Audi’s S5 Sportback was launched in 2007 as a high performance coupe, cabriolet and 5 door fastback with front engine Quattro all- wheel drive option. The 2019 model of S5 Sportback has been reintroduced with stunning looks, versatility and powerful engine. When looking for a luxury sport coupe then German automobile manufacturer’s Audi S5 2019 should be an intriguing choice and this year S5 has brought a new base trim level; Premium trim with minor changes and added some more additional features at a lower price. Audi S5 is available in coupe style, convertible Cabriolet style and four doors Sportback. The Sportback is available in three trim levels including Premium, Premium plus and Prestige. Premium trim is the entry level trim that includes eighteen inches wheel, automatic windshield wipers, LED headlights, sunroof, sport suspension, climate control system, leather and suede upholstery, heated front seats and folding rear seats, ten speakers, seven inches screen display. Premium plus has some more additional features including front and back parking sensors, memory function of driver’s seat, keyless entry, auto dimming side mirrors, navigation system, 8.3 inches display screen, wireless charging pad , blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert system.
The Prestige is the highest trim level available and its top of the list features include adaptive cruise control, Lane keeping assistance, 360 view camera, nineteen speakers and automatic parking system. You can buy different packages with the trim that adds more specifications to your vehicles. Some of the packages include Audi Guard Protection kit, warm weather package, cold weather package, convenience package, and black optic package and S Sport package. Among all the trims customers like the Premium plus trim the most because you can buy S sport package with it and it provides you sport tuned suspension and upgraded differential at rear.
Engine and performance of Audi S5 Sportback:
All trims of S5 Sportback are powered by turbo charged three liters 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC V6 TFSI 2995 cc engine with valve lift system of Audi that generates a horsepower of 349bhp at 5400 to 6400rpm and torque of 369 lb-ft at 1370 to 4500 rpm. It has a remarkable and fast acceleration that urge the vehicle to hit sixty miles per hour in 4.5 seconds only with the top speed of 155 miles per hour. The ventilated disc on front and back makes the braking system very efficient with that availability of electromechanical parking brakes. It provides an eight speed automatic transmission with all-wheel driving facility and the gear shift changes smoothly between different gears. S5 has a superb fuel economy with the fuel tank capacity of 15.3 gallons and it provides a mileage of 30 mpg on highways and 21mpg in cities. The steering wheel has options of different driving modes starting from comfort mode to Dynamic and auto mode. The S5 sport back provides a firm ride with tremendous control on cornering and turning around corners and this makes the ride very thrilling and fun.
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Exterior and interior features of Audi S5 Sportback:
Audi S5 Sportback 2019 is 187.1 inches in length, 79.9 inches in width and 54.5 inches in height while it has a curb weight of 3935 pounds. The design of all new Audi A5 is sharp and unique that highlights the wheel arches providing all-wheel drive feature while the front look is aggressive with central trapezium shaped chrome grille having Audi logo imparted on it. Linear LED headlights give an eye catching look to the front while the rear has horizontal design lines that accentuate the width of the vehicle. The new feature introduced in 2019 model is the twenty inches wheel that completes the sleek sport look. The black optic package offers high glossy black exterior mirrors and titanium classy black exterior while the sloping roofline to power dome is standard for all trims.
The interior design of Audi A5 Sportback 2019 is sophisticated and comfortable with distinguished aesthetic design throughout the cabin that provides an exhilarating environment. There is a spacious cabin inside providing enough room for passengers and large cargo area too. 21.8 cubic feet of extra cargo space can be availed when the rear seats are folded. There is a 12.3 inches instrument display on the Audi’s virtual cockpit that helps the drivers to get information related navigation and Audi, tachometer, lap timer and lap by lap statistics and an 8.3 inches display screen on central console for infotainment. The infotainment system is compatible with Apple Ca play and Android Auto and MMI interface or voice control system along with controls on steering wheel. The driver’s assistance program will assist the drivers through latest technologies and let him alert of any unpredictable happenings coming your way. There is another innovative feature in S5 called Audi pre sense basic that will prepare your car for any collision by pre tensioning the front seat belts, pre charging the brakes, closing side windows and sunroof and shifting seats upright for any emergency. Some of the standard features include standard front and back automatic emergency braking system, adaptive cruise control system, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert system and airbags for safety.
Some of the major competitors of Audi S5 Sportback 2019 include BMW 4 Series, Mercedes Benz C class Coupe, BMW 440i xdrive and Mercedes Benz AMG C 43.
Price:
The Premium trim is available at a starting price of 52,400 US dollars, premium plus trim has a starting price of 56,800 US dollars while the Prestige trim has a starting price of 60,500 US dollars and available with a limited time warranty of four years.
Country
USA
Body
Hatchback
Engine
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Exterior Color
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Interior Color
Black, ,
Overall length (mm)
4752 mm
overall width (mm)
1844 mm
overall height (mm)
1384 mm
wheel base (mm)
2824 mm
Turning radius (m)
11 m (Curb to Curb)
Kerb Weight (KG)
1779 Kg
Track Front (mm)
1587 mm
Track Rear (mm)
1567 mm
Cylinder
6 inline
Engine Capacity (cc)
2998 cc
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)
500@5400
Max out (Kw@rpm)
263@1370
Valve Train
DOHC 24 Valves
Horse Power (HP)
345 Hp
Fuel economy
City/Highway: 21/30 MPG
Steering
Electric power assist speed sensing steering-Rack and Pinion
Engine: 3.0L TFSI 6 Cylinder 354 Hp-inc: energy recuperation system with start stop
Transmission: 8 speed tiptronic automatic
Transmission with driver selectable mode and sequential shift control with steering wheel controls
Full time all wheel drive
Engine oil cooler
75-Amp/Hr 420CCA Maintenance free battery with run down protection
150 Amp alternator
Gas pressurized shock absorbers
Front and rear anti roll bars
Automatic with driver control ride control sport tuned suspension
Dual stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finisher
Permanent locking hubs
4 wheel anti lock braking system-brake assist and electric parking brake
Wheels: 18” double spoke star design-inc: Audi sport
Aluminum wheels with silver accents
Steel spare wheel
Compact spare tire mounted inside under cargo
Clear coat paint
Express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row sunroof with power sunshade
Body colored front bumper with metal look bumper insert
Body colored rear bumper with metal look bumper insert
Black body side insert
Aluminum side windows trim and black front windshield trim
Chrome door handles
Metal look power heated auto dimming side mirrors with power folding and turn signal indicator
Fixed rear window with defroster
Light tinted glass
Speed sensitive rain detecting variable intermittent wipers with heated jets
Galvanized steel/aluminum panels
Lip spoiler
Chrome grille
Power lift gate rear cargo access
Tailgate/rear door lock included with power door locks
Programmable aero-composite led low/high beam daytime running auto leveling auto high beam headlamps with delay off
Front fog lamps
Perimeter/approach lights
LED brake lights
Radio: Audi sound system-inc: 10 speakers-6 channels amplifier-180 watts-USB Audi music interface-Audi smartphone interface-Bluetooth preparation for mobile mobile phone-Hd radio technology and siriusXM all access service
Radio with seek scan-clock-aux audio input jack-steering wheel control and radio data system
Audio theft deterrent
Wireless streaming
Window grid diversity antenna
Bang and olufsen sound system with 3D sound-inc: 19 speakers-16 channel amplifier-755 watts-5.1 surround sound support-speed sensitive volume control and anodized aluminum speakers grille finish with dynamic line design
2 LCD monitors in the front
Heated front S sport seats-inc: 12 way power front seats-4 way power lumbar-driver memory-power side bolsters and massage function
40-20-40 folding bench front facing fold forward seatback rear seat
Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
Gauges-inc: speedometer-odometer-engine coolant temp-tachometer-oil level-trip odometer and trip computer
Power rear windows
Sport leather steering wheel
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
Compass
Proximity for door and push button start
Valet function
Power fuel flap locking type
Remote keyless entry with integrated key transmitter-2 door curb/courtesy-illuminated entry and panic button
Remote releases-inc: power cargo access
HomeLink garage door transmitter
Cruise control
Dual zone front automatic air conditioning
Rear HVAC with separate controls
HVAC-inc: under seat ducts and console ducts
Illuminated locking glove box
Driver foot rest
Interior trim-inc: aluminum instrument panel insert-aluminum door panel insert-aluminum console insert-piano black and chrome interior accents