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The new Audi A5 range includes partially electrified combustion engines and S models, with both the Saloon and Avant body styles representing the brand’s sporty design philosophy.
In the UK, the Audi A5 range will be available to order from August 13 when full UK pricing and specification will also be announced. The Audi A5 and Audi S5 will be launched in Germany and other European countries in November.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said: “In tandem with the expansion of our all-electric portfolio, we are launching a new generation of models with efficient combustion engines.
“The Audi A5 family with its athletic design, completely new interior and future-proof electronics architecture will be the first.
“The advanced MHEV plus technology enables partially electric driving and therefore even more efficient driving.”
This range includes a conventionally powered entry-level model, a comfortable long-distance runner and a dynamic sports car.
The entry-level engine is a 2.0 TFSI with 150PS. The same engine is available with an output of 204 PS.
The 2.0 TDI with 204PS includes MHEV plus technology. The engine is partially electrified using the new 48-volt MHEV plus system.
S5 is a sports car powered by a 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine with an optimised combustion process. Partial electrification is also present in this model.