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Audi launches hybrid RS 5 in South Africa

Audi RS 5 plug-in hybrid South Africa luxury performance cars Audi Sport

Audi has introduced the new RS 5 in South Africa, marking the brand’s first plug-in hybrid performance car. Available in both Sedan and Avant body styles, the model features a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine paired with an electric motor.

The powertrain produces a combined output of 470 kW and 825 Nm of torque, utilizing the quattro all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h, which can be increased to 285 km/h with the Audi Sport package.

The RS 5 is equipped with a 22 kWh usable lithium-ion battery, offering an electric-only driving range of approximately 75 to 84 km. Pricing for the new model starts at R2,430,000 for the Sedan and R2,470,000 for the Avant.

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New Audi RS 5 Sedan and Avant arrive in South Africa: 2026 pricing and specs [www.carmag.co.za]
Audi unleashes 470kW hybrid RS 5 in SA, priced from R2.43m [sundayworld.co.za]
The all-new Audi RS 5 has arrived in South Africa, redefining high performance through plug-in hybrid technology - SME Tech Guru [www.smetechguru.co.za]