New Delhi: The next-generation of the Audi RS 5 is close to replacing the RS 4 as the brand’s next performance flagship aimed directly at the heart of the BMW M3. In the lead up to the launch, the brand from Germany have released a teaser of both the saloon and wagon trim that are coming.
They are based on the new A5; the 2026 RS 5 is more aggressive in terms of looks than its siblings, while still having the same overall wheelbase. At the front, it comes with a huge Singleframe grille flanked by a sizeable air intakes that visually stretch at the front. Further, there are sleek LED headlamps with Pixel LED DRLs fitted above and almost become part of the flared arches.
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Both the liftback and Avant models come with a muscular silhouette defined with a tapering roof line, broad back haunches, and large alloy wheels.
At the back, the RS 5 comes with a beefier diffuser that hosts dual-oval exhaust pipes and a race-spec brake light, with connected LED taillamps fitted above. The liftback version further adds a small lip spoiler on the tailgate, with Avant featuring a twin roof spoiler. For its exterior trim, Audi is expected to offer carbon-fibre or high-gloss black.
The RS5 will be getting a plug-in hybrid powertrain under the hood, and though there is nothing known officially, it is expected that the setup will pair an electric motor setup with the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, which was seen in the previous RS 4 Avant. The performance figures are, of coure expected to vary on this car.