Review: Audi RS5 (2017)

Item: Audi RS5 (2017)
Rating: 4
Author: Honest John

Rating:

Lighter and faster than previous RS5 yet still incredibly refined and comfortable for a performance car. Lovely sound from V6 engine.

Lacks the hard edged aggressiveness of a BMW M4.

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Audi RS5 (2017): At A Glance

New prices start from £76,115, brokers can source from £58,193
Contract hire deals from £645.25 per month
Insurance Group 43

Reaffirming its status as halo model of the A5 range the all-new Audi RS 5 Coupé made its world debut at the 87th annual Geneva Motor Show on 7th March 2017, offering significant pace from its brand new V6 biturbo TFSI, a lighter overall weight and a healthy hike in torque.

It also offers cutting-edge driver assistance and connectivity systems to the comprehensive standard specification.

The 450PS, sub-four second to 60 GT is open for orders from May 2017 with first RHD UK cars from summer 2017.