Audi is changing its nomenclature: The mid-range model series with combustion engines will be called A5 in future. It will be offered as a saloon and Avant, while the coupé and convertible will be discontinued.
Audi A5 Avant und A5 Limousine
Audi AG
Audi is turning the A4 into an A5: Vehicle models with even numbers will in future stand for electrically powered models, odd numbers for vehicles with a combustion engine. The new mid-size model series will be offered as the A5 saloon and S5 saloon as well as the A5 Avant and S5 Avant. The basis is provided by the "Premium Platform Combustion" (PPC). The saloon grows to a length of 4,829 mm (S5 4,835 mm), is 1,860 mm wide and 1,444 mm high (S5 1,429 mm). The A5 Avant stretches to 4,829 mm in length (S5 4,835 mm), is 1,860 mm wide and 1,460 mm high (S5 1,444 mm). The long wheelbase of 2,892 mm gives the models a more elongated appearance. The Singleframe with three-dimensional honeycomb structure is wider and flatter, digital daytime running lights and a light strip with OLED technology at the rear are standard. The flared wheel arches of both models are reminiscent of the original Quattro. The saloon now has a hatchback with a flap instead of a trunk lid. The HMI in the new Audi A5 is based on the E³ electronics architecture. The curved MMI panoramic display with OLED technology extends from the cockpit to the front passenger. It is made up of the 11.9" "Audi Virtual Cockpit" and the 14.5" "MMI Touch Display".
The A5 is powered by combustion engines: The entry-level engine is a 2.0 TFSI with 110 kW (150 PS) output and front-wheel drive. The maximum torque is 280 Nm. The 150 kW (204 PS) TFSI offers 340 Nm of torque and is available with front-wheel drive or "Quattro Ultra" all-wheel drive. Both TFSI engines work with a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG). Power is always transmitted via a dual-clutch transmission with seven gears. The 2.0 TDI diesel model produces 150 kW (204 PS) and offers a maximum torque of 400 Nm. The EA288 Evo works with a cylinder pressure sensor, TwinDosing for exhaust gas aftertreatment and two balancer shafts for smooth engine running. The new "MHEV plus system" based on a 48 V on-board electrical system is designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The powertrain generator (PTG) contributes up to 18 kW (24 PS) of additional electric power. The diesel version is also available with dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel or "Quattro Ultra" all-wheel drive.
V6 Petrol Engine for the S5 Models
The S5 models are powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine. Equipped with a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) and "MHEV Plus Technology", the engine offers an output of 270 kW (367 hp). All-wheel drive, the seven-speed "S Tronic" dual-clutch transmission and Quattro sports differential with torque vectoring in combination with an adjustable all-wheel clutch are standard. The MHEV models also include the iBRS brake control system as standard, which can initially only decelerate using recuperation. The Audi A5 and S5 are produced in Neckarsulm and are due to be launched on the German market in November. The entry-level price for the A5 TFSI saloon with 110 kW starts at 45,200 euros.
This is a partly automated translation of this German article.
