Audi has officially introduced the next-generation A5 Sedan to the South African market, replacing both the A4 Sedan and the A5 Sportback as part of the company’s effort to simplify its lineup.
The new A5 is offered in four trims, with prices starting from R1,123,000.
The A5 has a refreshed exterior featuring a wider, flatter SingleFrame grille with a three-dimensional honeycomb pattern. The bonnet is seamlessly integrated, creating a smooth front-end profile. At the rear, a pronounced spoiler lip and a continuous three-dimensional light strip provide a sporty look. The sedan also has a redesigned bumper, dark diffuser, and rectangular exhaust outlets.
Colour options include three new metallic finishes: Horizon Blue, Grenadine Red, and Ascari Blue.
Interior and Technology
The cabin features Audi’s new Digital Stage, which combines a 14.5-inch infotainment display and an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit into a single panoramic screen. A configurable heads-up display provides 3D visualizations for driver assistance systems, showing cars, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Optional features include a 10.9-inch passenger-side screen for media, navigation, and infotainment controls, hidden from the driver’s view. The infotainment system runs on Android Automotive, granting access to apps without requiring a smartphone connection.
Audi has also incorporated ChatGPT as a voice assistant, activated via a push-to-talk button or by saying “Hey Audi.” Ambient lighting offers 30 colour options, and decorative inlays are available in brushed aluminium, open-pore wood, or carbon fibre depending on the trim level.
Other interior highlights include a wireless charging pad, cooled storage compartment, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system. The base S Line has 16 speakers, while Black Edition models feature 20, including headrest speakers for personalized announcements.
Additional Features
The A5 comes with LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tyres, keyless entry and start, an electric tailgate, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, a rearview camera, three-zone climate control, and leather upholstery. Black Edition models add dark-themed exterior accents, black Audi rings, black mirror caps, red brake calipers, and tinted rear windows. An optional panoramic sunroof with liquid crystal technology allows selective shading.
Technology packages include Matrix LED headlights, 360-degree cameras, heated steering wheel and seats, and S Sport suspension with damper control.
Engine and Performance
All versions are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with front-wheel-drive models producing 146kW and 340Nm, and Quattro all-wheel-drive units delivering 200kW and 400Nm. All models use a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The front-wheel-drive sedan accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the Quattro achieves the same in 5.9 seconds.
Audi A5 Sedan Pricing
The South African pricing for the new Audi A5 series is:
- Audi A5 Sedan TFSI S Line – R1,123,000
- Audi A5 Sedan TFSI Black Edition – R1,166,800
- Audi A5 Sedan TFSI Quattro – R1,238,000
- Audi A5 Sedan TFSI Quattro Black Edition – R1,281,800
All models come with a 1-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100,000 km maintenance plan.
Audi A5 Sedan Key Features
| Feature Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Exterior | Wider SingleFrame grille, 3D honeycomb pattern, redesigned bumper, dark diffuser, rectangular exhaust outlets, spoiler lip, continuous rear light strip |
| Colours | Horizon Blue, Grenadine Red, Ascari Blue, other metallic options |
| Infotainment | 14.5-inch central display, 11.9-inch virtual cockpit, optional 10.9-inch passenger display, Android Automotive OS |
| Voice Assistance | ChatGPT voice assistant |
| Interior | 30-colour ambient lighting, brushed aluminium / open-pore wood / carbon fibre inlays, wireless charging pad, cooled storage, leather upholstery |
| Audio System | Bang & Olufsen, 16 speakers (S Line), 20 speakers (Black Edition), headrest speakers for personalized alerts |
| Safety & Convenience | LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tyres, keyless entry/start, electric tailgate, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, rearview camera, three-zone climate control |
| Performance | 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, 146–200kW, 340–400Nm, seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch, FWD 0–100 km/h in 7.8s, Quattro 0–100 km/h in 5.9s |
| Optional Upgrades | Matrix LED headlights, 360-degree camera, heated steering wheel and seats, S Sport suspension, panoramic sunroof with liquid crystal technology |
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