THE DEBRIEF
Four newcomers keeping the estate dream alive.
THE RABID, RACY ONE
What did former Audi design boss Marc Lichte do when he was bored? Pen an IMSA-inspired version of the car he commutes to work in. The new RS6 Avant GT is the most potent and most aggressive RS6 model to date, deploying carbonfibre, coilovers and a confidence only Audi Sport can deliver. Decals optional, but it likely won’t appear on an influencer’s TikTok account without them.
NEED TO KNOW What is it? Audi’s hottest RS6 ever I Tech specs Adjustable coilovers, carbon bodywork, retro wheels and IMSA GTO-spec (optional) decals I Aimed at? Wealthy car influencers I When can I get one? Now. Just 60 come to the UK, priced from £177k
THE SMOOTH, SENSIBLE ONE
It might look plain, but we actually quite like the ID. 7. It’s the best ID you can get right now (which is damning it with faint praise, we know), with a big range – up to 426 miles – and quick charging capabilities. The ID. 7 Tourer’s boot makes it one of the biggest EV estates, and VW has a vast catalogue of accessories ready to make it one of the most useful EVs it builds this side of a Buzz.
NEED TO KNOW What is it? VW’s first e-estate I Tech specs Optional liquid crystal panoramic sunroof, ChatGPT-enabled voice assistant, in-car wellness app I Aimed at? The eco-conscious family that doesn’t like to shout I When can I get one? Second half of 2024
THE MIGHTY, MAINSTREAM ONE
Skoda’s whipping up its Golf-but-better-and-cheaper family car for 2024, benefitting from many of the same updates cars like the Golf 8.5, Tiguan and Passat are getting but wrapped up in a handsome packa
