The Audi RS7 is known for its high performance and advanced driving dynamics, which are enhanced by various driving modes.
Audi Drive Select
The Audi RS7 features the Audi Drive Select system, which allows drivers to choose between different driving modes to tailor the car’s performance and handling characteristics. The available modes typically include:
Comfort Mode:
Characteristics: Softer suspension settings, lighter steering feel, and smoother throttle response.
Purpose: Prioritizes a smooth and comfortable ride.
Auto Mode:
Characteristics: The car adapts to driving conditions, offering a blend of comfort and performance.
Purpose: Automatically adjusts various parameters to provide a balanced driving experience.
Dynamic Mode:
Characteristics: Stiffer suspension settings, heavier steering feel, more responsive throttle, and quicker transmission shifts. This mode enhances the car’s sporty characteristics.
Purpose: Maximizes performance and handling.
Efficiency Mode:
Characteristics: Adjusts throttle response and shift points to maximize fuel economy, typically softening performance to save fuel.
Purpose: Optimizes fuel efficiency.
Individual Mode:
Characteristics: Drivers can independently adjust the settings for the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, and other systems to create a personalized driving experience.
Purpose: Allows the driver to customize settings to their preferences.
RS-Specific Modes
The RS7 also includes RS-specific modes that further enhance its performance capabilities:
Characteristics: These modes offer the most aggressive settings for the car’s engine, transmission, suspension, and other systems. RS2 mode typically also includes the ability to adjust the stability control system for a more dynamic driving experience.
RS1 and RS2 Modes:
Purpose: Provides dedicated performance settings for spirited driving.
Additional Features
Adaptive Air Suspension: The RS7’s adaptive air suspension system adjusts ride height and damping to optimize performance and comfort based on the selected drive mode.
Quattro All-Wheel Drive: The RS7’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system can adjust power distribution between the front and rear wheels to enhance traction and handling in various driving conditions.
These modes provide drivers with a versatile driving experience, allowing them to switch between relaxed, efficient cruising and high-performance, dynamic driving at the touch of a button.
