Showing posts with label Sedans. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG/// S





2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4MATIC

Bummed that Audi won't sell you an RS6 Avant? Cry on Mercedes' shoulder.


“Almost” rarely feels this good. The 49ers almost turned Super BowlXLVII around. Commissioner Gordon almost saved Batman’s girlfriend. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG’s S model offers almost 600 horsepower, but we bet few people are terribly disappointed that it’s actually 23 shy. And with 590 lb-ft of torque testing the traction limits on all four tires, it’s hard to feel anything but a giddy sense of awe.
That’s right, four tires. To route that much energy to just the rear 285/35-19s might test not only their traction limits but also the boundaries of good sense. Because near-600-horse executive sedans are nothing if not sensible, all-wheel drive is now standard on base and S versions of the 2014 E63 AMG. Its official name is now E63 AMG 4MATIC. Here, the system defaults to a 33/67-percent front-to-rear torque split, although it can send a maximum of 70 percent to either end. It adds 154 pounds—less than Quattro adds to an A6 or xDrive to a 5-series.
Ensuring a lifetime of punishment for the all-wheel-drive system is AMG’s twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8. Engine-management tweaks bump the base car’s output from last year’s 518 horsepower and 516 lb-ft to 550 and 531. Mercedes previously offered a $7300 AMG Performance package on the E63 for power brokers. That’s now called the AMG S model, which cranks up the boost from 13.0 psi to 14.5 to yield the previously mentioned 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft. A limited-slip differential is standard on the S (it’s optional on the E63 AMG), where it was deemed necessary to handle the additional twist. In a masterstroke of customer understanding, Mercedes will offer E63 wagon buyers—i.e., enlightened lunatics—only the higher-output tune.
And remember how the car now has all-wheel drive? Oof. Oureducated guess pegs the involuntary grunting that accompanies full-throttle acceleration as equivalent to three sit-ups per launch. Our tech department’s educated guess predicts that the E63 can hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, the S in 3.3, and either version can complete a quarter-mile blitzkrieg in fewer than 12 seconds. If you’re shifting manually, your reflexes had better be quick. Fail to grab the next gear the second the tach flashes an angry red, and the 5.5’s headlong rush for rpm ends abruptly at the rev limiter. Even in the upper gears, the engine’s pull from low rpm very quickly translates into illicit velocity.

Although seeing “4MATIC” appended to the name of one of the most enjoyable hot rods in the business made us wince, in practice, the system is unobtrusive. With its hefty rearward bias, the all-wheel-drive system mostly stays out of the way in corners—except when it’s helping yank the car out of particularly tight ones. It doesn’t noticeably corrupt the steering. Computer programming automatically brakes the inner rear wheel on turn-in, which helps the car to feel remarkably nimble. Oversteer is still an option but now requires significantly greater commitment from the driver to induce. The suspension’s excellent tuning means that, even in the most relaxed of its three modes, it never feels too soft when pushed or too hard over bumps.

2014 Mercedes CLA45 AMG review





Yet another class has been introduced to the Mercedes-Benz range in Australia. The CLA-Class is a baby brother to the CLS-Class, a model that has changed the landscape in stylish but reasonable practical car and brought on a host of imitators.

Mercedes AMG
 engineers have given us an amazing 355 horsepower from a 2.0-litre high-pressure petrol turbocharged engine. A powerplant that’s the most powerful four-cylinder mass production engine ever made. Sitting alongside the engine is a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox that’s beefed up to provide ultra-fast shifts.ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS
Putting 265 kilowatts of power and 450 Nm of torque to the road through just two wheels would have resulted in the engine management system detuning the engine far too often. So an all-wheel-drive system was developed. The system normally drives only through the front wheels, with the rears being brought into action in a tenth of a second when required. That’s usually only on harsh takeoffs or during really hard cornering.
STYLING
Though it could be classed as a Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan, Mercedes has elected to give the ‘A-Class with a boot’ a low-slung style. In doing so it has created a new model called the CLA-class. Like the larger Benz CLS-Class the CLA has four doors, but a sleek coupe body that can easily be mistaken for a two-door at first glance.
The hot version of the CLA is the 45 AMG model. It’s a great looking machine with a neatly integrated body kit to enhance its high-performance credentials. The slope to the roof at the rear is a major factor in this being the most aerodynamic mass production car ever built.
INTERIOR
Though every external panel of the CLA 45 coupe is different from those on the A 45 hatch, inside, the two vehicles share the same overall architecture. It’s attractive, with a strong emphasis on the sporting nature of this machine. Front seats are well shaped and comfortable and there’s good stowage space. However, keep in mind that the CLA is a coupe so the back seat has limited headroom. The boot is a good size and easy to load.
SAFETY
Driven correctly any high-performance car is safer than the standard model on which it’s based. That’s due to its improved chassis and braking dynamics, as well as its ability to accelerate out of trouble if that’s the correct way of doing it.
Mercedes has been one of the leaders in car safety for close to 70 years. Avoiding crashes and/or minimising their dangers is carried out by everything from driver drowsiness warnings to radar detection of potential crashes. There’s automatic lane keeping and blind spot warning systems. A complete suite of occupant protection devices ensured the CLA had no trouble getting a maximum five-star rating in crash tests.
DRIVING
Our introduction to the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG was done on the road, rather than chiefly at the racetrack as was the case with the Mercedes A 45 AMG hatchback a couple of weeks back. On the road during the Mercedes-Benz organised Australian launch out of Melbourne we were extremely impressed by the road grip and exceptional cornering ability.
When you build a car that can reach 270 km/h on the track you need to be able to promptly pull it up without overheating. The huge brakes on the CLA 45 AMG use cross-drilled and ventilated discs and can stand up to track use, meaning they have huge reserves of safety during road driving. Best of all is the exhaust note, the baby Benz spits, snarls and carries on when thrashed hard; just the way it should be in any high-performance car powered by a small turbo engine.
At Phillip Island we tested the race-start system which electronically makes for the fastest off-the-line figures possible. Simply turn it on, put your left foot hard on the brake pedal, floor the accelerator completely and then let go of the brakes. It feels brutal and won’t do a lot for the longevity of some of the transmission components so should probably be best left for special occasions such as track days.

If need be the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG double-clutch seven-speed automatic can crawl along at very low speeds, something that’s not always guaranteed with this transmission type, as some others are jerky and can be a hazard in tight parking areas.
VERDICT

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG coupe is a sophisticated hotrod from the high-performance division of the iconic German car maker. It provides immense driving enjoyment, and can even be used as a family car if the kids haven’t yet reached their hulking teenage stage.

Friday, March 15, 2013

2013 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo First Drive



The world used to be full of cars like this. Plenty of space in the back, a hatchback and a big boot. Remember the Rover 800, Saab 9000 and Ford Scorpio? When people stopped wanting them, a few manufacturers decided that by building taller bodywork, they'd do better. We give you the Vauxhall Signum, Fiat Croma and Renault Vel Satis. See where this is going? Via hopeless sales and minicab inglory, they all bombed out.
Hang on. What if they weren't actually a crap idea, they were just crap cars? If you meld a generous cabin and a hatchback with the things BMW is good at - style, quality, engines, chassis - then the result ought to be OK. Oughtn't it?
Which brings us to the 3-series Gran Turismo. It uses the longer wheelbase of the Chinese-market 3 saloon, and has a fastback hatch so as not to scare off people who think estates are a bit common. And though you sit as high as you do in an X1 and you will soon be able to get a 4WD option, it doesn't look like an SUV.
Still with us? The suspension is slightly softer than the saloon and Touring, and there's lots of rear-seat space and a versatile boot with handy hidden storage. So it's a useful family car.
But to drive, it lacks the full dose of 3-series magic. The longer wheelbase slows down the steering responses. It also rolls onto the front tyres in corners, and it weighs about 140kg more than a saloon or Touring, which is hard for the engineers to hide.
There are some options that help, though. The sports steering rack, adaptive dampers and big wheels all do their bit, without harming comfort much.
That weight also means the four-cylinder diesel has to work harder, throwing more noise at you. Again BMW allows you to spend your way out of trouble via the tempting 328i...
But let's be fair: it still drives better than the crossover you might have been considering instead. Really though, we'd suggest you pick from the Tourings. The 3GT is priced between the 3-Series and 5-Series wagons. Either crush your kids and baggage a bit so they can fit into a 3-Touring, or get a 5-Touring and forego some of the options.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

2013 Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis on Detroit motor show








          Detroit motor show: Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis

Shape of hyundai’s future luxury saloons revealed in a concept at the Detroit motor show


Hyundai’s concept car for the Detroit motor show, the HCD-14 Genesis, gives us a preview of what to expect from its future large cars.

The Californian-designed concept will shape the look of its BMW 5-series-rivalling Genesis and its Mercedes S-class competitor, the Equus.

The rear-drive HCD-14 has a much sleeker, sharper look than the firm’s current executive cars, with short overhangs and a coupé-like roofline. The back doors are rear-hinged, with large, brushed aluminium hinges supporting them. The car is powered by a 5.0-litre V8.

Hyundai’s US boss, John Krafick, said he is eager to show the “dynamic driving” of the HCD-14, a recognition of the relatively soft dynamics of the firm’s upper-end offerings.

Toyota Corolla Furia concept On Detroit Motor Show



Toyota has revealed its Toyota Corolla Furia concept car at the Detroit motor show, the firm’s first clues as to the future direction of its best-selling saloon.


The Furia is the latest in a string of recent concepts from Toyota with bolder and more distinctive designs, following a personal plea from company chief Akio Toyoda for the firm to become more daring and break free of its conservative image and appeal to younger buyers.

The concept is 4620mm long, 1805mm wide and 1425mm high, with a wheelbase of 2700mm giving it relatively short overhangs. The concept is boldest at its front, with the design a much more striking interpretation of the look found on the new European-market Auris.

A sharply raked windscreen and low roofline ensure a lower sleeker profile than that of Toyota’s current Corolla. A usual array of more outlandish concept features make it onto the Furia, including 19in alloys, lashings of carbonfibre trim and a large rear diffuser with integrated exhausts.

“The Corolla Furia Concept is an early indicator of where our compact car design may lead in the future,” said Toyota vice president Bill Fay at the concept’s unveiling in Detroit. He hoped the design “would surprise a lot of people".

Monday, January 14, 2013

2013 Audi RS7 revealed




The 552bhp Audi RS7 has been unveiled at the Detroit show, ahead of its UK arrival in the summer

Audi has revealed a brand new member of its 'RS' family at the Detroit Motor Show - the RS7. Taking the place of the RS6 Saloon in the line-up, the pumped-up four-door coupe features the same 552bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the recently-revealed RS6 and is aimed primarily at the US market, although it will be sold in the UK.

With all that power and permanent four-wheel drive, the RS7 blasts from 0-62mph in a phenomenal 3.9 seconds (on a par with the new Corvette Stingray) and has a top speed of 155mph. There's the option to raise that limiter to either 174mph or 189mph by ordering the Dynamic or Dynamic Plus package respectively. Thanks to cylinder deactivation technology, fuel economy is 28.8mpg.

As designated by the 3D 'quattro' lettering on the lower front grille, the RS7 features permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring. A self-locking centre differential splits torque between the two axles, while a sport differential sends power to the rear wheel that needs it the most.

Adaptive air suspension lowered by 20mm is fitted as standard, with RS-specific settings, while an even sportier setup is also available with steel springs and three-way adjustable dampers. Huge 420mm carbon-ceramic brakes are offered as an option, while 20-inch seven-spoke wheels will be standard in the UK, with 21-inch cast wheels offered as an option.

All the usual RS design cues are present and correct, including a pair of large elliptical tail pipes and subtly enhanced bodywork. On the inside, there are white dials with red needles, embossed leather sports seats and two sculpted seats in the rear.

The RS7 will be available to order in the UK from the summer, with deliveries due to start towards the end of the year. Prices will start from around £84,000 - £7,000 more than the RS6 Avant.

2013 New Maserati Quattroporte unveiled




Maserati has revealed the new Quattroporte at the Detroit Motor Show

The all-new Maserati Quattroporte has made its public debut at the 2013 Detroit Motor Show.
The firm’s CEO, Harald Wester, has said that the new Quattroporte is key to Maserati’s planned “industrial growth that will see our presence in the world rise to 50,000 units a year by 2015.” A figure that’s considerably more than the 6,159 cars it sold in 2011.
Details are being kept under wraps until the Detroit show, but the new Quattroporte is expected to be lighter than the current car’s 1,990kg, thanks to aluminium body panels and a new steel-aluminium platform.
The new car was designed by a team headed by Lorenzo Ramaciotti, Head of the Maserati Design Centre, which is part of the Fiat Group Centro Stile design centre in Turin, Italy.
The Quattroporte has a new look that’s designed to be aggressive enough to appeal to Maserati’s current core of Western European and North American customers, but also elegant enough to appeal to Chinese buyers. In another concession to the Asian market, the new car is longer than the previous model’s 5,097mm to increase rear passenger and boot space.
Under the bonnet is an evolution of the current Ferrari-built 4.7-litre V8. In the current Quattroporte, this develops 424bhp - but the numberplate of the car in our pictures does say 530hp, which equates to 523bhp. This figure is higher than the same engine’s output in the Maserati GranTurismo, but still less than a 552bhp BMW M5.
Maserati is expected to broaden the Quattroporte’s engine range with smaller V6 models and even a diesel, with Maserati Powertrain Director and former Ferrari engine boss, Paolo Martinelli, saying: “The new engines that will be mounted on the next generation of Maserati vehicles are not only more powerful than ever, or more exciting to drive than ever – but also more fuel efficient than ever before.”
The engines won’t just power the new Quattroporte. The new luxury saloon is the first of three key new models, as it will be joined by a new E-Class-sized saloon called the Ghibli and an SUV called the Levante, that’s based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee by 2014.

2013 Infiniti Q50: hybrid option for premium mid-sized sedan





The 2013 Infiniti Q50 will be available with a high-performance hybrid option when the all-new premium mid-sized sedan goes on sale later this year.
The 264kW Infiniti Q50 Hybrid will sit at the top of the new model line, supporting the 245kW naturally aspirated V6 petrol variant in the initial launch line-up.
Infiniti has confirmed a number of additional powertrains – believed to include four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel – will join the range shortly after the launch of the hybrid and petrol V6 variants.
Replacing the Infiniti G sedan and becoming the first model to adopt the Japanese luxury car maker’s new naming structure, the Infiniti Q50 is set to become Infiniti Australia’s volume model when it launches towards the end of 2013, with its sights firmly set on the Audi A4BMW 3 SeriesLexus GSand Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid features a petrol-electric drivetrain based on the one used to power the largerInfiniti M35h sedan, teaming a 50kW/270Nm electric motor with a 221kW/346Nm 3.5-litre petrol V6 for a combined output of 264kW. Although Infiniti is yet to release official fuel consumption data for the Q50 Hybrid, the car’s smaller size and lighter weight should see it undercut the 5.5 litres per 100km average achieved by the M35h.
The 245kW/365Nm 3.7-litre V6 in the standard Infiniti Q50 carries over from the G37, and is tipped to consume around 6.0L/100km combined.
Both variants are equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission and can be ordered in either rear- or all-wheel-drive.
Revealed yesterday in a series of leaked images, the Infiniti Q50 features a conservative yet elegant exterior design that draws inspiration from the Essence concept as well as the brand’s latest production car releases. The Q50 sports a prominent example of Infiniti’s signature grille; heavily contoured bonnet, front bumper and side panels; and the trademark C-pillar kink.
At 4783mm long, 1824mm wide, 1443mm tall and riding on a 2850mm wheelbase, the Q50 is 159mm longer, 13mm wider and 14mm taller than the 3 Series sedan, and measures 40mm longer between the wheels.
Infiniti says its new mid-sizer introduces two world-first technologies to the production car arena. The first – Infiniti Direct Adaptive Steering – allows advanced control of the Q50’s tyre angle and steering inputs, offering four different settings to suit driver preference and changing road conditions. The second – Active Lane Control – uses a camera-based lane marker detection system to enhance on-centre driving ability and improve the car’s capacity to track true.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept


                 

Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept

Because turbo.

Volkswagen’s foremost Detroit debutante is a concept version of its impending three-row crossover SUV, a vehicle based on the Passat and, like that sedan, designed for American mass consumption. For a more-focused audience—enthusiasts—VW will show this Passat Performance concept, a precursor to a sporty production model.
The company, as we’ve previously reported, is preparing to replace its 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine here with the EA888 1.8-liter turbocharged four. The engine already is available in a number of global markets and will slot into our Beetle, Jetta, and Passat, and it’s what’s in this show car. Making 250 horsepower, it works through a six-speed automatic. (VW doesn’t specify, but we believe this is the DQ250 dual-clutch transmission.) VW nerds—or those with the ability to read a spec sheet—will notice that it makes less power than the 280-hp VR6 Passat already on sale. The turbo-four Sonata (274 horsepower) also has more muscle, as do the V-6 versions of the Honda Accord (278) and Toyota Camry(268). The 1.8T would have bragging rights over the 240-horse Ford Fusion 2.0-liter EcoBoost, however.
So what’s the idea behind introducing a performance variant that won’t even be the power player in its own family? Our hypothesis: This car’s mission is to introduce the direct-injected 1.8T to the Passat, a high-volume car of which nearly 120,000 were sold in the U.S. last year. With a new plant coming online in Silao, Mexico, to build the engine, and the Beetle and bestselling Jetta assembly lines to feed, it may take some time for Volkswagen to be able to meet demand. It would also allow for a more controlled rollout; should there be teething problems with the Mexican-sourced 1.8T in the Passat, a smaller initial run would confine any potential conflagration to fewer—and, as enthusiasts, likely more patient—customers.
But back to the concept, which is equally showroom-ready outside of the engine compartment. It rides on 19-inch wheels, exhales through a dual exhaust, and has a lowered sport suspension. Active bi-xenon headlamps are used up front and the taillights are LED pieces, while carbon-look trim has been fitted to the side-mirror caps and interior. The two-tone seats have “carbon-style” inserts, and the headliner and door pillars are black. Not exactly fanciful stuff, that. VW also mentions that the steering is of the electrically boosted type. (Only the Passat 2.5 has hydraulic assist now, so this oddly-specific-for-a-concept press-release tidbit tells us that the production 1.8T will join the TDI and V-6 in having electric steering.)
Production details—when, how much, etc.—are obviously still secret, but our guess is that you’ll see a Volkswagen Passat Turbo or Sport at dealerships by the end of the year.



Thursday, January 10, 2013

Mercedes E63 AMG facelifted on Detroit motor show



Mercedes-Benz has given the E63 AMG saloon and estate a bold new look and increased output along with other performance enhancing upgrades as part of a comprehensive mid-life facelift that aims to keep them in the hunt against powered up luxury car competition.
 Due to reach the UK in April at prices close to the £74,920 and £76,710 of their predecessors following a public premiere at next week’s Detroit motor show, the heavily revised E63 AMG saloon and estate preview a radical change in direction for the styling of all future AMG models with a distinctive exterior treatment that aims to provide both greater differentiation from standard
Mercedes-Benz models together with improved aerodynamic properties.

Included is a more aggressive front end that combines the twin headlamp treatment of the newly facelifted E-class with a unique grille and bumper – the latter distinguished by huge air ducts and a central splitter that is claimed to improve air flow underneath the car.

The exterior mirror housings have been given a new carbon fibre look and the side sills are altered with a new two tone treatment. The rear sports a more unique looking bumper that houses a revised diffuser element and quad trapezoidal shaped tail pipes.

Mercedes-Benz’s latest performance model runs a lightly retuned version of AMG’s twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine.

It now develops 549bhp in standard trim and 577bhp in combination with an optional performance package – increases of 31bhp and 28bhp respectively. Torque loading has also increased, with the standard engine now delivering an added 15lb ft at 531lb ft and the performance package specification unit remaining at 590lb ft but developed across a 750rpm broader range of revs between 1750rpm and 5000rpm.

The heady reserves continue to be channeled through AMG’s seven speed Speedshift MCT automatic gearbox to the rear wheels. It offers four different driving modes: C (Controlled Efficiency, S (Sport), S plus (Sport plus) and M (Manual) as well as automatic stop/start and brake energy recupation. The performance package option also adds a differential lock.

 Mercedes-Benz claims the standard E63 AMG saloon now boasts a 0-62mph time of 4.2sec, with the optional performance package at just 3.6sec – improvements of 0.1sec and 0.6sec respectively. Top speed remains at a limited 155mph and 186mph.

The increase in straight line performance comes without any change in fuel economy and emissions, with the standard E63 AMG saloon offering combined consumption of 28.8mpg and 230g/km. The performance package option is rated t 27.4mpg and 242g/km.

2013 Lexus IS revealed: aggressive design for premium mid-sizer




The 2013 Lexus IS has been revealed ahead of the all-new premium mid-sizer’s world premiere at next week’s Detroit auto show.
The highly anticipated third-generation Lexus IS comes eight years after the launch of the outgoing second-gen model, and sports the most dramatic expression of the Japanese car maker’s new design language on a production car to date.
Drawing inspiration from the Lexus LF-CC concept that debuted at last September’s Paris motor show, the 2013 Lexus IS boasts an aggressive ‘spindle’ grille, distinctive headlights with detached LEDs, prominent side skirts and piercing tail-lights in a design that is worlds apart from its traditional mid-sized German rivals.
The Lexus IS350 F Sport pictured here sports an exclusive grille and front bumper, as well as a bespoke interior with a perforated leather steering wheel and sports seats, metallic panel inserts, aluminium pedals and scuff plates, and a driver’s meter with moving centre ring like that found in the Lexus LFAsupercar.
With a longer wheelbase and increased width, Lexus says the new IS offers improved accessibility and best-in-class knee room for rear-seat passengers, as well as 60:40 split folding rear seats – giving the new car greater cargo-carrying flexibility than the fixed-backrest model it replaces.
Lexus has confirmed the IS250 and IS350 models will be joined in the new line-up by the Lexus IS300h – the first hybrid in the nameplate’s history, which Lexus says will be available in “Europe, Japan and other international markets”.
The third-gen Lexus IS range is set to reach Australian showrooms in mid to late 2013. The conventional non-hybrid models are locked in for our market, although at this stage Lexus Australia has not finalised its plans for the IS300h, suggesting the third more fuel-efficient variant may arrive sometime after the initial launch.
Full details of the all-new 2013 Lexus IS will be revealed following its Detroit debut next Wednesday morning AEST.


2013 Audi A5, A7 Sportback models make room for five




2013 Audi A5, A7 Sportback models make room for five


Audi Australia has announced a practicality boost for the Audi A5 Sportback and A7 Sportback models for 2013, making the versatility of a fifth seat now standard across both vehicle ranges.
The revised interior layout for both the Audi A5 Sportback and A7 Sportback headlines a list of updates for the 2013 model year. The A5 now includes a memory function for the driver’s seat and electric mirrors with heating, memory, auto dimming, reversing auto-dip and folding functions as standard. The A7 benefits from gains in engine performance, with the 3.0 TFSI petrol upped 8kW to 228kW and the 3.0 TDI diesel – now standard with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission – bumped up 80Nm to 580Nm.
Prices for both variants of the Audi A7 Sportback have also been reduced for the new year with the diesel now starting at $135,750 (a saving of $7000) and the petrol at $143,800 ($3500 less).
Audi says the new pricing structure allows for the introduction of the A7 3.0 TDI Biturbo model – due to arrive next month accompanied by the Audi A6 3.0 TDI Biturbo - with an anticipated starting price around $160,000.
2013 Audi A5 and A7 Sportback manufacturer’s list prices:
  • A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI – $66,900
  • A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI – $68,700
  • A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic – $83,200
  • A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro manual – $80,900
  • A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic – $95,900
  • A5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic – $100,300
  • A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro – $143,800 (-$3500)
  • A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro – $135,750 (-$7000)