Audi RS5 B9
The RS coupe — from screaming 4.2 V8 to twin-turbo V6.
48 reviewers · 86 videos · 29 hours watched · 4 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 48 reviewers
"That thing at the back, that DTC, the dynamic torque control system, really tucked the front in for me and helped me out. That is brilliant."
Autotrader · ▶ 11:41"It's precise. It's direct. It's agile. But there's very little feedback. It just numbs the driving experience a little bit."
Motoring.com.au · ▶ 3:34"this is my favorite car to drive of all time"
Will Motivation · ▶ 0:52"it never feels as alive in your hand as an M4 or a C63."
Motoring.com.au · ▶ 4:01"I noticed there's some bumps in the road and stuff. Wow, it's really comfortable You wouldn't expect that you would be able to absorb the bumps like this"
Car Confections · ▶ 26:56"With a capacity of 361 L, that's less than a Golf."
Automoto · ▶ 15:42"thus this is absolute stellar value for money"
Faisal Khan · ▶ 33:44"this guy that stands here right now a hundred twenty thousand euros that's hardly bearable for mid-sized segment"
Autogefuhl · ▶ 38:14Performance
4.5/547 of 48 reviewersstrong consensus“Audi claim a naught to 60 time of 3.9 seconds but this is definitely quicker than that... it will do it in less than four seconds all day”
positive · James Kingston ///CARS · ▶ 7:52“the audi rs5 with its all-wheel drive system and wild launch control doesn't let up enough to give the other two a chance”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 6:30“all that works together to get you a startlingly fast 3.8 seconds 0-60”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 23:32Handling
4.0/547 of 48 reviewerssplit“That thing at the back, that DTC, the dynamic torque control system, really tucked the front in for me and helped me out. That is brilliant.”
positive · Autotrader · ▶ 11:41“wow it handles incredibly well”
positive · Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 12:13“the steering is so precise one of the best teams there is there's no dead zone area and it's not leaning at all”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 29:46Fun to drive
4.0/547 of 48 reviewerssplit“this is my favorite car to drive of all time”
positive · Will Motivation · ▶ 0:52“if you like it very well balanced and at the same time super sporty then the rs5 is for you”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 31:11“this is the best Audi that I've ever driven”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 5:51Daily drivability
4.5/547 of 48 reviewerssplit“I noticed there's some bumps in the road and stuff. Wow, it's really comfortable You wouldn't expect that you would be able to absorb the bumps like this”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 26:56“this makes a fantastic daily it's easy to live with it's comfortable it's dead easy to drive.”
positive · Driven+ · ▶ 3:22“I think this car has the perfect balance between comfort and all our mental mode”
positive · Stef ABtv · ▶ 6:32Value
3.5/543 of 48 reviewerssplit“value is good this car is well priced though a bit expensive considering it's more money than the c63 but less power”
mixed · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 23:03“this guy that stands here right now a hundred twenty thousand euros that's hardly bearable for mid-sized segment”
critical · Autogefuhl · ▶ 38:14“it just doesn't feel quite special enough over the S5 to Warrant the extra cash”
critical · carwow · ▶ 10:33Hear 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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