2016 Audi A5: What's New
Vehicle Overview
The four-seat A5 coupe and Cabriolet convertible are based on the A4 sedan and aimed at fellow two-door luxury models like the BMW 4 Series, Cadillac ATS coupe and Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe. Audi offers a performance version of the A5, the S5, that targets sports cars like the Porsche Boxster and Cayman.
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New for 2016
The S line exterior trim is now standard, and Premium Plus models now include a Bang & Olufsen sound system. A red top is available for the convertible.
Significant Standard Features
- Quattro all-wheel drive
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and LED running lights and taillights
- Power soft-top with acoustic fabric (convertible)
- Rollover protection (convertible)
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Leather seats
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- Adaptive cruise control
- 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo
- Audi Connect information system
- Adaptive suspension
- Blind spot warning system
S5
As with Audi’s other car lines, the German automaker offers an S version of the A5 with higher performance credentials. Like the A5, the S5 is available as a coupe or convertible, but under the hood is a 333-horsepower, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine instead of a turbo four-cylinder.
What’s Special
- Six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
- All-wheel drive
- Available adaptive suspension
- Available Audi Drive Select, which lets the driver choose settings for the steering, engine, automatic transmission and adaptive suspension
- Available 20-inch wheels
