Audi A5 Sportback has stunning design combined with the practicality of four doors and a lift back boot, and is one of my favourite cars.
From the first time you look at the A5 the beauty of the design is obvious. The model we drove was the A5 Sportback 45 TFSI Quattro S Line. To my mind the sweet spot in the range.
The 45 TFSI produces 183kW of power with peak torque of 370Nm. It will zip along from 0-100km/h in just 6.0 seconds while sipping fuel at an ADR rate of just 7.1L/100km.
While it is reasonably quick the real story is in how well balanced the Sportback is. Add to this the impressive features and equipment such as virtual cockpit, Matrix LED headlights with dynamic indicators, 10.1 inch MMI touch screen, heated seats and a crystal clear sound system and you have all the ingredients for a long distance Grand Tourer.
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Priced from just $79,900 plus the usual costs and options, the A5 Sportback surprisingly represents excellent value compared to its competition and is a delight to drive.
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Im Rob Fraser
What is good?
- Performance, ride and handling
- Beautiful design
- Virtual cockpit
What is not so good?
- High waisted door line
- Adaptive cruise control not selectable
- No full size spare tyre
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Model: A5 Sportback 45 TFSI Quattro S Line
- Model Price $79,500 MLP*
- Drivetrain Quattro AWD 2.0L 4Cyl TFSI 7 SP S tronic
- Power 183kW @ 6,500rpm
- Torque 370Nm @ 1,600 – 4,50rpm
- Safety 5 Star ANCAP
- CO2 Emissions 177 g/km
- Economy (ADR comb) 7.1L/100km
- 0-100kmh 6.0 sec,
- top speed 250kmh
- Servicing 5 Yrs. Audi service plan $2,940
- Warranty 3yr/Unlimited km with full roadside assist
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating |
88/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Technology/Connectivity | 8 |
| Fun Factor/Street Appeal | 9 |
| Value for Money | 8 |
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A5 Sportback 45 TFSI Quattro S Line
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Behind the Wheel - 9/109/10
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Comfort - 9/109/10
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Equipment - 9/109/10
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Performance - 9/109/10
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Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
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Practicality - 9/109/10
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Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
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Technology/Connectivity - 8/108/10
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Fun Factor/Street Appeal - 9/109/10
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Value for Money - 8/108/10
Summary
The model we drove was the A5 Sportback 45 TFSI Quattro S Line. To my mind the sweet spot in the range.
Priced from just $79,900 plus the usual costs and options, the A5 Sportback surprisingly represents excellent value compared to its competition and is a delight to drive.
