Audi Sport has just announced the RS5 as a hybrid for 2026, joining the wave of other German manufacturers electrifying their high-performance models.
Second Engine1this is directly linked to the recent and stringent European emissions regulations. In this context, car manufacturers are rushing to convert previously exclusively combustion models into hybrid and even fully electric versions.
Also in hybrid version, the RS5 2026 it retains the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine under the hood, now producing 503 horsepower, 59 more than its predecessor. This power is transmitted to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and a new system Quattro with torque vectoring on the rear axle.
This time the V6 doesn’t work alone. The six-cylinder engine is combined with an electric motor that produces 174 horsepower. Together, the plug-in hybrid system offers a combined output of 630 horsepower and 825 lb-ft of torque.
Speaking of couples, Audi Sport has designed an RS mode for the rear axle for those who want a little oomph, although this mode is intended for “non-public roads” only.
The change Tiptroniccombined with a limited-slip differential, can direct up to 85% of the torque to the rear axle and, depending on driving conditions, up to 70% to the front wheels.
In terms of speed, the RS5 does not disappoint. Audi it claims 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 285 km/h. You won’t always have to rely on the combustion engine, as the 25.9 kWh battery allows for fully electric mode.
In the city, drivers can travel up to 87 kilometers without consuming fuel. Once the battery is fully discharged, a full charge will take approximately two and a half hours.
Aesthetically, the new one RS5 It features a wide body, functional air intakes on the front fenders and large oval exhaust tips, positioned closer to the center of the bumper. Darker LED matrix headlights and black Quattro rings amplify the dramatic look at the front, complemented by a checkered pattern in the rear OLED headlights.
Inside there have not been many changes. Many glossy black finishes remain, a triple display with thick bezels and the familiar capacitive touch controls.
Audi it has improved the passenger compartment with bucket seats with honeycomb padding, electric adjustment and massage function. It should be emphasized that red or gray leather details will only be available in the versions RS5 more expensive.
The new models RS5 they should arrive on the European market in the first quarter of this year. In Germany, the RS5 Sedan starts from €106,200, while the RS5 Avant part of €107,850. Audi expects to deliver the first units by mid-year.
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