The presentation of the updated A5 is scheduled for October 2016. It will take place within Paris Motor Show along with the premiere of other new products from the German brand, such as the S5 Sportback, as well as the A5 and S5 coupe.
New Audi A5 Sportback 2016-2017
Design Audi A5 Sportback 2016-2017 model year
Externally, the updated hatchback looks sporty, stylish and modern. It is made in the traditional corporate style of the manufacturer. The car has a modern full LED headlight optics with daytime running lights. Radiator grille trapezoidal shape, familiar to models German manufacturer, decorated with horizontal chrome elements and a large brand logo.
Audi A5 Sportback 2016-2017 front view
The silhouette of the 5-door hatchback is made in the style sports coupe with a sloping roof that smoothly passes into the luggage compartment lid. car decorate alloy wheels original design radius up to 19 inches.
A5 is equipped with modern rear clearance lamps with LED filling and 3D graphics.
new A5 Sportback, rear view
The interior of the 2nd generation Audi A5 Sportback
The interior of the updated hatchback is incredibly comfortable and technologically advanced. It practically copies the interior of others popular models from Audi such as 2016-2017 Audi A5 Sportback and A5 Coupe.
For decoration, only materials are used top quality- natural and artificial leather several color options, precious wood, carbon, aluminum, soft expensive plastic.
dashboard of the updated Audi A5 Sportback
In addition, the vehicle is equipped modern systems comfort and safety. Among them, one can note a multimedia device with a touch screen of 7 or 8.3 inches, depending on the configuration. The instrument panel is also equipped with a full-color display, its diagonal is more than 12 inches.
Overall dimensions of the updated A5 Sportback
Despite its sportiness, the car has roomy interior and offers a comfortable position for the driver and passengers, including in the second row of seats. This was achieved by increasing the overall length of the body and the wheelbase of the car.
The dimensions of the hatchback body are as follows:
- length - 4.733 m;
- width - 1.843 m;
- height - 1.386 m;
- wheelbase - 2.824 m;
- trunk volume - from 480 to 1300 liters.
Options Audi A5 Sportback
For the updated German hatchback, there is a choice of several options for gasoline and diesel powertrains, as well as a large list of modern base and additional equipment.
IN various versions A5 Sportback is equipped with the following systems and functions:
a multimedia installation that has functions such as synchronization with an Apple or Android smartphone, navigation, rear view camera or system all-round view and others;
climate control with two or three zones;
Intelligent cruise control
· system of control of lanes of the movement and reading of road signs;
· various options interior lighting design.
Specifications Audi A5 2nd generation
The following engine options are available for the vehicle:
Petrol:
-2.0 l. - 190 hp;
-2.0 l. - 252 hp;
-3.0 l. - 354 hp
Diesel:
-2.0 l. - 190 hp;
-3.0 l. - 218 hp;
-3.0 l. - 286 hp
For any power unit, a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-band automatic is available, with the exception of the top version with a 3-liter gasoline engine. It is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
There are front-wheel drive versions, as well as those equipped with a system of constant full Audi drive Quattro.
Also available as optional equipment Audi system drive select, giving the choice different modes driving, and adaptive dampers.
The car is equipped with various active and passive safety, as well as electronic assistants for the driver.
The price of the updated Audi A5 Sportback 2016-2017
Sales of a new generation of sports hatchback will start at the very beginning of 2017.
The price in Russia is as follows:
Video Audi test A5 Sportback 2016-2017:
New Audi model A5 2016-2017 photo:
The clearance of the Skoda Octavia can differ significantly in the factory and improved versions. In order to understand exactly what better fit for you, you need to understand what is called clearance - this is the distance between the roadway and the lowest point of the bottom of the car.
How to find out the clearance
It is rather difficult to measure this parameter. If your car has not been tuned, the easiest way to find out the data is by using service book. If there is no book, you can do the following:
- find the lowest point of the front bumper and use a tape measure to measure the distance to the roadway. In this case, the car must stand strictly horizontally on a flat surface;
- the second place from which you can measure is the oil pan. This part is closest to the road, and it is more likely to catch on to it.
Knowing what clearance the Skoda Octavia has, you can correctly calculate whether the car will be able to drive in the chosen place or not. For different models given parameter may differ.
If measured from the front bumper with a ruler, the Octavia A5 model will have a relatively accurate figure of 21 cm. The Octavia A7 model, regardless of which body the car, station wagon or liftback is made in, will have a clearance of 155 mm.
It is worth noting that for Russian roads this indicator is quite small and creates a lot of problems when operating a car. For example, there is a risk of the bumper catching on the curb fence, getting hit on the bottom, when moving along countryside, problems may also arise when driving over some obstacles, such as large speed bumps.
Dependence of comfort on vehicle height
The car in question was originally designed as a family car, its interior is quite spacious, it can accommodate up to 5 people, the seats are comfortable, comfortable, have a large number of adjustments for the driver and passengers. However, this is not the only factor that can affect the comfort of movement. Shaking in the cabin is affected by shock absorbers, ride height, road quality.
The more ground clearance Skoda Octavia, the easier for a car overcome obstacles and even more smoothly its course on various irregularities. Most models of this brand have soft suspension, due to which getting into the pits for the most part remains invisible to passengers.
What problems are associated with low ground clearance
Skoda Octavia, the clearance of which is low, is designed for movement on the smooth roads of the city, as soon as you leave it and get at least on the side of the road covered with stones, control problems begin.
The machine cannot safely drive over strong bumps, gravel, mud. Stones lifted from the road hit the crankcase, and if it does not have additional protection may cause serious damage to the vehicle. They can also leave marks and dents on the bumper. It is not recommended to drive a car on rough terrain. As a result of careless driving, the bottom of the car, bumper, cardan shaft, crankcase, rear differential. There is a risk of piercing or damaging the gas tank.
Increasing the clearance will help solve some of these problems. Of course, it is impossible to turn a Skoda into an SUV because of its design features, but making the car a little higher and safer is quite real.
Ways to increase ground clearance
There are several ways to increase the clearance of a car. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages, it can add several centimeters to the ride height.
First of all, you can increase the ground clearance by using discs bigger size or rubber, the profile of which is higher than the standard one, this will allow you to raise the car by 1-2 cm. For example, the clearance of a 2014 Skoda with this approach is 15.5-16 cm, which will allow you to overcome light obstacles, drive along a dirt road.
Another effective but technically more difficult way is to replace the car's shock absorbers. For example, you can use the products of the company SDA or Bilstein model B6 / B8. These gas shock absorbers are distinguished by a single-tube design, in contrast to the native ones, which have a two-tube design.
A simple replacement of the standard shock absorber with a tuned yellow series will help raise the car by 10 mm. When the vehicle is moving to high speed ground clearance may become less, but with low speed the car will rise. Some models of shock absorbers are able to raise the car by 1.5 cm.
Another common way to increase ground clearance is to use special spacers that are inserted under the car's factory shock absorbers. This procedure is acceptable even for a new car that is under warranty. The fact is that the installation of spacers in no way on specifications machine is not affected. The car becomes a little higher, but with this control it does not change at all, other characteristics do not change, the factory warranty does not disappear.
This method will help to significantly increase the ground clearance, adding to the existing one from 3 to 5 cm. This procedure will help protect the bottom of the car from touching random objects lying on the road by the police, reduce the risk of stones falling when driving on a dirt road.
Such easy tuning it will be very useful if you get out of the city by car, go to the country or just park on gravel sites. Such an intervention will help and calmly park, because now the front bumper will not cling to the curb. The bumper can pass over it and not receive accidental damage. When choosing spacers, pay attention to the quality of the rubber from which they are made.
The third method includes replacing standard springs with higher ones, however, this method may be accompanied by some inconveniences, for example, the car will become much stiffer.
Conclusion
There are several quick ways to make the Octavia's clearance more, it will take a little time, but you will get rid of a number of inconveniences associated with the proximity of the bottom of the car to the roadway.
At the Geneva Motor Show 2007 debuted a new two-door from Audi, built on the basis of the A4 (B8) sedan. The model was called A5 (body index 8T), and later its line was expanded to include a five-door hatchback.
Compared to the four-door, the Audi A5 Coupe received slightly modified lighting and bumpers, as well as an incredibly stylish curved stamping on the side of the body, giving it a more impetuous and elegant look.
Options and prices Audi A5 Coupe 2015
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Box | Drive unit |
| 1.8TFSI 6G | 2 010 000 | gasoline 1.8 (170 hp) | mechanics (6) | front |
| 1.8TFSI Multitronic | 2 080 000 | gasoline 1.8 (170 hp) | variable speed drive | front |
| 2.0TFSI 6G | 2 126 000 | gasoline 2.0 (225 hp) | mechanics (6) | front |
| 2.0TFSI Multitronic | 2 196 000 | gasoline 2.0 (225 hp) | variable speed drive | front |
| 2.0TFSI 6G quattro | 2 210 000 | gasoline 2.0 (225 hp) | mechanics (6) | full |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic quattro | 2 280 000 | gasoline 2.0 (225 hp) | robot (7) | full |
| 3.0 TDI S tronic quattro | 2 880 000 | diesel 3.0 (245 hp) | robot (7) | full |
| 3.0 TFSI S tronic quattro | 2 880 000 | gasoline 3.0 (272 hp) | robot (7) | full |
The overall length of the Audi A5 coupe is 4,625 mm (the size of the wheelbase is 2,751), the width is 1,854, the height is 1,372, the ground clearance (clearance) in the Russian specification is increased to 140 millimeters, and the trunk volume is 455 liters.
Thus, the car turned out to be a little shorter, wider and lower, and the wheelbase was reduced by 57 millimeters. But the interior design of both models is almost the same, of course, with the exception that it is not only more difficult for coupe passengers to make their way to the back sofa, but also noticeably closer both at the feet and overhead.
At the motor show in Frankfurt 2011, the manufacturer from Ingolstadt presented updated line"fives", including coupe, convertible and sportback. Outwardly, new items are easy to distinguish by the changed front bumper, new grille radiator and head optics, made in the style of the new A1, A6 and A8.
The taillights of the restyled Audi A5 have more LEDs. And in the cabin - a new steering wheel, a redesigned selector automatic transmission, white illumination of instrument scales, other finishing materials and modernized multimedia system MMI.
As for the technical part, the updated Audi A5 Coupe (8T) received a retuned suspension, which, coupled with an electromechanical power steering instead of a hydraulic one, provided more precise handling and, of course, improved comfort.
The range of engines for the Audi A5 is represented by three petrol and three diesel engines. power units. The base is a 1.8-liter TFSI engine with improved phase shifters and a new turbocharger. Its return increased to 170 hp. and 320 Nm of peak torque.
The more powerful 2.0-liter 225-horsepower (350 Nm) and top-end 3.0-liter six-cylinder (272 hp and 400 Nm) engines remain the same. Paired with the latter, only a 7-speed robotic transmission is aggregated.
Diesels for the Audi A5 coupe are represented by a 2.0-liter TDI with 177 hp. (380 Nm), as well as a 3.0-liter V6, available in two versions: 204 hp (400 Nm) and 245 hp (500 Nm), the latter answering environmental regulations"Euro-6".
Price new Audi A5 Coupe 2015 in Russia starts from 2,010,000 rubles for the base 170-horsepower front-wheel drive modification with a 6-speed manual transmission (surcharge for the CVT 70,000 rubles). Cost over powerful version with 225 hp engine starts from a mark of 2,126,000 rubles.
per car with all-wheel drive buyers will have to pay from 2,210,000 rubles, and the top-end Audi A5 (8T) is already estimated at 2,880,000 rubles, and this is without taking into account many different available options that are offered for the model.
Audi S5 Coupe
Options and prices Audi S5 Coupe 2015
Along with the "hot" sedan and station wagon S4 Avant, there is a similar modification for the two-door. Updated Audi S5 Coupe equipped with a 3.0-liter "six" TFSI with drive supercharger producing 333 hp and maximum torque of 440 Nm.
The motor is aggregated in tandem with a non-alternative 7-band robot S tronic, which transmits traction to all wheels. The Audi S5 Coupe spends 4.9 seconds to accelerate from standstill to hundreds (0.1 sec. faster than a sedan), and its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
The cost of such a car in Russia is 3,570,000 rubles, which is over four hundred thousand more than asking for the most expensive version of the usual A5 with a 272-horsepower engine.
The exterior of the Audi A5 is truly elegant. It combines a mixed concept in which they tried to combine the design of a coupe and the functionality of a station wagon. All this is reflected in the appearance of a liftback body, which contributes to better aerodynamic characteristics. The front part is harmonious, a powerful hood with pronounced ribs is perfectly combined with a sporty front bumper and twin headlamps, between which there is a hexagonal wide radiator grille. As an option, the headlights will be equipped with LED filling. From the side, the car is no less beautiful, it has smooth and graceful lines, various decorative details exterior. Rear end completely harmonious, form rear lights clear, with a beautiful pattern, rear bumper has quality protection and powerful relief.
The interior of the Audi A5 is unique and luxurious. Fully digital instrument panel with high-quality display of information, which also allows you to display navigation on the digital display of the instrument panel. Steering wheel features a 3-spoke design with truncation at the bottom. The steering wheel has functional buttons for control, including dashboard. The center console is divided into two parts. The first part is the screen of the infotainment system, the second part is a compact panel with function buttons and the ability to control the climate. As an option, interior lighting is available in an extensive color scheme. The front seats have high-quality upholstery, excellent lateral support and ample space for the driver and passenger. Thanks to big size liftback space for the rear row of seats is more than enough for three passengers. luggage compartment is a volume of 480 liters, with the seats folded 1300 liters.
Audi A5 - prices and equipment
The Audi A5 is offered on Russian market in three trim levels: Base, Design and Sport. Three configurations allow you to purchase a car in 5 available modifications. Except basic version, all the rest have Quattro all-wheel drive and S-Tronic transmission. Three engines are available for the car, paired with which, in addition to robotic box gear can work alone manual transmission, but only in the basic version.
Equipment configurations are practically the same. Most of the functionality and equipment is purchased either through paid options or entire option packages. Their prices vary from cheap to expensive. The maximum version "Sport" has the following equipment: climate control, active power steering, on-board computer, rear parking assistance system, tire pressure sensor, steering wheel height and reach adjustment. Exterior: 18" alloy wheels. Salon: fabric interior, sports seats, leather steering wheel, heated front seats, four power windows, front center armrest, third rear headrest. Overview: light and rain sensors, xenon / bi-xenon headlights, automatic headlight range control and headlight washer, electric and heated mirrors.
Standard equipment is rather weak, often for the acquisition of very useful features it will be necessary to purchase option packages: parking, comfort key, system automatic parking, travel, city, LED headlights, alarm system, powered seats. Each option package includes a certain number of features and equipment.
More details about the prices and trim levels of the Audi A5 in the table below:
| Equipment | Engine | Box | Drive unit | Consumption, l | Acceleration to 100, s. | Price, r. |
| Base | 2.0 190 hp petrol | Mechanics | front | 5.4 | 7.5 | 2 355 000 |
| design | 2.0d 190 hp diesel | robot | full | 5.2/4.1 | 7.4 | 2 590 000 |
| 2.0 249 hp petrol | robot | full | 7.7/5 | 6 | 2 730 000 | |
| Sport | 2.0d 190 hp diesel | robot | full | 5.2/4.1 | 7.4 | 2 590 000 |
| 2.0 249 hp petrol | robot | full | 7.7/5 | 6 | 2 730 000 |
Audi A5 - specifications
The Audi A5 has the famous full control system quattro drive, in combination with a modern robotic transmission and powerful dynamic engines, this gives excellent dynamic characteristics, throughput and handling.
2.0 (190 hp) - gasoline TFSI, that is, injection turbocharged engine. Works only in tandem with a 6-speed mechanical box front wheel drive gears. It has good dynamics, acceleration to 100 km / h is carried out in 7.5 seconds. The maximum torque is 320 Nm at 1450-4200 rpm. It has low fuel consumption.
2.0 (190 hp) - diesel TDI, turbocharged with direct fuel injection. Shows similar dynamics with junior gasoline engine, acceleration to 100 km / h takes 7.4 seconds. The maximum torque of 400 Nm is reached at 1750-3000 rpm. It has an incredibly low fuel consumption.
2.0 (249 hp) - gasoline TFSI with an in-line arrangement of cylinders, turbocharged. Acceleration to 100 km / h is carried out in 6 seconds. The maximum torque is 370 Nm at 1600-4500 rpm. With his high power also, like other engines, it has low fuel consumption.
All wheel drive controlled Quattro system, which monitors various indicators in real time, including data from various electronic assistants. Significantly improves cross-country ability on difficult road surfaces, for example on a snowy track. Including bad pavement or when passing sharp turn. The system distributes torque to improve traction, and also eliminates wheel slip, and when cornering, it slows down the wheels of the inner radius, and increases the torque on the wheels of the outer radius, which reduces the turning radius and further improves stability. Front and rear suspension - independent, spring, multi-link.
More details about the technical characteristics of the Audi A5 hatchback in the table below:
| Technical Audi specifications A5 Sportback | |||
| Engine | 2.0MT 190 HP | 2.0 AMT 190 hp | 2.0 AMT 249 hp |
| general information | |||
| Brand country | Germany | ||
| Country of Origin | USA | ||
| Vehicle class | D | ||
| Number of doors | 5 | ||
| Number of seats | 5 | ||
| Performance indicators | |||
| Max Speed, km/h | 239 | 235 | 250 |
| Acceleration up to 100 km/h, s | 7.5 | 7.4 | 6 |
| Fuel consumption, l city / highway / mixed | 5.4 | 5.2/4.1/4.5 | 7.7/5/5.9 |
| Fuel grade | AI-95 | DT | AI-95 |
| Environmental class | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions, g/km | 218 | 117 | 136 |
| Engine | |||
| engine's type | petrol | diesel | petrol |
| Engine location | front, longitudinal | front, longitudinal | front, longitudinal |
| Engine volume, cm³ | 1984 | 1968 | 1984 |
| Supercharging type | turbocharging | turbocharging | turbocharging |
| Max power, hp/kW at rpm | 190 / 140 at 4200 - 6000 | 190 / 140 at 3800 - 4200 | 249 / 183 at 5000 - 6000 |
| Maximum torque, N * m at rpm | 320 at 1450 - 4200 | 400 at 1750 - 3000 | 370 at 1600 - 4500 |
| Cylinder arrangement | row | row | row |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine power system | engine with undivided combustion chambers ( direct injection fuel) | direct injection (direct) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.65 | 15.5 | 9.6 |
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm | 82.5×92.8 | 81×95.5 | 82.5×92.8 |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission | Mechanics | robot | robot |
| Number of gears | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| type of drive | front | full | full |
| Dimensions in mm | |||
| Length | 4733 | ||
| Width | 1843 | ||
| Height | 1386 | ||
| Wheelbase | 2824 | ||
| Clearance | 120 | ||
| Front track width | 1587 | ||
| Rear track width | 1568 | ||
| Wheel sizes | 225/50/R17 245/40/R18 255/35/R19 | ||
| Volume and mass | |||
| Volume fuel tank, l | 54 | ||
| Curb weight, kg | 1535 | 1600 | 1535 |
| Full mass, kg | - | 2185 | 2105 |
| Trunk volume min / max, l | 480/1300 | ||
| Suspension and brakes | |||
| Front suspension type | independent, spring | ||
| Type rear suspension | independent, spring | ||
| Front brakes | disc ventilated | ||
| Rear brakes | disk | disc ventilated | |
Audi A5 - advantages
The main advantages of the Audi A5 are its stylish and dynamic exterior, magnificent and functional interior, especially with additional paid options purchased. The car has modern technologies, powerful engines in combination with S-Tronic transmission and all-wheel drive provides excellent driving performance despite the low ground clearance.
In addition to a good technical component, the car has excellent safety. Various systems allow for more accurate monitoring traffic situations and avoid accidents as much as possible. The salon is as comfortable and spacious as possible, you can always feel at home in it.
Audi A5 - possible competitors
For Audi A5 Sportback has bright competitors from German troika and not only. They have something to oppose, and something to show.
