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Audi A5. Fifth symphony
That would never have thought that Spain may be so unbelievable. After the magnificence of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bPaphos Madrid, Futurism of Valencia and the coziness of Santadera Andalusia seemed almost a lifeless desert Audi A5. Price: from 1 554 000 p. On sale: from December 2011
Mikhail Medvedev, 35 years old, car journalist, driving experience 15 years, personal car - Mazda 3
How fast is the time flies. At all, it would seem that the Audi model range could be recalculated on the fingers of one hand. Remember: in the early 90s, the four rings consisted of various variants of the models 80 and 100 plus a couple of coupe and a representative sedan V8. Today, the portfolio of the company from Ingolstadt is swallowed, as a wallet packed down by banknotes: Sough -head, Supermini, Charged Supercar and Even a Hybrid Crossover. Choose I do not want! AUDION AUDI A5, debuting in 2007, seems to be a completely ordinary model. But in no case is not ordinary!
The top five appeared in a prestigious interclass car more and more expensive than A4, but at the same time not so strict and more sporting than A6. If critics at first there were doubts about the concept of the model, they in any case quickly disappeared buyers confidently voted for A5 wallet. For four years, more than 300 thousand cars sold excellent result for not a budget model and brand.
By and large, the top five succeeded so much as there was no particular need for restyling. And what, in fact, has changed? If you approach the updated A5 behind or on the side, it is almost impossible to distinguish it from the predecessor. Here they are, elegant recognizable lines, which brought the five in the body of the coupe, the fame of one of the most impressive cars of modernity. Yes, it's hard to take a look away from it! In fact, most changes have been drove to new optics, both in front and rear. Particularly impressive drawing of daylight LEDs, put versions with xenon headlights. Purely outlined contour just can not not impress. The rest of the little things: a slightly modified grille of the SingleFrame radiator, the wheels of the new design, additional colors in the painting palette of the body. All these changes are more than enough enough to be luxurious, and most importantly, what is called, no fresh look for the next two or three years as a minimum.
On the desert and smooth roads of Andalusia Audi A5 looks very harmonious
Updatedly demanded an upgrade of the salon. Nevertheless, Audi experts, rightfully considered the best masters on finishing interior, found that improved. Again, everything is essentially cosmetics. Another, more ergonomic shape of the AKP selector, a new steering wheel design (or rather, several options for the pick-up), even better finish materials. Or this is a useful trifle, like a button that switches the mechatronic chassis settings: Previously, the Audi Drive SELECT system had to be extracted from the midst of the MMI multimedia interface.
But the spacious in the back seat did not. In this sense, A5, even in the most practical hypostasis, the 5-door Sportback is still inferior to the same A4. But they buy the top five from any directions, only not from practical considerations. Therefore, I do not delay the sofa and move behind the wheel.
To say that this model Audi needed an injection of dynamics and anger, it means to shove the soul. The top five and previously accelerated and conquered wonderful handling. The whole difference is that now the car does all this very much better.
Do not believe, but even a seriously modified Motor 1.8 TFSI knows how to fade. In addition to jokes! In my opinion, 7.9 seconds of overclocking up to the hundreds are quite a decent indicator. And most importantly, the modest, it would seem, the 4-cylinder engine does not show a hint of inferiority in the entire range of revolutions. One bad: at least while the basic motor capacity is 170 hp It is combined only with a 6-speed mechanics that Russian buyers Audi are not chib to love.
However, the choice is very wide. Here is the popular gasoline 2.0 TFSI (211 hp), and the turbocharged 3-liter six (272 hp), which came to replace the former V8 motors. And the worse than the excellence in the characteristics of the Turbodiesel 3.0 l, which develops 245 hp and 500 nm? Locomotive, not a car!
And whatever the motor you prefer, you can not doubt the excellent ride chassions of the machine and wonderful active safety. On the front-wheel drive versions, the stabilization system will very well imitate the operation of an interstole differential, literally twisting the car in turn. But those who do not accept compromise, you need to try A5 with Quattro transmissia and sports, mechanically blocked differential.
On the S5, the most charged version of the five is posted preselective gearbox S-Tronic
We love not love
Corporate handwriting optics, both in front and rear, will not allow you to confuse the Audi car with any other even in the pitch darkness. Noticeable
Even in the five-door version of the Sportback, the most spacious in the A5 model range on the back sofa is not too spacious. Middle
The released 3-liter turbodiesel at the power of 245 hp Consumes only 7.2 liters of diesel fuel in the city cycle! Grandia
And the rear view mirror looks almost like a work of art
Driving
Even the basic motor allows you to go very dynamically. Yes, and road habits at the height. In short, there are no claims.
Salon
Performance and idea of \u200b\u200bthe interior at the highest level.
Comfort
Unnecessary disadvantages include only a slightly harsh suspension.
Safety
All you need is already in the database.
Price
If you do not overdo it with expensive options, you can meet in acceptable money.
The released 3-liter turbodiesel at the power of 245 hp consumes only 7.2 liters of diesel fuel in the city cycle
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
+ Current exterior, exemplary ergonomics of the workplace, impeccable quality finishes, a wide selection of crap and economical power units
-Dad options, not the most spacious sofa
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions - 4630x1855x1390 mm
Engine - gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder, with turbocharging, 1798 cm3, 170/4500 hp / min-1
Transmission - Mechanical, 6-speed
Dynamics - 230 km / h; 7.9 s to 100 km / h
Fuel consumption - 5.7 l / 100 km in mix. Cycle
Competitors - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, BMW 3-Series Coupe
Even in the five-door version of the Sportback, the most spacious in the model range A5 on the back sofa is not too spacious
Our opinion
One of the best cars of the class has become even better. So in a nutshell you can tell about the updated Audi A5. At the same time, the price remained quite attractive. It remains to wait for the Audi at such a strong running. Competitors from Munich and Stuttgart.
Source: Magazine 5 Wheel [November 2011]
