23:18 29-01-2026

Audi RS5 plug-in hybrid debuts with new power and body styles

Audi confirms the RS5 plug-in hybrid launch in 2024, featuring over 500 hp, V6 engine, and available as a liftback or wagon. Learn about specs and updates.

Audi has officially confirmed that the new RS5 will launch this year. It will be the first plug-in hybrid in the RS lineup from Audi Sport. The company has not yet revealed the exact powertrain details, but a V6 is expected to be retained. Four-cylinder RS versions were previously ruled out by brand management, and the inline-five engine is being phased out due to stricter emissions regulations and declining demand.

The new RS5 will be available in two body styles: a five-door liftback and a wagon. A coupe and convertible are not planned for this generation, as Audi has discontinued two-door versions.

Weight will be a key consideration. The European-spec S5 already weighs around 1,950 kg, with the S5 Avant wagon at roughly 1,965 kg. Adding a battery for the PHEV RS5 will make it even heavier. For context, the standard A5 Avant plug-in hybrid in Europe exceeds 2,000 kg, with its battery offering a usable capacity of 20.7 kWh.

Power is expected to increase compared to the previous RS5, which had 444 hp. The new version could surpass 500 hp with the electric motor's contribution. Torque should also rise above the previous 600 Nm.