2026 Audi RS5 Avant V6 Performance Vorsprung

The latest RS5 Avant swaps the old V6 twin-turbo for a plug-in hybrid drivetrain: a 2.9-litre petrol V6 paired with an electric motor, producing 630 bhp and a substantial 824 lb-ft of torque through quattro all-wheel drive. Audi quotes 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and a 177mph top speed, which puts this family estate in genuine supercar-chasing territory, while the 95 g/km CO2 figure reflects its electrified side.

This example is a 2026 (76-plate) car with just 18 miles on the clock, so it is effectively new. It is finished in Ascari Blue and specified in top Vorsprung trim, with the RS Technology Pack adding a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, heated seats, head-up display and adaptive cruise control. Matrix LED headlights with dynamic sequencing and a wireless charging phone compartment round out the tech.

Optional extras lean towards performance and visual aggression: RS ceramic brakes, the High Gloss Carbon exterior package, Carbon Micro Twill Structure interior inlays and a dashcam. The ceramic brakes and carbon trim are the choices that matter most on a car with this much weight to stop and this much character to show off. The price is listed as VAT qualifying.