Inside, Audi’s dashboard has aged reasonably gracefully, though the 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen does feel rather slapped in place. Dedicated — and easily adjusted — HVAC controls are welcome, though, as are specific buttons for things like drive mode and traction control. All the switchgear feels sturdy and clicky, while the metal paddle shifters are a nice, premium touch (hey, Audi, transplant them to the excellent SQ7, please) alongside the Competition package’s grippy Alcantara-wrapped wheel.
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The MMI infotainment’s black and white color scheme is dour — there’s wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto if you’d prefer — and the bright red RS-theme graphics for the driver display feel a little like an 8-bit racing game from the NES days. It’s all very clear, though, and the RS driver assistance package ($1,500) adds a head-up display, 360-degree camera, and Park Assist.
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Generally, though, Audi’s standard equipment levels are high. The 2024 RS 5 Sportback’s $78,900 (plus $1,095 destination) starting price includes a Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, heated and massaging Nappa leather front sports seats with matching hide on the center console and doors, tri-zone climate control, and Audi’s fancy matrix-design LED headlamps. There’s also adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam assist and active lane assist, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warnings and avoidance assistance, and lane departure warnings.
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The $500 Side assist package adds blind spot warnings — an odd omission, frankly — and, along with the $1,450 MMI Navigation Plus package, brings this particular RS 5 to $97,745 all-in.
