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The new mid-size 2025 Audi A5 sedan replaces both its predecessor and its mechanical twin, the A4, and starts at $48,995 (including destination).

Most updates to the respective nameplates involve tech and shuffling of cosmetic bits and pieces, but the A5 loses two crucial variants: the two-door coupe and convertible.

All 2024 A4s and A5s now feature standard adaptive cruise control, active lane-departure steering assist, front and rear parking sensors, and heated steering wheels fitted with hand sensors.

The 2023 Audi A4 and A5 sedans are entering the new model year with revisions to their packaging, standard LED lighting and a new audio system to help the duo compete with rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

A software issue resulting in a blank rearview display has prompted a recall of more than 173,000 Audi and Bentley vehicles.

Both Audi and Jeep are issuing recalls regarding similar failures of occupant detection systems to trigger airbags.

For 2022, changes to the Audi A4 and A5 are minor and center around additional feature shuffling among the trim levels and models. Prices have also mostly stayed flat this year.

In the third major recall of its kind in the first half of August, more than 45,000 Audi and VW cars and SUVs are being recalled for a malfunctioning seat belt retractor.

Volkswagen is following up on a January recall to add three more models in a repair related to the massive Takata airbag inflator safety action.

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