What is a Suited Hooligan?
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Suited Hooligan refers to vehicles that have an elegant appearance, seemingly no different from ordinary family cars on the surface, but their actual performance far exceeds that of regular family cars. For example, Audi's RS series models are often referred to as Suited Hooligans in China, and some people figuratively translate it as a wolf in sheep's clothing. The Audi RS7 is a new model in the Audi RS series, with body dimensions of 5012mm in length, 1911mm in width, and 1414mm in height. It has a top speed of 250 km/h, a front-engine four-wheel-drive layout, and is equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, delivering a maximum power of 560 hp and a peak torque of 700 Nm.
I've always thought of 'suit-wearing brutes' as those high-performance cars with a gentlemanly exterior but a savage heart, like the Audi RS6 or Mercedes-AMG series. They have elegant business sedan styling, but the moment the engine roars to life, they unleash astonishing power, hitting 0-100 km/h in the blink of an eye—like beasts in suits. They let you maintain professionalism in corporate settings while satisfying your need for speed. However, their fuel consumption is ridiculously high, maintenance costs are steep, and every fill-up stings the wallet. They're also highly addictive—when you stomp the accelerator and the speed surges, your heartbeat races along. But safety can't be ignored; you’ve got to ease off in rain or on highways. This design stems from European sports sedan culture, appealing to drivers who crave a dual experience. But let’s be honest, in traffic jams, their potential is wasted, and their practicality can't match pure business sedans in terms of value.
