Filed under: Coupes, Geneva Motor Show, Audi
Geneva Motor Show: Audi A5 and S5 live gallery
Click the image above for 36 live shots from the Geneva Auto Show floor.
Admittedly, we're a little behind on providing you with live pics of Audi's newest odd numbered hotness, Better late than never, right?
Seeing the A5 and its V8-powered sibling, the S5, up close and personal didn't do much to change our opinion of the newest entrants to the sport coupe segment. Both are handsome machines with angles and curves in all the right places, and this application of Audi's goatee grille is likely the best outside the A8. But invariably, they may seem to lack the emotion some need when shopping for an upscale two door. That said, we have little doubt that this will be one of the quad-ring's more popular models and we're totally okay with seeing them overpopulate the parking lots of upscale joints across the globe.
Our live gallery is accessible below and be sure to check out our original post with all the details and press pics of the new A5 and S5.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
macgnome 10:29AM (3/10/2007)
Emotion? These cars are the most beautiful things I have seen in a long time! I would say maybe Autoblog is getting used to over done, computerized exteriors- Is that where your looking for your Emotion? Maybe that's why you cant see it. The cars strenghts are in its total package, and 50 percent from the interior portion. Audi has one of the most zen approaches to Automobiles the world has ever seen. Bravo Audi for not following BMW and MB, you are exceptional in a market of lost souls. Cadillac would be wise to do the same if they want to re-establish the mark they once were. I spat on you Autoblog editors for ever the remarks against this work of art. I speak for every artist and designer in this field.Spat
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Jonathan Hicks 11:58AM (3/10/2007)
Why doesn't the U. S. A5 offer front wheel drive models and a 2.0 liter turbo engine? When can expect A5 and S5 cabriolets? Will ther be an RS5 version?
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Matt 12:45PM (3/10/2007)
A5 is a very classy looking car. I like it a lot.
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LGM 5:14PM (3/10/2007)
Boring, boring and boring, too boring. Another new car with the same old front from Audi. I can't understand what people see in this brand. What is criticized in another brands is praised in Audi and VW.
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Andrew 5:31PM (3/10/2007)
#4 Actually that is the whole point of Audi. They are not flashy cars for rude people, they are classy cars for rich people.
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ruggels 6:11PM (3/10/2007)
.. ditto with what Andrew's saying. I didn't like it at first, at all, but the more I look at it, the more I see mentions of the MKI & II A8, of the first generation convertibles, even a bit of the old 8 series in the rear, of the new Bentley two door in the rear side profile... the more i stare, the more elegant the car looks, much more cohesive and intelligent a design then anything mercedes offers, not quite as flashy as a bmw with it's more aggressive flamed surfaces but more proportioned for it. All in all, VERY true to audi design of yore and present. I think I may have to get one, now where's the darn pricing?
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MikeW 11:07PM (3/10/2007)
Audi is almost there.
Front overhangs the BMW 335 coupe is 31.1", 335 sedan is 30", the S5 is 33.8"
Weight distribution the 335xi should be 54/46, the S5 should be 56/44
It doesn't look as if Audi did much more than just reposition the steering rack (leading link, unlike the G35) and apply the same to idea to move the clutch behind the driveshaft.
Audi already move the driveshaft in front of the torque converter on the A6/A8
http://www.audiworld.com/news/02/a8launch/a8020101.jpg
http://www.audiworld.com/news/02/a8launch/a8020096.jpg
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Son House 11:27PM (3/10/2007)
Yeah, you guys have gotta stop beating the "emotion" dead horse, we get it... it's very cool in car circles to harp about the wonderful soul of a Ferrari or Lamborghini. But there's a time and a place for those sorts of cars, and you've gotta understand that Audi's not aiming for that market. I mean, picture an elegant, understated business man showing up to an important meeting. Is he going to be stepping out of a bleeding-red, pavement-scraping, 9000-rpm-wailing Ferrari? That'd be the equivalent of showing up to the meeting in a long white fur coat, huge gold chains flashing across a hairy chest, hair slicked back with thick oil, pimping red alligator-skin boots. Full of soul, yes, but not exactly fitting for the occasion.
There's a definite market for cars that are elegant and understated. I'd like a Ferrari, but it'd be for the track (well, if I really get into it, it'd probably be a 997 GT3, or an Ariel Atom), while my show-up-to-work car would be an Audi A5. Emotion is one market, elegance is another. You can't criticize the A5 for doing its job well ('it's too elegant!'), anymore than you can criticize a Ferrari for being too loud or attracting too much attention.
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Mattlach 4:19PM (3/11/2007)
IMHO Audis are some of the best looking cars on the market right now, and the A5/S5 are no exception.
Where any other brands overdo it with wide wheel arches, bright orange boy-racer paint jobs with racing stripes big hood scoops and garish gurgling V8's, Audi is maintaining class.
Back in the 90s I loved BMW's M cars because they were fast and fun, but also understated in their appearance. They didn't have the awful BLING culture "LOOK AT MEEEEE" written all over them.
BMW no longer does this. Audi does and I am thankful for it. If I were to fault Audi for anything I think they have not quite used enough tasteful restraint.
Volvo and Saab have much more in the way of tasteful restraint in their cars. Beautiful while not screaming "look at me" like some attention-whore. Too bad they just don't have any performance models that can compare to Audi's S/RS range.
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Mattlach 4:20PM (3/11/2007)
Actually, I think VW got it best in their "Lowest EGO Emissions commercial.
Bling culture needs to die, and fast.
Every time I see chrome rims I want to puke.
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Justin 7:54AM (3/12/2007)
#4...try driving one and tell me it's boring. They may all look similar, but that's because they've got their design down right. I'd rather all my Audis look nice instead of 3 shitboxes from chevy that can't look right despite different designs.
Plenty of makers all look more or less the same (hello Dodge, Pontiac, BMW & Mercedes...)
Btw...this thing is sexy.
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carmann 8:09PM (3/18/2007)
is it just me, or there are too many darn bmws on the streets today. it's like they have transformed themselves into a honda or toyota dealership, where anyone with a decent yearly income can afford a "luxury car". ok i'll be fair - how about comparing bmws to the infiniti cars? just like the infiniti commercials say - luxury is now affordable. and of course every where you look you can easily seek out a G35 in the corner of any street. and can someone let the bmw guys know that their interior design sucks!! it looks so darn plain and cheap.
now let's explore the audi...soooo innovative in appearance, function, and power. they stand out among the common cars like bmws, just like something unique and surprisingly beautiful. and what can i say about the audi interior - so much better than the bmw. there is really no comparision. if you want the perfect combination between luxury and sportiness, then audi should be your choice...no question. oops...i forgot about the mercedes. but c'mon, unless you are some rich and old doctor or businessman, you have no business paying so much for a mercedes benz. same goes for the lexus brand.
anyway, so you get my point. audi cars stand out. they refuse to be made for the common folks. they are built for people who want to be innovative and orginal in their lives. like they have been preaching so far, audis never follow...
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freckles 7:28AM (3/29/2007)
is it just me, or there are too many darn bmws on the streets today. it's like they have transformed themselves into a honda or toyota dealership, where anyone with a decent yearly income can afford a "luxury car". ok i'll be fair - how about comparing bmws to the infiniti cars? just like the infiniti commercials say - luxury is now affordable. and of course every where you look you can easily seek out a G35 in the corner of any street. carmann, i couldn't agree with you more. many people that i know are migrating from hondas into bmws. just to be able to find my car in a parking lot is another reason i would by an audi (too bad resale is still kind of low but who cares i'll be paying cash for it and keeping it a while)
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