2017 Audi A5 coupé to be revealed this week

A5 is already one of the oldest models in the Audi line-up, which was introduced in 2007. The new model will feature an extended wheelbase, adding an extra cabin space in the class which is more smaller practicality can go far.

Moving to a five-link suspension set-up of the A4 and weight saving of about 100kg should provide more agility A5 bit, too. Cars will still be pitched as more of a model than management style that focuses oriented BMW 4 Series, though.

A5 will get the same range of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as the latest A4, as well as the choice of 1.6 and 2.0-liter diesel.

Gasoline and diesel V6s will be installed on the car at the top of the range A5. A gasoline-electric hybrid plug-in, using the same 1.4 TFSI engine and electric motor set-up as A3 Sportback e-tron, is also possible.

spy shots have shown that the A5 coupé will maintain a smooth side-on profile yet adopted a crisp, slim lights and tail-lights of the latest A4. the cabin also will be based heavily on the saloon, including the option of Virtual Cockpit instrument panel Audi was well received.

Audi will also be setting up a new RS5 to rival Mercedes C63 AMG Coupé and BMW M4. As the next generation RS4, it will switch from a normally aspirated V8 with 444bhp to the twin-turbocharged V6 which produces around 500bhp. Model performance should soon arrived after the regular edition; Audi is said to have focused on delivering RS version that earlier in the product cycle, due to customer demand.

TheA5 coupé is being lined up for introduction in the first six months of 2017. Its Debut June in Germany came a little earlier than previously thought in the people, showed order books can also open early next year on the first thought.

Further down the line, Audi will launch a successor to A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sportback. The drop-top is considered key to the US market, while the five-door are required to offer an alternative to the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.

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