The 2027 RS6 Avant has been spied and it will adopt an all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain
- The Audi RS6 Avant has been spied ahead of its debut next year.
- It features a more aggressive front fascia and a distinctive dual exhaust.
- The high-performance plug-in hybrid could pack more than 700 hp.
Audi unveiled the redesigned A6 Avant earlier this year, so the company has turned its attention to the high-performance RS6 Avant. As part of this effort, multiple prototypes have been spied undergoing testing on and around the Nürburgring.
Dressed in swirly camouflage, the uber wagon follows in the footsteps of the regular model but features a more aggressive front fascia. It immediately stands out thanks to larger intakes and a revised grille, which sports a diamond pattern.
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A closer inspection also reveals a prominent front lip as well as familiar headlights. The latter incorporate digital daytime running lights, which have 48 individual LED segments as well as seven different light signatures.
The profile appears to largely carryover, but we can see sportier side skirts and front fender vents. It’s also worth noting there’s a fuel door and charging port on the rear quarter panels as this is a plug-in hybrid. While we’re at it, we might as well mention the model will be 2.4 inches (60 mm) longer than its predecessor.
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Out back, two massive exhaust tips tell onlookers this isn’t your typical family hauler. They’re joined by a unique bumper and a discreet diffuser. The model also sports boomerang-shaped taillights, which are connected by a thin illuminated strip.
Spy photographers didn’t get a look inside, but we can expect an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch infotainment system, and a 10.9-inch front passenger display. They should be joined by sport seats, carbon fiber trim, and plenty of RS badging.
We also wouldn’t be surprised to find a dynamic interaction light, a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, and a spacious boot that holds up to 54.2 cubic feet (1,534 liters) of luggage.
The 2027 RS6 Avant will ride on the Premium Platform Combustion and there have been conflicting reports about whether it will adopt a new V6 or use an upgraded twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. Regardless of which way it goes, we can likely expect an output north of 700 hp (522 kW / 710 PS).