2026 Audi S5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Audi S5 receives a light feature update led by a revised Digital Stage screen interface. A new Dynamic Plus drive mode and the return of a physical steering-wheel scroll wheel round out the changes, while the 362-hp turbo V6 and all-wheel-drive system carry over.
About the 2026 Audi S5
Current PPC-based S5 generation, second model year in the redesigned A5/S5 family.
Audi positions the S5 as a performance-oriented luxury sedan that mixes quick acceleration and sharper responses than the A5 with everyday comfort, premium cabin materials, and useful cargo flexibility. The appeal is not just speed; it is the combination of a strong turbo V6, standard all-wheel drive, large digital displays, and a polished cabin that still works well as a daily driver.
The 2026 S5 is a performance sedan offered in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims, all with the same 362-hp turbo V6 and all-wheel drive. Premium has a 14.5-inch touchscreen and 11.9-inch driver display, while Premium Plus adds richer audio, upgraded lighting, and automatic parking assistance. Prestige focuses on cabin technology and comfort with a front-passenger display, head-up display, remote parking functions, heated rear seats, and sound-reducing front side glass.
What changed, by category
2026 Audi S5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 362 hp | 362 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 22.6 cu-ft | 22.6 cu-ft | 22.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| LED Tail Lights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Audi S5 redesigned?
No. The 2026 S5 remains the recently redesigned sedan introduced for the prior model year. Its updates focus on the screen interface, steering-wheel controls, drive modes, and added Prestige equipment rather than the body or platform.
What technology changed in the 2026 Audi S5?
The 2026 S5 gets revised Digital Stage graphics, deeper smartphone-function integration in the driver display, and updated steering-wheel controls with a returning physical scroll wheel. Prestige also gains remote parking functionality and a 3D surround-view camera.
Does the 2026 Audi S5 have a new engine?
No. Every 2026 S5 trim keeps the 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The powertrain hardware carries over from the prior year.
What is Dynamic Plus mode in the 2026 Audi S5?
Dynamic Plus is a new, more aggressive drive-mode setting for the 2026 S5. It changes the car’s driving responses without replacing or upgrading the engine, transmission, or all-wheel-drive hardware.
Which 2026 Audi S5 trim gets the most added equipment?
Prestige gets the most added equipment for 2026. Beyond the lineup-wide display, steering-wheel, and drive-mode updates, it gains remote parking functionality, Rear Emergency Brake Assist, a 3D surround-view camera, and Audi Drive Select Assistant.