Audi launches the all-new “fresh and modern” A5 Coupé
Audi revolutionised the B-segment in 2007 with the introduction of the Audi A5 Coupé. Ten years later, Audi South Africa is proud to present the second generation – now with a new, honed look and packed with the latest technology.
The Audi A5 Coupé was launched in South Africa in 2008 and was followed by the 5-door Audi A5 Sportback and the Audi A5 Cabriolet in 2010. To date, 9,800 of the Audi A5 range has been sold to South African customers.
Engines
The new Audi A5 Coupé will launch in South Africa with three engines: two TFSI and one TDI unit. Their power output has increased considerably and is now between 140 kW and 185 kW.
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There will be a four-cylinder 2.0T FSI engine producing 140 kW and 320 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. This engine has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.1 litres per 100 km, while being exempt from CO2 tax with an emissions figure of 117 g/km.
The other petrol engine on offer is also a four-cylinder 2.0T FSI engine producing 185 kW and 370 Nm of torque, however, it is coupled with quattro all-wheel drive. This variant will complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds while consuming 5.9 litres of fuel per 100 km in a combined cycle.
The sole TDI engine on offer will be in the form of a four-cylinder 2.0 TDI producing 140 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque. This highly efficient diesel engine has a claimed consumption of 4.1 litres per 100 km, while also being exempt from emissions taxation with a figure of 107 g/km. This engine will be available in front wheel drive and quattro, in both cases the customer may choose from a base specification or a Sport specification.
Interior
The interior benefits from the increased dimensions and longer wheelbase. Space for driver and passengers is more generous. The horizontal architecture of the instrument panel and the continuous air vent strip create a wide sense of space.
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The luggage compartment offers a volume of 465 litres, 10 litres more than with the previous model.
Display and controls
The A5 Coupé is now available for the first time with the optional Audi virtual cockpit, a 12.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1,440 x 540 pixels. Together with the MMI navigation plus including 8.3-inch monitor on the centre console, it forms the central information unit.
Infotainment and Audi connect
Customers choosing MMI navigation plus automatically also get the hardware module Audi connect which allows the vehicle to be a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 8 devices, while also accessing Google Earth Navigation and Google Street View.
With the Audi smartphone interface, Apple Car Play and Android Auto bring the familiar smartphone environment to the car, if desired. The optional Audi phone box with wireless charging in the centre armrest uses near-field coupling to link smartphones wirelessly to the vehicle’s antenna and enables inductive charging according to the Qi standard. For very discerning hi-fi fans, the Bang & Olufsen sound system with its innovative 3D sound is also available.
The following equipment is available as standard on the 2.0T FSI 140 kW and 2.0 TDI 140 kW:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Luggage compartment lid, automatically opening
- Dynamic suspension
- Space-saving spare wheel
- Leather steering wheel in 3-spoke design with multifunction plus
- Audi drive select
- Reinforced bumpers
- ISOFIX child seat mounting anchorage point for outer rear seats
- Folding rear seatback
- Rear head restraints
- Interior mirror, automatically dimming, frameless
- Full-size airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Side airbags at front and head airbag system
- High-gloss package
- Inlays in Micrometallic silver
- Exterior mirror housings painted in body colour
- Indirect tire pressure monitoring system
- Door sill trims with aluminium inlays
- Xenon plus headlights and LED rear lights
- Cruise control
- Headlight washers
- Automatic air conditioning
- Driver information system with colour display
- Audi sound system
- Bluetooth interface
- MMI radio plus
- Leather/artificial leather combination
- Ambient lighting package
- USB and Aux interface
In addition, the Sport models will feature the following equipment:
- 18″ alloy wheels
- Inlays in aluminium ellipse
- Reinforced bumpers
- Front sport seats
- Line specific radiator grille, air intakes with tailpipe trims in chrome
Pricing and Warranty
The Audi A5 range will be priced as follows, standard with the 5 year/100 000km Audi Freeway Plan and inclusive of all taxes:
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0T FSI 140 kW S tronic: R 589,000
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0T FSI 140 kW S tronic Sport: R 623,000
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI 140 kW S tronic: R 619,000
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI 140 kW S tronic Sport: R 653,000
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI 140 kW quattro S tronic: R 652,500
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI 140 kW quattro S tronic Sport: R 686,500
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0T FSI 185 kW quattro S tronic: R 723,500
- Audi A5 Coupé 2.0T FSI 185 kW quattro Stronic Sport: R 757,500
The introduction of the Audi A5 Coupé will be followed by the launch of the Audi A5 and S5 Sportback in May and the Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet in July.
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