mhblaw

With the 2018 S5 and SQ5 introduced recently, can an RS5 be far behind?

eric strauss

However, the URL offered below - the expectation is 2018 as a 2019 model, with the a twin-turbo V6 (no surprise).. there are quite a few threads over the past year where this has been thrashed out...

2019 Audi RS5: Specifications | CarAndReviews.Net

Happy Motoring

Eric

mhblaw

My '13 RS 5 is approaching 67K, and while it has been absolutely a trouble free car, I am looking to replace it with another. While the S5 would be nice, an RS would be better. Hope I can wait...

BlackOptic

The longer I wait for my MLC car (mid life crisis), the more likely it will be an RS. Unless of course Audi accelerates the e-tron concept in an Avant style car (rather than bulky Q8 type cars), to compete with Tesla.

Btw, I wish we had a non-model-specific area of AudiWorld (perhaps in the Audi news area) to goggle over the RS futures. It seems promising.

Audi Will Sell Eight New RS Models by 2018

While I might be easily pursuaded to go for a TTRS or RS5, I would MUCH rather stick to the avant format and get an RS6 Avant or RS4 Avant in the US of A.

eric strauss

.. but will be a very different car. High revving, naturally aspirated, high horsepower, low torque engines are dinosaurs in a world of tightening emissions and higher efficiency. I have loved my RS5 as it is a unique package as a GT. Handles well enough, comfortable on a long journey and great fun to here echoing of the canyon walls.

Once replaced, it will face some very stiff competition - especially if the quattro system is replaced by the one used in the new S4/S5.

We are pondering if an RS will be in our future - the TTRS is very tempting. I worry that the RS5 will get crazy expensive, and frankly, the new lines are not as compelling to me as the softer design of the current B8 A5/S5/RS5 coupes. What I really want is an RS4/6 Avant - but alas, not in the U.S.

Time will tell,

Eric

BlackOptic

Next Audi RS 4 and RS 5 coming with 450 hp and 442 lb-ft, according to leaked dealer info

Boo hooo....

"Unfortunately, the RS 4 isn’t expected in the United States as it will once again be offered exclusively as a wagon."

eric strauss

I so want an RS Avant 4/6 - no matter… arghh. I spend part of my time in Bonn Germany - there the Avants rule!

BlackOptic

Man, it would be SO much easier to get away with replacing my A4 Avant with a (de-badged) RS4 Avant. No judgmental attitude towards a showy "obnoxious sports car" (as defined by the missus). Stealth sports car in sheep's clothing.

eric strauss

… I could fly completely below the radar. That's how i like it. The Avants are just so beautiful. My last hot Avant was a 2001 Saab Aero with lots of aftermarket goodies. What a sweet beast..

luv2sleep

I'm looking to switch from my S6 to a better handling car. I love my S6 but I don't need a 4 door anymore and want something that handles better, not that the S6 is a slouch; I guess I'm at my pre-midlife crisis too.
I want a sport cars that's good at everything, a Jack of all trades-master of none...something that is a comfortable DD but sportier than my S6, especially in the handling department. It needs to be something that'll hold me over until I get my supercar in a few years. I'm hoping that the future RS5 will fill that void. I'm also looking at the upcoming TT RS. As some of you have said, I hope Audi doesn't ridiculously price the RS5.