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LOOK: Audi RS 5 arrives in South Africa as brand unveils its first high-performance plug-in hybrid
Audi South Africa has introduced the all-new Audi RS 5, marking a milestone for the German manufacturer as it brings its first high-performance plug-in hybrid RS production model to market.
Available in both Sedan and Avant body styles, the new RS 5 combines a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined 470kW and 825Nm of torque.
The performance hybrid can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds, while offering an electric driving range of between 78km and 84km.
Audi says the new model demonstrates how electrification can enhance performance, combining the response of electric power with the character of its V6 engine.
Audi RS 5 combines V6 power with plug-in hybrid technology
For the first time in an Audi RS production model, the 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 is paired with an electric motor.
Power is delivered through an eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, providing traction and power distribution across different driving conditions.
The lithium-ion battery has a usable capacity of 22kWh and supports AC charging at up to 11kW. The battery can also be charged through energy recuperation technology.
Drivers can choose between EV and Hybrid operating modes. EV mode allows the vehicle to run solely on electric power, while Hybrid mode combines the combustion engine and electric motor.
The system also features a boost function, which delivers maximum acceleration for 10 seconds at the push of a button. Audi says the function can be activated in any drive select mode.
The RS 5 has an electronically governed top speed of 250km/h as standard. Customers opting for the Audi Sport package can increase this to 285km/h.
Audi RS 5 pricing and availability in South Africa
The new Audi RS 5 Sedan and Avant are available through selected Audi RS dealerships across South Africa.
Model
Audi RS 5 Sedan - 470kW quattro - R2,430.000
Audi RS 5 Avant - 470kW quattro - R2,470.000
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Audi South Africa has introduced the all-new Audi RS 5, marking a milestone for the German manufacturer as it brings its first high-performance plug-in hybrid RS production model to market.
Available in both Sedan and Avant body styles, the new RS 5 combines a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined 470kW and 825Nm of torque.
The performance hybrid can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds, while offering an electric driving range of between 78km and 84km.
Audi says the new model demonstrates how electrification can enhance performance, combining the response of electric power with the character of its V6 engine.
Audi RS 5 combines V6 power with plug-in hybrid technology
For the first time in an Audi RS production model, the 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 is paired with an electric motor.
Power is delivered through an eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, providing traction and power distribution across different driving conditions.
The lithium-ion battery has a usable capacity of 22kWh and supports AC charging at up to 11kW. The battery can also be charged through energy recuperation technology.
Drivers can choose between EV and Hybrid operating modes. EV mode allows the vehicle to run solely on electric power, while Hybrid mode combines the combustion engine and electric motor.
The system also features a boost function, which delivers maximum acceleration for 10 seconds at the push of a button. Audi says the function can be activated in any drive select mode.
The RS 5 has an electronically governed top speed of 250km/h as standard. Customers opting for the Audi Sport package can increase this to 285km/h.
Audi RS 5 pricing and availability in South Africa
The new Audi RS 5 Sedan and Avant are available through selected Audi RS dealerships across South Africa.
Model
Audi RS 5 Sedan - 470kW quattro - R2,430.000
Audi RS 5 Avant - 470kW quattro - R2,470.000
LOOK: Audi RS 5 arrives in South Africa as brand unveils its first high-performance plug-in hybrid
The all-new Audi RS 5 is Audi South Africa's first high-performance plug-in hybrid RS production model, combining a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 with an electric motor to produce 470kW and 825Nm.