What we expect is a successor to the Audi A4 has been spied testing in hotter circumstances forward of its anticipated debut both later this yr or early subsequent.
Audi CEO Markus Duesmann just lately confirmed the corporate might be restructuring its nameplates with even numbers similar to electrical autos, and odd numbers devoted its remaining internal-combustion engine line-up.
This might imply the present A4 sedan and wagon might undertake a brand new title when Audi’s next-generation vary is revealed.
The normal A4 sedan could also be dealing with the axe this time round based mostly on an absence of prototype pictures. As a substitute, the next-generation automotive has solely been spied in wagon and five-door Sportback coupe guise.
If so, we must preserve a watch out for the way the model adapts its vary to accomodate for each the USA and China, as each markets are inclined to favour sedans over different physique types throughout the present A4 and A5 vary.
Audi might look to develop a long-wheelbase model of the brand new A5 for the Chinese language market prefer it did with the Audi A7.
As beforehand reported the standard Audi grille seems to be wider however not as tall in its upcoming guise.
The headlights look like housed in a single protecting slightly than the double headlight design coming to the brand new A6 E-tron.
On the aspect, the automobile will obtain flush door handles however will retain its sloping rear styling given its Sportback physique.
Primarily based on these pictures, it’s anticipated Audi will take away the A5’s distinctive frameless door design in favour of a extra standard setup. This can be within the pursuits of bridging the hole between the present A4 sedan and A5 coupe/liftback.
Audi hasn’t confirmed the powertrain setups for the upcoming A5 Sportback however it’s anticipated to obtain the identical powertrain choices because the Avant, its wagon physique fashion sibling.
It’s anticipated the Avant will function petrol and diesel choices with a light hybrid setup, in addition to a plug-in hybrid variant.
Audi will greater than probably additionally add higher-performance S and RS variants to the upcoming vary as properly.
We anticipate the brand new A5 will run on the up to date model of the MLB Evo structure, with both entrance or all-wheel drive on provide.
Earlier spy pictures of the Avant featured an oblong instrument cluster forward of the driving force. Additionally it is anticipated a free-standing infotainment system on the sprint will make its debut.
Local weather controls for the wagon seem built-in into the touchscreen show, with many of the remaining bodily buttons and switches discovering a brand new residence within the centre tunnel.
Audi hasn’t revealed launch timing for the brand new fashions nevertheless it’s anticipated each the Sportback and Avant will make their debuts both later this yr or early subsequent yr.