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Road test: Audi A5 Sportback TFSI35 (150 hp)
Udi's box office is no longer young, and has received an exterior and interior facelift to stay in the game.
But a test of her entry-level version reveals that her problem is completely different
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Udi
Audi A5
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A5 Sportback
Champion Motors
Keenan Cohen
Sunday, February 28, 2021, 8:30 p.m.
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It still looks very good and the facelift for the lighting and grill units leaves it fresh (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
Think for a moment about Udi, the things that for decades have made her who she is and what she is today.
The technology, the dual propulsion, the instrumentation, the performance, the engines.
After driving the test on this A5 Sportback and there is no escape from scratching your head and asking, what exactly, other than the emblem, identifies it with the manufacturer from Inglushtatt?
It is indeed a handsome car, both in its classic coupe configuration and in the four-door coupe configuration in which it appears here and is known as the "Sportback".
And the facelift she went through and renewed her lighting and grill units leaves her in the game.
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The frameless doors arrange a bright atmosphere and generous window space (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
The cabin is well built, despite the age the clean lines in it remain up to date despite the language and there are places where the age is noticeable in it.
The main change is the growth in the dimensions of the multimedia screen from 7 to 10.1 inches and its operation in touch instead of the MMI dial also makes room for a storage compartment in the center console.
In terms of equipment, it is a big disappointment when you discover that despite a not insignificant entry price of NIS 336,000 only with the addition of the "luxury" package, you will receive adaptive cruise control, a B&O audio system, a digital dashboard and a leather upholstery package.
The quality and design are still excellent, but the list of equipment is poor in relation to the car in price (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
The fifth door allows for a comfortable and accessible trunk (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
The driving position, seats and spacing are very good, even the rear seats have almost no compromise due to the sloping roof configuration.
Two adults will have a pretty comfortable name with separate air conditioning control and 12V socket, a third adult and even a child are out of the question due to the elevated drive channel and seat structure with the bulge in the center.
When the fifth door rises electrically a trunk is discovered which is a pleasure.
The bright spot in the car, with 465 liters with excellent accessibility, ease of charging, anchor rings and storage and hanging solutions.
Two adults can sit here comfortably.
They will receive air conditioning outlets with separate control (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
taking off
The A5 is marketed in Israel with a 2.0-liter engine in both the TFSI35 and TFSI40 versions, the first being tested with 150 hp and the second with 204 hp.
None of this data is really exciting or unusual in the world of luxury cars, certainly in its price range, certainly with its sporty image.
It is also evident in the way it travels as long as cruising it administratively and relaxed is what you would expect from a box office car.
Even on 19-inch rims, as long as the road quality is good it is a very pleasant place to travel distances.
On less good roads there are noises from the tires and major disruptions are already having a hard time staying out of the cabin.
As long as the road conditions are good, even on 19-inch rims the comfort is good (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
But when you also want a car that is fun to drive or in road conditions that include elevations, this A5 turns out to be a package that is really far from impressive.
The dual-clutch gearbox does the best it can, but from 150 hp it's hard to produce rhythm or drama, so instead it produces mostly noise. The steering is mediocre, its ability to be a driving partner even in places where no power is required like replaceable behaviors. Boring, with a tendency to steer.I do not expect any car to be a behavioral and performance animal, but when you cost twice as much as a family car that does it much better, it is embarrassing.Even
with a 12V system that provides it with engine bleeding capabilities when surfing, when fuel consumption is 12.3 Km per liter, even with extreme fuel economy it was difficult to console.
In this version she has to offer only an impressive performance (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
Summary
In the world of premium cars, except in exceptional cases, no car is really measured "on the weight", when someone chooses to purchase a luxury brand he pays for the emblem and image no less than he pays for the herd of horses, the amount of leather and the equipment list.
But there are cases where the gap is so large and so significant that even this starting point is undermined.
The Audi A5 Sportback in this version is the best example of this story.
With a base price of NIS 336,000 and another NIS 26,000 for the "luxury" package that connects to NIS 362,000, it presents an unconvincing car.
In performance, in the comfort and safety equipment, in the dynamic capabilities - just mediocre that are hard to get from a car with the four-ring logo and hard to not define it as a value that is far from reasonable for the price.
So it is true that until the introduction of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, its direct competitor, it is alone on this pitch.
And yet, its environment is full of cheaper and better alternatives than it is in disturbing orders of magnitude, whether it is equivalent from a house like the A4 in the TFSI45 version with 265 hp, never-before-seen performance, dual propulsion, more equipment for less money or off-brand with Alpha Julia and Lucia For those who are looking for sportiness in a stylish body, the BMW 3 Series also offers plug-in propulsion and others.
Udi's hall also has better alternatives (Photo: Keinan Cohen)
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On the technical side: Audi A5 TFSI35
Engine, propulsion:
gasoline, turbo, 4 cylinders, front
volume:
1,984 cc
Power / rpm (hp):
4,000 / 150
torque / rpm (kg):
1,300 / 27.5
Transmission:
automatic , Dual clutch, 7 gears
Dimensions:
Length (cm):
476
Width (cm):
184
Height (cm):
137
Wheelbase (cm):
283
Trunk (liters):
465
Performance:
Acceleration 0-100:
9.1 seconds
Maximum speed:
210 km / h
Competitors:
Alpha Julia, BMW 4 Series Grand Coupe
Price:
NIS 362,000 (test), NIS 336,000 (base)
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