Recently spotted undergoing
testing, the facelifted Audi S5 has a modestly revised front bumper which features
triangular air intakes. The grille is also new and it now has honeycomb mesh
inserts which give the model a more aggressive appearance. The headlights have
also been updated, but they retain the same shape as their predecessors.
Styling changes are less noticeable out back, but
the images suggest the S5 will have a new rear bumper. We can also see revised
side skirts and a familiar four-tailpipe exhaust system. Spy photographers didn’t get
close enough to take interior pictures, but the cabin could see a number of
updates. However, details are limited and it remains unclear if the S5 will
adopt the triple screen setup used by the S6 and S7.
The current S5 has a 3.0-liter TSFI V6 engine that
produces 349 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It is
connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which sends power to a
quattro all-wheel drive system. This enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 4.4 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
The engine will likely carryover, but a previous
report has suggested it could be joined by the 3.0-liter TDI V6 that powers the
SQ5 TDI. It produces 342 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The diesel engine hasn’t been
confirmed for the S5, but the 2020 S6 and S7 have a 3.0-liter TDI V6 engine
with 344 hp and 700 Nm of torque. However, non
European models get a more traditional 2.9-liter TSFI V6 that develops 444 hp and 600 Nm of torque.
