New Audi RS5 Revealed with 630bhp V6 Hybrid Engine

Audi has finally taken the wraps off the new RS5, and this one feels like a proper turning point. The headline is clear: plug-in hybrid power. The next-generation RS5 replaces the outgoing RS4 and follows Audi’s new naming plan where odd-numbered cars cover ICE and hybrid models. You can get it as a saloon or an Avant, which is great news for anyone who loves fast estates. Yes, it meets tougher global emissions rules, but this is no compromise special. With 630bhp under your right foot and a wider, sharper stance, the new RS5 looks ready to carry the badge forward without losing what made it exciting in the first place.

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New Audi RS5 Hybrid: Design

Let’s talk about how it looks, because Audi hasn’t held back. The body is 90mm wider than the standard A5, and you can see that extra muscle from every angle. The front end is dominated by a black honeycomb grille and darkened Matrix LED headlights with a chequered-flag light signature.

The arches are properly filled out with 20-inch wheels as standard, while 21-inch forged alloys sit on the options list. Around the back, you get a large diffuser and those classic oval RS exhaust tips. It looks planted and purposeful.

New Audi RS5 Hybrid: Interior

The cabin goes heavy on tech but keeps the RS feel intact. A curved panoramic display combines an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.5-inch infotainment screen. There is also a 10.9-inch display for the front passenger, cleverly designed so the driver cannot see it while moving.

You still get the proper RS touches: sport seats in quilted leather, a flat-bottom steering wheel and configurable ambient lighting that gives the interior a distinct atmosphere at night.

The tech list is strong. A high-resolution head-up display keeps key data in your line of sight, while a 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system handles the soundtrack when you are not listening to the V6. If you plan to stretch its legs, the built-in telemetry system records lap times and lateral forces.

Driver assistance includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and a brake-by-wire system that manages the switch between regenerative and mechanical braking.

New Audi RS5 Hybrid: Engine

A 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 works with a 130kW electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic gearbox. Combined output stands at 630bhp and 825Nm, good for 0-100Km/h in 3.6 seconds. A 25.9kWh battery delivers around 80km of electric-only range, so it can handle daily runs without firing up the V6.

Production will take place in Germany, with first deliveries expected by mid-2026. This is the most powerful mid-sized RS model yet, and it proves hybrid power can add performance rather than dilute it.