Just hours before its reveal, images of the 2025 Audi A5 have been published online.
In images published by multiple sources including Motor.es, we can see the new A5 in both Sportback (liftback) and Avant (wagon) body styles.
The former replaces the outgoing A4 sedan and A5 Sportback, while the latter replaces the A4 Avant.
Why the different names? Because Audi is realigning its lineup, giving its electric vehicles (EVs) even-numbered names and its combustion-powered vehicles (including hybrids) odd-numbered names.
Absent are replacements for the current A5 Coupe and A5 Cabriolet, the sole remaining two-door Audis following the axing of the A3 Cabriolet, TT and R8.
While we had seen extensive spy imagery of the A5 Sportback and Avant prior to this leak, two-door models have been conspicuous in their absence.
The A5 is set to be officially revealed later today, but details published by Motor.es indicate it will offer 2.0-litre turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol mild-hybrid powertrains.
Four-cylinder petrol A5s will reportedly offer up to 201kW of power, but those seeking more performance will be able to step up to a 272kW 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine in the S5.
We expect the RS5 to also receive another generation, and gain plug-in hybrid power.
The new A5 Sportback straddles the gap between the outgoing A4 Sedan and A5 Sportback stylistically. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a sedan like the former, based on its three-box silhouette, but it actually has a liftback like the latter.
The new A5 Avant is sportier looking than the outgoing model, but it has the same traditional wagon silhouette.
All models have a wider grille and a more heavily sculpted bonnet, giving the new A5 a more aggressive look. It’s still a rather evolutionary redesign, however, in traditional Audi fashion.
Bigger changes are inside, where there’s a dramatically different dashboard. The digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen are situated in one wraparound assembly, while an available third display sits ahead of the passenger.
There’s also now a push-button gear shifter.
We’ll know more about Audi’s new-generation BMW 3 Series and 4 Series Gran Coupe fighter when it’s revealed later today. It’s expected to go on sale in Europe this year, ahead of an Australian launch next year.
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