Audi A5

The it is the grand tourer of the brand encompassed within the category of coupes. Launched on the market in 2007, last year it received what is its second generation, which has seen its range being completed throughout 2017, with the arrival of the latest versions.

Available with 3-door Coupé and Cabrio bodies or in a practical 5-door Sportback, the A5 has a complete range made up of modest versions, the most powerful S5 and a top of the range prepared by Audi Sport, the RS5 Coupé.

Design

Visually, the second generation A5 is a modern reinterpretation of what the original model was, adapting its design to the times. This translates into a lower and sharper front end with a larger grille, which is accompanied by headlights that can now be Full LED.

Seen in profile, the car’s silhouette is difficult to differentiate from that of its predecessor. It maintains the characteristic waist line, created by Walter Da Silva, although now it looks more marked. The behind on the other hand if it shows a greater evolution, taking into account how limited this section is usually in this car segment.

The whole rear has more notable lines and some pilots in which the realistic three-dimensional effect stands out . The effect is achieved in addition to the play of light, with a plastic lampshade that is truly three-dimensional, with very marked reliefs.

Regarding the differences with the S5, it should be noted that these include slightly wider wheel arches, more aggressive grills on the front and a rear diffuser with 4 exhaust outlets, so the overall image is more aggressive.

Inside, the atmosphere is high quality, although the main lines are traced to what was previously seen in the Audi A4.

Mechanics

Mechanically, the A5 has a range of four-cylinder in-line or six-cylinder V-engines, all of which are turbocharged. The V6 are reserved for the most powerful versions, the S5. As between the RS4 Avant and the RS5 Coupé, the S5 share with the S4 the 354hp delivered by the V6 3.0 engine.

As for the more modest options, the diesel range is now practically complete, with powers starting at 150hp and reaching 286hp. Meanwhile, the most decaffeinated gasoline will gradually add variants throughout 2018.  Until then, only the 2.0 252hp versions are available except for the 1.4 150hp available in the A5 Sportback, a propellant that will be extended soon. to the rest of the variants.

As usual in the Ingolstadt firm’s models, the A5 is equipped with simple front-wheel drive by default, leaving the Quattro all- wheel drive as an option . The same goes for transmissions, with a 6-speed manual by default. Despite this, the higher versions discard this change in favor of the 7 and 8-speed S-tronic and Tiptronic respectively. 

G-tron version

As a novelty, a new version powered by natural gas has been included , which, as in the rest of the range, is known as g-tron. The available mechanics is a 170hp 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder engine with components adapted for its mixed gasoline-natural gas use.

The options available for this version of the A5 are not many, being able to choose exclusively with the front-wheel drive and the 5-door Sportback body. But what is optional is the transmission, manual or automatic S-tronic.

This version is classified as ECO, so in Spain you will be able to use the ecological car badge and benefit from all the aid that vehicles with this technology have. In addition, and if that were not enough, the brand announces a range of 950 kilometers with a consumption of 3.8 kg / 100km of gas and 5.5 l / 100km of gasoline. All this, starting at 46,000 euros.

Version table

Data Audi A5

• 3 and 5 doors
• 4 and 5 seats
• Luggage compartment: 465 liters (Coupé), 480 liters (Sportback) and 380 liters (Cabrio)
• 4-cylinder and V6 engines with powers from 150hp to 354hp
• 6-speed manual gearbox, 7-speed S-tronic automatic or 8-speed Tiptronic automatic
• Front or all-wheel drive Quattro
• Consumption and emissions: From 4.2 l / 100km and 109 g / km of CO2
• Price: From € 39,900 to € 87,060