Overview
- The plug-in hybrid pairs an upgraded 2.9‑liter twin‑turbo V6 (about 503 hp) with a transmission‑mounted electric motor for a combined 630 hp and quattro AWD via an 8‑speed Tiptronic.
- Audi quotes 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and up to 285 km/h with the Sport pack, with a claimed 80–87 km electric‑only range from the 25.9 kWh battery.
- Quoted curb weights rise to about 2,355 kg for the sedan and 2,370 kg for the Avant, making the new RS5 significantly heavier than the previous generation.
- New hardware includes electro‑mechanical rear torque vectoring, a revised center differential, updated suspension, and large brakes intended to sharpen stability and cornering.
- Germany pricing is set at €106,200 for the sedan and €107,850 for the Avant, while market details such as U.S. availability remain unconfirmed.