Sharp, new design for A5 … available at Audi Centre Margate

THE second-generation Audi A5 coupé retained the elegant and sleek features that made the first version so distinctive. As Audi’s new design language dictates, the single-frame grille is flatter and wider than that of the model it replaces, but the characteristic wave-like shoulder line is still a prominent feature on this new model.

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The A5 coupé has also shed up to 60kg and has been aerodynamically enhanced, exhibiting a drag coefficient of 0.25. The new chassis is claimed to further improve comfort and agility levels. The electromechanical power steering is new and is claimed to deliver higher levels of feedback to the driver.

Engine power ranges between 140 kW and 185 kW. On average, the engines offer 17 percent more performance than those of the outgoing range, while fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 22 percent (depending on derivative). The big news is that the newly developed 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine fitted in the S5 Coupé now offers 15 kW more than before, taking the total power output up to 260 kW. A seven-speed S tronic transmission is standard and you have the option of either front-wheel drive or Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive configurations.

The cabin in the new A5 coupé is larger than before and the interior features high-quality finishes including a total of 30 adjustable shades of ambient lighting. The impressive Audi Virtual Cockpit, which features a customisable 12.3-inch TFT display in the instrument cluster (along with MMI Navigation Plus), is optional.

Driver assistance features on offer in the new A5 coupé include predictive efficiency assist (helps the driver save fuel), active lane assist and Stop&Go active cruise control with traffic jam assist. Safety features include park assist, rear cross-traffic assist, exit warning, collision avoidance assist, turn assist and traffic sign recognition.

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