2018 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe (USA)
The 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe will hit US
showrooms next year, bring along new engines, more standard and
optional driver assistance systems as well their well-documented evolutionary
design.
The new-generation A5 and S5 models are more aggressive than their
predecessors thanks to the stronger shoulder lines, wider grille and powerful
wheel arches.
Interior highlights include a wide
array of strong standard features such as three-zone automatic climate control,
eight-way power front seats, panoramic sunroof, LED ambient lighting with 30
color settings, aluminum trimaran inlays and a folding and sliding front-center
armrest with height adjustment.
A5 Coupe models are
equipped with a 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder petrol engine, coupled with either
a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic gearbox or a six-speed manual
transmission. These engines put down 252 HP and 370 Nm of torque,
accelerating the automatic A5 from 0 to 96 km/h in 5.6 seconds with
the manual version requiring an extra 0.1 seconds.
As for the S5 Coupe, it utilizes a completely new
3.0-liter TFSI V6 unit, producing 354 HP and 500 Nm of torque,
allowing for a 0 to 96 km/h sprint time of just 4.4 seconds. This model comes
with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission instead of the seven-speed
S tronic.
Also new for 2018 is the six-speed manual with quattro
& ultra technology combo, allowing for a proactive control of the all-wheel
drive system. Those seeking an even more dynamic driving experience
can rely on the S5's sport differential, which actively splits torque at the
rear axle, and is even able to send nearly all torque to one wheel.
A5 models feature available sports
suspension, which lowers ride height by 23 mm, utilizing different
tubular anti-roll bars, dampers and linear-rate springs. Also available is the
comfort adaptive damping suspension for the A5, which lowers ride height by
just 10 mm- though the S5 is the one that gets sport adaptive damping
suspension as well as dynamic steering.
All those tech-related departments, thanks
to features such as Audi virtual cockpit, a full-color head-up display, MMI
touch, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto integration and 4G LTE. Systems such as Audi Pre sense city, side assist, pre sense rear, exit
assist, rear cross traffic assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist,
traffic sign recognition, active lane assist or turn assist are designed to
help drivers navigate all roads with the upmost confidence.
