Love the latest Audi A5 shape and want the quickest version available? Audi’s RS5 Hatch and Coupe deliver an epic drive that is near sublime and packed with power. Audi’s RS5 power comes in 5-door Hatch or 2-door Coupe tailoring. These new rocket ships squat low on the tarmac and come with massive tyres and the latest Quattro AWD systems for maximum driving enjoyment.
To say an Audi RS5 is fast is a bit of an understatement. A 2022 Audi RS5 can whip the 0-100 dash in 3.9 seconds, and then continue through to 200 km/h in around 14 seconds. Its top speed has been electronically governed to 250 km/h (like most German cars these days). Take the governor off, and the RS5 could easily see 300 on the dial. What are the Audi RS5’s competitors? Porsche’s Carrera and Cayman models, BMW’s M4, Mercedes Benz’s AMG models, a new Corvette all come to mind. Even a new Audi RS4 Wagon could be an interesting alternative with its bit more cargo practicality – should you require it.
Inside your new Audi RS5 is a very neatly designed cabin that delivers comfort with a sporty flavour. Audi have long been first-rate in interior craftsmanship, and they haven’t dropped the ball on this one. A digital driver’s display has all the information about the car and its set-up, the journey stats, and even driver mode selection. The driver’s seat has electric adjustment, the seat material boasts the best leather, and the seat comfort is remarkably pleasant for long periods spent whipping around a rack or coasting about Australia. Obviously the side bolsters are adjustable too, making this a superb driver’s car for all shapes and sizes.
Across the dash is all the functional accessibility to Audi’s latest suite of on-board technology. Centre stage is the big touchscreen running high definition graphics and premium software. Interior illumination has various lighting features for creating your own flavour of cabin ambience. Your entry and exit is specially illuminated, so avoiding puddles gets a little easier in the dark.
Keyless start makes life with the RS5 easy to live with, and the starter button is a nice way to fire up the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine that produces 331 kW of power, 600 Nm of torque, and an note that grabs attention. The performance weaponry is paired to an 8-speed sports automatic gearbox and Audi’s special Quattro all-wheel drive system that has launch control. You’ll find the gear shifters on the steering wheel make the drive crisp, involving, and entertaining. Active cruise control has you keeping things legal, and, of course, the camera technology also is used for keeping you and other road users safe. Drivers will be impressed with the new Audi RS5 Heads up display that includes speed limits and navigation functions.
Head out for a long roadie and the 2022 Audi RS5 Hatch and Coupe boast an upgraded premium sound system with at least 10-speakers ready to play all your favourite tracks via Android Auto or Apple Car Play. Wireless smartphone connection is seamless and easy, and the digital driver’s display is beautifully clear and in high definition.
Find yourself needing to stop for an ice-cream or other refreshments? Both the 2022 Audi RS5 Hatch and Coupe come with the parking assistance and guidance you need (or even want) about town and congested cities. If you’re a bit of a poser and can’t park to save yourself, then this tech is going to be especially desirable! The Audi will park by itself should you need it too.
Both RS5s come with an electric sunroof, so you really feel the joy cruising quickly in the new RS5 on a sunny summers day. Once night falls, the new headlight equipment is an impressively arranged system with active cornering and LED technology. You really can get a move on in the dark when driving the talented new RS5. In the rain, the AWD Quattro keeps on keeping on. Launching the RS5 to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds is an addictive experience, and though the Audi V8s are special to behold, this twin turbo V6 has a spine-tingling bellow when opened right up to maximum thrust.
I’ll leave the choice to you re the RS5 Coupe and Hatch styling. My preferences actually lean toward the nicely filled out Hatch, along with its extra doors and practicality.
The current Audi RS5 Hatch and Coupe models include the:
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