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2010 Audi A5 Sportback
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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The A5 is just right! Thank you Audi! Don't know what I would have done without you!
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.
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
because then it becomes an A6
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.
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 ....
And GM never badge engineered a car, so no this isn't market saturation.
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)
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
because then it becomes an A6
Actually - That would be an A4...
...the A6 is on a different & older platform.
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 !
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. :-)
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!
BuyCarCheapDriver Posted: 10/25/2009 6:06am PDT
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