Audi is within the technique of simplifying its sedan lineup. In 2026, the corporate says, the A4 and A5 mannequin traces will merge right into a single automotive that can put on the A5 badge. Confusingly, sellers will promote it this yr alongside the A4 it’s changing.
Whereas the 2 sit side-by-side within the showroom, the brand new A5 would be the dearer of the pair. It begins at $48,995 (together with a $1,295 vacation spot payment). That’s $3,600 over the entry worth of the A4. The brand new 2025 A5 is ready to reach within the second quarter.
For the extra cash, you get a sharper-looking automotive with curves we’re not used to seeing from Audi. The A5 is good-looking, with extra natural, flowing traces than VW’s luxurious arm has tried on a sedan in years.
It’s barely longer, wider, and taller than the A4 however nonetheless suits throughout the compact class. A 268-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine boosted by a 48-volt gentle hybrid system is the bottom engine. An upgraded S5 version will make the most of a turbo 3.0-liter V6 as a replacement, making 362 hp.
Both engine sends energy to Audi’s well-regarded quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system by way of a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
Inside, each A5 comes with an 11.9-inch driver’s instrument display paired with a 14.5-inch central touchscreen, housed collectively like one curved expanse of glass. An optionally available 10.9-inch passenger display turns a lot of the sprint into display floor.
An AI-powered voice assistant responds to “Hey, Audi.”
It’s a compelling bundle. However its arrival may trigger some consumers to miss the A4 in its final yr. A base mannequin A4 has simply 7 fewer hp and the identical AWD system. If costs fall as Audi advertises its alternative, the final 2025 A4s might show to be steals within the luxurious sedan market.
