A5/S5/RS5 [Official] The new Audi A5/S5 Coupe

[marley71]

Hmm....

If it's a simple question of do I want this, the BMW 4-series, or the Mercedes C-class coupe, based on styling alone, the Audi still wins for me...The A5 sportback is going to be a looker. T'was always a pity it never came to the States, will give the 4-series gran coupe a run for its money.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Love it! Very aggressive yet beautiful.

 

[KA2607]

Too many lines on the front bonnet imo.rear and interior look great though

 

[KiwiRob]

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Well it works for the 911, the new model evolving from the previous model, and it works well for the A5, it was always the best looking of the German coupes and that hasn't changed with this evolution of the design.

Now roll on the 5 door liftback, that's bound to be a cracker as well.

 

[JLBM]

Well done Audi. A very handsome car indeed. It looks more substantial, solid and curvaceous. Far more interesting than the boring A4. Very nice job!

 

[LennyM]

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To the untrained eye, Audi's 2017 A5 and S5 Coupe series may look eerily familiar to the outgoing models, but they're actually all new - no, they really are.

In a bid to give the all-new A5 Coupe a more distinctive visual identity -and more sex appeal- from the A4 it’s based on, Audi opted for a pair of new headlights with a cleaner shape, instead of the creased-style units and a more curvy bodywork because big coupes should look the part.

All of this of course happened in true Audi fashion and as with the current A4, the new A5 Coupe looks a lot like its predecessor despite the obvious mechanical differences that came with the adoption of the MLB evo platform.

Speaking of which, Audi claims up to 60kg of weight savings when compared to the outgoing model despite the longer wheelbase and the wider tracks of the second generation. The new Audi A5 also features a class-leading 0.25 drag coefficient.

The engine range consists of two petrol and three diesel units. Power outputs start from 187hp for the base 2.0-litre petrol and diesel models, followed by a 248hp version of the 2.0-litre petrol engine. Audi also offers a 3.0-litre V6 TDI unit with either 215hp or 268hp. The new S5 Coupe is powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine, sending 350hp to all four wheels.

Being the most potent model currently in the range, the new S5 Coupe can sprint from 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in just 4.7 seconds. At the same time the newly developed turbo V6 engine claims to return a combined 32.2mpg US (7.3lt/100km).

Four-cylinder models and the lowered-powered 3.0-litre TDI V6 version can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The more powerful 268hp version of the 3.0-litre TDI V6 and the S5 model are offered only with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, with Audi offering the rear-axle sport differential for better handling as an option to both models.

As for the latest version of the brand’s all-wheel Quattro system, it will be offered initially as an option only to four-cylinder models with a manual transmission.

The cabin is now more spacious, mainly thanks to the longer wheelbase. The dashboard’s design is the same with the A4, featuring the continuous air-vent strip, ambient lighting and the Virtual Cockpit display as an option. The infotainment uses an 8.3-inch display controlled by the familiar rotary pushbutton with a touchpad.

The all-new A5 Coupe also comes packed with the latest active safety systems, such as the Stop&Go adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, the cross traffic assist rear, collision avoidance assist and turn assist as well as the Audi Pre-Sense systems.

 

[LennyM]

Hmmm now that's a proper German Muscle car! Really gorgeous in my eyes,Been an owner and big fan of the old one, but this new look works too...especially in a lighter shade and nice choice of multispoke rims...please no rotors-type rims again those things have passed their sell by date!!

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To the untrained eye, Audi's 2017 A5 and S5 Coupe series may look eerily familiar to the outgoing models, but they're actually all new - no, they really are.

In a bid to give the all-new A5 Coupe a more distinctive visual identity -and more sex appeal- from the A4 it’s based on, Audi opted for a pair of new headlights with a cleaner shape, instead of the creased-style units and a more curvy bodywork because big coupes should look the part.

All of this of course happened in true Audi fashion and as with the current A4, the new A5 Coupe looks a lot like its predecessor despite the obvious mechanical differences that came with the adoption of the MLB evo platform.

Speaking of which, Audi claims up to 60kg of weight savings when compared to the outgoing model despite the longer wheelbase and the wider tracks of the second generation. The new Audi A5 also features a class-leading 0.25 drag coefficient.

The engine range consists of two petrol and three diesel units. Power outputs start from 187hp for the base 2.0-litre petrol and diesel models, followed by a 248hp version of the 2.0-litre petrol engine. Audi also offers a 3.0-litre V6 TDI unit with either 215hp or 268hp. The new S5 Coupe is powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine, sending 350hp to all four wheels.

Being the most potent model currently in the range, the new S5 Coupe can sprint from 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in just 4.7 seconds. At the same time the newly developed turbo V6 engine claims to return a combined 32.2mpg US (7.3lt/100km).

Four-cylinder models and the lowered-powered 3.0-litre TDI V6 version can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The more powerful 268hp version of the 3.0-litre TDI V6 and the S5 model are offered only with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, with Audi offering the rear-axle sport differential for better handling as an option to both models.

As for the latest version of the brand’s all-wheel Quattro system, it will be offered initially as an option only to four-cylinder models with a manual transmission.

The cabin is now more spacious, mainly thanks to the longer wheelbase. The dashboard’s design is the same with the A4, featuring the continuous air-vent strip, ambient lighting and the Virtual Cockpit display as an option. The infotainment uses an 8.3-inch display controlled by the familiar rotary pushbutton with a touchpad.

The all-new A5 Coupe also comes packed with the latest active safety systems, such as the Stop&Go adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, the cross traffic assist rear, collision avoidance assist and turn assist as well as the Audi Pre-Sense systems.

car scoops

 

[JHF]

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2018-audi-rs5-coupe-accurately-rendered-using-new-s5-and-tt-rs-elements-108152.html#

 

[Mick Briesgau]

A good looking Coupé which hasn't got the awkward headlights of the A4, thank God. I like the 4 rings emblem on the bonnet. And as for the comments, it's looks (too much?) like it's predecessor, there are more German brands who practise this kind of design philosophy...

 

[as7920]

Too much like a facelift and out on the road it will be difficult to tell one generation from the next.

Plus the S5 does not sporty or aggressive enough.

Very disappointed as I was a fan of the first generation. But Audi have done very little to the looks for such a long gap since its introduction.

 

[LennyM]

Can fully agree with that Jaguar-likeness looking at that bonnet..reminds of a certain XF S

 

[EnI]

Audi is definitely losing its mojo. MB has now the hottest offerings among the German Trio which also demonstrates via incredible sales numbers.

 

[KA2607]

The previous generation was lot more elegant and more classic .

 

[SKY]

Audi is definitely losing its mojo. MB has now the hottest offerings among the German Trio which also demonstrates via incredible sales numbers.

Well, I was expecting this to turn out worse to be honest. The thing is it is just a facelift of the current one in terms of design. And the first one (pre-FL) looked amazing back in the day... NINE years ago. This still looks good but it has ero surprise element.

The new A8 does not look too good if the spy pics are anything to go by, so I precit this, the TT and the R8 (maybe even the new A7?) will remain the only likeable Audis.

We might see an interesting battle for the second place in the market between BMW and Audi.

 

[JHF]

That new side profile compares to the old one. Damn!

 

[slicknick]

^I like that upper line flowing from the front to the back....

 

[Monster]

The previous A5 never really appealed to me, I thought it didn't look very sporty and the side profile looks a bit soft. This one is better, I think the designer has done a great job updating this car, the lower and more aggressive front end really gives the overall profile a more athletic look. Thankfully the designers have tighten up the surfaces on the side of the car. Having said all that, I am getting some strong Skoda vibes with these sharp lines and crisp surfaces.

 

[EnI]

Having said all that, I am getting some strong Skoda vibes with these sharp lines and crisp surfaces.

VAG syndrome.

Nowadays all VAG cars are getting sharp, crisp lines ... VW, Skoda, Seat, Audi etc etc, becoming unfortunately less and less distinctive. Synergies are good but VAG are heading towards the end of a very, very narrow tunnel ... All VAG brands converging into the same design language, same tech, same features, same advantages, same flaws ... Scary. A double-sided blade!

 

[klier]

We might see an interesting battle for the second place in the market between BMW and Audi.

In what way? If there's one car that looks like an afterthought between the A5, 4er and C coupe it's the C coupe. Looks almost rental next to the others.

A good looking Coupé which hasn't got the awkward headlights of the A4, thank God. I like the 4 rings emblem on the bonnet. And as for the comments, it's looks (too much?) like it's predecessor, there are more German brands who practise this kind of design philosophy...

I'm sure you mean BMW, and probably Porsche. But look at it this way: BMW and Audi made good looking cars before, and everything MB did was fugly in the previous gen......

 

[Iamnotme]

A nice in-depth design overview with special appearences of some Audi classics, including a lovely Audi Sport Quattro

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