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Rendered Speculation: 2009 Audi A5/S5 sportback
Audi's A5 line was supposed to mean "coupe," but the exception to the rule appears to be the Sportback variant. While the renderings give it five doors, the car definitely retains its coupe DNA -- there'll be no chance of confusing it with an A4 Avant. The bog standard Sportback will make do with front wheel drive and common rail diesels producing 140 to 200 hp. Step above that and you'll get gas options that utilize Audi's TFSI engines, as well as quattro and torque vectoring. The star at the top of the Christmas tree goes by the name of RS5, and gets the 4.2-liter FSI V8. If the final version looks as good as the renderings, then we think we need two.
[Source: Motor Authority]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
dave 10:53AM (7/23/2007)
WOW! That combi (wagon) is dreadfully beautiful! As of late, I've noticed that far too many wagon designs have been somewhat undesirable, but this is a really nice design. And an A5 to boot. Now, Megamillions drawing is tomorrow.. :)
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Aetius 11:09AM (7/23/2007)
The car industry of today - where every specific model of every car maker offers all forms of automobiles. Coming soon - the Mazda3 pickup and the 335i minivan.
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Andrew 12:12PM (7/23/2007)
dodge magnum all the way. granted, an infinitely better looking one =P (though i will never ever buy a wagon/hatch!)
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Don 1:39PM (7/23/2007)
Not just better looking, but 10 times the quality, too.
dave 12:27PM (7/23/2007)
awww, but wagons are so nice when they are designed right :*(
I'm thinking that this may be a Europe model only...Europeans sure do love their wagons ;)
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DJ 1:33PM (7/23/2007)
Who did the renderings on these, Chris Bangle? There sure is a lot of BMW in these........
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nagmashot 1:53PM (7/23/2007)
there is nothing BMW in that A5 wagon..looks much more like the curret A6 Avant... Audi has much much more success with wagons as BMW.
WaHooligan 2:14PM (7/23/2007)
I agree—German Dodge Magnum. The design exudes 'dude trying too hard to look macho' vibes.
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