We've seen the coupe and convertible undergoing winter testing, now it's time for the four-door Audi A5 to be renewed. These are the first spy photos of the Mk2 Sportback, and they show it's in the late stages of development.
We're calling it a 2017 model because it will be revealed soon. However, there's no way of knowing when American showrooms are going to welcome this rival for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.
According to our internal document thingamajiggy, the A5 and S5 Coupe will be revealed in April. After that, the 4-door and Cabriolet versions will follow in May. So that means we have about two more months of waiting.
All the above-mentioned vehicles are based on the same platform as the A4 sedan and wagon. However, there are some key cosmetic changes. While A4 headlights look like geometric apostrophes, those used by the A5 are kind of rounded and much larger. The grille is also lower, and the front bumper has a hint of A7.
Engine options will center around the 2.0 four-cylinder turbo and its 3.0-liter V6 cousin. The prototype we spied in Scandinavia has two large exhaust pipes, which we think indicate the 272 PS TDI engine. However, the exhaust setup may be changed to mirror the sportier coupe look, just like it is on the TT.
All the S5 models are going to dump the old supercharged V6 for a single-turbo one that makes 354 horsepower. Quattro and an 8-speed automatics will be standard. However, a special quattro GmbH rear differential will be among the costly optional goodies.
In the RS department, we'll have another couple of years of waiting to do. The 4.2-liter FSI screamer will be replaced by a twin-turbo V6, we know that for sure. Audi USA bosses have hinted there will also be an RS5 Sportback for the first time ever, as America needs a fast sedan-like car to compete with the C63 and the M3.
According to our internal document thingamajiggy, the A5 and S5 Coupe will be revealed in April. After that, the 4-door and Cabriolet versions will follow in May. So that means we have about two more months of waiting.
All the above-mentioned vehicles are based on the same platform as the A4 sedan and wagon. However, there are some key cosmetic changes. While A4 headlights look like geometric apostrophes, those used by the A5 are kind of rounded and much larger. The grille is also lower, and the front bumper has a hint of A7.
Engine options will center around the 2.0 four-cylinder turbo and its 3.0-liter V6 cousin. The prototype we spied in Scandinavia has two large exhaust pipes, which we think indicate the 272 PS TDI engine. However, the exhaust setup may be changed to mirror the sportier coupe look, just like it is on the TT.
All the S5 models are going to dump the old supercharged V6 for a single-turbo one that makes 354 horsepower. Quattro and an 8-speed automatics will be standard. However, a special quattro GmbH rear differential will be among the costly optional goodies.
In the RS department, we'll have another couple of years of waiting to do. The 4.2-liter FSI screamer will be replaced by a twin-turbo V6, we know that for sure. Audi USA bosses have hinted there will also be an RS5 Sportback for the first time ever, as America needs a fast sedan-like car to compete with the C63 and the M3.