Audi RS 5 Coupe

The cabin of the Audi RS5 Coupe too has been given a subtle touch over that of the A5 Coupe to show that it is a sportier iteration of the latter in every sense. SO what you get in the cabin is an all-black layout with Nappa leather upholstery and contrast red highlights on door panels, steering wheel, seats and centre console. The RS5 Coupe gets RS sport seats at the front with red stitching, RS5 badging and honeycomb inserts.

The contrast red stitching is executed on the steering wheel and lower centre console, with the former having a flat-bottom and three-spoke design with multifunction plus controls. The virtual cockpit plus instrument console impresses with its sharp colours and graphics, while the large pop-up rectangular infotainment system in the centre is compatible with the premium Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system and MMI navigation plus with MMI touch.

One also gets faux carbon fibre textures across the dashboard, door panels and lower centre console, with the Audi RS5 Coupe, also getting stainless steel pedals and footrest.

With the RS5 Coupe, Audi has shown how a regular two-door coupe can be designed to look much spicier and as aggressive as its full-blown sports cars like the R8 and RS7. The visual tweaks that the Audi RS5 Coupe gets over the regular A5 Coupe are commendable and completely change the character and the way the car looks from the outside.

The front profile of the Audi RS5 Coupe looks very much similar to the A5 Coupe, with the smooth curves flowing over the bonnet ending up on the front fascia of the car. However, it is on the front fascia, where the changes start to become more apparent. The hexagonal grille of the RS5 Coupe is finished in gloss black and gets more pronounced honeycomb inserts with an RS badge on the left.

It is the design of the front bumper, which gives it a different identity from the A5 Coupe. The fog lamp housings look very different here, and with their angular designs, they give a sporty appearance to the front profile of the car. There are two small air curtains on either side of the fog lamp housings, which aid in aerodynamics at higher speeds. The RS5 Coupe gets trapezoidal all-LED headlamps with curved upper edges and a smoked effect within them. One can even opt for full Matrix LED headlamps with Audi laser lights for an added cost.

Coming to the side profile, the Audi RS5 Coupe showcases its sportiness with large 20-inch five-spoke anthracite black alloy wheels with low profile tyres, which completely change the stance of the car. The sharp curve flowing from the edge of the headlamp to that of the tail lamp gives a sense of continuity to the design. The sloping roofline and gloss black finish for the door-mounted rearview mirrors, window surrounds and side skirts only add to the sportiness of the Audi RS5 Coupe.

The rear profile of the Audi RS5 Coupe is very much similar to that of the regular A5 Coupe, with the curved upper lip of the boot lid having a slim-looking gloss black spoiler slapped on it. The sharp-looking LED tail lamps here are integrated with dynamic LED turn indicators, while the rear diffuser at the bottom looks more pronounced with its gloss black finish and large dual exhaust ports.

As a true sports car, the Audi RS5 Coupe is packed with all the right elements which make it a true driver’s car. The RS5 Coupe gets Audi drive select, Quattro with sport differential and RS Sport suspension, which fine-tune the driving experience with precise grip and control. One can also spec the RS5 Coupe with RS Sport exhaust system and RS Sport suspension plus with dynamic ride control at an additional amount.

The Audi RS5 Coupe sources its power from a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which now powers a few range-topping performance-oriented cars from the Volkswagen family. Paired to an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, this engine pumps out 450 bhp of maximum power and 600 Nm of peak torque output, thus making it almost three times more powerful than the regular A5 Coupe.

The Audi RS5 Coupe is packed with modern safety aids like airbags all around, ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic stability program, hold assist, cruise control, park assist with 360-degree cameras and Audi pre sense basic.

The Audi RS5 Coupe is one such car which gives you the thrills of driving a full-blown sports car while costing lower than it. While it is based on a regular A5 Coupe, it gets all the right visual add-ons, features, a more powerful engine and finely-tuned chassis and suspension to have that proper sports car appeal.