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The all-new RS5 Coupe loses its beefy naturally-breathing 4.2 litre V8 and now “makes do” with a smaller 2.9 litre twin-turbocharged V6. The old engine delivered a delicious deep rumble we loved, which the new V6 lacks in. But where it makes up for it is in its delivery of performance.
The shared A5 interior does get quite a few important upgrades. The front bucket seats are wonderfully supportive and have on them a massage function which is great for long journeys; and are stitched with the same honeycomb theme found on the body. The same honeycomb treatment is also applied to the rear seats.
Quality of the dash is very “Audi”, meaning that it is very very good. Behind the wheel, the digitised instrument binnacle features a singular and centralised rev counter, unique to ‘S’ and ‘RS’ Audi cars. To keep driver eyes on the road, the RS 5 is also equipped with a well-thought out head-up display, which brings about the impression that the information displayed is a little further away from the windshield, making it a little easier on the eyes.
Passenger accommodation-wise, the RS 5 can be regarded as a “very practical” coupe, with decent enough legroom for passengers at the rear (though not for long journeys). Practical too is the boot, with a reasonable 465 litres available.
The RS 5 does deliver the goods well, while its edgy styling turns heads wherever you bring it to. While we love how it performs, there is also a sense that it does come across as a little muted where it matters.
There are options like the Mercedes AMG C63 S, while it does not look as striking, one cannot deny that the 4.0 V8 is genuinely a bigger draw.
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