2012-2016 For A5/S5 B8.5 Front Bumper RS5 Style Body Kits With Honeycomb Grille Front Lip

• Styling Destination: B8.5 RS5 facelift nose conversion for mid-cycle A5 and S5 coupes
• Bumper Body Material: Injection-grade Polypropylene with UV-stabilized masterbatch mixed into the raw pellet feed
• Included Elements: Full fascia, gloss-finished hexagonal mesh grille, lower splitter panel, fog-area grille inserts
• Model Range: 2012–2016 Audi A5 and S5 (B8.5 facelift, Coupe and Cabriolet)
• Sensor Interface: Factory-sized PDC apertures with snap-ring retention grooves for tool-free sensor insertion

Product Overview

The B8.5 facelift sharpened the A5's headlights and hood lines, but the bumper update was disappointingly minor. This RS5 conversion gives the mid-cycle car the aggressive face it should have had from the factory. The grille is taller and wider than stock, the fog-light areas are replaced by deep-set honeycomb vents, and the front lip carries a subtle upturn at each corner — a detail borrowed directly from the B8.5 RS5's wind-tunnel development. The bumper follows the facelift headlight contour exactly, so the DRL-to-bumper transition is indistinguishable from OEM.

Key Features & Build Quality

• UV-Stabilized Raw Material: The UV inhibitor is compounded into the PP pellets before molding — not applied as a surface coating — so the sun protection runs through the entire material thickness.
• Facelift DRL Correspondence: The headlight cutout follows the exact B8.5 DRL profile, including the sharp lower kink that distinguishes the facelift from the pre-facelift lamp shape.
• Corner-Upturned Lip Detail: The splitter rises slightly at each outer corner, a subtle aerodynamic cue carried over from the RS5's actual underbody airflow management.
• Snap-Ring Sensor Grooves: Each PDC port has an internal retention groove that accepts the factory snap ring — push, click, done, no tools needed.

Vehicle Fitment & Compatibility

• ✅ Engineered for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Audi A5 and S5 (B8.5 facelift, Coupe and Cabriolet).
• ❌ Does not fit pre-2012 B8 cars — the headlight and hood shapes are incompatible.

Body Shop & Paint Prep Notes

• Because the UV stabilizer is in the material itself and not just a coating, no special UV primer is needed — standard automotive primer and base/clear will bond correctly.
• Test-fit the bumper before paint with the hood closed to verify the DRL-to-bumper gap is even from corner to corner; adjust the bracket slots if necessary before committing to color.

💬 If you are unsure about product compatibility, please send your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or front and rear photos of your vehicle to us for verification.