Performance car lovers have one more reason to cheer about this festive season. German automaker Audi has announced the launch of S5 Sportback in India for Rs 62,95,000 ex-showroom Mumbai/Delhi . Speaking more on the occasion, Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India said, “The Audi S5 Sportback is an extremely attractive proposition for customers desiring sportiness with practicality. The Audi S5 Sportback brings cutting edge technology in an efficient, sporty and powerful style while ensuring an exhilarating driving experience with no compromise on fuel efficiency. Audi is a brand that has several firsts to its credit. We introduced the first compact luxury open top convertible the Audi A3 Cabriolet, India’s first production car with laser high beam lighting: the limited edition Audi R8 LMX, first super sportscar with an Avant body type, the Audi RS 6 Avant and now the Audi S5 Sportback, a first in its segment will further strengthen our performance car portfolio in India .”
The new Audi S5 Sportback gets a supercharged 3.0 TFSI Quattro engine that generates a massive 328bhp of power and 440nm of torque. The V6 TFSI engine mated to Stronic dual-clutch transmission allows the vehicle to clock 100km/h from a standstill in just about 5.1 seconds. The vehicle has been electronically limited to achieve a top speed of 250 km/h . In terms of safety, the vehicle gets eight airbags, two of which are dedicated rear-side airbags. The rear centre armrest also comes equipped with a first-aid storage kit. The anti-theft wheel bolts with a rotation ring and code key provide utmost security to the vehicle. Audi Drive Select available on the Audi S5 Sportback regulates the power steering, engine management, automatic transmission and automatic air conditioning system. The driver can choose the mode in which these systems operate: Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual.
In terms of design upgrades, the vehicle gets platinum grey insert with horizontal chrome struts on radiator grille . The honeycomb grille in the air inlets with dual chrome trim and angular fog lights, the exterior mirror housings in aluminum look, and the sill moldings painted in the same color as the body enhances the car’s sporty character . The single-frame grille bearing a subtle S5 badge and V6 T badging on the front fenders perfectly complements the visual appeal of this charmer.
As for the interiors the vehicle gets leather-covered multifunction flat bottomed sport steering wheel in three-spoke design with shift paddles in aluminium look conveys an authentic racing feel. Draped in Alcantara upholstery, the optional S sport seats in the front with S5 embossing and electric seat adjustment offer excellent support. Inlays in matt brushed aluminium, underline the sporty character of the Audi S5 Sportback. The Audi S5 Sportback is packed with advanced infotainment systems. At the very top is the Bang & Olufsen Sound System, which comes as a standard. The MMI Navigation Plus with a 17.78 centimeter color monitor has 3D navigation mapping enabled. Designed to offer greater sound quality, the ten-channel amplifier of the Bang & Olufsen Sound System delivers 505 watts of powerful sound via 14 high-performance speakers concealed behind aluminum-inlay covers. In conjunction with MMI navigation plus, the system can play back DVDs in 5.1 Surround Sound.
