2022 Audi RS 5 Coupe

History/Overview

The Audi RS 5 coupe is the quickest version of the car that starts out as the stylish A5. Audi added the wild RS 5 to the lineup in 2014.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

Changes to the 2022 Audi RS5 Coupe are in trim: there’s a new sport exhaust, carbon gloss inlays, and Amazon Alexa.

Available Trims

The Audi RS 5’s single trim uses a 2.9L turbo V6 engine, AWD, and an eight-speed transmission.

Standard Features

Standard kit includes 20-inch wheels, a sport suspension, LED exterior lighting, headlight washers, auto-dimming mirrors, heated sport seats, digital gauges, three-zone A/C, passive keyless entry with foot-activated trunk, heated steering wheel, sunroof, and ambient lighting. A 10.1-inch touchscreen controls Apple CarPlay, navigation, Amazon Alexa, and 10-speaker audio.

Standard safety features include front and rear parking sensors, pre sense city, pre sense rear, lane departure warning, blind spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Key Options

A premium package brings new features for 2022, including wireless phone charging, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, pre sense front, active lane assist, traffic congestion assist, and hands-on detection. Carried forward from last year are B&O audio, top-view cameras, and Nappa leather.

Fuel Economy

Audi’s fuel consumption estimates for the RS 5 are 13.0/9.4 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

With the RS 5, Audi competes with the BMW M4, Mercedes-Benz C 63, and the Lexus RC F.