Audi is opening the next chapter in the mid-size segment with the new A5 family, according to ”audi.mediacenter.com” . Launching 30 years after the first Audi A4, the sharpened design language of the latest generation, now called the Audi A5, captivates with premium proportions. Both body styles, Sedan and Avant, perfectly embody the sporty essence of the Audi design philosophy.
A new design language in the interior creates a generous feeling of space and places the displays on a digital stage. Efficient, partially electrified combustion engines and thrilling S models round off the range.With the expansion of its model range, AUDI AG has restructured the naming of its vehicles since 2024.
The numbers in the names of electric and combustion-engine models are the differentiator. Going forward, even numbers stand for electrically powered models, odd numbers for vehicles with combustion engines. With the debut of the latest generation, the Audi A4, a long-standing bestseller, will be called the Audi A5 and will be produced in Neckarsulm. It is offered in four new variants: as the A5 Sedan and S5 Sedan and as the A5 Avant and S5 Avant.
The new models are growing in length and width. Audi is also expanding their standard equipment, positioning the new Audi A5 in the upper mid-size segment. The new user experience based on the 1.2 version of the E electronic architecture matches this aspiration.
The completely redesigned A5 family has a powerful and clean design. The modified proportions with a long wheelbase, large wheels and the low, sporty body embody progressive dynamism and premium standards. In the Sedan, the sporty, compact-looking greenhouse stretches to the rear in a sweeping arc, flows seamlessly into the shallow rear window in a coupé-like manner, and ends at the visually short tailgate with a striking spoiler lip.
The front is dominated by the wide and significantly flatter proportioned Singleframe with a three-dimensional honeycomb structure. Together with the slim and precisely drawn headlights, it shapes the face of the vehicle and gives it a striking and focused expression. Thanks to the “soft nose” integrated into the bumper, the hood is flush with the front end.
The striking, distinctive rear combines sporty, emotional design and intelligent technology. A combination of sculptural geometry and continuous, three dimensionally offset light strip gives the rear of the new Audi A5 presence and visual dynamism.
The Audi A5 family offers digital daytime running lights with LED technology at the front and second-generation digital OLED rear lights at the rear.
This enables car-to-x communication and increases safety on the road – for example with the new communication light. The dynamic lighting effects when unlocking and leaving the vehicle reflect the aesthetics of movement as part of the Audi light DNA.
The design of the interior of the new Audi A5 is based on four characteristic features. Firstly, the interior has a human-centric design. The second special feature is the Digital Stage that establishes itself in clear view of the driver and front passenger in the form of the Audi MMI displays. With its Material Driven Design, the Audi A5 series meets the requirement for a generous sense of space with a high level of comfort. The clear layout and easy operation of the interior provide an overview in all situations to form the fourth feature: Visual Clarity. Added to this is the optional dynamic interaction light to support the car’s interaction with the occupants.
The new operating concept of the Audi A5 family increases interaction with the vehicle thanks to the E electronic architecture. The slim, free-standing Audi MMI panoramic display has a curved design and uses OLED technology. It consists of the Audi virtual cockpit with a 11.9-inch visible screen diagonal and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. Audi complements the digital stage for the front passengers with the optional 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display, which is perfectly integrated into the dashboard design.
The new MHEV plus system based on a 48-volt on-board electrical system supports the combustion engine and reduces CO2 emissions while increasing performance. The powertrain generator (PTG) enables partially electric driving that contribute to a reduction in fuel consumption.
The PTG can also add up to 18 kW (24 PS) of electric power to the output of the combustion engine. When decelerating, the PTG feeds energy back into the battery (recuperation) at up to 25 kW. As a result, purely electric maneuvering and parking are possible to a limited extent. Thanks to the option of using an electric air conditioning compressor, the air conditioning system can also be operated when the vehicle is stopped at traffic lights and the combustion engine is switched off.
With the integrated and blending-capable brake control system (iBRS), the brake pedal and the brake hydraulics can be completely decoupled. In models with the MHEV plus system, for example, it achieves the necessary deceleration without using the friction brakes thanks to regenerative braking.
The efficient engines in the Audi A5 family cover a wide range: from the conventionally powered entry-level model to the comfortable long-distance runner and the dynamic sports car. The entry-level engine is a 2.0 TFSI with 110 kW (150 PS). Optionally, the same engine is available with an output of 150 kW (204 PS). This TFSI engine is equipped with a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) and works with a modified combustion process that is particularly fuel-efficient under partial load.
VTG technology enables a consistent and agile build-up of torque even at low engine speeds in gasoline engines. The turbo four-cylinder is available with a dual-clutch gearbox. The 110-kW variant is available as a purely front-wheel drive model and the 150-kW variant with front-wheel drive or quattro ultra.
The 2.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 PS) sets new standards in the A5 thanks to its MHEV plus technology. This two-liter engine from the EA288 evo generation inherits the optimized combustion from its predecessor thanks to the cylinder pressure sensor, TwinDosing for exhaust emission control and two balance shafts for smooth engine operation.
The 2.0 TDI is available with a dual-clutch gearbox and front-wheel drive or with quattro ultra.The S5 is a sports car based on a 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine with 270 kW (367 PS) and an optimized combustion process. It has a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) and MHEV plus technology for the first time.
The revised S tronic dual-clutch transmission in the Audi S5, designed for more torque, also reduces the weight on the front axle and improves agility. Compared to an S4 Sedan TDI (predecessor model), the S5 Sedan TFSI reduces CO2 emissions by up to 14 g/km.
The Audi A5 and Audi S5 will be launched in Germany and numerous other European countries in November. The Audi A5 family will be available to order in Germany from July 2024. The Audi A5 Sedan TFSI 110 kW will be offered in Germany at an entry price starting at EUR 45,200 and will include navigation, an electrically powered rear hatch, and a telephone tray with inductive charging as standard.
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