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If you haven't heard, Audi is in the process of renaming some of its models. Thus, odd numbers will be used for cars powered by fossil fuels and even numbers for electric vehicles, hence the birth of the first-ever Audi S5 Avant.
Replacing the S4 Avant in the four-ring brand's family, the 2024 Audi S5 Avant was recently caught in the open by our man with the cam. At first glance, the prototype looks camo-free, but don't be tricked by the overall black looks of the car, as there are still many vinyl stickers hiding some of the things we should not see yet.
The front pillars are more raked than before, flowing into a sleeker roofline that is a bit arched towards the rear. More minimalist door handles are part of the revisions, alongside the prominent shoulders. The tailgate has a sporty spoiler at the upper part with two additional pieces mounted on each side of the windscreen, and further down, we can partially see the taillights believed to be linked together by a full-width light strip. The signature quad exhaust pipes are still on deck, and the car rides on a pair of generously-sized wheels.
Since our spy photographers could only snap a few pictures of the upcoming S5 Avant, the interior is not fully visible here. But we've already seen it, for the most part, with the usual amount of covers hiding the overall shape of the dashboard panel. The model will feature a large infotainment screen with a free-standing design and a tablet-like digital instrument cluster behind the new steering wheel. The gear shifter is smaller than before, and you can expect new everything, from the buttons and knobs to the door cards, center console, upholstery, and trim.
The model still features a relatively long front overhang, suggesting the engine was mounted on top and in front of the front axle. This means it probably won't handle as well as the BMW M340i xDrive Touring, one of its biggest rivals in the segment. That's our two cents anyway, as we could be wrong because clever packaging and the correct chassis setup might prove us wrong.
But what engine will it feature? Why, an electrified one, obviously, with previously-scooped testers sporting warning labels on them to signal their partially electrified nature. Audi apparently went for a turbocharged V6, assisted by an electric motor. Details surrounding the combined output and torque, and the all-electric driving range, are unknown and will probably remain secret until the grand unveiling. Speaking of which, the S5 Avant should premiere in the next few months, and you shouldn't hold your breath for a potential US launch, as it won't happen, not as a wagon anyway.
The front pillars are more raked than before, flowing into a sleeker roofline that is a bit arched towards the rear. More minimalist door handles are part of the revisions, alongside the prominent shoulders. The tailgate has a sporty spoiler at the upper part with two additional pieces mounted on each side of the windscreen, and further down, we can partially see the taillights believed to be linked together by a full-width light strip. The signature quad exhaust pipes are still on deck, and the car rides on a pair of generously-sized wheels.
Since our spy photographers could only snap a few pictures of the upcoming S5 Avant, the interior is not fully visible here. But we've already seen it, for the most part, with the usual amount of covers hiding the overall shape of the dashboard panel. The model will feature a large infotainment screen with a free-standing design and a tablet-like digital instrument cluster behind the new steering wheel. The gear shifter is smaller than before, and you can expect new everything, from the buttons and knobs to the door cards, center console, upholstery, and trim.
The model still features a relatively long front overhang, suggesting the engine was mounted on top and in front of the front axle. This means it probably won't handle as well as the BMW M340i xDrive Touring, one of its biggest rivals in the segment. That's our two cents anyway, as we could be wrong because clever packaging and the correct chassis setup might prove us wrong.
But what engine will it feature? Why, an electrified one, obviously, with previously-scooped testers sporting warning labels on them to signal their partially electrified nature. Audi apparently went for a turbocharged V6, assisted by an electric motor. Details surrounding the combined output and torque, and the all-electric driving range, are unknown and will probably remain secret until the grand unveiling. Speaking of which, the S5 Avant should premiere in the next few months, and you shouldn't hold your breath for a potential US launch, as it won't happen, not as a wagon anyway.
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