10 Finest Audis of the Final 10 Years (RANKED!)

A Decade of Unbelievable Audis!

Are you able to consider that 2015 was 10 years in the past already? Effectively, it’s true, and in these ten years, we have seen loads of modifications within the Audi lineup. A number of beloved fashions have been retired whereas different exciting new models joined the lineup. However what are the ten greatest Audis during the last ten years, and the way would you rank them? That is the duty that I’ve been given, and after digging by way of ten years of Audis, the next is the rating I got here up with.

Remember the fact that Audi has an intensive portfolio of automobiles. Presently, they’re providing 34 completely different fashions. And there are extra trim ranges inside these 34. Multiply that during the last decade, and you’ve got loads of automobiles to select from. Because of this, a few of your favorites might need been left off the checklist. If that’s the case, tell us which fashions you assume deserve a spot and why. Now, on to the rankings… 

10. 2025 – 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT Efficiency

With 912 horsepower, that is essentially the most highly effective Audi ever. With a zero to sixty time of near 2 seconds flat and a 9.8 second quarter mile time, it is usually the quickest Audi ever. It additionally has unbelievable appears and might seat 4 comfortably. Looks as if a lock for the primary spot, so why is the Audi RS e-tron GT Efficiency again right here at quantity 10? As a result of it’s an EV. That presents two main issues.

First, these vehicles endure staggering depreciation. A well-optioned model will value you about $190K model new. In three years, you’ll lose at the very least $100K in worth. The opposite downside is that EVs are merely not as participating as combustion-powered vehicles. It doesn’t matter how briskly they’re. That’s the reason this lands at quantity 10 regardless of all it has going for it.  

9. 2018 TT RS

With the 2018 TT RS, the mannequin actually started to hit its stride. It did lose the handbook transmission in 2018, and that is unhappy. Nevertheless, it gained a 7-speed twin clutch and 40 extra horsepower (400 complete) within the commerce. It additionally dropped about 40 kilos. The result’s a automobile that hits 60 mph in a properly-quick 3.4 seconds. And all this is available in a sports activities automobile that appears like nothing else on the highway. And due to the turbocharged 5-cylinder, it additionally seems like nothing else on the highway.

This is without doubt one of the greatest from Audi.

8. 2020 – 2026 SQ7

At proper round $100K, the SQ7 will not be cheap. However that doesn’t imply it isn’t a discount. Due to a 500-horsepower twin-turbo V8, this good-looking SUV hits 60 in lower than 4 seconds and sounds good whereas doing it. It additionally affords loads of house for the household thanks to 3 rows of seats and a beneficiant cargo maintain. When you think about all that the SQ7 affords, you start to marvel why Audi doesn’t cost extra.

7. 2025 – 2026 RS Q8 Efficiency

Do you’re keen on the Lamborghini Urus however hate the Lamborghini Urus worth? Step contained in the RS Q8 Efficiency. At round $140K, this Audi continues to be reserved for these within the higher earnings tax brackets. But, it’s a $100K low cost off the Lambo and affords a lot of the identical expertise. This SUV packs a powerful 631 horsepower. 60 mph arrives in simply 3.1 seconds. It can maintain pushing to 190 mph. Do you really want greater than that? It doesn’t have as a lot house because the SQ7, however it’s nonetheless lots for a smaller household. This factor is a beast, and whereas it’s a handsome SUV, it doesn’t draw the eye of the Lambo so you’ll be able to extra simply fly (and we imply actually fly) below the radar.

6. 2025 – 2026 RS 7 Efficiency

Is there a better-looking four-door sedan than the RS 7 Efficiency? And with that hatch within the again, it is also surprisingly sensible. Up entrance sits a 621-horsepower twin-turbo V8 that can rocket this automobile to 60 in lower than 3 seconds. Take that Porsche 911 Carrera! It hits a high pace of 190 mph identical to the RS Q8, however this sedan is even a bit cheaper than the SUV.

5. 2015 RS 5 Coupe

There’s a profit to older Audis. They might not be as environment friendly or as highly effective as the most recent fashions, however they’ve an ace up their sleeve that the brand new car can’t match. The ace for the 2015 RS 5 Coupe is the 4.2L naturally aspirated V8. It makes 450 horsepower the old style manner, will motor solely. You may’t beat the sound and responsiveness of a naturally aspirated V8. And this one is positioned in a automobile that appears unimaginable to at the present time. And with a zero-to-sixty time of about 4.4 seconds, and a high pace of practically 180 mph, you’ll be silly to name this automobile gradual. It is without doubt one of the high 5 Audis of the final decade.

4. 2023 R8 GT

A few of you’ll have anticipated the 2023 R8 GT to land on the primary spot. And there may very well be an argument made for that. This was the swan tune for the beloved R8. With 602 horsepower all going to the rear wheels, it was essentially the most highly effective rear-drive Audi ever. It tops out at nearly 200 mph and sings an excellent V10 tune all the way in which. However solely 333 of those have been made, and every one value a couple of quarter of 1,000,000 {dollars} assuming your native vendor didn’t gouge you. Due to that, we positioned it right here at quantity 4.

3. 2025 – 2026 RS 3

The RS 3 is ‘higher’ than the R8 GT? When speaking flat-out efficiency figures, no. However issue within the worth, and also you’re rattling proper it’s. The efficiency discount of the complete RS lineup. You may load up a brand-new RS 3 with each possibility accessible, and you’re nonetheless not spending eighty grand. And for that, you’re getting a automobile that’s an absolute giggle riot. 60 mph flashes by in simply 3.2 seconds (solely a couple of tenth behind the R8 GT). High pace is 180 mph, which is greater than sufficient for the actual world. You get 4 doorways, a trunk, and a pleasant inside loaded with know-how. This automobile is a blast and the most effective Audis ever made, not to mention within the final ten years.

2. 2025 – 2026 RS 6 Avant Efficiency

For years, we begged Audi to deliver their quick wagons to the U.S. Lastly, in 2020, that occurred, and we now have been smiling ever since. In 2025, the mannequin was enhanced and now comes because the RS 6 Avant Efficiency. We get 621 horsepower, and 60 mph arrives in 3.1 seconds. In a wagon! An important-looking wagon at that. This factor is loaded with tech and is a thrill each time you get behind the wheel. For this reason we begged so lengthy to get this automobile. All that begging has paid off in an enormous manner.

1. 2015 R8 Coupe 5.2 V10 Handbook

This simply barely makes the minimize as a 2015 mannequin, nevertheless it not solely makes the minimize, nevertheless it additionally takes the primary spot on our checklist. 2015 was the final yr you might get the gated handbook transmission within the R8. It was accessible in each the V8 and V10 fashions, however naturally we go for the V10. You get presumably the best-looking Audi mannequin of all time. With a V10 engine and a gated handbook transmission. How might we presumably choose anything as one of the best Audi of the final ten years?

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