Audi A5 and S5 : Audaciously attractive

Audi revolutionized the B-segment in 2007 with the introduction of the Audi A5 Coupé - regarded widely as a work of art that took the world by storm. Ten years later, Audi presents the second generation – now with a new, honed look and packed with the latest technology. The new generation of the A5 Coupé is athletic, sporty and elegant, while its design goes hand-in-hand with sophisticated aerodynamics. Under the skin the Audi A5 impresses with an all-new chassis, powerful engines, and innovative infotainment features and driver assistance systems.The new Audi A5 Coupé sports a fresh and modern look. It is nevertheless true to its DNA with the sporty and elegant character being passed down to the new generation. The perfectly balanced proportions with a long engine hood, the stretched wheelbase and short overhangs underscore the sportiness of the new A5 Coupé. The sculpted Singleframe grille is significantly flatter and wider than in the previous model.When viewed from the side, the new Audi S5 Coupé exhibits a characteristic, wave-shaped shoulder line. The sweeping line with pronounced bulges over the wheel arches is a visual cue to the quattro all-wheel drive. At the transition from the front wheel arch to the A-pillar, a three-dimensional trim element in matt aluminum silver with an integrated S5 logo underscores the supreme sportiness of the new Audi S5 Coupé. The rear end sports slim LED rear lights with dynamic turn signals. A distinctive spoiler in the body color on the luggage compartment lid improves the aerodynamics. Integrated into the boldly shaped rear bumper is a flat, black honeycomb grille. The matt twilight gray diffuser with vertical struts and a matt aluminum silver clasp frame the two dual chrome tailpipes. EnginesThe new Audi A5 Coupé will launch with the choice of three engines: Two TFSI and one TDI unit.Their power output has increased considerably and is now between 140 kW and 185 kW. Compared with the previous model, they offer up to 17% more performance while consuming as much as 22% less fuel. There will be a four-cylinder 2.0T FSI engine producing 140 kW and 320 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. The other petrol engine on offer is also a four-cylinder 2.0T FSI engine producing 185 kW and 370 Nm of torque, however it is couple with quattro all-wheel drive. This variant will complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds while consuming 5.9 litres of fuel per 100 km in a combined cycle.The sole TDI engine on offer will be in the form of a four-cylinder 2.0 TDI producing 140 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque. This highly-efficient diesel engine has a claimed consumption of 4.1 litres per 100 km.This engine will be available in front wheel drive and quattro, in both cases the customer may choose from a base specification or a Sport specification. Chassis and bodyThe all-new chassis is among the strengths of the Audi A5 Coupé. It offers the driver optimal comfort combined with a high degree of agility. The A5 thus handles narrow, winding mountain roads and long trips with equal aplomb.Audi offers a suspension with damper control as an option, which is integrated into the dynamic handling system known as Audi drive select, which enables the driver to modify the basic characteristic in multiple steps.The electromechanical power steering is also a new development from Audi. It adapts according to the vehicle's current speed and provides highly precise road feedback. Optionally available is the dynamic steering, which varies its gear ratio depending on the speed and steering angle. InteriorThe interior benefits from the increased dimensions and longer wheelbase. Space for driver and passengers is more generous. The horizontal architecture of the instrument panel and the continuous air vent strip create a wide sense of space.Optional ambient lighting highlights the interior with a choice of 30 adjustable shades. The new A5 Coupé also redefines the class benchmark for aeroacoustics. The acoustic comfort is almost that of a luxury-class model.Audi also offers the two-door coupé with optional gesture control for opening the luggage compartment lid via a foot motion. The optional trailer hitch is electrically released at the press of a button. Display and controlsThe A5 Coupé is now available for the first time with the optional Audi virtual cockpit, a 12.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1,440 x 540 pixels. Together with the MMI navigation plus including 8.3-inch monitor on the centre console, it forms the central information unit. The focal point of the MMI terminal is the round rotary pushbutton. Its surface is home to the touch-sensitive touchpad which is used to input characters and also for multi-finger gestures, enabling the driver to zoom in on the map, for example. The whole MMI control logic is similar to that of a smartphone, including the intelligent free text search function. The new, more natural voice control system can recognize input made using everyday language. For very discerning audiophiles, the Bang & Olufsen sound system with its innovative 3D sound is also available. New S5 CoupéThe completely redesigned, turbocharged 3.0 TFSI engine for the Audi S5 Coupé offers powerful performance from its 2,995 cc, V6 TFSI that produces 260 kW. Which is 15 kW more than the previous engine. A constant 500 Nm of torque is available from a low 1,370 all the way to 4,500 rpm. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with its asymmetrically dynamic layout makes a major contribution toward sporty and stable handling of the new Audi S5 Coupé.Audi A5 rangeThe introduction of the Audi A5 and S5 Coupé will be followed by the launch of the Audi A5 and S5 Sportback in May and the Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet in July.PricingThe Audi A5 range comes standard with the 5 year/100 000km Audi Freeway Plan and starts at N$ 589 000 for the 140 kW A5 Coupé 2.0T FSI S tronic and tops out at N$ 928 000 for the 260 kW S5 Coupé 3.0T FSI quattro S tronic.- Words and images Motorpress

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