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2017 Audi RS 7: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Audi RS 7 is a light-update year rather than a redesign. The main change is a trim reshuffle: Base joins the lineup and Prestige is dropped.
About the 2017 Audi RS 7
1st-generation RS 7 (C7.5 facelift), second year of the facelifted version sold in the U.S.
Audi positions the RS 7 as a dramatic high-performance four-door hatchback that mixes supercar-grade speed with luxury-car comfort and real cargo usefulness. The sleek Sportback shape is a major part of its appeal: it looks lower and more exotic than a conventional sedan, but it is easier to live with day to day. Against rivals, the RS 7 stands out by pairing a huge twin-turbo V8, quattro all-wheel drive, and a rich interior with understated Audi styling rather than loud visual drama.
The regular RS 7 is the polished grand-touring version, pairing a 560-hp twin-turbo V8 and all-wheel drive with adaptive air suspension, leather sport seats, a head-up display, and navigation. The more aggressive RS 7 performance has 605 horsepower, firmer Dynamic Ride Control suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, a sport exhaust, and darker carbon exterior trim.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The Base trim joins the lineup, while the Prestige trim is dropped.
Tech
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are added to the standard infotainment system across the lineup.
2017 Audi RS 7 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 560 hp | 605 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 24.5 cu-ft | 24.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37 in | 37 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Interior Trim | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Audi RS 7 redesigned?
No. The 2017 RS 7 remains part of the first generation and is the second U.S. model year of the facelifted C7.5 version. Its updates are limited to the trim lineup and smartphone integration.
How did the 2017 Audi RS 7 trim lineup change?
The Base trim joins the 2017 lineup, while the Prestige trim is dropped. This is a trim-level reshuffle, not a full redesign.
Does the 2017 Audi RS 7 have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are added to the standard infotainment system on the 2017 RS 7 lineup.
What is different about the 2017 Audi RS 7 performance?
The RS 7 performance is the more aggressive version, with a 605-hp twin-turbo V8, firmer Dynamic Ride Control suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, a sport exhaust, and carbon-heavy exterior trim. The regular RS 7 has 560 horsepower and adaptive air suspension.
Is the 2017 Audi RS 7 a major change from the 2016 model?
No. The 2017 model is a light update centered on a revised trim lineup and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto rather than major structural, styling, or platform changes.
2017 Audi RS 7 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Audi RS 7.
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