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Audi is all set the revise the A5 series and make it 'even more distinctive than ever'.
'Advanced technologies are being added to the Sportback, Coupé, Cabriolet and S5 models in the areas of the engine, quattro drive and infotainment for even more efficiency, sportiness and intelligence. The updated design visually underscores the technical expertise involved in these versions.' says the company press release. The exterior changes include the rear lights and the headlights which have been redesigned and are optionally available in xenon plus technology with homogenous LED daytime running lights. 'Each of the four TDI diesel and three TFSI gasoline units in the new engine lineup include forced induction and direct fuel injection. The new 1.8 TFSI features a number of groundbreaking innovations. Fuel consumption has been reduced by 11 percent on average. The start-stop system and the recuperation system come standard with all engine-transmission configurations. 'Each engine is matched with the ideal drivetrain – six-speed manual, multitronic, seven-speed S tronic, front-wheel drive or quattro drive. When combined with S tronic, the quattro drivetrain uses the crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring; the sport differential is the perfect complement. The chassis has been more finely tuned, with the optional Audi drive select system and dynamic steering making the A5 even more fun to drive. The electromechanical power steering is new to the A5 family.' says Audi. The increment in price for the A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI is a meagre €200. The base model, the Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI, costs €33,350.
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