Audi RS 5 (B10)

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by M3WC

The trick it is going to drive in real world 100+km in all electric. If someone doesn't care about such thing, there are other cars on the market.

The electric range does nothing for me. It's just frustrating that options are getting more limited. It annoys me as a previous gen RS5 owner, and as a G80 M3 owner. Less direct (non electrified) options isn't good for anyone.

[Game]

Gorgeous car...especially in avant form. Curious to see the driving impressions.

[mirob]

Originally Posted by M3WC

The way the hybrid system works in the RS5 looks superior. It is the same general concept, put a electric motor between the engine and transmission. But the extra 5kw permanent magnet motor on the rear of the RS5 for torque vectoring will be a game changer. The new M5 doesn't exactly get the best driving reviews. The extra weight comes primarily from having nearly 50% more kwh in battery capacity. The RS6 will get same drivetrain layout with a V8 to compete directly against the M5.

That may be a game changer for a car maker that is synonymous with plowing in corners. Maybe this car will drive better than its predecessor but not better than the current or next M3.

As for the RS 6 - the C8 is already at 4750 lbs. I can't even imagine what a PHEV system will do to the C9 as far as weight is concerned.

[pbonsalb]

Got fat, like the new M5. Gained a lot of complexity that will increase maintenance costs for those who keep cars long term, but is no faster. To me, it is a lose lose, like the new M5.

[LH44]

LOL 5200 lbs. C'mon now.

[freakystyly]

Let me hop into my F150 for that lightweight driving feel...

[maticCRO]

Originally Posted by Game

Gorgeous car...especially in avant form. Curious to see the driving impressions.

5200lbs heavy cow with a motor in front of front Wheels, gonna handle like a dream i suppose

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by maticCRO

5200lbs heavy cow with a motor in front of front Wheels, gonna handle like a dream i suppose

Uh you drive a Urus...remember where the weight is on that? I'll bet this RS5 has better weight distribution, albeit a fat pig.

[maticCRO]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Uh you drive a Urus...remember where the weight is on that? I'll bet this RS5 has better weight distribution, albeit a fat pig.

Yeah and? Urus is a status symbol, a very big SUV, and still has a better power to weight ratio than this RS5, plus it accelerates better
Competition to an RS5 isnt Urus, its BMW M3, and it will stay a better car than this 2026 RS5 even now 5y after M3 was introduced... Flop

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by maticCRO

Yeah and? Urus is a status symbol, a very big SUV, and still has a better power to weight ratio than this RS5, plus it accelerates better
Competition to an RS5 isnt Urus, its BMW M3, and it will stay a better car than this 2026 RS5 even now 5y after M3 was introduced... Flop

Lol that wasn't my point. You mentioned that it has a motor in front of the front wheels...just like the Urus. Your car may be a status symbol for you, but it's a glorified version of my Q7. Just saying...

I don't disagree with you on the M3 comment...I own an M3 and owned previous RS5s. You don't have to convince me which one I would prefer in the long run.

[chassis]

VW Touareg to Bentayga and Urus are on the same platform.

RS5 and Urus indeed have the "Audi drivetrain" with rear face of block foward of the front wheel center. Urus with 2 more cylinders has disproportionately more weight forward of the front wheels than the RS5 does.

[maticCRO]

Ah nothing new, Cayenne and Q7 haters hating on Lambo and calling it the same car just with a different badge hahaha, so low...

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by maticCRO

Ah nothing new, Cayenne and Q7 haters hating on Lambo and calling it the same car just with a different badge hahaha, so low...

Nobody said that. It's on the same platform and is very similar underneath. If you can't admit that, you're living in a dreamland. It's a great platform and car/suv, but don't act like you've got some bespoke vehicle.

[R N M]

Love the styling on the RS5!
Interior is not great but not a deal breaker, seats are cool.

The weight, hybrid drivetrain plus the crazy price are definitely deal breakers for me though.

[RM7]

A Tesla Model S is 4800...haha

[NickyC]

Hopefully the next round of BMWs will look this nice. They cannot come soon enough.

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by RM7

A Tesla Model S is 4800...haha

Probably won’t find a faster car for the weight and price than an S Plaid, but I won’t buy a Tesla.

[TR930]

Morbid thought, but imagine a car collision in this thing, sheer mass of it. Plus, not comfortable with these batteries in an accident either.

Hilarious to me is the thought that Audi/BMW/Porsche could move in a less technical, lighter, analog direction (and be cheaper) and sell alot more cars. The Chinese evs will outperform all these at a way lower cost.

The essence of BMW used to be the mechanical driving experience, not the electrical/hybrid wizardry that will cost an arm and a leg to insure and God help you if something breaks or is faulty.

Imagine this car at 3500lbs with just the gas engine and Quattro all wheel drive. Sell like hotcakes.

It's literally becoming the best reason to own and keep a 6 MT F80 car. 3500 lbs and analog.

[tracksidemanner]

Originally Posted by TR930

Morbid thought, but imagine a car collision in this thing, sheer mass of it. Plus, not comfortable with these batteries in an accident either.

Hilarious to me is the thought that Audi/BMW/Porsche could move in a less technical, lighter, analog direction (and be cheaper) and sell alot more cars. The Chinese evs will outperform all these at a way lower cost.

The essence of BMW used to be the mechanical driving experience, not the electrical/hybrid wizardry that will cost an arm and a leg to insure and God help you if something breaks or is faulty.

Imagine this car at 3500lbs with just the gas engine and Quattro all wheel drive. Sell like hotcakes.

It's literally becoming the best reason to own and keep a 6 MT F80 car. 3500 lbs and analog.

Or keeping the G80/2 cars as they too deliver and are not much more complex than the F cars save for having the M xdrive.
Audi does make what you mentioned, it's called the RS3 but alas not nearly large enough.

[TR930]

Originally Posted by tracksidemanner

Or keeping the G80/2 cars as they too deliver and are not much more complex than the F cars save for having the M xdrive.
Audi does make what you mentioned, it's called the RS3 but alas not nearly large enough.

Very true. But the RS3 looks very "compromised" in design to me. Very budget like. I'm saying let's get a 500 hp ICE engine in a 3500 lbs car. Then, put it in that new Rs5 shape with Quattro, analog gauges and tactile button controls.

[x622]

Originally Posted by maticCRO

Ah nothing new, Cayenne and Q7 haters hating on Lambo and calling it the same car just with a different badge hahaha, so low...

I've personally been under all of them on my own lifts. They are extremely similar with the differences being body cladding and chassis bracing, and of course interior paneling.

VAG basically makes a chassis with some amazing TAM;
Toureag = Low cost budget option
Q7 = Entry luxury option
Bentayaga = High end luxury option
Cayenne Turbo GT = Porschifieid variant complete with lack of section 179 credits
Urus = Status symbol lambo variant complete with styling differentiation

To ignore the similarities across this platform is to be deliberately blind. It's ok to like a partsbin car, but it is what it is. I think the VAG group did an amazing job by creating a chassis with this much flexibility.



This car looks awesome. I wish it wasn't hybrid much like the M5. I don't like where the entire industry is hiding and I am having to seek refuge with other brands that I never thought I'd have to just because of how uhhh climate friendly and cheap everything is.

I didn't mind the interior of the RS5 - to other posters saying it sucks have you sat in the new X3 or the new M5? Par for the course I'd say post covid, and a smidgen better than BMW but for sure a step down across both brands from the previous gen.

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by TR930

Morbid thought, but imagine a car collision in this thing, sheer mass of it. Plus, not comfortable with these batteries in an accident either.

Would not want to be hit by the electric Hummer or whatever that weighs 8500-9000 lbs.