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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
There are seven, yes, seven, of these cars for Canada. Want one? It'll cost ya!
When I saw the 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant GT at the Toronto Auto Show back in February, I thought it was pretty jaw-dropping. Gigantic wheels, wild graphics package, and what's with all the white? Having driven it, I can confirm it is, indeed, jaw-dropping. It drives like it looks — an absolute land rocket. And a very rare one at that. This car is blindingly fast, loaded with exclusive touches and prohibitively expensive. Oh, and there are seven for Canada. Audi Canada tells me the one I drove is still unclaimed. For now. I'll get right to it: my time in unit 385 (out of 660 built worldwide) was memorable. The sonorous sounds from its twin-turbo V8 fill the cabin when I squeeze the throttle, and this white wagon launches, pressing me into the driver's seatback. As you might imagine, everything in this car is turned up to 11. Red stitching everywhere. Embroidered seats and headrests. In red, of course. Numbered console plate. Quilted leather seats. Red seatbelts. Same goes for the exterior. Gigantic 22-inch Ibis white wheels. Huge shiny black grille. Carbon fibre hood and fenders. A red, black and grey graphics package that pays homage to the Audi 90 quattro race car that dominated IMSA sports car racing. In 1989. A bit obscure, I think to myself. But then I look up the IMSA GTO results from 1989 and see the Audi 90 won seven of thirteen races entered, including five of the last seven. Impressive. Audi began RS 6 Avant GT development in 2020 around the same time the current gen. RS 6 Avant was going on sale in Canada. The GT serves as a capper for the fourth generation RS 6, which goes out of production this year. And Audi decided it should go out with a bang — a big one. The RS 6 Avant GT is powered by a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo, V8 engine that produces 621 horsepower and 627 pounds-feet of torque, or motive force. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, this wagon is made for quick exits. The official 0-100 km/h time is 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 305 km/h. Mechanical bits unique to the RS 6 Avant GT include red ceramic brakes, all-wheel steering, sport-tuned suspension and steering, and Continental high-performance tires. Some cars I drive are more head-turning than others, and the white Audi wagon had more admirers than most. Lots of thumbs up, discreet photo snapping and staring. Despite being white, the RS 6 Avant GT really stands out. Especially in the Toronto suburb I live in, where Audis generally aren't all that common. A few interested parties — yes, they were guys in their 20s — drove by while I was taking photos, parked their cars and walked over for a closer look. Another gaggle pedalled over on bikes and asked me a bunch of questions. Which I dutifully answered to the best of my ability. I think owning a rare car isn't just about the car, but also the way people react to it. Sure, you're not spending $250K for that reason alone, but I suspect it's a perk for many owners. If you want to be noticed, driving a car like the RS 6 Avant GT will certainly do it. And that made driving unit 385 so much fun. Sure, the car's prowling, lunging nature — it's very hard to drive it slowly — is fun, but doing regular stuff is also fun. Like going to the supermarket. Or visiting a lakeside park. If this car could give autographs, it would have used a lot of Sharpies. Plus, it's still a wagon and has wagon practicality. Lots of room for people and cargo. All-wheel drive for Canadian winters. And it fits in most garages. Negatives are few, but cost is a big one. The GT has a price tag that is almost $100K greater than the regular 2025 RS 6 Avant Performance model. It's priced like a Lamborghini, and that will eliminate most buyers. But it's actually rarer than most Lamborghinis, so maybe that makes up for it. It's in the eye of the beholder, I suppose. Lower order nitpicks include a digital screen that houses climate controls. (Buttons work much better for this stuff.) And the twin-turbo V8 is thirsty. Not supercar terrible, but not great either. So, it's not perfect. But when you're cruising around in a powerful, retro-cool, extremely limited edition car with a Bang & Olufsen stereo booming, you won't care about any of the drawbacks. You'll be too busy waving to adoring onlookers. And giving them the thumbs up. Wow! Type: High-performance premium wagon, front-engine, all-wheel drive Motor: 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8; 621 horsepower; 627 pounds-feet of torque (motive force) Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Fuel (Premium 91+): 17.0 litres/100 km in the city; 11.0l/100 km on the highway; 14.3l/100 km combined Cargo: 548 litres, or 19.4 cubic feet; 1,658l, or 58.6 cu. ft. in total Price: $249,785 as tested, plus $2,850 freight
Toronto Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
There are seven, yes, seven, of these cars for Canada. Want one? It'll cost ya!
When I saw the 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant GT at the Toronto Auto Show back in February, I thought it was pretty jaw-dropping. Gigantic wheels, wild graphics package, and what's with all the white? Having driven it, I can confirm it is, indeed, jaw-dropping. It drives like it looks — an absolute land rocket. And a very rare one at that. This car is blindingly fast, loaded with exclusive touches and prohibitively expensive. Oh, and there are seven for Canada. Audi Canada tells me the one I drove is still unclaimed. For now.
Cision Canada
25-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Audi Canada Celebrates Global Cuisine with Fourth Installment of The Audi Sustainability Dining Series
TORONTO, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Continuing its focus on sustainability in all facets of life, Audi Canada presented the fourth installment of its Sustainability Dining Series in Canada, on April 24th. Hosted at DaNico Toronto, this latest installment brought together French culinary giant, two Michelin Star Chef Jérôme Schilling, with DaNico's Michelin-starred Chef Daniele Corona. Chef Schilling, brought to Canada by Franco Stalteri and Donato Carozza of Charlie's Burgers for a limited Canadian engagement, holds two Michelin stars and the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF). Trained in Alsace, he honed his craft under celebrated masters Joël Robuchon, Roger Vergé, Thierry Marx, and Jean-Luc Rocha before taking the helm at Restaurant LALIQUE – Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in Sauternes. Chef Corona, a distinguished figure in the culinary world, comes from a family deeply passionate about food in his hometown of Naples, Italy. In 2018, Chef Corona made a significant transition from the Amalfi Coast to Canada, taking on the role of Executive Chef at Liberty Entertainment Group's Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto. In 2023, Chef Daniele Corona brought his expertise to DaNico Toronto, where he continues to redefine Italian cuisine with unmatched creativity and passion. The two chefs worked together to create a once-in-a-lifetime, 3-course menu using local and sustainable ingredients. The menu included: Appetizer Interpretation of 2019 Vintage: Seabream, Grapefruit and Lovage Seabream tartare, Dashi pearls, Hollandaise, Smoked guacamole, Grapefruit bark. Main Astice, Asparago Bianco E Ortica P.E.I. lobster, Local white asparagus marinated in ponzu, Fresh nettle tapenade, Organic trout roe foam. Dessert "Save the Coffee" Namelaka with soft caramel insert, Coffee mousse, Tonka gelato. "As Audi Canada has maintained its overarching commitment to responsible and sustainable development, this dining series continues to let us shine a spotlight on how sustainability plays a part in every facet of modern life. It allows us to tell the story of sustainable practices in one area that we will have in common – sharing a meal," said Cort Nielsen, Spokesperson for Audi Canada. "It was indeed a privilege to have two global culinary heavyweights like Chef Schilling and Chef Corona create a spectacular dining experience, while focusing on sustainable ingredients and practices," concluded Nielsen. This dinner, the fourth iteration of the Audi Sustainability Dining Series, follows the successful collaborations Audi Canada created previously with dinners featuring celebrated global chefs Alex Atala (Brazil), Michael Hunter (Canada), Lucas Sin (New York), and Eva Chin (Canada). About Audi Canada The Audi Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium and luxury segment. The brands Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati produce at 21 locations in 12 countries. Audi and its partners are present in more than 100 markets worldwide. In 2024, the Audi Group delivered 1.7 million Audi vehicles, 10,643 Bentley vehicles, 10,687 Lamborghini vehicles, and 54,495 Ducati motorcycles to customers. In the 2024 fiscal year, Audi Group achieved a total revenue of €64.5 billion and an operating profit of €3.9 billion. As of December 31, more than 88,000 people worked for the Audi Group, more than 53,000 of them at AUDI AG in Germany. With its attractive brands and numerous new models, the group is systematically pursuing its path toward becoming a provider of sustainable, fully networked premium mobility.
