Audi Japan launches new RS 5 PHEV and Q5 front-wheel drive models

Audi Japan has expanded its domestic lineup with the release of several new models. On October 20, 2026, the company launched the new RS 5 and RS 5 Avant. These models represent the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions in Audi Sport history, featuring a 2.9L V6 twin-turbo engine paired with an electric motor to produce a combined 639 PS and 825 Nm of torque. The RS 5 is priced at 15.5 million yen, while the Avant is 15.75 million yen.

The RS 5 models introduce world-first electromechanical torque vectoring technology in a production vehicle, allowing for a torque difference of up to 2,000 Nm between the rear wheels to enhance stability and cornering. The vehicles can achieve an electric-only range of up to 85 km.

Additionally, Audi Japan introduced front-wheel drive (2WD) variants for the Q5 and Q5 Sportback on October 21. These models utilize a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TFSI engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, producing 204 PS. Aimed at urban drivers and those not requiring all-wheel drive, the new Q5 configurations are priced between 7.49 million and 8.06 million yen.