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Peak Audi Super-Wagon: New Audi RS5 Avant vs V8 B7 RS4 Avant! | Top Gear
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Throttle House review of the new RS5 Avant
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Hot or not: what does Frank Stephenson think of the Audi RS5 Avant?
Safe to say that Audi's new RS5 Avant doesn't fly under the radar...
The fast German estate has long been a staple of the autobahn. At 120mph and beyond, something low, wide and purposeful fills your mirrors, and instinct alone tells you to move over. The latest RS5 still plays that role, though perhaps now it doesn’t fly so subtly under the radar as an RS car once did. In the name of progress, what was once a ‘4’ is now a ‘5’, but the recipe is still largely the same.
The car still aims to be a one car solution for all of life’s demands – practical, fast, and now electrified to a degree. You can even have it with a tow bar. Walter de Silva said the first generation A5 was the most beautiful car he had ever designed, and proportion remains the RS5’s greatest strength.
The side view is spot on. The long bonnet, relatively low greenhouse, and pronounced haunches give the car a sense of balance and composure. Despite accommodating a sizeable battery pack, it retains a sleek silhouette, resisting the high-sided bulk that plagues so many modern hybrids and EVs.
Safe to say that Audi's new RS5 Avant doesn't fly under the radar...
The fast German estate has long been a staple of the autobahn. At 120mph and beyond, something low, wide and purposeful fills your mirrors, and instinct alone tells you to move over. The latest RS5 still plays that role, though perhaps now it doesn’t fly so subtly under the radar as an RS car once did. In the name of progress, what was once a ‘4’ is now a ‘5’, but the recipe is still largely the same.
The car still aims to be a one car solution for all of life’s demands – practical, fast, and now electrified to a degree. You can even have it with a tow bar. Walter de Silva said the first generation A5 was the most beautiful car he had ever designed, and proportion remains the RS5’s greatest strength.
The side view is spot on. The long bonnet, relatively low greenhouse, and pronounced haunches give the car a sense of balance and composure. Despite accommodating a sizeable battery pack, it retains a sleek silhouette, resisting the high-sided bulk that plagues so many modern hybrids and EVs.
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All-new Audi RS 5 sold out for 2026 amid strong demand
Order books for the new Audi RS 5 are completely filled up for 2026, as demand for the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid performance model showcases immense popularity…
The new RS 5 is proving a successful venture for its maker. Audi’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) performance model has surpassed all initial demand forecasts. Indeed, orders across European markets reached nearly double the anticipated volume. This has resulted in the entire 2026 annual production run selling out prior to the overseas rollout. Built at the German marque’s manufacturing plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, the new RS 5 is now available in key international territories, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The latest RS 5’s PHEV powertrain pairs a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with a 130 kW/460 N.m electric motor. The latter sources power from a 22 kWh battery pack. The PHEV setup produces a combined system output of 470 kW and 825 N.m of torque – good for a claimed 3.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint time. Audi balances this performance by including a revised quattro all-wheel-drive system, coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, featuring a centre limited-slip differential.
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Order books for the new Audi RS 5 are completely filled up for 2026, as demand for the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid performance model showcases immense popularity…
The new RS 5 is proving a successful venture for its maker. Audi’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) performance model has surpassed all initial demand forecasts. Indeed, orders across European markets reached nearly double the anticipated volume. This has resulted in the entire 2026 annual production run selling out prior to the overseas rollout. Built at the German marque’s manufacturing plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, the new RS 5 is now available in key international territories, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The latest RS 5’s PHEV powertrain pairs a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with a 130 kW/460 N.m electric motor. The latter sources power from a 22 kWh battery pack. The PHEV setup produces a combined system output of 470 kW and 825 N.m of torque – good for a claimed 3.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint time. Audi balances this performance by including a revised quattro all-wheel-drive system, coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, featuring a centre limited-slip differential.
All-new Audi RS 5 sold out for 2026 amid strong demand
The all-new Audi RS 5, which is set to make an appearance at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, has been sold out for 2026...
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ABT’s new limited run RS5 comes with 715bhp and a whole load of carbon
Tweaked RS5-R with 22in wheels will be limited to 130 units
Audi Sport may have gone plug-in hybrid for the first time with the new RS5, but that hasn’t deterred German tuner ABT from breaking out the spanners. So, say hello to the RS5-R… and if the standard RS5 already looked aggressive, ABT’s visual tweaks make it look like it’d punch you straight in the face if you even dared to think about the M3 Touring.
Limited to just 130 units, the RS5-R is cloaked in a carbon bodykit that includes a front splitter, side skirts and a new rear bumper with a nod to a diffuser. There’s also extra vents in the front wheelarches, new mirror caps and a hefty rear wing for the Avant. Apparently that’s all available in either ‘gloss visible carbon or something called ‘matte carbon camouflage’. Right.
It’s not just a cosmetic makeover though, because the RS5-R also gets something called the ‘ABT Power S performance upgrade’ which raises the total system output from 630bhp to a whopping 715bhp. There’s also now 667lb ft of torque thanks to some massaging of the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, although ABT does say the top speed is still limited to 155mph.
Not enough? The modded Audi experts are also still working on an upgrade to 789bhp that should arrive – along with a special titanium Akrapovic exhaust – at some point in 2027.
Tweaked RS5-R with 22in wheels will be limited to 130 units
Audi Sport may have gone plug-in hybrid for the first time with the new RS5, but that hasn’t deterred German tuner ABT from breaking out the spanners. So, say hello to the RS5-R… and if the standard RS5 already looked aggressive, ABT’s visual tweaks make it look like it’d punch you straight in the face if you even dared to think about the M3 Touring.
Limited to just 130 units, the RS5-R is cloaked in a carbon bodykit that includes a front splitter, side skirts and a new rear bumper with a nod to a diffuser. There’s also extra vents in the front wheelarches, new mirror caps and a hefty rear wing for the Avant. Apparently that’s all available in either ‘gloss visible carbon or something called ‘matte carbon camouflage’. Right.
It’s not just a cosmetic makeover though, because the RS5-R also gets something called the ‘ABT Power S performance upgrade’ which raises the total system output from 630bhp to a whopping 715bhp. There’s also now 667lb ft of torque thanks to some massaging of the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, although ABT does say the top speed is still limited to 155mph.
Not enough? The modded Audi experts are also still working on an upgrade to 789bhp that should arrive – along with a special titanium Akrapovic exhaust – at some point in 2027.
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Audi RS5 Sedan and RS5 Avant (2026) Price & Specs
The new Audi RS5 has officially launched in South Africa, available in both Sedan and Avant body styles. Here’s what these 470 kW PHEV siblings will cost you…
- New RS5 siblings dock in Mzansi
- Both Sedan and Avant body styles
- PHEV powertrain makes 470 kW
- Priced above outgoing RS6 Avant
The new Audi RS5 twins have officially touched down in South Africa, with local buyers offered the choice of Sedan and Avant body styles. In each case, the Volkswagen Group’s latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain offers a heady 470 kW.
As a reminder, the A5 Sedan arrived in Mzansi in August 2025 as a replacement for the B9-series A4 Sedan as well as for the F5-series A5 Sportback. The new RS-badged twins slot in above this four-strong B10-series A5 Sedan portfolio.
So, what do the new performance models cost? Well, the RS5 Sedan quattro has a starting price of R2 430 000, while the RS5 Avant quattro kicks off at R2 470 000. That makes both derivatives more expensive than the outgoing (larger) RS6 Avant, which is still listed on Audi SA’s official pricelist for R2 417 800.
The new RS5’s PHEV powertrain comprises a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, an electric motor and a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, along with an eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive. Combined system outputs stand at 470 kW and 825 Nm, translating to a claimed 0-100 kph time of 3.6 seconds.
What does the new Audi RS5 cost in SA?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
RS5 Sedan quattro R2 430 000
RS5 Avant quattro R2 470 000
The prices above include Audi SA’s 1-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. Note that the new RS5 is available locally only via 10 specific Audi RS dealerships.
The new Audi RS5 has officially launched in South Africa, available in both Sedan and Avant body styles. Here’s what these 470 kW PHEV siblings will cost you…
- New RS5 siblings dock in Mzansi
- Both Sedan and Avant body styles
- PHEV powertrain makes 470 kW
- Priced above outgoing RS6 Avant
The new Audi RS5 twins have officially touched down in South Africa, with local buyers offered the choice of Sedan and Avant body styles. In each case, the Volkswagen Group’s latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain offers a heady 470 kW.
As a reminder, the A5 Sedan arrived in Mzansi in August 2025 as a replacement for the B9-series A4 Sedan as well as for the F5-series A5 Sportback. The new RS-badged twins slot in above this four-strong B10-series A5 Sedan portfolio.
So, what do the new performance models cost? Well, the RS5 Sedan quattro has a starting price of R2 430 000, while the RS5 Avant quattro kicks off at R2 470 000. That makes both derivatives more expensive than the outgoing (larger) RS6 Avant, which is still listed on Audi SA’s official pricelist for R2 417 800.
The new RS5’s PHEV powertrain comprises a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, an electric motor and a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, along with an eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive. Combined system outputs stand at 470 kW and 825 Nm, translating to a claimed 0-100 kph time of 3.6 seconds.
What does the new Audi RS5 cost in SA?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
RS5 Sedan quattro R2 430 000
RS5 Avant quattro R2 470 000
The prices above include Audi SA’s 1-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. Note that the new RS5 is available locally only via 10 specific Audi RS dealerships.