Audi A5: commanding coupe
Audi A5 road test
Review: Ralph Morton
Date Posted: 16/07/2007
Review: Ralph Morton
Date Posted: 16/07/2007
Road Tests RSS FeedNew Audi A5 Coupe - big on road presence
Audi A5 3.0 V6 TDI quattro sport pack
What is it?
All-new four-seater Audi Coupe – the first for 11 years. Provides business users extra choice in addition to BMW 3-series and Mercedes CLK. Choice of two models at launch: performance S5 model. And V6 turbo diesel.
What's hot?
- Great engine performance – you’ll notice the 500Nm torque
- Big road presence with Audi grille and daytime LED runnings lights
- High level of build quality
- Four-wheel drive quattro system means surefooted handling
- Practical (for a coupe) boot with fold down rear seats
What's not?
- Sports pack (includes bigger alloys) harshens ride quality
- Rear headroom restricted for adults
What you need to Know
| P11D Value: | £34,125 |
| Monthly Rental*: | £607 |
| Tax Band when posted: | 29% |
| Monthly BiK: | 166.50 (20%)/ £333 (40%) |
| Engine: | 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel |
| CO2 Emissions: | 191g/km |
| Power/torque: | 240PS / 500Nm |
| Economy: | 39.2mpg |
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
The new Audi A5 is an attractive car and has an engine to match its commanding looks. It provides oodles of effortless performance with nearly 40mpg economy. Think of it more as a grand tourer than a sports coupe. Business car choosers may also like to consider waiting for the less expensive 2.0-litre TDI to come along.
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