New Audi A5 sets fuel efficiency standard

Subtly restyled and extensively re-engineered, new A5 and S5 Sportback, A5 and S5 Coupé, and A5 and S5 Cabriolet models have just been unveiled by Audi.

The three ranges are also characterised by CO2 emission reductions of up to 22% thanks to new and heavily revised A5 engines and additional efficiency measures. All three cut more of a dash visually too, thanks to gentle re-shaping of the bumpers, grilles, bonnets and front and rear light clusters.
The changes are particularly apparent in new Audi A5 S line models, which now feature LED strip daytime running lights that virtually surround the headlight unit at the front, and newly designed LED strip lights at the rear. This striking light set-up can also be specified for all other versions at extra cost as part of a package that also includes adaptive swiveling headlights for improved corner illumination.
Equipped with its new and 20% more efficient engine, and with standard A5 S tronic twin clutch transmission in common with its Sportback and Cabriolet counterparts, the S5 Coupe can power to 62mph from rest in 4.9 seconds - a 0.2-second improvement over its V8-powered predecessor - on the way to a governed 155mph top speed. Combined fuel economy stands at 34.9mpg, a significant improvement over the tiptronic V8 Coupe's 26.4mpg.