2022 Audi RS4, RS5 Competition packages confirmed for Australia

The 2022 Audi RS4 and RS5 efficiency auto ranges will shortly be out there in Australia with new ‘Competition’ and ‘Competition Plus’ overall performance deals – although particularly when is nevertheless to be confirmed.

Not to be puzzled with rival BMW’s M Competitors cars and trucks, Audi’s new Competitiveness and Levels of competition Furthermore offers will be available across the RS4 Avant, RS5 Coupe and RS5 Sportback ranges, introducing updates aimed at an even sharper driving working experience.

While an Australian start has been locked in, regional arrival timing is nonetheless to be confirmed and “will be communicated afterwards.”

Audi is but to detail which characteristics are readily available with which package deal (Competitors or Level of competition Additionally), nevertheless optional updates incorporate Pirelli P Zero Corsa substantial-overall performance tyres, a preset 13.1:1 steering ratio, and a best-speed limiter maximize to 290km/h.

The headline update is manually-adjustable coilover suspension, which reduce the car by 20mm than common types – joined by larger spring prices, a few-way adjustable dampers, and stiffer stabiliser bars.

The rear activity differential has been retuned to ship much more ability to the rear axle, whilst new transmission program cuts change times and adds a “significantly increased unfold” between travel modes.

With the Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres optioned, retuned anti-lock braking (Abs) software package and standard-in shape RS carbon-ceramic brakes claim to slice up to two metres off the 100km/h to zero stopping distance (formerly about 34 metres).

The Competition offers debut a new ‘RS sporting activities exhaust process plus’ with matte black tailpipes, which merge with lessened audio deadening – 8 kilograms less, to be precise – and revised application for a “a lot more intensive audio sample”.

The final result of the updates are claimed to 100km/h dash occasions of 3.8 seconds for the RS5 Coupe and Sportback, down .1 seconds – or 3.9 seconds for the RS4 Avant, a .2-2nd reduction.

No improvements have been created below the bonnet, where by a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6 is retained with 331kW and 600Nm outputs, driving all four wheels as a result of an 8-pace computerized transmission.

Visual updates along with the functionality upgrades include things like gloss black Audi and design designation badges, out there Sebring Black paint and 20-inch Phantom Black wheels, and a value-optional carbon-fibre exterior trim package.

Inside of, the RS sports seats can be trimmed in a blend of nappa leather and Dinamica faux suede – the latter produced from 45 per cent recycled PET fibres (215g for every seat) – even though the “seat side panels” are concluded in gloss black.

The 2022 Audi RS4 and RS5 Competitiveness packages will be accessible in Europe from July, priced from €7875 ($AU11,740) for the base Competitiveness bundle, or €11,875 ($AU17,700) for the Levels of competition Moreover bundle.

Australian pricing and launch timing is however to be confirmed. The standard Audi RS4 Avant, RS5 Coupe and RS5 Sportback are priced from $155,400, $155,400 and $158,800 plus on-street fees respectively.