Overview

What's New for 2024

Audi keeps things simple, building the RS 5 in two body styles and just one trim level. Customers can select from either a gorgeous coupe or sleek four-door Sportback.

RS 5

Pricing for the RS 5 Coupe starts at $78,600, plus a $1,095 destination fee. The Sportback rings in at $78,900. Standard features include a twin-turbo V6 engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, paddle shifters, ventilated disc brakes, all-wheel drive, forward-collision warning, lane-departure alert, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and automatic parking assistance.

The RS 5 also includes automatic LED headlights that turn with the vehicle's steering, rain-sensing wipers, fog lights, power-folding outside mirrors, and a panoramic sunroof. The Sportback adds a power-operated liftgate.

Inside, the RS 5 pampers with luxury and high-tech features. The 12-way power front seats are heated and trimmed in leather, and the Sportback gets heated rear seats. Other details are tri-zone climate control, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, push-button start, and an auto-dimming mirror. The ambient LED lighting includes 30 unique color options.

The RS 5's beating heart is a 2.9-liter V6 engine connected to dual turbochargers. It generates 444 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, which is good enough to accelerate the RS 5 from 0-60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. The RS 5's top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

The V6 is matched to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with aluminum shift paddles behind the steering wheel. The standard all-wheel-drive system sends extra power to the front or rear axles when more traction is required.

The Audi RS 5 is comfortable enough to drive daily, both quieter and more civilized than most rivals.

Unlike the Audi A5 and S5, the RS 5 has racing seats with deep side bolsters and honeycomb stitching. Standard heated seats and a heated steering wheel make the RS 5 a desirable companion in lousy weather. The cabin feels solid and well-crafted. The buttons and controls are constructed from quality materials, and the leather is soft.

The infotainment system includes a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, satellite radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10.1-inch display, voice operation, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Audi's infotainment software is easy to use, with a haptic-touch pad on the console that lets users navigate the system like a smartphone.