2012 Audi A5 coming to Australia in 2012

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By Tim Beissmann | July 13th, 2011

The 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Audi S5 ranges have been unveiled, with styling, efficiency and equipment enhancements for the new model year.

The A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sportback, and their high-performance sports variants, the S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet and S5 Sportback, take styling cues from the recently launched Audi A6 sedan.

CarAdvice has contacted Audi Australia about the availability of the refreshed models, and we will update the story when we hear more.

With UK deliveries not set to start until December 2011, however, the new A5 and S5 will not arrive in Australia until sometime in 2012.

The A5 range will feature a new 1.8-litre TFSI petrol engine with 125kW of power and 320Nm of torque. Its combined cycle fuel consumption is just 5.7 litres/100km in the Coupe thanks to stop-start technology, which is standard on all engines across the range.

The 155kW/350Nm 2.0-litre TFSI is unchanged from a performance perspective, while a supercharged 3.0-litre TFSI V6 engine with 200kW is new to the A5 line-up.

The diesel options include a 130kW 2.0-litre TDI and a 150kW 3.0-litre TDI. Fuel consumption will dip as low as 4.7 litres/100km from these models. A Euro 6-compliant 180kW version of the 3.0 TDI will also be released sometime later, which will be even more efficient.

Transmissions will continue to include continuously variable and six-speed manual options for front-wheel drive models and the choice of a manual or seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission for all-wheel drive quattro models.

All S5 models will be powered by the 245kW/440Nm 3.0-litre TFSI engine, replacing the 4.2-litre V8 in the Coupe variant. Acceleration from 0-100km/h takes just 4.9 seconds while combined cycle fuel consumption will be as low as 8.1 litres/100km.

In Germany, there will be modest price rises across the board, which is likely to be reflected in the pricing of Australian models.

All new A5 models are equipped with electromechanical power steering, which is designed to improve handling throughout the speed range and offer more feedback to the driver.

Along with the exterior and interior styling enhancements, Audi has upgraded the A5’s infotainment packages and also added new driver assist safety features, including optional Active Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with emergency braking.

Full Australian specifications of the 2012 Audi A5 and S5 will be revealed closer to their local launch next year. Stay tuned.

A

I liked the over all design of the pre-facelift model more, but that thing is nice!
Grammar Nazi

New headlights have really freshened this one up without ruining the original. Job well done.

Trump

The originals day time headlights looked like a lear jet’s winglets. One of the best features of the car I thought.

http://www.vringer.com geyser

Agreed, Gents.
Took delivery of my (my10) A5 sportback a month ago.
Not a crook line anywhere. A very fluid design.
Interior is beautiful as well.
Will trade up to S5 in 3 years, so I hope the new front will grow on me by then.
Dr Cheeze

Its so convenient how you can view Audi’s entire range of vehicles simply by looking at one car!
Chucky

Audi should absorb any price increases, as we are paying far too much as is.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1435885244 Yani Hendriawan

audi interiors are starting to look the same and boring

Kennyboye

have you sat in one?
I have an A5 and the interior is superb. If it ain’t broke……(wish I could say the same about it’s crook steering but)
bangel

Bit like crummers and falcoons same look for 6 years or more boring .

BW

Any idea if the Sportsback will get a 5th seatbelt?

Scott

That’s supposed to be on the cards. The service manager i spoke to said its actually a pretty big job to install the 5th seatbelt as the airbags have to be re-configured (or added or something) and the car has to be resubmitted for crash/safety tests.

Hard to imagine for a humble 5th seat but it makes sense.
Rick

I think there will be an option to have 3 seatbelts in the back. One of the images above actually shows it.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2012-audi-a5-19.jpg

jamest

All Audi models like like each other. I challenge anyone to spot the differences between the new A6, the A4, the A5 and the A8 from 100 paces… Cannot be done I say. A shame when one is $50k and the other $250k! They looks like the same sausage cut to different lengths. European politians like them though. Yawn.

http://Audi Robj

you sir have not driven one..

G

How does driving one have anything to do with the looks? Jamest was commenting on how they look the same across the range. I agree with him, fortunately for Audi it’s a good look.

G

Wow. Used to think Audi fans were educated (and considered myself one). Now (based on the – votes) it appears some of them lack basic reading and comprehension skills.

Sam

Jamest your argument is flawed, send me all the photos and i will tell you which is which.

Similarity between models isnt limited to Audi, BMW have produced their range to be strikingly similar between models, MB who’s E Class was generally the stand out (bug eyes) have even adjusted the lights on the C Class which are very E Class-esque.

Each brand has a an image which they maintain accross the range, BMW has the kidney grill which differentiates them from other brands. People buy these cars because they like the image.

I for one loved the old S5s LEDs, however i think the new ones are a crisp refresh. My only complaint is that it didnt come out in time for the RS5 which my ultimately draw people away from it, unless of course they want a V8.

http://Audi Robj

S5, my next car….
pinkie ponk

prices up in Germany. Um, they need to get some calculators, and learn how to look up exchange rates. Things have changed. Just another excuse to suck in Oz buyers who think if it’s that expensive it must be worth that much. It’s not.

S5 coupe manual AUS$ 153K driveaway (inluding 30K in stamp duty and LCT)
same car in UK, on road AUS$ 64K driveaway

what a joke
Mr Gaspo

Does the the A5 now get a rear wiper?

http://www.vringer.com geyser

My 2010 model does’nt have one.
I’ve wondered if the aerodynamics are considered good enough not to need one.
Anyway a lot cleaner look.
Also to all who critisize the “sameness” of all Audi’s…
Isn’t that what brand identity is all about??? A5 and A8 are clearly different, yet have a dynamic similarity in style. Thats a pass for the stylists !

Sam

Send me all the photos and i will tell you which is which,

similarity between models isnt limited to Audi, BMW have produced their range to be strikingly similar between models, MB who’s E Class was generally the stand out (bug eyes) have even adjusted the lights on the C Class which are very E Class-esque.

Each brand has a an image which they maintain accross the range, BMW has the kidney grill which differentiates them from other brands. People buy these cars because they like the image.

I for one loved the old S5s LEDs, however i think the new ones are a crisp refresh. My only complaint is that it didnt come out in time for the RS5 which my ultimately draw people away from it, unless of course they want a V8.

So there Jamest, your argument is flawed, send me the images and i will prove you wrong on every count!

Seano

The new S5 will be 6cyl not V8? Boring!
Steve

Kennyboye you paid out on your A5 in the Volvo S60 forum and state now the steering is crap. Is this only vice as your initial rant made the A5 resemble a Great Wall. Would be interested in yr thoughts.