Audi A5 Coupe - Buyers Guide
The
Audi A5 Coupe opens an entirely new chapter in the
Audi product portfolio. It follows the function of movement in design and technology, and inspires pure desire to get behind the wheel. For the
Audi engineers and designers behind the new
Audi A5 Coupe model, perfecting the driving experience was their motivation. It’s the scale against which the innovative power of ultramodern technologies, and the fascination of progressive design, have to be measured.
The
A5 Coupe is
Audi’s clear rival to the
BMW 3 Series Coupe. A two-door, four-seat, front-wheel/all-wheel (quattro) drive model, it is conservatively styled but beautifully finished. Its basic platform will also be used for the next generation
Audi A4 model. The range of engines available will be increased, including smaller capacity units that will carry a lower price tag.
The
Audi A5 Coupe is fitted with front dual stage, side and head airbags. Additional crash sensors under the headlights are designed to provide quicker activation of airbags in the event of a collision. Front and rear Isofix child seat mounts are provided, with a front passenger airbag deactivation switch. A Thatcham Category 1 alarm is standard and the car earned a top five-star anti-theft rating from the Association of British Insurers. A first aid kit is also standard. The smart key system can be upgraded to a more sophisticated system that detects a key carried in a pocket or briefcase.
Our opinion on Audi A5 Coupe
Audi hasn't been in this sector of the market for many years, so it's hard to tell how the Audi A5 Coupe will fare for depreciation. The Audi A5 Coupe offers meaty steering, good turn-in and, impressively, a better sense of balance than the firm’s storing RS4. Thanks to its 4WD traction, the car is also very efficient through corners. As for engines in the Audi A5 Coupe, the 3.0-litre TDI has been developed and now delivers more power. It doesn’t feel like a normal diesel – it’s smoother, with good composure and minimal diesel-like rattles. The Audi A5 Coupe is cheaper to buy than its other German rivals, but the weight of the four-wheel-drive hardware hampers economy on some models. The Audi A5 Coupe is impressive in the metal. It’s best viewed from a distance, where you can appreciate the subtle line that forms the car’s shoulder, and the sweeping roof that flows down into the bootlid, ending in a tiny lip spooler. The interior is all-new for the Audi A5 Coupe and the Audi’s cockpit looks and feels unique. From both the passive (seatbelts and airbags) and active (anti-lock brakes and stability control) points of view, the Audi A5 Coupe has everything buyers of an expensive, quick coupe would expect.
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