High-performance additions to the Audi Sport family

March 25, 2019
Automotive

The Audi Sport portfolio of models is gaining two new exciting members in the form of the Audi RS 4 Avant and RS 5 Sportback, now available in South Africa. Since the launch of the Audi Sport sub-brand in South Africa in 2016, the range of high-performance vehicles has seen an impressive growth in sales. 2018 was another such year for Audi Sport in South Africa, with the brand having increased sales of R8/RS models by 28% versus 2017.

The fourth generation of an RS icon: the new Audi RS 4 Avant

A practical sports car comes of age: 20 years ago, the first Audi RS 4 Avant was launched. Now making its local debut in its new generation, this vehicle combines high performance with excellent suitability for everyday use. Its 2.9 TFSI engine with 331 kW and 600 Nm of torque make it the sporting spearhead of the A4 family. The standard quattro drive distributes the power of the V6 twin turbo engine across all four wheels.

Excellent design and optimum performance: the new Audi RS 5 Sportback

Available for the first time ever in Sportback guise, the new Audi RS 5 Sportback is a brand new offering in the Audi Sport portfolio without a direct competitor.