Introducing the Audi A5 Sportback
The Audi A5 started out as a sophisticated Coupé, but with evolution comes many possibilities.
A more practical A5 Coupé, that is exactly what the Audi A5 Sportback is, complementing the original Audi A5 Coupé, the A5 Sportback still retains the sleek, lower roofline, with the addition of two more doors.
Who said you had to sacrifice style, when looking to enhanced practicality. The Audi A5 Sportback looks to take on the everyday without compromising on style.
Design and Practicality
The Audi A5 Sportback takes after its Coupé sibling with sleek lines and typically stylish Audi design details. Wide air inlets and stylish trim emphasise this model's sporty aesthetics. There is also the standard LED headlights, which can be upgraded to the Matrix LED headlights, along with dynamic indicators.
The interior design is coherent with the exterior, giving continuity to the sporty feeling provided by the outside of the vehicle. Created with high quality materials, the horizontal design elements provide an athletic design.
Audi A5 Sportback comes as standard as a 5-seater, featuring a 3-spoke leather sport steering wheel that feels premium to the touch. The cabin is equipped with LED lights to further enhanced the overall ambiance. There is also ISOFIX mountings too.
The A5 Sportback's boot capacity is 465 litres, and can be accessed with an electric boot lid release. This is 15 litres more than the Audi A5 Coupé.
Technology and Safety
The new Audi A5 Sportback features a fine blend of cutting-edge technology. The innovative infotainment system comes with Audi Connect pre-installed to facilitate usage. The 10.1-inch touch screen displays the system developed to be intuitive to use and that can be integrated with the driver’s smartphone through the myAudi app.
Eight loudspeakers come as standard, proving excellent sound quality throughout the refined cabin.
Safety standards are also impressive, thanks to the Audi A5 Sportback offering the following features within the range. These include:
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Collision Avoidance Assist
- Audi Active Lane Assist
- Rearview Camera
- Keyless Go
- Exit Warning
Engines and Performance
The engines available within the Audi A5 Sportback provide excellent performance, along with typical Audi refinement. Fine handling and superior comfort ensure no matter which A5 Sportback engine you choose, you are sure to be impressed.
There are three petrol engines and a sole diesel engine, all of which feature a slick 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission.
Starting with the petrol versions, there is a 35 TFSI which produces 148bhp, good for 0 to 62mph in 8.9 seconds whilst returning up to 44.1mpg in terms of economy. Then comes a 40 TFSI, which produces 201bhp and takes 7.1 seconds to complete the 0 to 62mph sprint, whilst it can return up to 42.8mpg in economy. Finally, the most powerful is a 45 TFSI, which produces 261bhp, good for 0 to 62mph in 5.5 seconds whilst returning up to 37.7mpg.
The diesels are the most frugal, naturally, and consist of a 35 TDI, which produces 161bhp, good for 0 to 62mph in 8.2 seconds, whilst returning 54.3mpg. Alternatively, there is a 40 TDI which produces 201bhp, good for 0 to 62mph in 6.9 seconds and up to 50.4mpg.
Test Drive the Audi A5 Sportback
The Audi A5 Sportback a great blend of refinement and sleekness whilst also being highly practical with its two extra doors, in comparison to its Coupé sibling, catering for those who need that little extra practicality.
Equipped with pioneering technology, this newly enhanced Audi model shows improvement on the vehicle’s overall performance, making it an excellent choice for tech-savvy individuals and families alike.
To experience the Audi A5 Sportback for yourself, and to discover if it could be the perfect car for you, please contact your preferred Stratstone Audi retailer.
