2025 Audi A5 revealed, serves as A4 replacement
Welcome the all-new Audi A5 model, replacing the executive sedan/wagon A4 generations that has been in the market since 1994.
The use of this new name is Audi’s step in standardizing the names used, where even numbers refer to electric power models, while odd numbers indicate that the model will be offered with internal combustion engine (ICE) options.
Here is a brief overview of the luxurious executive model Audi A5 2024:
1. Sedan or wagon
For the A5 model, Audi still maintains the tradition of offering sedan (Limousine) and station wagon (Avant) body shapes.
Unlike the traditional three-box sedan body shape of the Audi A4, the Audi A5 Limousine is basically a five-door liftback coupe sedan model that offers a more dynamic design.
As usual, Audi also offers the S5 Limousine and S5 Avant variants with 20 mm lower suspension, black package, and 20-inch rims.
2. Cargo space
As standard, the Audi A5 Limousine provides a cargo space of 445 liters, smaller than the cargo space of the Audi A4 (480 liters). However, it can be expanded up to 1,299 liters when the rear seats are folded.
Meanwhile, the A5 Avant model offers a space of 476 liters, or up to 1,424 liters when the second-row seats are folded.
3. A5 dimensions larger than A4
Audi positions the A5 model above the A4 model, with an overall length increased by 67 mm, followed by an 80 mm increase in wheelbase dimensions.
With the mentioned dimensional increases, this means the Audi A5 offers a larger cabin space compared to the Audi A4.
4. Exterior design
From an exterior perspective, the Audi A5 brings together elements of modern sportiness and premium proportions, with thinner LED headlights, a single-frame grille, a low center of gravity, and real exhaust tips based on customer feedback.
The OLED taillights consist of 364 segments with eight programmable lighting sequences through the central infotainment screen, and with graphics that can be changed according to the situation.
5. Cabin space
As standard, the Audi A5 cabin is equipped with a 14.5-inch MMI center screen, an 11.9-inch digital cluster screen, a head-up display screen option, a small screen for the front passengers, and Smart Door Panels borrowed from the Audi Q6.
Following current trends, Audi also emphasizes the use of sustainable materials in the cabin, such as ‘Softwrap’ fabric available on the dashboard and door panels.
6. Engine
The Audi A5 is built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform, offering support for various diesel and petrol engines, as well as plug-in hybrid engines.
The basic version of the Audi A5 is equipped with a 2.0-liter TFSI engine with 148 hp, or up to 201 hp with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive quattro options.
There is also a 2.0-liter TDI mild hybrid diesel version with 201 hp, with an MHEV system capable of providing an additional 24 hp for a short period.
Finally, the most powerful engine is the 3.0-liter TFSI mild hybrid V6 engine with 362 hp, paired with electronic differential and torque vectoring functions tailored for the S5 Limousine/S5 Avant models.
Audi customers looking for the PHEV version can expect the model to debut in 2025 with power options of 295 hp or 362 hp, quattro all-wheel drive system, and an all-electric range exceeding 100 km.
Audi A5/S5 Limousine
Audi A5/S5 Avant
