Yahoo Autos The 2025 Audi A5 and S5 Arrive, Marking the End of the Gas-Powered A4
After three decades as the quintessential ride of junior associates across the country, the Audi A4 sedan is no more — at least, as we've long it. As Audi changes its naming comventions and transition its even-numbered model lines over to be used solely on EVs, the gasoline-powered A4 and A5 lineups are merging. Known as the B10-generation A5, this all-new lineup promises to bring the sedan’s practicality with some of the outgoing coupe's unmistakable style.
With the lineup adjustment, Audi has moved the new A5 lineup to the Premium Platform Combustion (a.k.a. PPC) hardware, marking the first models to do so. As a result, the new sedan is slightly larger than its predecessor, measuring some 2.6 inches longer and half an inch wider. That stretch comes largely between the wheels, bringing some additional refinement and interior passenger comfort.
The platform also benefits from a reworked suspension system, complete with new wishbones bushings, a stiffer torsion bar, and more camber at the front axle. Audi says the end result is stiffer than the outgoing model, but provides more control and feedback in dynamic situations. There will also be optional sport suspension packages for those who need even more from their A5. The car’s ESC system also promises to deliver more neutral performance. Expect all models that land in the States to include Quattro all-wheel drive as standard.
The styling of the A5 is more traditional sedan than the outgoing Sportback, but some fascia adjustments are notable. The famed honeycomb grille is even more prominent, working with new lighting elements up front to give the sedan a purposeful look. The rear lighting elements are also revised, complete with second-generation OLED elements. These allow the brand to do some unique animations within the lights, enhancing the sophisticated style that Audi customers are after.
Globally, the A5 lineup will consist of four models: A5, A5 Avant, S5, and S5 Avant. American buyers won’t get a chance to purchase the longroof variants, however, as there are currently no plans to bring it Stateside. That said, the liftback sedan is a rather handsome machine, which more closely mirrors the A4 than the Sportback A5.
Every A5 in the U.S. will come equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which provides 268 horsepower. That’s seven more hp than the outgoing A5, with that twist being routed via a seven-speed dual clutch. The S5 model brings a much more potent 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6, which arrives with 362 hp. A seven-speed dual-clutch will be the sole gearbox option. The S5 will also benefit from a sport differential.
Inside the new A5 models you’ll find a reworked interior, but one that stays true to Audi’s current design language. The experience is dominated by the amount of screens, which are now running on the brand’s "E³" electronic architecture. Ahead of the driver sits a 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster, which works in tandem with a large 14.5-inch infotainment system. Due to the driver-oriented layout of the screens, Audi has also opted to install an additional 10.9-inch unit for front seat passengers. A 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system brings the tunes, while the Android-based operating system features ChatGPT integration for voice controls. Every U.S. model will also receive an electrochromic panoramic glass roof.
Audi isn’t ready to share pricing details for the U.S. A5 lineup quite yet, but we shouldn’t have to wait much longer. We expect prices to be up slightly on the A5 over the outgoing Sportback, with S5 prices commanding an additional premium from there. Audi plans on putting the new models into production for the 2025 model year, so a full model breakdown and fuel economy figures shouldn't be far behind.
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