What It Actually Feels Like to Unleash the New Audi RS 5’s 10-Second Boost Mode

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Just one of the many new features on the all-new Audi RS 5 is Boost Mode. Press that enticing red button on the steering wheel and you get 10 seconds of maximum acceleration. The gearbox selects the perfect gear for instant response, and the exhaust valves are opened for maximum acoustic thrills.  

That is all fine and dandy, but what does Boost Mode feel like? To help answer that question, Audi employed the help of three influencers from around the world. There is an Icelandic adventurer, a tech connoisseur, and a fashion model. Hearing about Boost Mode from an automotive journalist or reading about it in a press release is one thing. But capturing the raw emotion from those outside the automotive world gives us a unique perspective. So, what did they think?

They all had a slightly different take, but they all came to roughly the same conclusion. Boost Mode is awesome. The influencers got goosebumps, they felt like they were in a rocket ship and they just generally felt that the experience was outrageous.

Everyone will have a different reaction when they deploy the full fury of the RS 5’s 630 horsepower. We can’t say what you will feel. But we are fairly confident in saying what you won’t feel. Boredom.

Modern performance cars are often judged by numbers alone. Horsepower, Nürburgring lap times, and 0-60 figures dominate the conversation. But the reactions to the new Audi RS 5 show that emotion still matters just as much. Boost Mode is not simply about going faster for 10 seconds. It is about creating a moment that makes your heart race and leaves you grinning afterward. That has always been the magic of great performance cars. Whether you are an automotive enthusiast or someone who simply appreciates excitement, the RS 5 seems determined to remind drivers that speed should feel thrilling, dramatic, and unforgettable every single time you hit that red button.