Audi RS5 review – interior and tech
Still in Audi’s previous era of superb build quality and understated design
Inside, the RS5 builds on the foundations of the standard A5, which means it retains the last of Audi’s previous-generation design language. This means it focuses on exceptional build quality, clarity of controls and haptic feedback beyond that of a digital display. There has been one concession to the touchscreen generation, that being the removal of the old car’s click-wheel interface for the MMI system, which is at least clear and easy to navigate.
The slick interior design is enhanced by some carefully chosen upgrades, including perforated leather around the steering wheel and gear selector, a smattering of RS5 badges and some supremely supportive high-backed seats.
Tech fans can revel in the now familiar Virtual Cockpit, which is standard. Featuring a 12.3-inch configurable TFT screen, it features a host of useful functions, plus a barrage of performance data, such as turbo boost pressure and a G-meter.
It’s a quiet and comfortable place to be, too. With the driver modes set to Comfort there’s very little wind and road noise, while the engine settles to a barely audible background hum.
