{
  "id": 18676268,
  "title": "LOOK: Audi RS 5 arrives in South Africa as brand unveils its first high-performance plug-in hybrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/look-audi-rs-5-arrives-in-south-africa-as-brand-unveils-its-first",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/motoring/2026-11-07-look-audi-rs-5-arrives-in-south-africa-as-brand-unveils-its-first-high-performance-plug-in-hybrid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Audi South Africa has unveiled its first high-performance plug-in hybrid RS production model, the Audi RS 5, in the country. The new RS 5 combines a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 470kW and 825Nm of torque. The electric driving range is between 78km and 84km, and the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds. The RS 5 is available in both Sedan and Avant body styles, with the latter featuring wider proportions and RS-specific styling details. The advanced quattro drivetrain includes an electromechanical torque vectoring system at the rear axle, improving cornering agility, traction, and stability. The new Audi RS 5 will be available in two body styles: Sedan and Avant.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "published": "2026-11-07T08:02:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}