- Audi noticed testing second liftback physique model for up to date A5
- New physique model could also be restricted to China, the place Audi gives the distinctive A5L long-wheelbase sedan
- New A5 goes on sale in U.S. subsequent spring with single liftback physique model
Audi’s new A5 that goes on sale subsequent spring is referred to by the automaker as a sedan, due to its resemblance to a conventional notchback sedan design. Nevertheless, the automobile is known as a liftback, the place a sloped rear window and trunk lid open collectively as a single tailgate—a design trait shared with the extra coupe-like A5 Sportback of the previous-generation A5 vary.
Nevertheless, it appears like Audi is engaged on what is going to presumably be a new A5 Sportback, judging by the prototype in our newest spy pictures.
2025 Audi A5 S Line
The prototype might appear to be the brand new A5 that Audi unveiled in July, however a better inspection exhibits the roof line is totally different, leading to totally different lower strains on the rear deck. The most recent prototype has a kink within the lower strains of the rear deck, whereas they’re straight on the A5 already proven. One other distinction is the position of the rear license plate. On the A5 already proven it sits on the base of the tailgate, whereas right here it sits on the rear fascia.
It is potential the prototype is for an A5 Sportback to be bought completely in China, the place Audi earlier in November launched the A5L, a long-wheelbase A5 that may greatest be described as a correct sedan, because it comes with a hard and fast rear window and conventional trunk lid. It is potential this A5 Sportback shall be a liftback counterpart to the Chinese language-market A5L, that means it could possible be constructed alongside the A5L in China by Audi and native companion FAW.
2025 Audi A5 L (China spec)
The most recent A5 additionally has a wagon physique model, which Audi refers to as an Avant. A lifted A5 Allroad wagon is probably going additionally deliberate, although such a physique model hasn’t been noticed testing but. Replacements for the earlier technology’s coupe and convertible physique kinds additionally have not been noticed testing, and should by no means come. Audi has stated it would not plan a repeat of the two-door physique kinds attributable to low demand.
The most recent A5 additionally serves because the substitute for the present A4 vary. It is a part of Audi’s new naming technique the place gas-powered vehicles use an odd quantity of their names and electrical vehicles use a good quantity. There’s nonetheless anticipated to be a brand new A4 sooner or later, albeit with electrical energy solely.
