A Audi Sport just announced or RS5 as a hybrid for 2026, joining the wave of other German automakers to electrify their performance models.
According to the website Engine1this is directly linked to the recent and strict European Union legislation to regulate gas emissions. Faced with this scenario, automakers have been rushing to adapt models that used to exclusively use combustion to hybrid and even fully electric versions.
Even though it is hybrid, the RS5 2026 it still kept the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine under the hood, but now producing 503 horsepower, 59 more than its predecessor. This power is then sent to the wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and a new system Quattro with rear axle torque vectoring.
But this time, the V-6 won’t work alone. The six-cylinder engine is combined with an electric motor, which produces 174 horsepower. Combining the two, the plug-in hybrid system offers a combined power of 630 horsepower and 825 Nm of torque.
Speaking of torque, the Audi Sport has designed a rear RS torque mode for those who want to lose the line a little, although this mode is only intended for “non-public roads”.
The gearbox Tiptroniccombined with an automatic locking differential, can direct up to 85% of torque to the rear axle and, depending on driving conditions, up to 70% can be sent to the front wheels.
In terms of speed, the RS5 doesn’t leave anything to be desired. THE Audi claimed a 0 to 100 km/h time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 285 km/h. You won’t need to rely on the gasoline engine all the time, as the 25.9 kWh battery allows for an all-electric mode.
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In the city, drivers can travel up to 87 kilometers without using any fuel. Once the battery is completely depleted, a full charge will take about two and a half hours.
In aesthetic terms, the new RS5 It features a wide body, functional air intakes on the front fender and large oval exhaust tips, positioned closer to the center of the bumper. Darker matrix LED headlights and black Four Rings amplify the dramatic look of the front, which are complemented by a checkered pattern on the OLED rear lights.
Inside, there weren’t many changes. There’s still plenty of glossy black finishing, a triple screen with thick bezels, and the familiar capacitive touch controls.
Mass Audi enhanced the cabin with body-hugging seats with quilting in a “honeycomb” pattern, plus electrical adjustment and a massage function. It is worth emphasizing that red or gray leather details in the cabin will only be available for RS5 of more expensive finishes.
The new models RS5 should arrive on the European market during the first quarter of this year. In Germany, the RS5 Sedan starts at €106,200, while the RS5 Avant starts at €107,850. THE Audi expects to deliver the first units by the middle of the year.
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