Audi has deserted its plan to trigger widespread confusion by renaming all of its combustion-powered fashions, although not earlier than launching the A5 Sedan.
Regardless of its title, the Audi A5 Sedan – which changed the A4 Sedan and A5 Sportback final 12 months – is technically a Sportback and never a Sedan. That’s as a result of this BMW 3 Collection and Mercedes-Benz C-Class rival is a five-door liftback, not a four-door sedan.
Audi has referred to as it a sedan anyway, maybe as a result of it seems like a sedan… oh wait, it actually doesn’t. It seems like a liftback. A reasonably good-looking one too, regardless of its considerably overwrought front-end styling and a transfer away from the crisply tailor-made strains of the previous A4 Sedan.
It’s rounder, with a touch of A7 on the rear – that chunky full-width mild bar is distinctive, and we love the lighting animations it performs if you lock and unlock the automobile. The daytime operating lights even have a number of selectable signatures, a pointless gimmick that will entertain a handful of individuals.
Our tester was completed in Firmament Blue, a uninteresting, inky shade that makes us realise why so many individuals purchase gray vehicles…
Like its predecessors, this rides on a front-wheel drive platform, one thing hinted at by the lengthy entrance overhang. The A5 sits on the brand new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), for now unique to Audi fashions.
That’s in distinction with the three Collection, C-Class, and virtually the whole lot else on this phase, that are rear-wheel drive by default.
Naturally, being an Audi you may get quattro all-wheel drive, however our tester was the bottom TFSI with front-wheel drive.
How a lot does the Audi A5 value?
The TFSI 150kW sits on the backside of the A5 lineup, which now consists solely of this ‘Sedan’ and the Avant wagon. Gone are the coupe and convertible, leaving Audi’s lineup with none two-door fashions for now.
Additionally gone is Audi’s trim stage naming construction that noticed autos obtain a two-digit quantity similar to energy output. Evidently variant names like ’45 TDI’ and ’35 TFSI’ confused individuals, so Audi’s base A5 is now referred to as the TFSI 150kW as a result of, nicely, it produces 150kW.
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A5 Sedan TFSI 150kW S line | $79,900 |
| 2026 Audi A5 Sedan e-hybrid S line quattro | $89,900 |
| 2026 Audi A5 Sedan TFSI 200kW S line quattro | $89,900 |
| 2026 Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid S line quattro | $92,900 |
| 2026 Audi A5 Avant TFSI 200kW S line quattro | $92,900 |
Above the A5 lineup sits the sportier S5, priced at $114,900 earlier than on-road prices in Sedan guise, and $117,900 earlier than on-roads as an Avant.
To see how the Audi A5 strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
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What’s the Audi A5 like on the within?
Audi was held up as the usual for inside presentation and high quality within the luxurious automobile market. What occurred?
The A5’s cabin does look extra trendy than that of the automobile it replaces, however that doesn’t imply it’s higher. General, it has an arguably much less enticing design than its predecessor, plus inferior supplies and diminished performance.
There are nonetheless some good supplies right here, together with soft-touch trim throughout the highest of the sprint and doorways, full with stitching particulars. The brushed metallic trim on the perimeters of the centre console additionally seems convincing.
The “leather-appointed” upholstery doesn’t appear to have a lot leather-based in it, whereas the textured plastic trim on the doorways reminds us of the identical stuff within the MG QS.
Then there’s the centre console, which is completely slathered with gloss black trim that draws mud and fingerprint smudges instantly. The sheer quantity of this trim has reached heretofore unseen ranges within the A5.
Then we get to the laborious plastic that runs throughout the entrance of the sprint, a large piece of trim that creaks loudly if you contact it. The pointless 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen additionally creaks when pressed, whereas driving alongside coarse-chip surfaces revealed a rattle emanating from someplace across the sprint.
About that passenger show: it actually solely got here of use as soon as, after I wanted to lookup one thing within the proprietor’s guide however the automobile locked my passenger out of it as a result of I used to be driving. Enter the passenger show, the place my passenger might entry the proprietor’s guide.
In any other case, the whole lot it does might be finished on the centre touchscreen, which is barely barely angled away from the passenger anyway.
We get it: Audi was most likely pondering of the Chinese language market, the place premium autos are actually anticipated to have wall-to-wall screens. So, along with the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen, it added this passenger show. However the result’s a lumpy, disjointed-looking dashboard.
The 14.5-inch touchscreen has neat graphics and helpful anchored shortcuts to the suitable, although the menu construction takes a short time to get used to.
It was annoying being requested to login as a person or visitor every time we began the automobile, then verify whether or not we wished to make use of cellular knowledge. Given we have been simply logging in as a visitor, this meant the automobile would by no means keep in mind our reply to the cellular knowledge query and as a substitute would ask us every time. When you create an Audi account, nevertheless, you gained’t must hassle with this.
For some motive, although, the automobile would additionally all the time default to a specific FM radio frequency even when it wasn’t the final one chosen within the automobile. In our case, it was static.
The 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster has the identical factor you’ll see in myriad Chinese language vehicles and an growing variety of autos from non-Chinese language manufacturers: a graphical show of the automobile and the autos round it. Audi clearly figured it wanted this characteristic, not realising it’s a very pointless one.
I spent far too lengthy looking for a full-screen map view within the digital instrument cluster, lengthy a typical Audi characteristic. There isn’t one, although when it comes to navigation you possibly can see your turn-by-turn directions right here and within the head-up show. When you use Apple CarPlay, a map view will seem inside the cluster, however no such luck for these of us who use Android Auto.
The pinnacle-up show is great, and may even show how rather more of your track there’s to go.
Conventional buttons have been virtually solely eradicated within the A5’s inside, although there’s nonetheless a conventional quantity knob on the centre console.
The local weather controls are actually on the touchscreen, though a minimum of they’re anchored to the underside of it.
The steering wheel controls are touch-capacitive, so you possibly can awkwardly slide your thumb throughout, for instance, the amount controls, or press the buttons and listen to their unsatisfying plasticky click on. Fortunately, Audi has confirmed it’ll return slide wheels to the A5’s tiller.
The mirror and light-weight controls have moved to the driving force’s door and so they’re additionally completed in, you guessed it, gloss black. When you’re not cautious, they’ll look nasty very quickly, and so they even have that disappointing plasticky click on.
General, the A5’s inside seems extra trendy than its predecessor’s, however it’s a step again in usability, materials high quality and, frankly, class.
There are nonetheless some considerate touches within the inside, nevertheless, together with an simply height-adjustable and solid-feeling centre armrest up entrance and an Auto Mild mode for the local weather management. There’s additionally a felt-lined cubby to the right-hand facet of the steering wheel.
You too can possibility Pearl Beige or Nutmeg Brown upholstery, which makes the A5 really feel just a little extra particular.
The entrance seats proved snug and supportive, even when this isn’t essentially the most supple leather-based round. The seats have heating, energy adjustment and extendable thigh assist, plus reminiscence for the driving force.
It’s a must to pay additional for seat air flow, nevertheless, although a minimum of Audi gives it – that’s greater than might be stated for rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Bang & Olufsen sound methods are among the many greatest within the enterprise, up there with the likes of Bowers & Wilkins. I’ve been in Audis earlier than with B&O sound methods which were elegant.
I used to be baffled, then, to search out the Bang & Olufsen system on this A5 was underwhelming. Often, these methods are good straight out of the field, and also you don’t have to fiddle round with any of the settings. With this one, it’s decidedly common, and we tried to fiddle round with the settings however couldn’t make it any higher. It was an actual letdown for what’s normally a top-tier audio model.
Step into the again and there’s loads of headroom for somebody 180cm tall, and comfy head restraints.
There’s first rate legroom due to the scooped-out entrance seatbacks, however like in its predecessor, there’s an enormous driveline tunnel that makes the centre seat a no-go zone besides for kids; the centre console additionally juts into the center passenger’s area.
Audi cleverly made this a liftback slightly than a sedan. There’s a hands-free energy tailgate and the boot area is well accessible. We have been capable of match two massive suitcases with no downside.
| Dimensions | Audi A5 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4829mm |
| Width | 1860mm (2099mm incl. mirrors) |
| Peak | 1444mm |
| Wheelbase | 2892mm |
| Cargo capability | 445L (rear seats up) 1299L (rear seats folded) |
To see how the Audi A5 strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
What’s below the bonnet?
All Audi A5s include four-cylinder engines, although the warmer S5 scores a six.
The e-hybrid plug-in hybrid arrived after the petrol-powered vary, however solely the S5 in Australia comes with Audi’s new ‘MHEV plus’ 48V mild-hybrid expertise regardless of this being accessible with four-cylinder energy in Europe.
There are additionally no turbo-diesel choices in Australia, although Audi will fortunately promote you a diesel-powered Q5.
Over a loop comprising a mixture of inner-city, suburban and freeway driving, we recorded gasoline consumption of 8.1L/100km. That elevated to 10.8L/100km over the course of per week, although this was with a heavy city skew.
| Specs | Audi A5 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Energy | 150kW @ 4300-6000rpm |
| Torque | 340Nm @ 2000-4000rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive sort | Entrance-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1828kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.8 seconds |
| Gasoline economic system (claimed) | 6.9L/100km |
| Gasoline economic system (as examined) | 8.1L/100km (inner-city, suburban and freeway loop) 10.8L/100km (over the course of per week) |
| Gasoline tank capability | 56L |
| Gasoline requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 157g/km |
| Emissions customary | Euro 6e |
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How does the Audi A5 drive?
Forgive us if we’re not blown away by a 150kW front-wheel drive mid-sizer costing greater than $80k.
For context, a Toyota Camry Hybrid has extra energy, and there’s not as a lot of a spot in dynamics as you may assume.
That’s to not say the A5 is dangerous to drive, by any stretch. Experience consolation, for instance, is tough to fault – it’s agency however by no means uncomfortable, and the A5 laps up bumps and ruts and not using a fuss.
Engine noise suppression can be good. You might be revving the A5 and but little or no noise travels aft of the firewall. Tyre noise isn’t suppressed almost as nicely, although, and there’s a reasonably persistent roar – noticeable, if not fairly obnoxious.
The A5 feels poised and planted, with good grip from the Bridgestone Turanza tyres. Flip-in is sharp, physique management is great, and this has an excellent chassis for a front-driver.
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The steering is slightly disappointing for a mid-size sports activities sedan, nevertheless. The weighting in Consolation mode is okay, not feeling too feather-light. However there’s zero highway really feel right here, which suggests if you’re tossing the A5 right into a nook, the steering isn’t providing you with a lot indication the place the wheels are pointed or how a lot grip the tyres have.
Our A5 would all the time begin in Particular person mode, and solely after a spirited mountain run did I realise the chosen steering setting on this mode – considered one of simply three configurable parameters, together with the ADAS methods and the instrument cluster structure – was ‘Consolation’.
Regardless of. Even in Auto mode, the steering continues to depart you wanting extra. Change to Dynamic mode and a variety of synthetic weight is added however there’s no additional really feel. Whereas I have a tendency to love heavier steering, the A5’s artificially boosted weight felt like overkill on a winding highway and I promptly switched off Dynamic mode after briefly experimenting with it.
In day-to-day driving, the dearth of really feel is much less of an enormous deal, and the electrically assisted steering is inoffensive.
Dynamic mode additionally makes the seven-speed dual-clutch auto maintain gears for too lengthy. Even within the different drive modes the A5 tends to do this, so Dynamic mode solely amplifies this.
The transmission is in any other case fairly good, for essentially the most half. Being a dual-clutch unit, shifts are fast, however they’re additionally easy and just about imperceptible. We didn’t ever hassle with the paddle shifters.
However being a dual-clutch unit, there’s a few of that low-speed vibration because the clutches decouple. Creeping by heavy visitors, for instance, is if you’ll discover it. It’s frankly the worst factor about dual-clutch autos, and even the A5’s isn’t immune.
Whereas it’s not precisely a rocketship, the A5 will get up and going with out feeling underpowered. Simply be light off the road otherwise you’ll chirp the tyres – this can be a front-driver in spite of everything.
The energetic security and driver help methods labored nicely for essentially the most half, although there have been a few exceptions.
Taking a curved overpass in the future, although, had the automobile virtually slam on the brakes after I was in no hazard of operating into something. The rear cross-traffic help additionally intervened when backing right into a spot as a result of there was a automobile driving previous on the opposite facet of the backyard mattress.
On one event, too, the adaptive cruise management had the automobile pottering alongside at 91km/h in a 100km/h zone on a straight highway with no visitors forward, however for essentially the most half it could efficiently maintain the right pace.
We don’t thoughts the continued use of Audi’s conventional cruise management stalk, both – if it ain’t broke, don’t repair it. If solely Audi had adopted that mantra elsewhere within the inside…
Absolutely the worst factor about this automobile is the atrocious reversing digital camera. With its fish-eye impact, you are feeling such as you’re reversing right into a corridor of mirrors, with storage doorways and parked vehicles turning into comically tall and slim.
The decision isn’t even that nice and there could be a noticeable lag, too. Oh, and the parking sensors are overly delicate. All this makes the A5 irritating to park – you simply find yourself ignoring the entire aids and simply utilizing the mirrors.
To see how the Audi A5 strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
What do you get?
There are three ranges of specification inside the A5 lineup, not together with the new S5.
2025 Audi A5 TFSI 150kW tools highlights:
- 19-inch alloy wheels with gloss end
- Tyre restore package
- S line exterior
- Matrix LED headlights with selectable daytime operating mild signatures
- Keyless entry and begin
- Digital key
- Puddle lights
- Fingers-free energy tailgate
- Paddle shifters
- 11.9-inch Audi digital cockpit plus digital instrument cluster
- 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- 10-speaker 180W sound system
- Wi-fi cellphone charger
- 2 x entrance USB-C retailers
- 2 x rear USB-C retailers
- 3-zone local weather management
- Sport entrance seats with built-in head restraints
- Leather-based/leatherette upholstery
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Wraparound inside components in leatherette
- Tri-zone local weather management
- Energy-adjustable entrance seats
- Driver reminiscence
- 4-way energy lumbar
- Heating
- Color ambient lighting
- Gray headliner
A5 TFSI 200kW quattro provides:
- 19-inch alloy wheels with black end
- S line inside
- Door sill trims with aluminium inlays
- Inlays in brushed aluminium with linear embossing
- Sport leather-based steering wheel – 3-spoke, flat high/backside
- S emblems on entrance seats, paddle shifters
- Stainless-steel pedals
- Black headlining
- Roof rails (Avant)
A5 e-hybrid 270kW quattro provides:
- 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels
- Sport suspension
- Pink brake calipers
- Black exterior styling package deal
- Black roof rails (Avant)
- Privateness glass
- Auxiliary air-conditioning
All A5s include a complimentary three-year Audi join plus subscription. This suite of related companies contains dwell visitors data and the power to remotely see your automobile’s location and management its door locks. There are additionally automated service reminder and emergency name capabilities that are legitimate for as much as 10 years.
To see how the Audi A5 strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
Choices
There are a number of possibility packages and standalone choices accessible on the A5.
Model package deal: $3900
- 20-inch Audi Sport gloss black alloy wheels
- Rear privateness glass
- Black exterior styling package deal
Premium package deal: $4900
- Head-up show
- ‘Excessive-powered’ USB charging ports
- 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound system
- Acoustic glazing for entrance door home windows
- Color ambient lighting professional package deal
Single merchandise choices embrace:
- Metallic or pearl impact paint: $2100
- Premium metallic paint: $3400
- Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency: $4990
- Ventilated entrance seats: $2200
- Inlays in Applewood pure brown: $1100
- Inlays in Chestnut pure gray inlays: $1100
- 10.9-inch MMI entrance passenger show: $1950
Our tester got here with the non-compulsory Premium package deal, entrance passenger show, and metallic paint.
Is the Audi A5 secure?
The Audi A5 has a five-star ranking from impartial security authority ANCAP, based mostly on testing performed in 2024.
| Class | Audi A5 |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 87 per cent |
| Baby occupant safety | 87 per cent |
| Weak highway person safety | 78 per cent |
| Security help | 79 per cent |
Commonplace security tools throughout the vary contains:
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver consideration monitoring
- Entrance cross-traffic help
- Entrance and rear flip help
- Lane-keep help
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Secure exit warning
- Swerve help
- Site visitors signal recognition
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
To see how the Audi A5 strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
How a lot does the Audi A5 value to run?
The A5 and S5 vary is roofed by Audi Australia’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. Roadside help is included in the course of the guarantee interval, too.
| Servicing and Guarantee | Audi A5 |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 5 years, limitless kilometres |
| Roadside help | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000 kilometres |
| Capped-price servicing | 5-year pre-paid service plan |
| Whole capped-price service value | $3360 |
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CarExpert’s Tackle the Audi A5 TFSI 150kW
I’ll admit it’s been some time since I drove a previous-generation Audi A5, however it doesn’t really feel like the brand new automobile actually strikes the sport on – and in some respects, it’s really a step again.
Merging the A4 sedan and A5 Sportback into one sensible liftback was good, making the A5 ‘Sedan’ extra sensible than most rivals, however the transfer away from bodily buttons to touchscreen and touch-capacitive controls was much less so.
At slightly below $80,000 earlier than on-roads (and choices), it’s not low cost – even when it undercuts the three Collection and C-Class by 1000’s.
The A5’s value is approaching Genesis G70 3.3T territory, which delivers much more efficiency and tools to your cash, if with diminished practicality.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is exhibiting its age however is a extra partaking drive, the Lexus ES is much less enjoyable to drive however constructed like a financial institution vault and lighter on gasoline, and should you should have a German automobile (and never essentially a luxurious model), the Skoda Very good’s worth for cash matches its title.
You purchase an entry-level A5 due to the cachet of its badge, nevertheless, and for somebody who wouldn’t take into account placing a Skoda or perhaps a Genesis on their shortlist, this Audi represents a a lot decrease value of entry to the mid-size government automobile membership than its BMW and Mercedes rivals.
When you don’t care that it’s a front-driver and that its steering lacks really feel, it’s nonetheless a cultured drive. Simply deliver a microfibre material to take away all of the mud and smudges you’re going to build up inside…
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