Audi has launched a business-focused A5 coupe model.

The car, costing £26,190, is fitted with an all-new 1.8 turbocharged direct petrol injection engine, called TFSI by Audi.

A Sport version, costing £27,140, is also available.

The new turbocharged engine is powerful - 170PS - but with 38.9mpg also economical. CO2 emissions are 169g/km - a 21% tax band rating for 2008/09.

The front-wheel drive model has a six-speed transmission.

It goes on sale from November.

Early next year an A5 with a 2.0-litre TDI engine will be launched.

The economical diesel has 51.3mpg fuel economy. And CO2 emissions of 144g/km - a 19% tax banding for 2008/09.

Audi A5 range on the road price guide

• A5 1.8 TFSI manual 170PS £26,190
• A5 3.2 FSI multitronic 265PS £33,230
• A5 3.2 FSI quattro manual 265PS £33,375
• A5 2.7 TDI multitronic 190PS £31,640
• A5 3.0 TDI quattro manual 240PS £33,430
• S5 quattro manual 354PS £39,825

Further information

• Click on the links to read a road test of the Audi A5 V6 TDI or a road test of the Audi S5 quattro.