2022 Audi RS5 Sportback facelift in Malaysia – 450 PS, 650 NM, 280 km/h high pace, RS modes, RM810k

PHS Automotive, the official distributor of Audi vehicles in Malaysia, lately launched the facelift RS5 Sportback so listed below are some savoury pictures to whet your urge for food. Doesn’t it look completely spectacular?

The RS5 Sportback is powered by the identical 2.9 litre biturbo V6 petrol engine, identical to the RS4 Avant, with 450 PS from 5,700-6,700 rpm and 600 Nm of torque from 1,900-5,000 rpm. Drive is distributed to all 4 corners by way of an eight-speed tiptronic automated transmission and the quattro all-wheel drive system.

The RS5 Sportback sprints from 0-100km/h in a blistering 3.9 seconds and together with your proper foot planted on the accelerator and also you’ll finally see the RS5 hit its 280 km/h high pace. Except for the consolation, auto, and dynamic drive modes on the Audi drive choose, the RS5 additionally options RS1 and RS2 modes.

These particular person modes will be configured, saved, and immediately chosen by way of the RS Mode button on the steering wheel. RS-specific goodies additionally embrace the RS sports activities exhaust system and RS sports activities suspension Plus with Dynamic Management (DRC). Behind these huge 20-inch five-arm, flag-style cast alloy wheels (with 275/30 profile tyres) are six-pot calipers with 375 mm discs within the entrance and 330 mm discs on the rear.

When it comes to design, to recap, the facelift RS5 options new Matrix LED headlights with revised daytime operating gentle graphics and dynamic flip alerts, and a flatter and wider Singleframe radiator grille with new 3D honeycomb inserts. The aspect sills and rear diffuser have additionally been redesigned. The rear diffuser now incorporates a honeycomb mesh, versus the dual-fin inserts from earlier than. The ‘implied’ air vents above the entrance grille are paying homage to the 1984 Audi quattro.

The abovementioned 280 km/h high pace (in any other case restricted to 250 km/h), RS suspension, dynamic steering with RS tuning, quattro sport differential, Matrix LED headlights with sequential flip alerts are all a part of the RS dynamic bundle.

In case you missed it, objects such because the rear spoiler, rear diffuser, entrance splitter, aspect mirror caps, aspect skirt, and entrance air vent inserts are all fabricated from carbon-fibre. Much less apparent to the eyes are the flared wheel arches which have been prolonged by a further 15 mm for a fair meaner stance. A hands-free powered tailgate opens as much as a 430 litre boot.

Exterior color choices embrace Navarra Blue, Glacier White, Daytona Gray, Ascari Blue, Sebring Black, Nardo Gray (in footage), Tango Purple, and Mythos Black.

Inside, the RS Sports activities seats with 12-way changes are wrapped in high-quality Nappa leather-based with gray distinction stitching. The identical therapy is utilized to the steering wheel, gear lever, knee pads, centre console, armrests, ground mats and seat belts as a part of the RS design bundle. The steering wheel, gear lever and knee pads are wrapped in Alcantara.

Forward of the driving force is a 12.3 inch Audi digital cockpit with a number of the most interactive shows you’ll ever see. RS-specific shows challenge output and acceleration and lap instances, energy and torque figures, engine oil temperature, enhance stress, and G-forces. A head-up show additionally tasks RS graphics together with a gear shift indicator whereas audio is supplied by a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound.

Car parameters can be monitored by way of the ten.1 inch MMI (MIB 3) contact show that’s tilted in the direction of the driving force. The third technology modular infotainment platform is alleged to have 10 instances the computing energy of its MIB 2 predecessor. The RS monitor shows data on engine and transmission temperature, longitudinal and lateral acceleration values, tyre stress and even its temperature.

Customary security options embrace eight airbags, adaptive cruise management with cease&go, lively lane help, pre sense fundamental with pre sense rear, park help, encompass view monitor, lane change warning, and lane departure warning. The RS5 Sportback begins from RM809,655 and is accompanied by a 5-year limitless mileage guarantee, 3-year free upkeep and 5 years roadside help.