Audi A5

The Audi A5 has a well laid and futuristic looking cabin, which goes well with the current trends of designing and equipment, and in no way, it looks dated and under-equipped.

The three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel might not look too enticing, however, the full TFT 12.3-inch screen which doubles up as displays for instrument console, navigation and MMI interface looks extremely tempting and futuristic.

The dashboard of the Audi A5 has a simple yet elegant layout with it being partitioned by a long sleek layer which incorporates long rectangular AC vents in the middle as well as the corners. At the centre, while the upper layer of this dashboard has a flat rectangular free mounted touchscreen infotainment system, the lower layer of the dashboard has trapezoidal consoles for automatic climate control buttons and for various other controls.

Compared to other Audi sedans, the A5 has a slightly different design language, which looks a bit curvier over the regular angular design theme of the other.  This is pretty evident from the way the Audi A5 looks from the front. The curvier looking hood ends up in the wide front fascia, which has the same hexagonal front grille as other Audi offerings, with multiple chrome slats doubling the premium look of the car.

The trapezoidal headlamps, which do come full LED lighting theme, have curved upper portions, which adds to its distinctiveness. The fog lamp housings too look broad and premium with large panels around the small round bulbs and a sleek chrome line at the bottom.

The Audi A5 looks swanky when viewed from the sides, with the swooping bonnet line flowing in continuation with the curved window waistline as well as sloping down roofline, along with an additional curved character line, which flows all the way from the edge of the headlamp to that of the tail lamp. The door-mounted rearview mirrors as well as low stance accentuated by round wheel arches and large alloy wheels, add further sportiness to the design of the car.

At the back, the Audi A5 has a sloping windshield ending up in a boot integrated spoiler, giving it an appeal of a notchback. The A5 has a wide stance, which is enhanced by the presence of large and angular LED tail lamps.

The Audi A5 has been introduced as a sportier alternative over the A4 not just in terms of looks, but also the way it performs on the road. With Quattro all-wheel drive as standard and stiffer suspension setup, the Audi A5 feels energetic and precise to drive. The suspension and ride details can be further configured using Audi’s MMI interface, adding much more versatility to the driving appeal of the car.

The Audi A5 gets its momentum from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which is one of the chief engines plying in a host of other Audi offerings. The engine, which is coupled to a 7-speed automatic gearbox, pumps out a maximum power output of 252 PS and a peak torque output of 370 Nm.

Adding to the premium equipment on board, the Audi A5 has been armed with a rich safety list, which consists of front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, front and rear parking sensors, multi-angle camera, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and active lane control.

Being one of the latest generation offerings from Audi, the A5 is one perfect alternative for all those who want equal amounts of style and practicality and will to spend more for the worth they get as an overall package.