Audi Australia is saving the wagons, confirming two new A5 variants arriving later this year with available wagon bodies and quattro all-wheel drive – including a performance plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
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See subscription optionsSpeaking with media at the Australian launch of the Audi A5 and S5, Audi's local product team confirmed the range will be bolstered later this year with 200kW quattro and 270kW e-hybrid quattro models, available in both Sedan and Avant (Wagon) body styles.
Even better, Audi's local team has achieved price parity between the ICE and PHEV models despite the latter getting more power and a higher level of specification – the A5 Sedan versions are priced from $89,900 while the A5 Avant models are $92,900 with either drivetrain, all before on-road costs.
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A5 TFSI quattro 200kW highlights (over A5 TFSI 150kW):
- 19-inch alloy wheels – different design
- S line interior
- Sport front seats incl. S embossing
- Door sill trims with aluminium inlaysincl. illuminated S logo, front
- Inlays in brushed aluminium with linear embossing
- Sport leather steering wheel – 3-spoke, flat top/bottomincl. shift paddles with S emblemincl. contrast stitching
- Stainless steel pedals
- Black headlining
- Roof rails – Avant
A5 e-hybrid 270kW quattro adds:
- 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels
- Sport suspension
- Red brake calipers
- Black exterior styling package
- Black roof rails – Avant
- Privacy glass
- Auxiliary air conditioning
- AC charging port
- 11kW AC 3-phase charging
- 240V 3-pin. Australian standard plug
- 230V 32-amp CEE industrial plug
- Type 2 charging cable for public charging
- Wall bracket for mounting of charger
The A5 TFSI quattro 200kW will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making – you guessed it – 200kW and 400Nm driving all four wheels via a seven-speed 'S tronic' dual-clutch automatic.
Zero to 100km/h takes a claimed 5.9 seconds, with top speed rated at 130mph (209km/h) according to US specifications – interestingly, this drivetrain isn't sold in Europe but is the sole A5 option in North America.
Meanwhile, the A5 e-hybrid quattro 270kW is the higher-output PHEV first detailed in March, which teams a 185kW 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 20.7kWh net/25.9kWh gross lithium-ion battery, an electric motor with up to 105kW, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The 270kW version coming to Australia quotes a brisk 5.1-second 0-100km/h time, and it can be charged on AC power at up to 11kW which would see the battery replenished from 0-100 per cent in 2.5 hours.
Further, Audi quotes a WLTP-certified EV driving range of up to 87km for the Australian-spec A5 e-hybrid quattro.
The addition of the two A5 trim levels in both body styles brings the total range count to seven from five, if you account for the limited-run S5 edition one being discontinued imminently.
It also means Audi Australia has effectively replaced both the outgoing A4 Avant and A4 allroad with the new A5 models, and it's the first time the brand has offered plug-in hybrid tech in the premium mid-size passenger segment.
Audi's achievement of price parity between ICE and PHEV is also a first for the German brand locally, potentially providing an indication as to what to expect from future plug-in models. Historically, Audi's TFSI e PHEVs have been closer to S model pricing rather than the standard range.
Next cab off the rank is likely the related Audi Q5 e-hybrid, which hasn't officially been confirmed as a starter for Australia though it is listed under "future models" on the company's local consumer website.
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
