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Audi RS5 RS 5 TFSI Quattro Carbon Black 2dr Tiptronic [C+S] Review

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RS 5 TFSI Quattro

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Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV have all won their classes at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards in recent years, while the TT coupé is the most decorated car in the history of the ceremony.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

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This mid-spec trim adds extra styling details.

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RS 5 TFSI Quattro Carbon Black 2dr Tiptronic [C+S]

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Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors

Audi matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic front and rear indicators

6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags

Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL

Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators and kerb view function for passenger side

Extended LED Interior multi-coloured lighting pack - A5/RS5

Storage and luggage compartment pack - RS5

Audi RS5

An accomplished and rapid all-weather grand tourer that’s nice inside, but the Audi RS5 is up against some truly epic performance car rivals that match it in most areas and offer a far more involving and exciting driving experience.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Entertainingly agile handling</li> <li>Eye-widening acceleration</li> <li>Fruity exhaust note</li> <li>Punchy and characterful engine</li> <li>Great driving position</li> <li>Everyday usability</li></ul>

The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration with&nbsp;engaging handling. However, they also retain the&nbsp;impressive everyday usability of the conventional saloons and estates on which they're based.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio currently sets the standard. However, the models from BMW's M division and Mercedes-AMG also tend to impress.

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