Audi A5 Sportback is the one of the most effective saloons of the moment. We tested the TDI version 190 hp with AWD and automatic S Tronic.

Under very similar to its predecessor image, the Audi A5 Sportback can boast of being one of the more effective and satisfactory saloons of all who have passed through our hands. At least in this configuration Diesel engine 190 hp, auto switch S Tronic, AWD and damping piloted.

So fashionable SUV and crossover, traditional sedans for many private buyers are falling into disuse, and that today, in many cases, cherish more technology, but above all a higher than the segments most fashionable dynamic equilibrium. Fortunately Mercedes was able to give a return to the traditional concept in 2004 with the CLS, which became the air saloon coupé first modern automobile age. The recipe does not seem complicated, with a sportier design, the result mainly of a falling behind as a coupe, lower height, frameless windows and other fixtures to achieve that sportier.

Mercedes to the CLS She gave a completely differentiator Class E coetáneo air. The next representative, the Volkswagen Passat CC, in 2008, also showed many differences. Was the first generation A5 Sportback, back in 2009, which more similarities presents, but instead from the A4 sedan, is directly linked to the Coupé, with greater versatility by adding two extra doors and the gate to the trunk while getting a few centimeters more space inside. This view has also followed the BMW, first with the beautiful 6 Series Gran Coupe and later 4 Series Gran Coupe.

Audi A5 Sportback 2017: many internal changes

Although at first glance it may seem, the Audi A5 Sportback This article is a completely new car, although its design keeps the guidelines drawn by Walter De Silva. And is that as we happen with the Coupé, although its appearance can deceive, the second generation is new up and down. Something we can check with walking a few meters.

Its dimensions are almost traced, with two cm more in length, one of battle and one less in width. Nevertheless, inside earn between one and two cm in all our measurements. Two adults traveling back as comfortable as an A4, but what is more tricky is both access and, above all, accommodate children in their child seats, since a threshold with a very low altitude close to the ground bench adds.

Before the situation is radically different, because a sufficiently vented space exquisite quality, with a maximum care for detail adds. everything oozes great quality, with such colorful materials such as matt brushed aluminum inserts this Sport version, small digital displays integrated into the controls to regulate temperature or excellent sports seats. Here, collect the body perfectly, seeking a sublime comfort and great adjustment possibilities, including extensible bench and in our unit, with fantastic pneumatic lumbar adjustment with three effective types of massage available is offered as an option for 575 €. All with a driving position for situating the sidewalk at a really low level, which accentuates its sportsmanship, and a outstanding ergonomics.

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI: great chassis

Initial mechanical range, this 2.0 TDI 190 hp of the Audi A5 Sportback It stands as a real runner, a good equation between performance and consumption. A low and medium engine is very well insulated, while providing a good degree of refinement, but above becomes slightly rough sound while Diesel is patent. Although transmitting without annoying vibrations, it does not reach the degree of sumptuousness of the 3.0 TDI. surprise your dual clutch piloted S tronic, as fast as ever, but now smoother and refined when parking. Almost one converter. Convince automatic function Sailing -only it dispenses it in the Dynamic and Individual modes choice-, which decouples the change to travel more meters inertia and re-attach not only to our requests on the pedals but also in terms of navigation data or radar front, for example when we approach another vehicle.

But so love this Audi A5 Sportback a daily basis is by its frame in all circumstances of use, either commuting, which usually demand maximum comfort, or when we want to extract its full potential. Under the MLB Evo platform, it also shares with the A4, a degree of refinement excelso -here probably have much to say hydraulic supports in the front to reduce vibraciones-, great ride quality, solid tread and precision of movement is reached. Even with an address that does not quite convince even the information it conveys, we can not put any blemish for speed, touch or rigor followed what told you from the steering wheel. A new electromechanical steering 3.5 kg lighter and gains in efficiency over that of its predecessor. It is likely that the optional dynamic variable gear ratio, this feeling disappears.

The duality from his damping between comfort and efficiency It is the best we remember, at least adaptive CDC, with valves with electromagnetic control with a range of remarkable performance. With excellent quality of bacheo, Dynamic mode in its response becomes very firm but without losing the quality masterful absorption. To his great dynamism also it contributes positively all-wheel drive, which is offered with two very different systems. In versions with manual transmission it is available ultra quattro, which allows to reduce consumption disconnect the front axle through the two clutches in the transmission tree -the multiplate and atrás- front claw, and for the limited automatic shift quattro permanent slip center differential, which normally sends 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels and 40 to the front, while capable of sending up to a 85/70 respectively. Not only it gives great traction, also provides confidence while allowing any firm roll over safely and at a good speed. And this is one of the sticking points in this model, as well as many other Audi: the ease for get the most of it almost all its possibilities regardless of the level of driving it gets to your commands.

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro 190 hp, data

Measurement	Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic 190 hp
Motor (*)	1.968 cm3 / 4 cylinders in line
Power (*)	190 hp at 4,200 rpm 3,800
maximum torque (*)	40.8 mkg of 1,750 at 3,000 rpm
Traction (*)	Total
0-100 km / h	7.37 s
0-1000 m	28,6 s
Real urban consumption	6.9 l / 100 km
actual road use	5.4 l / 100 km
Real average consumption	6 l / 100 km
Frenada 140-0 km / h	68.7 m
Weight	1,736 kg
Trunk	460 liters
Space rear legs	74 cm
front / rear width	142/136 cm
Height min / max	92/99 cm
Price	48,330 euros

> (*) Official data, the rest, as measured by the Technical Center Highway.