2024
Semi-Auto
42.8 mpg
Tax: £180
Mileage: 10
Petrol
51.4 mpg
Diesel
41.5 mpg
Mileage: 13
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Automatic
54.3 mpg
Tax: n/a
Mileage: 28
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Time to get used to a new kind of Audi A4. For a start, it's not called that any more, Audi having rebadged this model range 'A5' in line with its new policy of keeping even-numbered monikers for its EVs. The next change is that there's no longer the saloon body shape that used to define the A4 model line, abandoned in favour of the kind of sleek five-door shape that Ingolstadt previously marketed in this segment as the A5 Sportback. That old model's also gone of course, as have the other two body shapes that previously wore an old generation 'A5' badge, the Coupe and the Cabriolet (models that disappointingly, aren't being replaced). We do still get is an estate body style in this segment, an 'A5'-badged Avant model now selling alongside the new five-door. Aside from the new bodywork, much might seem familiar here if you previously had some sort of A4 on your driveway. Even maybe the evolved look, which remains very 'Audi'. As before, the core engines are 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI petrol and diesel units, mated to the usual Stronic dual clutch auto, with quattro 4WD if your chosen variant has more power. But as we're going to see, much else is different, making this a useful step forward to build on thirty years of A4 sales success dating all the way back to 1994. Let's take a closer look.
Audi has spent over a quarter of a century perfecting this kind of car - and that really shows with this new generation A5. It's a spacious, classy car that's fully conversant with the kind of hi-tech design and faultless cabin quality that its target middle-management executive market likes to expect. So it stacks up in the showroom just as well as it does on the balance sheet, with 'MHEV plus' and TFSI e models offering running cost returns that should please your company accountant. Audi knows this car's front wheel drive / quattro 4WD drivetrain format isn't going to make it the segment choice for handling response, but compensations should come with refinement and ride quality. If these are your priorities too and you can afford the premium asking prices, you'll find much to like here. This A5 aims to be the class benchmark for build quality and cool, understated cabin design. No other brand does a better digital dash. And the infotainment screen upgrade brings media connectivity up to the standard of rival BMW and Mercedes systems. That stiffening competition has forced Audi to up its game in terms of standard equipment lower down the range - which is welcome. Plus the styling changes have given this car a little more pavement personality. And in summary? Well, even more than its A4 predecessor, this A5 feels like a car that's been lovingly and very carefully considered. The depth of engineering and the thought that's gone into the tiniest details combine to further enhance the warm fuzzy feeling that's charmed Audi customers for years. If you're one of those people, then you'll like this car very much. And even if you're not, you'll find it hard not to be impressed by way it systematically ticks almost every box on the mid-sized executive market wish list. It's very thorough. And very Audi.
Borrow £6,000 with £1,000 deposit over 48 months with a representative APR of 18.1%, monthly payment would be £172.36, with a total cost of credit of £2,273.28 and a total amount payable of £9,273.28.
