
Audi India has just unveiled the Audi A5 at Rs 54.02 (Ex-showroom Delhi). Also making their debut alongside are the A5 Cabriolet and the S5 Sportback versions under the A5 lineup. The A5 sedan and Cabriolet both feature a chiselled bonnet with the signature hexagonal grille at the front, along with LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights (DRLs). The S5 Sportback of course is the sportier version with power dome hood and wave-design shoulder line to set it apart from its siblings. The A5 Sedan and Cabriolet are powered a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine producing 197bhp and 400Nm of torque, with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox sending power to the front wheels. The S5 Sportback is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine producing 349bhp and 500Nm, with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox which sends power to all four wheels through Audi’s Quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system complete with a self-locking centre differential. The 0-100kph sprint is covered by the Sportback in 4.7 seconds, while the A5 Cabriolet and Sedan take 7.9 seconds. As for the interiors, the Audi A5 sports a new three-spoke steering wheel, black wood-trim in the cabin (faux aluminium in the S5), MMI Touch infotainment system, and the Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster. Additionally, there is Audi’s smartphone integration suite with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected to a 755W Bang and Olufsen sound system. The Sportback version also gets a sunroof.