New Audi A5 and S5 Cabrio: sportiness and elegance under open skies

New Audi A5 Cabrio

Not long ago, both the Audi A5 and the Audi S5 Sportback were renewed, and now it is the turn of the three-door models in their convertible version. In this way the new generation of the A5 family is completed. Sportiness and elegance can be enjoyed with the sky as the roof on those hot summer days.

Automatically operated soft top.At 4,673 metres long, the new Audi A5 Cabrio is 47 millimetres longer than its predecessor. At the front is the distinctive three-dimensional Singleframe grille, which is flatter and wider. The soft top is made of fabric, and fits perfectly, offering good aerodynamic acoustics thanks to efficient insulation. It operates fully automatically, opening completely in 15 seconds and closing in 18 seconds. This operation can be performed while driving at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

The rear window is now flatter to improve aerodynamics and give a more sporty look. The third brake light is integrated into the trim surrounding the cover of the soft-top compartment. The LED rear lights and the optional LED or Matrix LED headlights with dynamic turn indicators at the front and rear give it its characteristic light signature.

New Audi S5 Cabrio

Inside, there is more space for the driver and passengers thanks to a longer wheelbase and shoulder room that has grown by 26 millimetres, and rear knee room that has increased by 18 millimetres. High-quality materials are present in every corner of the new A5 Cabrio. As an option, 30-tone adjustable ambient lighting creates a coherent interior atmosphere.

Boot volume with the soft top closed is 380 litres. The rear seat can be folded down in a 50/50 split using controls available in the boot. As standard, the A5 Cabrio’s boot lid opens automatically, using the key fob or a button on the driver’s door. Optionally, Audi also offers a hands-free boot opening system. It features a proximity sensor in the rear bumper that detects a foot movement when it approaches from below, and the boot lid opens automatically. Naturally, the key must be detected in order for the boot to be opened this way.

The suspension has been revised for greater ride comfort. Optionally, adaptive dampers can be specified, controlled by the dynamic drive system Audi drive select, which is standard equipment and allows the driver to choose between a comfortable or a highly dynamic driving experience. Together with the newly developed electromechanically assisted steering, this offers a pleasant driving feel and great precision. A dynamic steering option is also available, which varies the steering ratio depending on speed and steering wheel angle.

Interior of the New Audi A5 Cabrio

The Audi A5 will initially be available with the 252 hp 2.0 TFSI, 190 hp 2.0 TDI and 218 hp 3.0 TDI engines. After launch, a 190 hp 2.0 TFSI and a 286 hp 3.0 TDI will be added to the range. The latter comes with quattro four-wheel drive as standard. These engines can be paired with six-speed manual gearboxes, seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch systems, or eight-speed tiptronic automatic gearboxes. The Audi S5 is reserved for the newly developed 3.0 TFSI six-cylinder engine, which delivers 354 hp. It comes as standard with permanent quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed tiptronic automatic gearbox.

It features a Audi virtual cockpit and an optional head-up display.As an alternative to analogue instrumentation, the Audi virtual cockpit is available with several display options. The large 12.3″ high-resolution TFT monitor presents highly detailed graphics. The optional head-up display projects relevant information onto the windscreen in the form of easily understood symbols and digits, allowing the driver to keep their eyes on the road.

The infotainment systems for the Audi A5 Cabrio include the MMI Navigation plus system with MMI touch, featuring a high-resolution 8.3″ screen. It also has a DVD player and a 10 GB flash memory, two card readers, an AUX-IN connection and a USB connection with charging function. A 4G module provides access to the Audi connect online services, free of charge for the first three years. The first five map updates for the navigation system are also free. The system also includes a Wi-Fi function that connects occupants’ devices to the Internet.

Interior of the New Audi A5 Cabrio

The Audi smartphone interface integrates mobile phones running iOS and Android operating systems into the MMI. The Audi pone box connects smartphones to the integrated antenna for excellent reception quality, and also wirelessly charges the smartphone by induction using the Qi standard.

To help the driver drive more safely, the new Audi A5 features up to 30 assistance systems. An intelligent combination of different technologies enhances safety, comfort and efficiency. It includes elements such as the ACC adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go, including the Audi traffic jam assist, the predictive efficiency assistant which evaluates information about the car’s immediate surroundings via GPS, the Audi collision avoidance assist, Audi turn assist, the Audi park assist, rear cross traffic assist, Audi exit warning, camera-based traffic sign recognition, and the Audi active lane assist and Audi side assist systems.

The new Audi A5 and S5 Cabrio will arrive at European dealerships in April 2017. For now, it is known that prices in Germany for the A5 Cabrio start at 49,350 euros, and the Audi S5 Cabrio is priced at 67,800 euros.

Source | Audi