WHATS NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THIS

Our latest Audi RS4 Avant is a particularly attractive proposition. Finished in Mythos Black Metallic with quilted black leather and contrasting silver 10-spoke star-style forged alloy wheels, this 51,477-mile example has had just two owners from new, the most recent since 2024, and benefits from a comprehensive maintenance history, predominantly with Audi main dealers. Perhaps most importantly, it represents tremendous value, coming in thousands below comparable examples with more extensive factory options. For somebody who wants a genuine RS4 without paying a considerable premium for additional equipment, that you may never use, we think this makes an awful lot of sense.

We've always had a great deal of time for these cars, and it's difficult to explain quite how impressive they are until you've driven one. You naturally expect an Audi RS model with almost 450 HP to be quick, but what continues to surprise us is just how agile and composed this substantial five-door estate feels when you begin to enjoy it. The straight-line performance is extraordinary, but that's really only the beginning. The quattro system provides tremendous traction, while the rear sport differential helps the car turn through corners with a willingness that seems completely at odds with its size. There's something particularly satisfying about a car this practical being so genuinely capable. It really does disguise its weight remarkably well.

Our example has the equipment we'd personally appreciate most, including heated and massaging quilted leather sports seats, Apple CarPlay, blind-spot assistance, reversing camera, cruise control, three-zone climate control, electrically folding mirrors and a powered tailgate. There is plenty here to make everyday ownership comfortable, and the RS interior remains a particularly nice place to spend time. The combination of supportive sports seats, beautifully finished materials and that unmistakable Audi build quality makes even an ordinary journey feel a little more special.

We particularly like how this car looks, too. Mythos Black Metallic suits the RS4's muscular bodywork beautifully, especially with the contrasting silver forged alloys. The 10-spoke star design really complements those unmistakably widened RS wheel arches. There's nothing overly complicated about the combination; it's clean, purposeful and exactly how we'd like an RS4 to look.

The 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 delivers its power through an eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive, with an enormous 600 Nm of torque available. What's remarkable is how effortlessly it all comes together. One moment you're travelling along in complete comfort with the family and luggage on board, and the next you're reminded that you're driving something capable of keeping up with some very serious sports cars. It's that ability to do both so convincingly that makes the RS4 such a brilliant car to own.

The maintenance history is equally reassuring. Following its Audi pre-delivery inspection in April 2021, the car has received six further recorded service visits, five with Audi main dealers and one with specialist VRT Slough. The most recent Audi service was completed in June 2026 at 47,482 miles, including an oil service, inspection and spark plug replacement. We have since carried out our own inspection in November 2026. Continental Sport Contact 6 tyres, all carrying Audi's AO approval, are fitted across all four corners.

Ultimately, we think the appeal of this particular RS4 is quite straightforward. It has sensible ownership, a strong maintenance record, a great colour and wheel combination, and the comforts most people will genuinely appreciate. Above all, it delivers the extraordinary driving experience that makes the RS4 worth buying in the first place. We've never believed these cars need an enormous list of optional extras to be special. The engineering and the way they drive are what make them special to us.


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