Images that apparently show the 2026 Audi RS 5 and RS 5 Avant before you’re officially supposed to see it have leaked online, seemingly heralding a return to Audi styling greatness.
Earlier this month, Audi dropped a teaser video of the RS 5 Avant (replaces the RS 4) on its social media channels, hinting at sinister yet functional styling tweaks, as well as the pixel LED taillight pattern. These leaked images appear to replicate that theme.
Importantly, two of the fattest, oval-shaped exhaust tips we’ve ever seen flank a central, F1-style vertical brake light in the rear diffuser. Widened rear haunches and front air channels encompass a very comprehensive bodykit.
At the front, the pixel motif is repeated in the headlamp clusters but a very open-mouth grille with channelling for intercoolers and brake ducting give off a monstrous, predator-like, open maw vibe. As you’d expect, the interior is a mixture of Alcantara, raw carbon fibre and alloy pedals with red boost and sports mode buttons on the steering wheel. It looks very purposeful for the business of gapping AMGs and M-badged cars.
Controversially, it is set to be a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), combining a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor system, good for around 476kW and a blistering 0-100km/h time of around 3.4 seconds. EV-only range is expected to be in the order of 80km.
Customer orders are expected to commence mid-March internationally, but Australian availability is yet to be confirmed.
