Audi has launched thesecond-generation A5 Cabriolet and its S5 Cabriolet in the local market. Take a look at the details…

As was the case with the coupe, the ragtoplooks quite similar to the outgoing model, but the major improvements have happened under the skin and in the details. For example, the newly designed one-touch automatic roof can open in 15 seconds and close in 18 seconds at cruising speeds up to 50 kph.

The A5 Cabriolet has grown a bit too, with a 47 mm increase in length and with the wheelbase now extended by 14 mm. These dimensional tweaks afford rear passengers with 18 mm more rear knee room and 26 mm more shoulder room for those seated in front. Luggage capacity has also swelled to 380 litres, 60 litres more than the outgoing model. The new A5 has shed some weight and is roughly 40 kg lighter than before.

Other nice-to-haves include 50:50 split rear seats as well as an automatic boot lid as standard. The interior is available with the 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit display and new seatbelt microphones are fitted to improve voice quality when you are barrelling down the highway with the roof down…

Engine line-up

The S5 Cabriolet's initial engine line-up consists of 2units:a 2.0 TFSI with 140 kW and a 2.0 TFSI with 185 kW. The former engine will only be offered in front-wheel drive configuration, while the latter exclusively coupled with quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Both engines however, will be offered in either a Base or Sport trim line.

Meanwhile, theS5 Cabrioletis powered by a 3.0-litre turbopetrol V6 producing 260 kW (15 kW more than its predecessor). The flagship derivative's claimed zero to 100 kph sprint time is 5.1 seconds, while its top speed is limited to 250 kph.

Standard equipment

New trim lines provide numerous customisation opportunities, for both the interior and the exterior. Besides the base model, there is also the Sport line, which offers additional equipment to enhance the sporty look of the vehicle. The S line Sport package is available for sophisticated customization, particularly for the interior.

The following equipment is available as standard on the 2.0T FSI 140 kW:

17-inch aluminiumalloy wheels, 5-twin-spoke designXenon plus headlightsLED rear lightsMicro-metallic silver inlaysAmbient lighting packageAudi drive selectAudi sound systemAutomatic air conditioningBluetooth interfaceChild seat anchor in frontCruise controlDoor sill trims with aluminium inlaysDriver information system with colour displayDynamic suspensionElectric interface for external use, AUX-IN and USB jackExterior mirror housings painted in body colourFolding rear seat backFront centre armrestFront side airbagsFull size airbags with front passenger airbag deactivationFully automatic acoustic hoodHeadlight range control, and headlight washersHigh-gloss packageIndirect tire pressure monitoring systemInterior mirror, automatically dimming, framelessISOfix child seat mounting and Top Tether anchorage point for outer rear seatsLeather steering wheel in 3-spoke design with multifunction plusLeather/artificial leather combinationLuggage compartment lid, automatically openingMMI radio plusRain sensorRear head restraintsSeparate daytime running lightsSide and rear windows in heat-insulating glassStart/stop system (petrol engines only)Space-saving spare wheel with Tool kit and car jack

In addition, the Sport models will feature the following equipment:

Aluminium Ellipse inlays18-inchalloy wheels, 8.5J x 18Sport seats in frontLine specific radiator grille and air intakesTailpipe Trims in chrome

Over and above, the following equipment will be available for the 2.0T FSI 185 kW quattro:

Front seats, electrically adjustableQuattro with self-locking centre differentialRear parking aid

The Audi S5 Coupé will have the following standard equipment over and above the rest of the range:

19-inch alloy wheelsLED headlightsLED rear lights with dynamic indicatorAudi pre-sense basicComfort keyDoor sill trims with aluminium inlays and S rhombus emblem, illuminatedElectrically adjustable front seatsLumbar support, pneumatically adjustable with massage functionFine Nappa leather trimHigh-gloss packagequattro with self-locking centre differentialS front sports seatsS sports suspensionSport contour leather steering wheel, 3-spoke design, flattened at the with multifunction plus

Prices for Audi A5 and S5 in South Africa

2.0T FSI S tronicR689 000

2.0T FSI S tronic SportR723 000

2.0T FSI quattro S tronicR823 500

2.0T FSI quattro S tronic SportR857 500

3.0T FSI quattro TiptronicR1 028 000

Prices include the standard 5-year/100 000km maintenance plan.

Related content:

New Audi A5 and S5 Sportback Revealed

New Audi A5 / S5 Coupe Revealed

Want to buy an Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Search for a new or used Audi A5 Cabriolet on Cars.co.za