Audi South Africa has announced specifications and pricing for its updated A5 coupe, A5 Sportback and S5 Cabriolet. Here's what's changed, plus what you can expect to pay for these stylish offerings.

The Audi A5 range has been updated and has landed in South Africa. The range comprises 2-door coupe, 5-door Sportback and there's a convertible model for those wanting to enjoy top-down motoring.

Visually, the front end has been given a mild tweak, with the honeycomb grille looking flatter and wider. There are ventilation slits above the grille and these are a nod to the iconic Audi Sport quattro from 1984.As far as customisation goes, Audi is offering 12 exterior paint finishes as well as 5 different shades of leather in the cabin.

Speaking of cabin, this is where Audi has spent the most work. The interior gets an update, with the new MMI touch interface dominating proceedings. There are new graphics and Audi claims the user experience resembles that of a smartphone. Audi has introduced the latest generation of connected services to the new A5 range too. This comprises online connectivity to Audi's roadside assistance, which is available at the touch of a button. There's also real-time info for navigation and Google Earth is intergrated into the car. You can also link the myAudi app from your phone to the vehicle. The vehicle also comes standard with Audi's smartphone interface, which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

For those wanting to experience top-down motoring, Audi has brought in the S5 cabriolet. The roof can be opened in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 50 kph, useful for those surprise rain showers.

In terms of engines, Audi has availed petrol and diesel options for the A5, while a fiery 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 headlines the S5. The 40 TFSI motor is a 2.0-litre turbocharged mill with 140 kW and 320 Nm, while the 40 TDI offers the same power and capacity, but there's more torque at 400 Nm. The S5 produces 260 kW and 500 Nm, and is good for a 0-100 kph in just 4.7 seconds. All models offer automatic transmissions, and every model bar the entry-level petrol derivatives feature quattro all-wheel drive.

The Audi S5 Cabriolet brings style and performance to the party

Specifications

The exterior design is available in two options, a standard variant in the entry-level model and the S line trim line across the range. All models offer Matrix LED headlights and the dynamic indicators as standard.Thestandardmodel offers:

17 inch cast aluminium wheelsDoor sills with aluminium inserts in the frontBlack matte radiator grille with a chrome frameBlack matte grained side air intakes and rear diffuserTailpipe trims in aluminium silver matte and a bar tailgate in chrome

TheS linemodels will offer a differentiated exterior design which includes:

18 inch cast aluminium wheelsFront sills with aluminium inserts, illuminated and with S letteringS line emblem on the front fendersWidened side skirts in body colour finishSports suspensionS line-specific radiator grille in titanium black and chrome framedSide air inlets in matt black grained with matt aluminium silverS line-specific rear diffuser in titanium black mattRear trim in aluminium silver matt and bar tailgate in chrome

TheSmodels also come with their own unique look which includes:

19-inch S style contrast grey wheelsRed brake callipersExterior mirror housings in aluminium lookLarger rear spoilerS model bumpersS sports suspension

Audi South Africa has simplified its optional extra offerings and put them into packages.The packages include:

Technology(MMI navigation plus with MMI touch; Audi connect full functionality; contour ambient lighting)Comfort(electric front seats; seat heaters; rear view camera; storage package)Sport(flat bottomed multi-function steering wheel in 3 spoke design with shift paddles; sport seats; black lining)

The cabin of the updated Audi A5 range. Note the upgraded infotainment and connectivity screen.

Audi A5 and S5 Price in South Africa (December 2020)

The Audi A5 and S5 range is now available at all Audi dealerships and is sold with the 5 year / 100 000km Audi Freeway plan. The below prices areinclusive of all taxes.

Audi A5 Coupé40 TFSI R751 000

Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI S lineR796 000

Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI quattro S lineR836 000

Audi S5 CoupéTFSI quattroR1 052 000

Audi A5 Sportback40 TFSI S lineR811 000

Audi A5 Sportback40 TDI quattro S lineR851 000

Audi S5 SportbackS5 TFSI quattro R1 067 000

Audi S5 CabrioletS5 TFSI quattroR1 152 000

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