Audi of America detailed the
2020 A4 yesterday and now the company is doing the same with the facelifted A5
and S5 lineup. Set to arrive at dealerships this winter, the 2020 A5 features a
wider and flatter Singleframe grille with honeycomb inserts. The model has also
been equipped vents above the grille that are designed to recall the 1984 Sport
Quattro.
Elsewhere, designers installed
a new front bumper with larger air intakes. The model also sports revised side
skirts and a modified rear end with a diffuser that is flanked by trapezoidal
exhaust tips.
Interior changes are more
modest but include an all-new MIB 3 infotainment system with a 10.1-inch
display. Audi says the system operates up to ten times faster than its
predecessor and this helps to provide a “better overall user experience.”
Power is provided by a
2.0-liter TSFI four-cylinder engine that produces 248 hp and 370 Nm of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed S tronic
transmission which sends power to standard quattro all-wheel drive system. This
enables the Coupe to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 5.6 seconds, while
the Sportback and Cabriolet take 5.7 and 6.0 seconds, respectively.
Upgrading to the S5 rewards
buyers with a 3.0-liter TFSI V6 that develops 349 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power and an eight-speed
Tiptronic transmission, the dash to 96 km/h is cut to 4.4 seconds in
the Coupe. The S5 Sportback does the same task in 4.5 seconds, while the S5
Cabriolet is slightly slower at 4.8 seconds.
Pricing starts at US$ 42,900 and
the entry-level model comes equipped with LED lighting units, a panoramic
sunroof and a tri-zone climate control system. The car also has ambient
lighting, dark aluminum trim and heated leather front sport seats with
eight-way power adjustment.
The A5 Premium Plus begins at US$ 46,700 and adds Matrix LED headlights with high-beam assist, auto-dimming side
mirrors and an alarm with motion sensors. The model also has a 12.3-inch
digital instrument cluster, a memory function for the driver’s seat and
leatherette upholstery on the center console and door armrests. Lastly, there
are additional driver assistance systems including front / rear parking
sensors, side assist and pre sense rear.
The range-topping Prestige
trim starts at US$ 52,600 and has Matrix LED headlights with laser light
technology, MMI Navigation plus and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio
system. The model also boasts a surround view camera, active lane assist, park
steering assist and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist. Rounding
out the highlights are a head-up display and traffic sign recognition
technology.