Overview
- Audi introduces the RS 5 as its first high‑performance RS plug‑in hybrid, combining a 2.9‑litre V6 biturbo and a 130 kW motor for 470 kW (639 hp) and 825 Nm, delivering 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and up to about 84 km of electric range from a 25.9 kWh battery.
- A new quattro system with Dynamic Torque Control recalculates rear‑axle torque every 5 milliseconds via an 8 kW actuator, allowing up to 2,000 Nm difference between rear wheels for sharper cornering response.
- Production is slated for Neckarsulm with Spain pricing from €125,750 for the Coupé and €127,925 for the Avant, with orders opening in spring 2026 and first deliveries expected in summer 2026.
- Recent tests reaffirm the Q5 as Audi’s global bestseller since 2025, noting its comfort, large curved displays, smooth S tronic gearbox and the security of quattro all‑wheel drive.
- Lineups remain market‑specific with multiple petrol options and a 2.0 TDI mild‑hybrid diesel that carries an ECO label, while the Q5 is built in San José Chiapa, Mexico, and is offered in five trims priced at $86,700–$134,000 in one reported market.