

James Wong
2026 Audi A5 e-hybrid review: Quick drive
Pros
- S5-rivalling pace for $15,000 less
- Long EV driving range
- #SaveTheWagons!
Cons
- PHEV battery eats into boot
- Numb steering
- Muted engine note
14 Days Ago
The new Audi A5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Coupe and 5D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $68,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $107,200 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the A5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2015.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/380Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/500Nm) and 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (130kW/320Nm). Available with variable sp automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2016 A5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed manual, 7-speed Auto (DCT), or Auto (CVT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed manual, 7-speed Auto (DCT), or Auto (CVT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The Audi A5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being S Line Plus.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,626 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,854 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Load Capacity | 425 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Audi A5 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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Audi A5
The cheapest Audi A5 is the Base that starts from $68,200.
See all Audi A5 PricingThe most expensive Audi A5 is the Base that starts from $107,200.
See all Audi A5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi A5 is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and S Line Plus.
See all Audi A5 towing capacityThe largest Audi A5 is the Base which measures 1854mm wide, 4712mm in length and sits 1391mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A5 is the Base which has 180kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Audi A5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A5 is the Base which weighs 2345 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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