2026 Audi RS5 review – The most fun-to-drive Audi in years | Drive | Autocar India

The new Audi RS5 is faster, wider, more powerful and now electrified. With 639hp from its plug-in hybrid V6 powertrain, a clever new quattro system and stunning looks, Audi’s latest super sedan promises to be its most complete RS car yet. But can a hybrid really deliver the excitement enthusiasts expect from an RS badge? Gavin D’Souza head to Austria to find out. Editor: Rohit Thakur/Deven Bhalla Chapters - 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Exterior design 2:13 - Grille, wider stance & RS details 3:05 - Side profile, wheel arches & 21-inch wheels 4:32 - Rear design, OLED lights & giant exhausts 5:42 - Interior impressions 6:43 - RS steering wheel, seats & cabin 7:50 - Rear seat comfort & practicality 8:59 - Boot space 9:46 - Everyday driving: surprisingly usable 10:26 - Electric-only range & hybrid behavior 11:46 - Ride quality, steering & comfort 12:51 - Dynamic mode 14:13 - RS Sport mode 14:37 - 639hp plug-in hybrid powertrain 15:08 - Performance 16:19 - Gearbox, acceleration & driver engagement 17:12 - Carbon ceramic brakes 17:51 - Track test with the RS5 development engineer 18:53 - Torque Rear mode & quattro evolution 19:54 - Launch control 20:27 - Oversteer in an Audi 20:53 - New torque-vectoring differential 21:24 - How the RS5 hides its weight 22:29 - Verdict SUBSCRIBE to Autocar India for the hottest automotive news and the most comprehensive reviews ► http://bit.ly/AutocarInd Autocar India is your one-stop source for test drive reviews & comparison tests of every new car and motorcycle launched in India. We also offer a great mix of other automotive content, including weekly news, motor show reports, travelogues and other special features. Website: http://www.autocarindia.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/autocarindiamag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autocar_india/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/autocarindiamag New car reviews ►http://bit.ly/ACI-NewCarReviews Comparison tests ►http://bit.ly/ACI-Comparison New bike reviews ►http://bit.ly/ACI-BikeReviews Features ►http://bit.ly/ACI-Features