When it comes to a luxury coupe or convertible, some of the best looking ones are found in the new Audi line-up. The brand new Audi A5 Coupe, Cabriolet and Sportback have gorgeous lines that beckon your attention. Get too close, and she’s won your heart! The right proportions, the right amount of curves and the power within is right-ready to match the appearance. Having needed to keep with the times and produce one or two more fuel-thrifty models, Audi have provided the new A5 with some excellent base level motors that still sparkle when driven hard and remain smooth and in control. Slip inside the lovely A5 interior and the seats almost give you a welcoming hug. Technology inside the new A5 has also been moved forward with the times, making this model particularly desirable.
There are a few subtle changes for the new A5 exterior. 2016 sees the grille get angled corners, narrower headlights and pronounced chiselling in some of the panelling. The bonnet is still wonderfully curvaceous but now has some crimple lines to enhance the A5’s performance credentials – giving it a more energetic and muscled look. The sweeping roof line and wide stance is still highly addictive, unmatched by most modern design standards.
Slip inside this baby, and the feeling of comfort and pleasure mingle into a cabin that is indulging and advanced. On each model the leather interior is lovely, the colour tones are beautiful and the trim enhances the new A5’s attractive specs. Standard on any of the three Audi A5 models is: Audi Drive Select – where engine, transmission and chassis are all adjusted according to the dialled in mode preferred by the driver, adaptive cruise control, a parking system which uses cameras, heated electric wing mirrors, Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights – look amazing, an auto dimming rear vision mirror, three-zone climate control, light and rain sensors, a multifunction leather steering wheel, electric front seats, Milano leather trim, sport front seats, Audi Music Interface, Audi’s MMI navigation plus with a 7-inch touch screen, a ten-speaker premium sound system and a Bluetooth interface with live audio streaming. An Assistance package gets you Adaptive cruise control including Audi pre sense front with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Audi side assist for a small additional cost. An upgrade to 19 or 20-inch alloys creates a more striking visual impact, as well.
The new Audi A5 series has a range of engines for Australia. It is really nice to see the smaller 1.8 TFSI engine is available. This is a sweet runner that puts out a punchy 125 kW of power and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. You have enough thrust to propel you from a standstill to 100 kjm/h in a little over 8 seconds, so getting into a base model A5 is easy.
The other petrol-engine on offer is the 2.0 TFSI unit with 165 kW of power and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. Boasting Quattro AWD and an S tronic ytransmission this is a swift performer – and frugal, too. A 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds is pretty sharp for a Coupe like this one.
Two powerful TDI engines are available for the Audi A5 Coupé. The particularly economical 2.0 TDI uses the best diesel technology to create 130 kW – accessible via a smooth multitronic transmission. The premium diesel engine is the 3.0 TDI quattro that boasts a 180 kW engine and an S tronic transmission. With the strong 3.0-litre TDI engine under the hood, the new A5 Coupé requires just under six seconds to reach 100 km/h from a standstill.
If you’re hankering for even more power, then the new 2016 Audi S5 models will be the ones you’re after.
Take a look at the sexy new A5 Coupe, Cabriolet or Sportback and enjoy your ride! A ride that sets you apart.
New Audi A5 models include the:
For any more information on the 2016 Audi A5 or, for that matter, any other new car, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181. If you’d like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quote requests out to our national network of Audi dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours. Private Fleet – car buying made easy!