Audi releases more images for 2010 A5 Sportback
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Audi will be releasing a host of models in coming years to expand into new segments as it attempts to topple BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the quest to sell more than a 1.5 million vehicles by 2015. Some of the cars in the pipeline include the A1 premium hatch, A7 four-door coupe and a Sportback version of the current A5 Coupe.
Earlier this week, Audi released the first details for the new A5 Sportback, which is set to go on sale in Europe following a debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Pricing in Europe will start at €33,650 (approximately $45,000) for the base 2.0L TDI model, however, Audi has confirmed that an even cheaper model will arrive in the middle of next year.
Described as offering the practicality of an Avant wagon with the elegant styling of a coupe, the new A5 Sportback features a five door body with an elongated profile. This coupe-like silhouette is the result of a roof section with a long, tapering roofline that is 36mm lower than the A4 Sedan and of the short overhangs at the front and rear as well as the long wheelbase of 2,810mm.
Inside, there’s 980L of storage available with the rear seats are folded and generous space for four adults.
Initially the A5 Sportback will be available with a choice of two petrol and three diesel engines. The two petrol versions, the 2.0 TFSI quattro with an output of 211hp (155kW) and 258lb-ft (350Nm) of torque and the 3.2L V6 quattro generating 265hp (195kW) are both equipped with the Audi valvelift system. This feature can produce more power and higher torque as well as lower fuel consumption.
The following engines are also available right from the start: the 2.0L TDI with 170hp (125kW) and 258lb-ft (350Nm) of torque, a 6-speed manual gearbox and start/stop system, the 2.7 TDI with 190hp (140kW) and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque, and the 3.0L V6 TDI with 240hp (170kW) plus an enormous 369lb-ft (500Nm) of maximum torque and quattro all-wheel drive.
To ensure optimal handling performance the A5 Sportback comes with a newly developed electronic stability program with an electronic differential lock on the front axle. The car also comes with the Audi drive select dynamic driving system, which allows the driver to choose between three different modes which influences the throttle response characteristics, the shift points for the seven-speed S tronic or multitronic transmissions, and supports the servotronic steering. If the vehicle is equipped with the MMI operating system, a fourth, freely programmable level is also available.
Expect more details to be released closer to the car’s unveiling in September.
2010 Audi A5 Sportback
Audi's head designer sketches the A5 Sportback
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Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardFor those who find the A4 just a little too small and the A6 just a little too big.
The A5 is just right! Thank you Audi! Don't know what I would have done without you!
Am definitely sure this would be the best looking sportback version compared to it's class competitors BMW GT, Mercedes Benz E-class coupe and previous CLS maybe even up-coming Jaguar XJ 4-dr coupe.
Not even coming to America
why ruin the now perfect coupe image of the Audi "5 series" by putting a 4 door in the lineup ?
why ruin the now perfect coupe image of the Audi "5 series" by putting a 4 door in the lineup ?
Because most buyer prefer a 4 door for better appearance and more practicality to boot. The current A5 coupe is just a little Asian (bland) looking for my taste. The Sportback cures that.
why ruin the now perfect coupe image of the Audi "5 series" by putting a 4 door in the lineup ?
Because most buyer prefer a 4 door for better appearance and more practicality to boot. The current A5 coupe is just a little Asian (bland) looking for my taste. The Sportback cures that.
They could get an A4 for 4 doors then
why don't they just add 2 more doors to an A5?
why don't they just add 2 more doors to an A5?
because then it becomes an A6
why ruin the now perfect coupe image of the Audi "5 series" by putting a 4 door in the lineup ?
Because most buyer prefer a 4 door for better appearance and more practicality to boot. The current A5 coupe is just a little Asian (bland) looking for my taste. The Sportback cures that.
Asian ??? are you kidding....the smoothness of the lines are pure European...i think the S5 is one of the sexiest cars on the road.
brilliant :(
they stretched the TT and stuck a couple of extra doors at the back ....come on AUDI....dont follow BMW's route of model saturation ....
almost identical to an A4. usually i look at the number of doors to differentiate but now they'll look exactly the same. wonderful design strategy audi...
This isn't model saturation - BMW makes new models because they are bored, and can afford it. Audi is looking to increase sales and the best way to do that is to appeal to a wider market. None of the European car makers have an affordable hatchback around the size of the A4, C class, 3 series... This is a really good niche that is practical, sporty and smart.
Well at least it looks far better than BMW's X6 and 5GT abortions. In fact it looks pretty good. However, if I want a sub-A6 sedan I'll buy an A4, and the A5/S5 is far too sexy to bear the same name. The S5 is simply one of the best styled coupes out there so I think "A4 Sportback" would be a more appropriate name for this.
This isn't model saturation - BMW makes new models because they are bored, and can afford it. Audi is looking to increase sales and the best way to do that is to appeal to a wider market. None of the European car makers have an affordable hatchback around the size of the A4, C class, 3 series... This is a really good niche that is practical, sporty and smart.
And GM never badge engineered a car, so no this isn't market saturation.
All the same to Audi
Well at least it looks far better than BMW's X6 and 5GT abortions. In fact it looks pretty good. However, if I want a sub-A6 sedan I'll buy an A4, and the A5/S5 is far too sexy to bear the same name. The S5 is simply one of the best styled coupes out there so I think "A4 Sportback" would be a more appropriate name for this.
that would have been the ideal nameplate...seeing as the odd number is supposed to be a coupe is it not. (A3 doesnt count before anyone says anything as its a hatch and comes in various styles)
Well at least it looks far better than BMW's X6 and 5GT abortions. In fact it looks pretty good. However, if I want a sub-A6 sedan I'll buy an A4, and the A5/S5 is far too sexy to bear the same name. The S5 is simply one of the best styled coupes out there so I think "A4 Sportback" would be a more appropriate name for this.
that would have been the ideal nameplate...seeing as the odd number is supposed to be a coupe is it not. (A3 doesnt count before anyone says anything as its a hatch and comes in various styles)
Like a 3 door
why don't they just add 2 more doors to an A5?
because then it becomes an A6
Actually - That would be an A4...
...the A6 is on a different & older platform.
Well at least it looks far better than BMW's X6 and 5GT abortions. In fact it looks pretty good. However, if I want a sub-A6 sedan I'll buy an A4, and the A5/S5 is far too sexy to bear the same name. The S5 is simply one of the best styled coupes out there so I think "A4 Sportback" would be a more appropriate name for this.
that would have been the ideal nameplate...seeing as the odd number is supposed to be a coupe is it not. (A3 doesnt count before anyone says anything as its a hatch and comes in various styles)
Like a 3 door
more a hatch than a notchback, plue they come in 5 door too ! and it is their biggest seller hence they have every style under the Audi banner except sedan which the previous A4 used to be perfect for but has now grown !
I thought the A5 was only going to be coupes. Otherwise what's the difference between the A5 and a A6 or A4 other than its a little larger and smaller than each of them.
Leaving it as a coupe/convertible only model would really differentiate it from the other models.
I guess BMW is coming out with a 6 series sedan next. :-)
At last a decent looking 5 door sports coupe!
I love the style of A5, I'm looking at getting a new car next year, the 2 door is not practical enough, but I think I might just hold on a bit now for the 5 door!
By BuyCarCheapDriver #22, Posted: 10/25/2009
I've no idea who would have believed me if I began to assure others, that I was bought coupe, hatch and not with truncated at 36 mm stand, forcing her head to scratch the ceiling. Although if you do not pay attention to the perversion of marketing terminology, we must admit that in itself is not bad car.
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