Audi RS4 Avant review - pictures

The Audi RS4 is one of a long line of fast Audi estates.

BMW don't make an M3 Touring - so the RS4's closest rival is the Mercedes C63 AMG Estate.

The RS4's interior feels dated now - a new A4 is on the way soon.

The RS4 tops the A4 lineup and gets enormous brakes, sports seats, and a huge 4.2-litre V8.

The RS4 is best when you rev it hard.

Round corners the RS4 always feels secure due to Audi's quattro four-wheel-drive system.

Thanks to the estate body the RS4 is not only hugely fast, it's hugely practical.

The Audi is expensive to run, with road tax, fuel and servicing bills all likely to be very high.

With relaxed motorway manners and lots of space in the rear the Audi RS4 is a great long distance cruiser (fuel economy notwithstanding)

The boot expands to 1,430 litres with the seats down.