2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Audi RS5 is a high-tech, high-performance machine with modern, sharp styling. The 2022 Audi RS5 Sportback builds on all the fantastic attributes of the racy coupe, but with the added utility of four doors and a power rear liftback that provides access to a helpful 35 cubic feet of cargo space. For 2022, Audi shakes up and simplifies the trim offerings for the RS5 Sportback. It also adds standard wireless Android Auto to the existing tech feature lineup.
As the range-topping performance variant of the A5 lineup, the RS 5 Sportback comes very well equipped, including a standard panoramic moonroof, tri-zone climate control, Nappa leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, illuminated door sills, and carbon fiber interior accents. The sport bucket seats feature unique stitching and enhanced side bolstering to keep you planted during hard cornering.
The cabin is highlighted by Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, a fully digital instrument panel that can be customized to the driver’s preferences. The RS 5 Avant comes standard with a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. Other features include wireless device charging, navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.
The 2022 Audi RS5 Sportback is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6. It produces 444 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic to Quattro all-wheel drive with a sport rear differential. This powertrain allows the RS5 Sportback to sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 155 mph. This top speed can be optionally raised to 174 mph.
More than just straight-line speed, the RS 5 Sportback features a taut suspension and precise steering. The driving experience can be further upgraded with options such as ceramic brakes, adaptive and adjustable sport suspension, sport exhaust, and dynamic steering.
According to the EPA, the RS5 Sportback returns fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 25 highway, and 21 combined. This powertrain requires premium fuel.
The RS 5 Avant comes standard with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, and automatic high beams.
Base MSRP for the 2022 Audi RS5 Sportback is $76,200. An available Bronze Styling Package adds $12,000 to the price. Additional styling and performance upgrades can bring the price north of $100,000. The RS 5 is backed by a four-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 18 · Watts: 755
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.20 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Battery rating: 420 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Audi MMI Connect · Infotainment screen size: 10.1 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.9
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: myAudi with Audi connect · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse