# Launch of the Audi RS5 plug-in hybrid in Japan and South Africa

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Audi, in 2 countries (Japon, Afrique du Sud), followed from 3 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 2 articles from 2 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 11:40.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Launches and reviews
- Countries: Japon, Afrique du Sud
- Brands: Audi
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 13:10
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 11:40
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/363-launch-of-the-audi-rs5-plug-in-hybrid-in-japan-and-south-africa

## National stories (2)

- South Africa — 1 country-specific event, 1 articles
- Japan — 1 country-specific event, 1 articles

## Sources by country and language

- Japan: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- South Africa: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Japanese (1), English (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 3 November 2026 — [Audi Japan launches the new plug-in hybrid RS5](https://mecapress.com/events/3223-audi-japan-launches-the-new-plug-in-hybrid-rs5.md)

Audi Japan presented the new RS5 in plug-in hybrid form on September 29, 2026, with sales starting October 20 and a biturbo V6 engine.

1 sources, 1 articles · Japon

### 6 November 2026 — [Les Audi RS 5 Sedan et Avant arrivent en Afrique du Sud](https://mecapress.com/events/5609-les-audi-rs-5-sedan-et-avant-arrivent-en-afrique-du-sud.md)

Audi lance en Afrique du Sud les nouvelles RS 5 Sedan et Avant, premières RS 5 hybrides rechargeables, avec tarifs et caractéristiques 2026.

1 sources, 1 articles · Afrique du Sud

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