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Gift for the summer season. Audi A5 Cabriolet.
In Russia, the sale of the new Audi A5 convertible will start. This quadruple car with classic fabric riding combines a sporty character with luxury and practicality. The extensive line of powerful engines, excellent controllability and a wide range of high-class options turn the new A5 to the most attractive medium-class convertible. As it should be a true convertible from Audi, it is equipped with a classic fabric riding, emphasizing the elegant silhouette of the model. Light soft top adds only 15 s. As an option for A5, an additional noise insulation of the roof with an intermediate layer of foam, reduced aerodynamic noises to almost the level of the sedan was proposed.
When opening the roof, the soft top folds into a special compartment, which automatically goes down and takes very little space. Due to this, the luggage compartment retains the capacity of at least 320 l, which noticeably exceeds the performance of competitors. In addition, it is as practical as the folding back of the rear seat with a large opening between the cabin and the trunk, which increases the useful volume of the last up to 750 liters.
The comfort of the cabin increases the automatic feedstock feeders. As an option, a heating system in the head of the driver and front passenger is proposed. Leather seat upholstery with a special coating that reduces their heating with solar rays is also available. Four people are conveniently accommodated in the car. The use of heavy-duty steels and additional hardness elements provides maximum body reliability and safety in the event of an accident.
The A5 convertible goes to the start with three gasoline and two diesel engines (a version of only one Diesel 3.0 TDI will be delivered to Russia) with a power range from 180 (132 kW) to 265 liters. with. (195 kW). All power units are equipped with a system of direct fuel injection, four of them are equipped with turbocharging. For a clear torque distribution, a 6-speed manual gearbox, stepless Multitronic transmission or a new 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox, providing lightning gear shift, is responsible. In addition to the front drive, Audi provides a permanent four-wheel drive Quattro for modifications with the most powerful motors. Innovative sports rear differential (optional) contributes to a flexible redistribution of torque between the rear wheels, which makes the car even more dynamic and enhances driving pleasure. The model found the application of the Optimization Quality Optimization System Audi Drive Select, allowing the driver to change the characteristics of the engine, gearbox, as well as steering in accordance with three modes. If the machine is equipped with the MMI control system, the fourth, individually programmable mode is added. This complex of systems optionally can be supplemented with adaptive adjustment of shock absorbers and dynamic steering with variable gear ratio.
The new Audi A5 convertible is allocated by the richness of the configuration. In addition to the fully automatic actuator actuator, it includes climate control and audio system with a CD player. Among the most bright options, it should be noted the innovative device assistance to the driver and the MMI of the Third Generation MMI, which includes the latest navigation system and a variety of multimedia functions.
In Russia, Audi A5 Cabriolet at the moment can be ordered with three gasoline engines: 2.0 TFSI with a capacity of 180 and 211 liters. s., as well as 3.2 FSI, developing 265 liters. with. The starting price of the car is 1,883,200 rubles.
A source: Magazine cars and prices June 15, 2009.
