Audi RS5
The RS coupe — from screaming 4.2 V8 to twin-turbo V6.
13 reviewers · 22 videos · 4 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 13 reviewers
"if you guys comparably add, you know, the options to an M3 competition xDrive that matches this car in terms of equipment, the BMW is just under $100,000. So it's about five grand more. ... it kind of makes the Audi a little bit of a bargain."
Redline Reviews · ▶ 53:50"if you're expecting like a luxury car interior that's not this this feels more something like a $45,000 car would be in this modern era"
Savagegeese · ▶ 4:00Performance
4.5/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“this is a fast car a very fast car”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 6:57“0 to 60 in 3.3 seconds makes this thing about as quick as the current generation BMW M3 Competition with xDrive.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 36:27“all that works together to get you a startlingly fast 3.8 seconds 0-60”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 23:32Handling
4.5/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“it feels like a proper leap on in terms of the handling balance for an RS Audi.”
positive · Hagerty · ▶ 14:44“I'm pleasantly surprised with the handling of this car it's definitely a lot more Nimble than I expected”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 8:04“And on the circuit, it is exceptionally agile. You would not believe this car is as heavy as it is.”
positive · Autocar · ▶ 4:09Fun to drive
4.5/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus“It makes all the right noises. I never had a chance to drive the RS5 without the competition package. But man, does this thing truly just feel like a proper super sedan.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 40:25“this is the best Audi that I've ever driven”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 5:51“That is what sets it apart. That is what makes it freaking great. Really really great.”
positive · AutoTopNL · ▶ 19:29Daily drivability
4.0/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus“the ride quality in this RS5 competition is just unbelievable. It has an uncanny smoothness that I have not experienced in this segment.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 43:53“audi being the more comfortable car to drive home it is the most comfortable”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 10:09“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 · ▶ 26:56Value
3.5/511 of 13 reviewerssplit“if you're expecting like a luxury car interior that's not this this feels more something like a $45,000 car would be in this modern era”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 4:00“if you guys comparably add, you know, the options to an M3 competition xDrive that matches this car in terms of equipment, the BMW is just under $100,000. So it's about five grand more. ... it kind of makes the Audi a little bit of a bargain.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 53:50“if this car doesn't really light my fire and for a hundred grand I think it should”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 18:28Hear 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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