A grand tourer is how the Audi A5 is described by its manufacturer, Audi AG of Germany. The vehicle is marketed as an entry-level luxury car or a compact executive car directly competing against the BMW E92 and the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class.
Launched in 2007, the Audi A5 has a high performance version then S5 and was essentially designed as the cabriolet and two-door coupe version of its immediate predecessor, the fourth generation Audi A4 B8.
The A5 has three versions, the two-door coupe, the two-door convertible and a five-door liftback which has been proposed for the 2009 model year. The car’s platform design is the new Audi MLP (modular longitudinal platform) with the powertrain placed behind the front axle for better weight distribution between the rear and front wheels. Build quality and design are strong points for the Audi A5 which sported a 3.2L FSI V6 engine when it debuted in the market.
Base MSRP for New Audi A5: $37,850
Estimated MPG for New Audi A5: 22 City/32 Hwy
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