Audi A5

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Audi A4

From a 4-door sedan to a 5-door fastback

In 2024, Audi announced a reorganization of its naming system, with odd numbers representing electric models and even numbers representing internal combustion engine models, and the name “A5” was adopted for the D-segment saloon and wagon as the successor to the previous “A4.” However, this policy was reversed in 2025. There will no longer be any distinction between odd and even numbers for powertrains, and EV and ICE vehicles will be sold with the same combination of letters and numbers.

The A5, which was introduced before this policy, was developed as a successor to the A4, based on the new generation internal combustion engine platform “PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)”. It was slightly larger than the A4 (length +75mm, width +15mm, height +45mm), and the weight increased by 220kg, and the body shape was also changed from a four-door sedan with a separate trunk to a five-door fastback.

The exterior features a large single frame at the front, maintaining the Audi character, while the A5 incorporates Audi’s latest trends, such as combining a digital OLED and light bar at the rear.

Audi A5 TFSI 110kW

Body size = Length 4835mm x Width 1860mm x Height 1455mm

Wheelbase = 2895mm

Vehicle weight = 1750kg

Tire size = 205/60R17

Audi A4 35 TFSI advanced

Body size = Length 4760mm x Width 1845mm x Height 1410mm

Wheelbase = 2825mm

Vehicle weight = 1530kg

Tire size = 225/50R17

Improved drivability due to increased torque

The “A5 TFSI 110kW” introduced in the Japanese market is equipped with the same 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder TFSI gasoline turbo as the “A4 35 TFSI advanced.” While maximum output remains the same at 150 PS, maximum torque has been increased to 280 Nm, improving drivability in urban areas. The all-wheel drive “quattro” system equipped model has a maximum output of 204 PS.

The newly developed 48V “MHEV plus” system is only available on the 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder TDI diesel turbo and the 3.0-liter V6 TFSI gasoline twin-turbo. At this time, there has been no announcement that MHEV plus will be introduced to the 2.0 inline 4 TFSI model.

Audi A5 TFSI 110kW

Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo

Displacement = 1984cc

Maximum output = 150PS / 3900-6000rpm

Maximum torque = 280Nm / 1400-3600rpm

Transmission = 7-speed S tronic (DCT)

Drive system = FWD

Audi A4 35 TFSI advanced

Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo

Displacement = 1984cc

Maximum output = 150PS / 3900-6000rpm

Maximum torque = 270Nm / 1350-3900rpm

Transmission = 7-speed S tronic (DCT)

Drive system = FWD

Audi’s new generation cockpit update

The A5’s cockpit features Audi’s next-generation infotainment system, a significant evolution from the A4. It consists of an 11.9-inch “Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus” and a 14.5-inch “MMI touch display,” and a new 10.9-inch “MMI passenger display” can also be selected for the passenger seat.

As mentioned above, the A5 is a fastback with a large hatch gate. The trunk capacity is 476L, only a slight increase from the A4’s 460L, but the large opening will be useful for loading and unloading long items such as golf bags. Although the price has increased by more than 700,000 yen from the A4, you can fully feel the evolution once you get behind the wheel, with the adoption of the latest architecture and the introduction of a new generation cockpit.

Vehicle price

Audi A5 TFSI 110kW 5.99 million yen

Audi A4 35 TFSI advanced 5.23 million yen (when new)

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