Hot 2025 Audi RS 6 Looks Like a Family-Friendly Rally Homologation Special

Probably a send-off of the current generation, this 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant was spotted doing its thing in Europe's frozen north. At first glance, there aren't many things separating it from the Performance, but there's obviously more than meets the eye. And we’re not talking about the regular wheels that appear to have been shod in winter tires for the sub-freezing testing session.

The front-end design has been reshaped, especially at the low part of the bumper, where the vent has a new styling and blends in with the side intakes. Due to the camouflage, it's hard to tell if the headlamps sport new graphics, but we lean towards the yes part. Moreover, if you look at the front fenders, right in front of the doors, you will see that it has vents, presumably improving the car's aerodynamics.

Audi has done more work at the back, too, where the diffuser looks more aggressive on this prototype. The reflectors were moved above the signature oval tailpipes, and the tailgate-mounted wing looks the same as before. You have likely noticed the Audi Sport colors added to the rear doors, and that's another hint at a high-performance derivative of the executive superwagon.

Logic tells us that the four-ring brand will also give it a few updates on the inside, presumably in the form of sportier front seats and maybe new upholstery and trim. The treadplates could be exclusive to this model, and it might also feature additional minor revisions to draw the line between the lesser versions and this top-of-the-line flavor.

We also expect this car to have uprated brakes and a re-tuned suspension, whereas the twin-turbocharged V8 engine will still be found under the hood. However, instead of the 630 metric horses (621 hp/463 kW) produced by the one powering the RS 6 Performance, 30 ps (30 hp/22 kW) more than the regular variant, it is expected with around 650 ps (641 hp/478 kW). The quattro all-wheel drive system will still be on deck, and the car might drop the 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint to just over three seconds.

It will be interesting to find out what suffix Audi decides to use on this model and when it is due. Nonetheless, we should expect it to premiere sometime next year, maybe hitting dealers in selected markets as a 2025 model. There is no reason to suspect the automaker won't launch it in the United States, too, where it will be pricier than the 2024 RS 6, which has an MSRP of 125,800. On a final note, we have to stress the fact that it could be a limited production machine.