2026 Audi RS 7: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Audi RS 7 performance carries over with no major changes. Its powertrain, styling, safety features, cabin technology, and chassis hardware remain unchanged from 2025.
About the 2026 Audi RS 7
2nd generation (U.S. model years 2021-2026), sixth year and late in the product cycle; the higher-output performance specification began for 2024.
Audi positions the RS 7 as a dramatic high-performance luxury fastback: a low, wide five-door car that combines supercar-level acceleration with all-weather AWD, a comfortable cabin, and useful rear-hatch cargo access. Its core appeal is breadth—621-hp V8 speed, cornering hardware, long-distance comfort, modern displays, and seating for five in one distinctive body—rather than the narrower focus of a traditional two-door sports car.
Audi positions the sole RS 7 performance trim as a full high-performance luxury car, pairing a 621-hp twin-turbo V8 and specialized handling hardware with five seats and a large rear hatch. Highlights include ventilated Valcona leather sport seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, dual center touchscreens, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2026 Audi RS 7 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 621 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 24.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37 in |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| Park Assist | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What's new in the 2026 Audi RS 7 compared with the 2025 model?
There are no major changes for 2026. The RS 7 performance carries over with the same engine, exterior design, safety equipment, cabin technology, suspension, rear-wheel steering, and sport rear differential.
Does the 2026 Audi RS 7 still have 621 horsepower?
Yes. The 2026 RS 7 performance retains its 621-hp, 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, along with an eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.
Is the 2026 Audi RS 7 a redesigned model?
No. The 2026 RS 7 is a carryover in the second generation, which began in the U.S. for 2021. The higher-output performance version arrived for 2024 and continues unchanged for 2026.
Is the RS 7 the only Audi A7-family model in the U.S. for 2026?
Yes. The RS 7 performance is the only 2026 model in Audi's U.S. A7 family after the regular A7 and S7 ended.
Did the 2026 Audi RS 7 receive new screens or smartphone features?
No. It keeps the 12.3-inch digital instrument display, 10.1-inch upper touchscreen, 8.6-inch lower touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from the prior year.