Audi just recently revealed the facelifted A7/S7 Sportback models, and now the company has unveiled the range-topping RS7 version, which comes with new LED headlights and enhanced infotainment features.

Redefined dynamic features

Audi has made subtle changes to the visual appearance of the RS7 and has upgraded the equipment inside. The singleframe honeycomb front grille features sharper corners, and for a more distinctive look Audi is offering matte aluminium, glossy black and carbon packages.

Slight modifications have also been made to the bumper, with its distinctive air inlets, and there are also fresh body paint colours such as Sepang Blue, Mythos Black, Glacier White and Floret Silver.

The headlights, also adapted to the new singleframe come with LED technology as a standard feature. However on request Audi provides the headlights with the innovative Matrix LED technology as seen on the A8/S8 facelift, but have a darker trim on the RS7.

In addition, the 2015 Audi RS7 Sportback facelift rides on 20-inch forged alloy wheels but can be optionally had with a 21-inch set available in three colour finishes. Also at an additional cost customers can configure the vehicle with carbon fibre ceramic disc brakes.

The cabin is equipped with a modestly revised instrument cluster, along with revised air outlet controls, updated shift paddles, quattro emblem and an updated MMI infotainment system with MMI touch. The elegant black interior is additionally dominated by RS sport seats.

Impressive driving performance

Power is provided by the same twin-turbo V8 4.0-litre TFSI engine which benefits from the cylinder on demand (COD) system and generates 412 kW with 700 Nm of torque. The engine enables the RS7 Sportback to hit 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds before reaching a top speed of 305 km/h, with the optional dynamics package.

An eight?speed tiptronic gearbox tuned for sporty performance allows the model to return 9.5-litres/100 km with CO2 emissions of 221 g/km.

We are awaiting confirmation from Audi on when the revised 2015 Audi RS7 Sportback will be available in South Africa.