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2013 Audi A5 Review

2013 Audi A5. When he was introduced to the market five years ago, the mission of your Audi A5 seemed very difficult to be on your list of opponents to several luxury coupe models already dragged a history of success in sales as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Infiniti or Cadillac .

The task was not easy, but the A5 managed to position itself in the market as a very worthy alternative be considered for its style, personality and sporty driving dynamics. Aesthetically the one-piece grid remains a distinctive mark at first sight. Its thin and rectangular headlights in addition to the large air inlets accentuate the architectural effect of width of the front view. In the back their pronounced horizontal lines and wide taillights expand slightly to the side, emphasizing the sporty image of the A5.

The interior is characterized by ergonomics and functionality. You have refined materials with very good finishes and soft touch. The front seats are comfortable but do not have enough support on the sides, something that drivers prefer a little more aggressive, but this is not a problem because you can always pay a little more and adapt sport wheelchairs. Allow rear seats accommodate two passengers, who are not very great worth clarifying, but definitely not trim like some sports coupe.

Interior

The A5 is offered by Audi in 16 different colors to satisfy (almost) all the tastes of their buyers. The device technology is impressive as he usually does Audi. Excels media center MMI navigation plus, a system that includes satellite navigation and DVD playback on a 7 inch screen. It also has a Premium Sound system and Bluetooth phone with internet access as one of its major developments in 2013.

The A5 we tested an engine mounted turbocharged 2.0-liter that develops 211 HP and 258 lb.-ft. of torque linear which promotes starting and acceleration simply delicious. The engine is mated to a CVT continuously variable transmission that sends power to all wheels. The brand offers this ring CVT as standard for convertible model while the coupe is offered with six-speed manual transmission as standard and optional CVT. The convertible model is offered with front-wheel drive as standard while the coupe comes with four-wheel drive.

The mechanics also includes elements such as Audi Drive Select, offered as an option and allows the user to calibrate different handling characteristics and a new differential set leaving power transmitted to each wheel thus ensuring driving dynamics very safe especially noticeable in every sharp curve where also body movement is quite controlled thanks to the remarkable stability provided by the vehicle.

The economy in fuel consumption is another point to bear in mind when considering the Audi A5. His record levels according to EPA 20 mpg in city traffic and about 30 mpg on the highway.

On security the Audi A5 includes antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front airbags, side, knee and curtain side in the coupe model only. Optionally one can acquire sensor and blind spots that monitors type adaptive cruise control with audible warning braking preparation and if the system detects an imminent collision.
The basic price suggested by the manufacturer is $ 37.850.