{"id":84134,"date":"2025-11-07T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84134"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:30:00","slug":"spy-shots-2027-audi-rs6-avant-nov-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84134","title":{"rendered":"New Audi RS6 Avant Is Taking Shape \u2014 And It\u2019s Keeping a Gas Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"styles_container__87Nfz styles_singleArticleDateCTAWrapper__fyUNd\"><time class=\"styles_articleTimestamp__MqPCb\" datetime=\"2025-11-07T18:30:00.000Z\">Nov 7, 2025 1:30 PM EST<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_container__87Nfz styles_singleArticleCTAContainer__xxvo_\"><a class=\"button button--secondary\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=autoblog.com\">Add us on Google <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M8.73 2.548a10.004 10.004 0 0 0 .684 19.113c1.676.432 3.432.451 5.116.055a9.03 9.03 0 0 0 4.095-2.128 9.1 9.1 0 0 0 2.529-4.15c.49-1.728.576-3.544.255-5.31h-9.41v3.904h5.45a4.7 4.7 0 0 1-2.002 3.086 5.7 5.7 0 0 1-2.202.87 6.5 6.5 0 0 1-2.387 0 5.9 5.9 0 0 1-2.222-.97 6.2 6.2 0 0 1-2.292-3.07 6.06 6.06 0 0 1 0-3.894c.3-.885.796-1.69 1.451-2.357a5.88 5.88 0 0 1 5.92-1.546 5.4 5.4 0 0 1 2.157 1.265q.922-.918 1.84-1.839c.317-.33.661-.645.973-.983a9.7 9.7 0 0 0-3.219-1.986 10.12 10.12 0 0 0-6.736-.06\"\/><path fill=\"#E33629\" d=\"M8.73 2.548c2.186-.75 4.563-.73 6.736.059a9.7 9.7 0 0 1 3.217 1.995c-.316.338-.65.654-.972.983l-1.839 1.83a5.4 5.4 0 0 0-2.156-1.264 5.88 5.88 0 0 0-5.922 1.54 6.2 6.2 0 0 0-1.451 2.357L3.065 7.511A10.04 10.04 0 0 1 8.73 2.548\"\/><path fill=\"#F8BD00\" d=\"M2.196 10.024a10 10 0 0 1 .87-2.513l3.277 2.543a6.06 6.06 0 0 0 0 3.894q-1.639 1.264-3.277 2.542a10 10 0 0 1-.87-6.466\"\/><path fill=\"#587DBD\" d=\"M12 10.127h9.409a11.75 11.75 0 0 1-.255 5.309 9.1 9.1 0 0 1-2.53 4.151c-1.057-.825-2.12-1.644-3.177-2.47a4.7 4.7 0 0 0 2.001-3.088H12z\"\/><path fill=\"#319F43\" d=\"M3.064 16.49q1.64-1.264 3.277-2.542a6.2 6.2 0 0 0 2.296 3.07 5.9 5.9 0 0 0 2.225.961 6.5 6.5 0 0 0 2.388 0 5.7 5.7 0 0 0 2.202-.87c1.057.826 2.12 1.645 3.177 2.47a9.03 9.03 0 0 1-4.094 2.13c-1.685.396-3.44.377-5.116-.056a10 10 0 0 1-3.636-1.832 10.1 10.1 0 0 1-2.72-3.33\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles_container__87Nfz styles_wrapper__7ffG2\" aria-label=\"AI Summaries\">\n<h2 class=\"styles_title__dHix3\">Key Points<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"styles_list__HaxrQ\">\n<li class=\"styles_item__6_OKk\">Electric RS6 Avant canceled; combustion-powered hybrid RS6 spied with familiar one-piece headlights.<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_item__6_OKk\">Styling blends new design cues with RS6 Avant GT elements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_item__6_OKk\">Hybrid V8 power expected; official engine details and power output remain unconfirmed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">The last time we covered spy shots of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/audi\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Audi<\/a> RS6 Avant, we saw an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/the-next-audi-rs6-avant-isnt-safe-from-annoying-led-fad\">all-electric prototype with split headlights<\/a>. That <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/audis-rs6-e-tron-dream-dies-but-the-v8-wagon-lives-on\">high-performance electric wagon has now reportedly been canceled<\/a>, but a combustion-powered RS6 is still happening, and as these new spy shots confirm, it won\u2019t conform to the split headlight fad, instead adopting a look that is somewhat familiar. Much like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/audi-a5-replaces-a4-so-whats-changed\">new A4-replacing A5 sedan<\/a>, the RS6 will get one-piece headlights with sharp angles, making the wagon look somewhat traditional. It\u2019ll also take some styling inspiration from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/wagons\/factory-fresh-audi-rs6-avant-gt-for-sale-with-just-86-miles\">limited-run RS6 Avant GT<\/a> that signaled the end of the C8 generation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hybrid-rs6-gets-aggressive-looks\">Hybrid RS6 Gets Aggressive Looks<\/h2>\n<div class=\"styles_gallery__nSybo styles_galleryCropped__1oG5y\">\n<div class=\"styles_galleryContainer__WWgfS\">\n<div class=\"styles_galleryItem__1ynu3\">\n<figure class=\"styles_galleryImageWrapper__yuI0P fade-in-top styles_galleryImageWrapperCropped___Ny_K\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2027 Audi RS6 Avant spy shot\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"styles_galleryImage__SUWx8\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw\/3 - (20px * 2)), 100vw)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgw\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988680.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles_galleryItem__1ynu3\">\n<figure class=\"styles_galleryImageWrapper__yuI0P fade-in-top styles_galleryImageWrapperCropped___Ny_K\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2027 Audi RS6 Avant spy shot\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"styles_galleryImage__SUWx8\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw\/3 - (20px * 2)), 100vw)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgz\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988683.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">At the front, those headlights sit atop an angry-looking fascia that features large upright side intakes that flank a new interpretation of the Singelframe grille with complex diamond-shaped mesh above and below a horizontal element that houses the license plate. As is customary, the expansive roof will feature rails that will allow the fitment of a roofbox if so desired, while the profile reveals flush (but not recessed) physical door handles. More interestingly, the front fenders will feature vertical air outlets like the aforementioned GT runout special, and all the way at the rear, the oval exhaust outlets seem larger than ever before. They\u2019re closer to the center of the diffuser panel, which will also be more aggressive with several vertical vanes. Expect some color contrast in this region, too.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Speaking of color, this test mule\u2019s underlying paint appears to be a paler, more metallic color than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/audi-rs6-avant-rs-tribute-edition-wagon-us\">Nogaro Blue<\/a> traditionally associated with the C8 model. Finally, the taillights will have an L-shape more commonly seen on SUVs, and while the front lighting system may have resisted the urge to follow trends, the rear appears to be continuing the extended lightbar fad.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hybrid-v8-power-expected-but-not-yet-confirmed\">Hybrid V8 Power Expected But Not Yet Confirmed<\/h2>\n<div class=\"styles_gallery__nSybo styles_galleryCropped__1oG5y\">\n<div class=\"styles_galleryContainer__WWgfS\">\n<div class=\"styles_galleryItem__1ynu3\">\n<figure class=\"styles_galleryImageWrapper__yuI0P fade-in-top styles_galleryImageWrapperCropped___Ny_K\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2027 Audi RS6 Avant spy shot\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"styles_galleryImage__SUWx8\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw\/3 - (20px * 2)), 100vw)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgx\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988681.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles_galleryItem__1ynu3\">\n<figure class=\"styles_galleryImageWrapper__yuI0P fade-in-top styles_galleryImageWrapperCropped___Ny_K\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2027 Audi RS6 Avant spy shot\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"styles_galleryImage__SUWx8\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw\/3 - (20px * 2)), 100vw)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTg4Njgy\/2027-audi-rs6-avant-spy-shot-988682.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">We know that this RS6 features a hybrid powertrain due to the high-voltage yellow triangle decal visible in the driver window, but what sort of combustion engine will accompany it has not yet been confirmed. Some rumors have suggested that a twin-turbo V6 like that in the outgoing RS5 might appear, but that might be a risky move when the V8-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/reviews\/i-drove-my-family-of-5-in-the-717-horsepower-bmw-m5-touring-and-this-is-how-radical-it-is\">BMW M5 Touring<\/a> is performing so well. If we had to guess, we\u2019d posit that a V8 will live on, possibly like the High Performance Hybrid V8 that corporate stablemate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/bentley\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bentley<\/a> uses; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/bentleys-ultra-performance-hybrid-succeeds-the-6-0-liter-w12\">Ultra Performance Hybrid<\/a> will likely be too rich for Audi\u2019s blood. Either way, that would mean 4.0 liters of displacement and two turbos, and well over 600 horsepower. Whether the RS6 will come close to the 717 hp offered in its Bimmer rival remains to be seen, but we\u2019ll have to wait to find out \u2013 the C9 RS6 is only likely to arrive as a 2027 model, meaning a reveal will take place sometime in the second half of next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_contributors__dp6kk contributors\">\n<h2 class=\"styles_contributorsTitle__f34Pu\">About the <!-- -->author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"styles_contributorsList__FCS2w\" readability=\"11.703245749614\">\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBio__vbMqA\" readability=\"18.530139103555\">\n<div class=\"styles_avatar__M_SvZ styles_contributorBioAvatar___AUl4 styles_medium__VUJo5\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"styles_avatarImage__7mnVX\" sizes=\"100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDc2\/sebastian-cenizo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBioContainer__FDef2\">\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBioTitleRole__Yr4La\">\n<p class=\"styles_contributorBioRole__GMTa6\">Senior Editor, Autoblog<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sebastian Cenizo is an automotive journalist and columnist specializing in German sports cars, aftermarket tuning, and emerging vehicle technologies. Since 2019, he has written thousands of news stories, reviews, technical explainers, and opinion pieces, analyzing how innovations and legislation impact American car buyers. A former Senior and Deputy Editor at CarBuzz, Sebastian also served as Chairman of the Volkswagen Club of South Africa and has judged numerous automotive exhibition events. He now contributes to Autoblog, bringing his deep industry knowledge and enthusiast background to every story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nov 7, 2025 1:30 PM EST Add us on Google Key Points Electric RS6 Avant canceled; combustion-powered hybrid RS6 spied with familiar one-piece headlights. Styling blends new design cues with RS6 Avant GT elements. Hybrid V8 power expected; official engine details and power output remain unconfirmed. 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