Audi RS 5 Sportback

2026 AUDI RS 5 SPORTBACK TFSI e QUATTRO VORSPRUNG — UK SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

The RS 5 TFSI e is the first performance hybrid in the RS line and pairs a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 TFSI petrol engine of 2,894 cc, rated at 375 kW, with a 130 kW electric motor integrated into the transmission. Combined system output is 470 kW — 639 PS (630 bhp) — and 825 Nm of torque, delivered through an eight-speed tiptronic torque-converter automatic to quattro permanent all-wheel drive with dynamic torque distribution. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery has a gross capacity of 25.9 kWh (approximately 22 kWh usable) and supports a WLTP electric-only range of up to 84 km, with drive modes for pure-electric running, blended hybrid operation and battery hold. An RS sport exhaust system with dark matte oval tailpipe trims is fitted, with an enhanced sound experience programme.

Performance

Audi quotes 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h as standard and raised to 285 km/h (177 mph) on Vorsprung and performance specification. The electric motor's torque fill covers turbocharger response from low engine speeds, while brake energy recuperation feeds the high-voltage battery under deceleration.

Chassis, Steering and Brakes

The car runs an RS-specific lowered sport suspension over a multi-link layout front and rear, with RS-calibrated damping and a direct-ratio electromechanically assisted steering rack. Quattro drive is supported by a self-locking centre differential and an electromechanical torque-vectoring rear differential that varies drive between the rear wheels. Braking is by large ventilated discs at all four corners with RS callipers, working with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution and regenerative braking from the hybrid system. This unit rides on 21-inch six-twin-spoke RS forged alloy wheels in phantom black with diamond-cut pad printing and tinted shadow finish, shod with Pirelli P Zero R tyres.

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall length is 4,782 mm, width 1,935 mm and height 1,410 mm, on a 2,830 mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is approximately 2,370 kg, reflecting the plug-in hybrid battery and drive components. Luggage capacity is approximately 450 litres with the rear seats upright, extended by the split-folding rear bench. Seating is for five.

Exterior

Darkened matrix LED headlights with dynamic light sequencing and dynamic turn signals are fitted front, with the RS-specific Singleframe honeycomb grille and enlarged RS front and rear bumper air intakes. Entry LED projection with RS performance graphics (Audi Beam) operates at the front and rear doors. The body is finished in red with a five-door Sportback liftback profile. The 21-inch RS forged wheels are finished in phantom black with a tinted shadow treatment.

Interior and Seating

The cabin is trimmed in pearl Nappa leather and Dinamica with honeycomb stitching and an embossed RS logo on the seat backs. The steering wheel is a three-spoke multifunction RS item with a flat top and bottom, heated, in Dinamica leather with a 12 o'clock marker in deep black Dinamica. i-Size child seat mounting is provided on the front passenger seat and the outer rear seats, with top tether on the outer rear seats.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Audi virtual cockpit plus is fitted with an 11.9-inch OLED colour display carrying RS performance layouts, alongside the central MMI touch display with navigation. Audi smartphone interface with the in-car app store includes wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa integration. Wireless charging and multiple USB-C interfaces are provided.

Driver Assistance and Safety

Adaptive cruise assist plus with steering intervention is fitted, together with a 3D and 360-degree surround-view camera display, front and rear parking sensors with distance display, camera-based traffic sign recognition, and attention and drowsiness detection with driver observation. Passive protection comprises front, side and curtain airbags, a rigid passenger cell with defined crumple zones and three-point belts in all seating positions. Euro NCAP has not published a rating for this model at the time of listing.