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2026 Audi RS5 Debuts as Audi Sport’s First High-Performance PHEV

The model targets BMW M3 and AMG C 63 rivals with a purpose-built hybrid drivetrain delivering 470 kW.

Overview

  • The plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.9‑liter V6 biturbo with a 130 kW electric motor integrated into an eight‑speed gearbox for 470 kW (639 PS) and 825 Nm.
  • An Audi‑developed outer‑rotor e‑motor and a new rear‑axle unit enable electromechanical torque vectoring for sharper power delivery and handling.
  • The 25.9 kWh gross (22 kWh net) battery provides a stated 84–87 km electric range and AC charging up to 11 kW in about 2.5 hours, with no DC fast charging specified.
  • Offered as Limousine and Avant only, the RS5 drops the coupé and carries significant mass at 2,355–2,370 kg, with the Avant’s cargo space cut to about 361–1,302 liters.
  • Germany pricing starts at €106,200 for the Limousine and €107,850 for the Avant, with European orders opening in Q1 2026 and deliveries planned for summer 2026.