Audi Unveils RS 5 and RS 3 Sportback in Thailand
Audi has launched two new RS models in Thailand: the RS 5 and RS 3 Sportback. The RS 5 combines Sportback styling with a plug-in hybrid V6 delivering 639 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the RS 3 Sportback features upgraded design, Matrix LED lighting, and sporty interior details. Both models aim to satisfy Thai enthusiasts seeking high-performance luxury cars.
Audi’s silence led many to think it had abandoned Thailand, but the brand was preparing a strong RS lineup. In under two weeks, it unveiled the Audi RS 5 and RS 3 Sportback back-to-back. The RS 5 features a striking Sportback silhouette, high-performance design, and motorsport-inspired technology, complemented by the RS Sport Plus Package with carbon exterior and Dinamica steering wheel. It offers a plug-in hybrid V6 engine producing 639 horsepower and 825 Nm of torque, accelerating 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, with quattro and Dynamic Torque Control. Two variants are available: RS 5 Sportback starting at 6.799 million baht and RS 5 Avant at 6.999 million baht. The RS 3 Sportback upgrades its hatchback body with Glossy Black accents, Audi Rings, and Matrix LED headlights inspired by a checkered flag, offering four selectable light patterns via the MMI Curved Panoramic display. It includes Coming Home/Leaving Home functions, Light Staging effects, 19-inch alloy wheels with red RS brake calipers, and a Dinamica microfiber steering wheel with a red 12 o’clock marker, illuminated door graphics, and highlighted seatbelt trim.
