Audi RS7 Sportback review - Telegraph With a slightly lower, lighter body, you might expect the RS7 to be a little more agile than the RS6, but the truth is that the two cars feel very similar to drive. Which means that the RS7 suffers from the same problems. Make no mistake, this is a mightily quick and capable car that has the grip and traction to allow you reach silly speeds very quickly, and to maintain that speed through corners. Unfortunately, doing so requires a leap of faith - the steering has a synthetic, disconnected quality, and it feels overwhelmed by the surge of torque when you put your foot down, the weighting fluctuating as the car struggles to control the extreme forces at work. The steering is also uncomfortably sensitive to changes in the road surface, and follows bumps and cracks in the road surface too easily. In all, driving the RS7 fast feels like a bit of a battle, when it should be a joy. The bottom line is that you never feel like a part of it, as you do with the best performance cars. Back off, though, and the RS7 is swift, surefooted and as civilised as any other A7: the auto "box shifts through the ratios sweetly and there's very little noise in the cabin. The ride disrupts the calm at times, however - the car I drove had the Dynamic Package Plus option pack (a snip at £10,725), which replaces the standard air suspension system with a firmer steel spring set-up, as part of a range of upgrades. Having driven an RS6 with the same system, I was surprised that the RS7 felt less forgiving, with a bit more bounce and bump over poor roads. It's far from harsh, but isn't especially relaxing, even if you choose the softest of the three settings available. Inside, the RS7 has all the usual shiny/metallic add-ons you'd expect, and some very supportive sports seats. Otherwise the cabin is much like that of any A6 or A7, which is mostly good news. Quality is top-notch and although you can load the car up with expensive extras it feels special enough without them. Does the RS7 Sportback feel special enough overall to warrant a price that, with a few options, pushes into three figures? Not really. You're far better off with a cheaper A7 that looks just as sleek, costs less to own and doesn't have too much power for its own good. Audi RS7 Sportback Engine/transmission: 3,993cc turbocharged V8 petrol/eight-speed automatic gearbox, four-wheel drive Price from/on sale: £83,495/now Price as tested: £115,405 Power/torque: 552bhp @ 5,700rpm/ 516lb ft @ 1,750rpm Top speed: 155 mph (limited) Acceleration: 0-62mph in 3.9sec Fuel economy: 28.8mpg EU Combined CO2 emissions: 229g/km VED band: L (£815 first year, £475 thereafter) Verdict: Looks the business. Has the pace, but not the composure, to match.