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The RS Design package is new too and jazzes up the interior. The Dynamic Plus package equips ceramic front brakes and a speed limiter increased to mph, among other things. Audi has also tweaked the standard appointments somewhat. The Sportback body is a bit of an oddity. Its main rivals are either offered as a sedan or a more traditional two-door coupe, while the Sportback sits somewhere in between. It's not as handsome as the RS5 Coupe, but Audi has managed to work an extra set of doors into the mix without ruining the design.
In certain colors, the Audi looks relatively sedate and could easily pass as another humdrum sedan. Luckily, Audi also offers a few vivid colors that emphasize the lines a little bit better.
The Black optic carbon package adds special bi-color inch wheels, carbon exterior exterior trim such as mirrors, the rear diffuser trim, the rear spoiler, and the front and rear spoilers, as well as other high-gloss black exterior elements. The Audi RS5 Sportback has a total length of Other key dimensions include a height of Compared to the coupe, it's about one inch taller to be more accommodating to rear-seat passengers.
The addition of two doors increases the curb weight to 4, pounds, which is only slightly more than the coupe's 3, lbs. Partially because of this, the mph increases by a split-second. Even so, the RS5 Sportback can still sprint to 60 in 3. The 2. The latter company knows a thing or two about performance, and it needed a V6 powerplant for the entry-level Panamera. Some might miss the rev-happy, boisterous nature of the 4.
The engine's output is rated at horsepower and lb-ft of torque, with the latter being available from just 1, rm. The result is a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of 3. With the Dynamic Plus package, the RS5 will go on to a top speed of mph. It's no wonder it's become the go-to gearbox for most manufacturers. The Sportback doesn't weigh that much more than the coupe, so the handling characteristics are similar.
The electrically-assisted steering is accurate but provides little feedback. Audis are known for understeering when you push them too hard, but you can easily bypass this by using the slow in, bomb out method. Approach a corner at a reasonable pace, and as soon as it's straightened out, you can lean on the gas.
The quattro system will sort it all out for you. The ride is simply too stiff in Dynamic mode, with the RS5 performing at its best in Comfort mode. It's not as engaging nor as fun as its rear-wheel-drive competitors, but it is a much easier car to drive quickly. If you're a novice driver, the RWD cars will eventually bite you when you start taking liberties. The quattro system will work with you rather than against you.
Compared to its six-cylinder competitors, it's on par. The Audi has a Audi is renowned for building some of the best interiors this side of Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Mercedes-Maybach.
It has always been a source of great pride, and in our Audi RS5 Sportback review, we found its interior to be yet another one that the German marque can be proud of. All the touchpoints have a substantial feel, especially those you interact with most. The flat-bottom steering wheel looks magnificent and feels even better. The front seats offer a nice balance between comfort and enough bolstering to keep you in place when driving enthusiastically; these seats have a massaging function and are power-adjustable and heated too.
Since last year, there is standard seat heating for rear-seat passengers as well. The Sportback is more practical than a standard A4 sedan. Still, the Sportback's With the rear seats folded flat, the cargo space increases to 35 cubic feet. Cabin storage consists of the standard cupholders and bottle holders in the doors, but the center console storage is smaller than you get in some of the competition.
As one of the halo models in the lineup, and because there is just one trim and not multiple configurations, the RS5 is equipped with many standard features. You get that beautiful leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel, Nappa leather upholstery, way power-adjustable sport bucket seats, wireless phone charging, dual-zone climate control, and carbon fiber accents.
On the convenience side, you get a power liftgate and heated front seats and rear seats. Of course, a range of safety items like a rearview camera, lane departure warning, and a full suite of airbags also forms part of the package. Last year, the old dial-controlled 8. You also get a Both of which are launch editions for the newly facelifted Audi RS5 and will both be sold in limited numbers.
Both special edition models come with unique touches that make them look and feel a bit different from standard RS5 models. They come equipped as follows:. Both cars look great and have their own unique little touches but the Ascari Edition is the one to have.
If you want your Audi RS5 to stand out among the crowd, these two special editions can help with that. I've been in love with cars since I was a kid, specifically German cars. Now I get to drive them talk about them on the internet. Begin typing your search above and press return to search.
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