Audi RS5
The RS coupe — from screaming 4.2 V8 to twin-turbo V6.
2 reviewers · 3 videos · 4 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.
across 2 reviewers
Performance
5.0/52 of 2 reviewersstrong consensus“it's a brilliant engine has a red line here of some 8,200 plus RPM yet even low down at 3,000 like I am now it's got plenty of pull and a very distinct soundtrack”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 8:36“a 4.2 liter v8 naturally aspirated 450 horsepower 316 pound-feet of torque and an 8500 rpm redline this is one of the most sensational engines I have ever driven”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 3:43Handling
3.5/52 of 2 reviewersstrong consensus“the car's main issue really for me from a sports car perspective is the fact that when you go to turn in that initial response just well it just isn't good enough”
mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 11:59“the ride is wonderful perfectly controlled no harsh impacts even in dynamic mode the shifts are fast the steering is accurate”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 9:30Fun to drive
5.0/52 of 2 reviewersstrong consensus“this is one of the most sensational engines I have ever driven in any car ever”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 19:28“rarely have I driven a car that feels quite so good quite so tuned in as this on this particular Road it is loving it and so am I”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:22Daily drivability
4.0/52 of 2 reviewersstrong consensus“it's a very nice interactive and Hefty feeling car to drive it has a reassuring solidity about the whole thing”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 7:12“this is a brilliant car at getting from A to B really quickly and safely”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 7:48Value
5.0/52 of 2 reviewersstrong consensus“I'm not sure that there is another car that you can get that has an engine that feels that special”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 19:06“for £15,000 you'd struggle to get a car that makes you feel like this”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 23:11Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- The Drive
2027 Audi RS5 First Drive Review: Heavy, Complicated, and Somehow Glorious
◆Worth itThe 2027 Audi RS5 is a triumph of over-engineering that manages to be genuinely fun and agile despite its massive curb weight.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who value complex engineering and driving engagement over raw spec-sheet dominance.
- Watch out
- Significant weight · Transmission delay in manual mode · Excessive piano-black plastic · Complex, potentially high-maintenance tech
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
Slide Ruler: The New Audi RS5 Loves to Go Sideways
◆Worth itThe RS5 is a surprisingly playful, high-tech performance sedan that masks its massive weight with clever engineering, though it lacks the raw mechanical purity of its closest rivals.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a high-tech, dual-purpose daily driver that can surprise on a track.
- Watch out
- Extremely heavy curb weight · Touchy carbon-ceramic brakes · Deadened throttle response in EV mode
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
Driven! Is the 2027 Audi RS5 the Most Un-Audi Audi Yet?
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe RS5 is a brilliant engineering achievement that successfully masks its weight, but it is hampered by a frustrating transmission and a prohibitive price tag.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who value cutting-edge chassis tech and all-weather capability over transmission refinement.
- Watch out
- clunky manual shifts in the ZF 8-speed · 5,200-pound curb weight · significant price increase over predecessor · complex PHEV system
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
Audi's New RS5 Has More Power Than the R8 Supercar
◆Worth itThe RS5 is a masterclass in using technology to overcome mass, resulting in a car that feels lighter and more agile than its 5200-pound weight suggests.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who need a high-performance daily driver that balances track-ready dynamics with luxury comfort.
- Watch out
- 5200-pound curb weight · Generic screen design · Regenerative braking feel
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