Audi has revealed the checklist of modifications it is making to its lineup for the 2025 mannequin yr, and two fashions are lacking. The coupe and convertible variants of the A5 (together with the S5s and the fixed-roof-only RS5) are retiring, although the four-door A5 Sportback stays.
The choice leaves Audi with no coupe or a convertible in its vary for the primary time in many years. Not way back, patrons had a number of two-door Audi fashions to select from, however the TT retired after three generations in 2023 and the ultimate R8 was constructed earlier in 2024. Audi has hinted that it desires to fill the hole left by the TT within the subsequent 5 to 10 years, however there is not any phrase but on whether or not the two-door A5s will likely be changed.
What’s practically sure is that the nameplate will stay on. An earlier report claims Audi plans to rejig its naming system within the coming years because it expands its vary of electrical fashions. Odd-numbered nameplates, just like the A3 and the A5, will denote gasoline-powered fashions, whereas even-numbered nameplates, equivalent to A4 and A6, will seem on EVs. It will keep away from the confusion of getting two wildly completely different A6s, for instance.
Within the meantime, the one A5 left is the Sportback. It is coming into the 2025 mannequin yr with extra customary and non-compulsory options: Audi made a HomeLink transceiver customary, added rear USB ports to the Comfort Bundle, and made the MMI Navigation Plus Bundle customary on the Premium Plus trim. There’s additionally a brand new S Line Plus Bundle and a brand new Comfort Plus Bundle for some trim ranges.
Pricing for the complete 2025 A5 Sportback vary is as follows:
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium: $47,595
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium Plus: $52,695
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Status: $56,395
A5 Sportback S Line 45 TFSI Premium: $49,695
A5 Sportback S Line 45 TFSI Premium Plus: $55,495
A5 Sportback S Line 45 TFSI Status: $58,245
S5 Sportback Premium: $59,195
S5 Sportback Premium Plus: $63,095
S5 Sportback Status: $65,795
RS5 Sportback: $81,195
Observe that these figures embody a $1,295 vacation spot cost.
