8 just broke the record

[@andrews4906]

Turn the cargo area into a fuel tank and you’re setting a record

[@dylondylondylondylondylon5]

ATTN: Americans with money to buy this car new! Please buy the RS6, so I can buy it off you used or CPO in a 3-5 years!

[@Michael-jq5pf]

Precisely.

[@Mrnappy13]

Right

[@IReahpZz]

@Chuck Taylor dude this car will be 80k in 2 years. 4 year old rs7s are still in the 70s with under 30k miles. Not to mention less headaches than a comparable m5.

[@CtrlAltDL337]

Haha. Might replace my X6m with this.

[@ricklp1861]

If it's still running! It's a Volkswagen bro it will cost a shit load of money to maintain when the warranty is up

[@timmietz]

Made my day! I am putting the deposit on one of these tomorrow! They told be that the delivery will be in August-Sep 2020. I am going to try order mine in Nogaro Blue with lots of CF! Also, I hope that Akrapovic catback will be a factory option again.

[@Elitecamp27]

Hey is there anyway we can chat a bit privately? id like your input on the process.

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Please do you bastard!!

[@kellinpatler]

Nogaro

[@timmietz]

Elitecamp27 sure. [e-mail]

[@LUNCHMONEY4numbers]

You beautiful bastard!

[@Sonic_fast22]

I've wrote letters to Audi when I was 16 and we didn't get the RS2 in the USA. I wrote more when I was driving a B7 Avant, and even more when I had my beloved 2014 RS5. That's over 20 years of letters written to get this car here. Thank you Audi, I cant wait!

[@npaul4171]

Writing letters to a car maker at 16 asking them to offer an enthusiast's model in the States? I like that!

[@thedesertroad]

Thanks for the help in bringing the RS6 here - love mine :)

[@mitchellsteindler]

Man that engine sounds nice. Very smooth. No fucking pops and bangs. Finally.

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

I was wondering about this. I have the C7 RS7 here in the US. My buddy over in Europe has the same year as mine and doesn't have the pops mine has. We both think it's due to the regulation that he has over there. I imagine the new RS6 here in the US will have them...time will tell.

[@robertburton8055]

All those Pops and bangs can be tuned or tuned out of almost every car you hear doing it. I also think it sounds like shit and don’t get why people like it but there’s not any difference between this engine and any of the other ones you hear making obnoxious noises.

[@basithph8958]

I’m so happy that Audi finally brought the RS6 Avant to the States! I would love to have one!

[@deborahdiperna2451]

Hope it comes in sonoma green like the rs5. Hope it depreciates rapidly in 4 years. Great daily for new england snow.

[@junaidamin5137]

I live in the uk and when one of these goes past, everyone stares. Its a beast! When u guys see one on the road in the states in person, you will start crying, thats how good they are. very beautiful cars. Engineering to its finest.

[@AustinSchargorodski]

Dude, that focus rack at 3:32 is on point. Love how far both the channel and its cinematography have come over the years, its really a joy to witness. Keep it up Matt. Cheers.

[@DoctaM3]

Matt, tell us about soundtrack of the car. I am excited to make this my new daily driver (deposit in months ago) but wonder about the noise. Online videos are really hard to judge. Thanks for bringing us this awesome beast!

[@TheSpeeddemon265]

DoctaM3 euro models(like the one in the vid)have the exhaust particulate filters that makes them super quiet. The new R8 has it as well and they can be removed.

[@looper451]

Purchase a Milltek exhaust and you’ll be fine

[@BIGWEBB88]

Doc I can't wait to see this at C&C!

[@break_it_bill]

I have a feeling (much like his E63 review) that this will get a "Just the Sounds" treatment.

[@petersherwin1802]

If you have a look at the CARWOW KZbin review of the RS6 you can hear the glorious V8 sound. I would expect though to need to fit it with an aftermarket exhaust kit for the best sound. 🖖

[@smiffythecat3751]

@8:06, "All I see in front of me is fresh new tarmac." Lovely when you can find it! Like this car in its appointments, accoutrements, and refinements...WOW!!! And it's purty on the outside too!

[@aghostwiener]

Im so hyped for this wagon its not even funny

[@marcell5055]

Me too.

[@meebs99]

I'm not sure a wagon can look any better. Whoever penned that.. wow, that's it.

[@devongee1776]

I'm in love with Audi's new design language. Dream car is the RS7 but I could watch this all day. Looks just as good with just a bit more height and weight. Please do all you can to take out an RS7 on these roads!!

[@wilmara24]

Can’t wait to buy one of these in 5 years.

[@DesertStateNevada]

Have fun with the reliability.

[@ms3er396]

@@DesertStateNevada exactly. all that tech eventually breaks and lots of it mean there will likely be something going down all the time. I've "owned" and S series before......lease this bitch.

[@LuisPerez-sg2xy]

Lmao

[@LuisPerez-sg2xy]

Get an allroad and modified that's all

[@YasumotoUS]

god damn, 190mph. Love that a wagon will be sold in the USA. I know that I can't afford that thing, but I appreciate offering.

[@mikepawlikguitar]

Road to 1 million brotha! Let's make this happen in 2020 bro! You and Zack deserve the shit out of it for your hard work.

[@jordanswart4628]

I’m absolutely going to buy one of these

[@Trendyflute]

Super slick interior overview shots in the beginning; nice update to the One Take format :) Even though I'm increasingly over teched up, high power modern cars, I'm genuinely super happy to see an RS Avant in the states...damn this thing looks good. RS Monitor may be the best use for a screen in a car for an enthusiast that's been done yet!

[@ryanb8736]

The unicorn is finally coming to the US. I never thought this day would we come.

[@sheafloyd9904]

Phenomenal job & very informative review! Well done Matt & thanks as always. Cheers!

[@Destoryer2765]

Casually goes on to a road that says it is closed

[@penamena5238]

Destoryer2765 yeah that’s Mulholland

[@Sbinott0]

That road was closed for the test

[@penamena5238]

@@Sbinott0 the road's been closed somewhat for a while due to the fires and subsequent heavy rain in Malibu.

[@jamiegoddard1899]

Awesome review and drive as always Matt👍🏻

[@chasetingley1172]

"4600 pounds is heavy" laughs in 6000 pound w140

[@panagiotisf7228]

That is heavy gross

[@chasetingley1172]

@@panagiotisf7228 it's really heavy but you can just throw it into corners and it handles it great

[@curtislovrak5390]

I really don’t think a w140 s class weighs 3 tons

[@chasetingley1172]

@@curtislovrak5390 my door sticker says 5825 pounds. Pretty close

[@tranc3porter]

@@chasetingley1172 Your door sticker is referring to gross vehicle weight and not curb weight. Gross vehicle weight is the maximum amount the car would weigh with passengers and cargo. Actual weight of the w140 is around 4800 lbs.

[@chrismunsey3185]

Beautiful and amazing machine👌🏽

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Matt, excellent one take, great job! :)

[@whalenahlstrom2553]

Words cannot express how in love with this car I am.

[@michaelscott987]

Great review - have loved owning several S4 Avant wagons and look forward to considering one of these now that they are back in the states again

[@gipsyavenger9829]

I'm an AMG guy but this is probably the best "looking" wagon ever.

[@juliolozano1161]

I'm glad audi finally brought the rs6 to the u.s. that thing is a beast and could eating up some camaros and corvettes. Cool vid

[@rohaniyer7589]

Glad Audi still sees the value in making aspirational performance cars. This is insane.

[@jonasdanielsen4223]

Good review Matt, well done!

[@jfish9014]

Love Matt and this channel. Appreciate the unbiased opinions.

[@gunsandcommissions]

Absolutely love this body style

[@zachg9065]

Thank you Matt and Thank you Audi for bringing this machine to the US

[@Michael-jq5pf]

The older I get and the more cars I see and work on, the more I appreciate a good interior.. and my God, that is a prime interior spec right there. Now I REALLY want one of these. Hopefully they'll depreciate just like most of the other German cars of the last decade or two

[@coreykononchuk]

My 2003 RS6 sedan was my favorite car I've owned (don't tell my 911) and the new Avant is sure to be incredible! I recall mine being "governed" at 155mph but the real top speed was something like 186mph. I'll probably have to wait a decade to afford one, but it should be worth the wait!

[@LUNCHMONEY4numbers]

Damn, Audi got it looking mean as hell! I love it!

[@Briangnc96]

Great to see an Audi with an interior color other than black/grey, too bad you gotta spend >$100k and l love the absence of cracks and pops

[@6spdkeg]

BEAST! 4,600lbs! I've never wanted a car that heavy until now.

[@RealRaynedance]

Funnily enough, it's not even that much heavier than the RS6 from 10 years ago.

[@basshead.]

Get a Mustang GT. Only 0.4-0.5 seconds slower but almost 4 times cheaper than the RS6. The RS6 is not worth 130k.

[@RealRaynedance]

@@basshead. The Porsche 911 lineup isn't worth its price either but people still buy them. A Mustang GT also doesn't seat 4 adults while also carrying a week's worth of stuff.

[@basshead.]

+Azenturi Two Mustangs ($70k) are more practical than one RS6 ($130k).

[@RealRaynedance]

@@basshead. You're not driving two cars at once.

[@TurboShotIncredible]

So glad we finally got the RS6 in the States. Will make the perfect daily.

[@gechichan]

awesome car and what a road, man!

[@guitarsword1]

Great review Matt , love this car. We want an Avant v6 with a manual. Maybe we could afford something like that, possibly.

[@SpencerReidBuchanan]

Okay the production quality is much better in this vid

[@123rabanal]

Love the new look. Good Review.

[@tlrprice7]

I love the RS6 Avant definitely my favorite of the big 3!

[@peterclifton5854]

Great video the sounds from that car 👍

[@Loothansa]

Matt seems so happy in ths video! :D

[@charleslackey6275]

Great review!

[@possiblewhiteguy]

Those glamour b roll shots were super clean

[@therealMichaelWC]

I'm 2 minutes in and already loving Morningstar's footage.

[@JB-rp6it]

Nice fresh blacktop find 👍

[@Zavarzin]

Enjoyed this one a lot, what a beautiful ride. Now, the GT 4-door, Matt, please! :)

[@basithph8958]

The Audi RS6 Avant is one of the best family cars for a car enthusiast

[@MrPeterhemm]

Damn, brakes the size of my Fiesta ST wheels! Nice review, thanks!

[@willhaskin4736]

sounds nice 👍🏻 to whomever gets one..... Congrats 🎉

[@Boomboom-ox9hn]

The most versatile vehicle one can buy, this car does everything no matter the weather conditions.... A wolf in sheep’s clothing.....

[@masterdrummer19]

wasnt sure if I should watch this, JWW or carwow's review. When i saw Matt go on the closed road i knew i made the right choice. Keep up the great content Sir!

[@evns7142]

Can't wait to see the tuned ones.

[@AltairAuditore]

I drive a Fiesta ST which has 17inch wheels. The thought of 17in rotors is just madness.

[@chesterl8502]

Is it me or your camera shows me how clean your driving lines are. Damn wish I could drive like that sir. Good work 👌😊

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Awesome shirt at the beginning Matt.

[@zTheBigFishz]

Love hot rod Audi's. I have a B9 S4 that I enjoy immensely. I balked at the RS5 Sportback cause I didn't think it was 30K better than my car. Had I bought that car would I think the RS6 is worth roughly twice the price of the 5? I dunno, maybe so. It sure does look the part. I say bravo Audi keep them coming. I'll need a replacement in 3-4 years.

[@cardiacdrummer5443]

New camera equipment? The drive by shots look really clean and the inside camera/mount also looks great. You can really appreciate the focus/unfocusing of the cameras during the drive-by's.

[@astronmr20]

I was not expecting that sound

[@vernonprice5986]

Just a comparative note: The 2nd gen Cadillac CTS-V from 10 years ago had a top speed of 191 and did it with less power and smaller steel brakes. In fact, at 590 power/torque, this RS6 Avant only has about 30 more HP/TQ than the 2nd gen CTS-V, which can be had as both a wagon AND with a manual transmission. And the CTS-V wagon weighed about 4400 lbs. Still heavy, but not as heavy as the Audi, basically negating the power difference,. Just saying, it helps to keep things in perspective. the CTS-V wagon was way ahead of its time and still to this day holds up to direct comparisons with cars 10 years newer.

[@brodieandre]

New camera production is appreciated. Vid looks extra nice...

[@FondyCrew]

It's the perfect road for Matt, no centerline to cross and have people calling the police over lol!

[@habbibi.86]

Spectacular 👌🏼

[@meteormedia7021]

The all wheel drive system is a 40/60 front-rear split and through its active center diff distributes up to 85% of power to the rear wheels in Dynamic mode - same as the R8. Also it has a fully variable, electronically controlled self-locking differential on the rear axle, which is capable of torque vectoring. So yes, you could totally hoon it if you wanted.

[@Lenoch_]

Wow big step up on that B roll quality!

[@aaron5222]

My absolute dream car. Maybe in a few years on the used market

[@nawmean]

Damn that thing looks bad ass!

[@daemn42]

Looks great. Sounds great. Is the interior exhaust note entirely real, or partially simulated?

[@rzorNvme]

Waiting on that bronco for my SUV

[@buzzyinurface]

I have the Carly with my F30 and it’s amazing

[@Mr.Honore]

I got to see this exact car in person. It was being stored at a building in Malibu that I was working on. Super clean car.

[@lancemarch]

Makes sense as the road he is driving on is Decker Road between Malibu and the 101. Super fun drive with a capable vehicle.

[@SicSemperBeats]

ugh I wish I was rich enough to own this. ive never wanted a car this heavy before but this thing is extreme. The old rs6 with the v10 was the first time I ever looked at wagons and made me appreciate the form factor (only fast wagons lol)

[@WesleyPacheco-Gameplays]

This is an awesome family car too

[@CliveColeman2000]

Drives past a Ferrari Calafornia at 7:04 and doesn't say a word : )

[@jamestorres5582]

Sounds awesome

[@510th]

The sound is amazing... 🤪

[@NeedGT3]

Just another example why Matt is my favorite journalist reviewer and all around car guru

[@NeedGT3]

Also, here’s the next daily... anyone else???

[@ahemgee9542]

If this is an EU spec one then it still sounds quite good with the OPF. Glad USA finally got a fast wagon. I have a C43 '19 Wagon and I love it!

[@ryanb8736]

To all the people who said they would buy one if they came to the US, but now complain it’s 130k plus, what did you really think it was gonna cost? Did you ever see what they cost in other countries in the past? You probably never paid attention to that! This is a high end Estate car. Not for the masses. It’s always been for the elite crowd that can afford them. Nothing has changed.

[@TheLambo123254]

love the rs6

[@Black2005Lotus]

Amen to this car!! Brilliant! I hope people buy them. My choice was the Giulia QV instead. I wish you had the Alfa in the canyons as I think you were disappointed with it in your tighter road review. Oh and no errors in mine after 8 months. Anyway- praise the RS6 Avant and nice review/ updated cinematography. 👍

[@danielrosas7550]

I’ll buy one! 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@juniorpolanco3836]

my dream car. it will have to wait until next year. I got my E Tron on launch and would like to get some more months into that before saying good bye to that and hello to this.

[@JEDIwards]

You can tell Morningstar did the external shots of this thing, they are considerably more gorgeous than normal.

[@h4l03rul3z]

Absolute unit! Needs more loud though.

[@hairychesticles1]

ZF makes one of the best feeling 8speeds i have ever had. Even if mine is in a challenger the transmission is so fast for a non duel clutch

[@petersherwin1802]

The dual clutch gearbox in the A6 does not feel as responsive as the 8 speed in the BMW's. If I could fit the BMW automatic to my new A6 Avant the car would be perfect!

[@hairychesticles1]

@@livegoodeathealthy5049 yea they are beefy transmissions to. i drove a hellcat that had it and it was much smoother then my car and they had improved the shifts by allot but it was also 4 years newer then my car and a big step up. i kinda prefer it over the duel clutch just for the fact that its less maintenance

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Finally America gets this!!

[@vomErsten]

It's not a GTC 4 Lusso, but it looks like the next-best thing! Glad to know it delivers on its premise, unlike certain Swedish wagons...

[@incognitoguitars9999]

Need one badly

[@hectorn.6137]

Dream car.