Audi RS 5 2026– car dimensions: 4896 mm long, 1952 mm wide and 1428 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,430 kg. Braked towing is 1,900 kg.
The cabin uses a curved dual-screen setup with an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen plus optional passenger display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard via the smartphone interface. Three-zone deluxe climate control is fitted as standard along with heated and ventilated front seats that include massage. Adaptive cruise assist plus, lane departure warning with emergency assist, side assist blind-spot warning, front and rear emergency brake assist, and 360-degree surround-view cameras with park assist pro are all standard. The sports seats and RS steering wheel keep the focus on the driver while still offering everyday comfort features.
Boot space is 331 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1170 litres when folded. The battery pack raises the floor so the load area is shallower than a non-hybrid saloon, but the liftback tailgate helps with taller items.
Braked towing capacity is 1900 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. A mechanically swivelling trailer hitch is available as an option. Payload sits at 550 kg based on the 2355 kg unladen and 2905 kg gross weights.
RS sport suspension with controlled two-valve dampers is standard and is built for high performance rather than heavy work use. The car is not aimed at commercial duties.
Sport seats plus give strong side support with multi-way electric adjustment, memory, heating, ventilation and massage as standard. The heated steering wheel has flat top and bottom contours plus shift paddles. Rear seats heat too. Three-zone climate and ambient lighting keep the cabin calm. Digital cockpit plus large touchscreen dominate the dash. Optional panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency brightens the space. Acoustic windscreen glass cuts noise. The setup feels firm yet usable every day.
PHEV system: 639 CV total, up to 84 km electric range
Weighted combined fuel use 3.8–4.3 l/100 km
Battery 25.9 kWh gross / 22 kWh net, 11 kW AC charge
3-year or 100,000 km warranty
Standard ADAS: adaptive cruise, lane keep with emergency assist, front/rear emergency brake, side assist, cross-traffic alert, driver fatigue monitor
Proactive occupant protection and full airbag set including front interaction airbag
The plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.9-litre V6 biturbo with an electric motor for 639 CV and 825 Nm. It starts in electric mode and covers up to 84 km on battery alone. Weighted combined fuel use sits at 3.8–4.3 l/100 km. with the battery empty it rises to 9.5–10.0 l/100 km. Charge time to full is about 2.5 hours on 11 kW AC. The 48-litre tank and electric range suit mixed daily driving without frequent stops.
Safety kit is extensive as standard. It includes adaptive cruise assist, lane departure warning with emergency assist, front and rear emergency braking, swerve and turn assist, side assist with exit warning, rear cross-traffic assist, 360-degree cameras, traffic-sign recognition and driver attention/fatigue monitoring. Proactive occupant protection pretensions belts and adjusts bolsters when a crash is likely. Airbags cover front, side, curtain and a front centre interaction bag. Quattro with Dynamic Torque Control adds stability by shifting torque in milliseconds.
Warranty in this market is three years or 100,000 km. Roadside assistance is included. No public service-interval figures appear for the generation. The hybrid system needs only routine battery and coolant checks plus standard oil and filter work. Keep the high-voltage battery topped up for full RS modes and torque vectoring. The car is built in Neckarsulm. parts and software updates flow through the dealer network.
Living with the RS 5 means quiet electric commuting, instant torque when needed and a firm but adaptive ride from the twin-valve RS suspension. Boot space is 331 litres, expandable to 1,170 litres. Tyre-pressure monitoring and a repair kit are standard. Expect higher tyre and brake wear if driven hard. ceramic brakes are optional for track use. The overall package balances performance and everyday practicality without special rituals beyond normal charging and dealer visits.
Length 4896 mm, Width 1952 mm, Height 1428 mm, Wheelbase 2906 mm (RS 5 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, autocosmos.com.ar, Audi technical data sheet and press materials, carsales.com.au specs.