2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities

The 2027 Audi RS5 is Audi Sport's first high-performance plug-in hybrid, pairing maximum performance with remarkable efficiency. The powertrain combines a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 130-kW electric motor, producing 630 hp total. It features a new rear transaxle with electromechanical torque vectoring that can shift torque between wheels in milliseconds for agile driving.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-28