NEW FOR 2010:
- New A5 and S5 Cabriolet models
- New 2.0T Coupe
- 3.2 Coupe no longer available with manual transmission
- Standard LED taillights on A5 and S5
- S5 adds new 19-inch wheel style
- Exterior colours: Garnet Red Pearl Effect added; Misano Red Pearl Effect discontinued
- Interior wood trim: Laurel Nutmeg optional with Black, Light Grey and Cardamom Beige, now standard on A5 3.2; Walnut Brown and Almond Ash Beige discontinued
Introduced as all-new models for 2008, the Audi A5 and S5 undergo additional significant changes for 2010. New soft-top Cabriolet models are introduced, with the S5 Cabriolet adding an all-new supercharged V6 engine. The Coupe adds a 2.0T engine alongside the previous 3.2-litre V6, and the latter engine loses its manual transmission option. LED taillights are now added to the A5 and S5 models.
The A5 Coupe comes as the 2.0T, with 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and as the 3.2, with 3.2-litre V6, while the A5 Cabriolet is a 2.0T only. The 2.0T uses a six-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic automatic, while the 3.2 uses the Tiptronic automatic only. The S5 Coupe uses a 4.2-litre V8 with six-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic, while the S5 Cabriolet uses a newly-developed 3.0-litre V6 with supercharger and seven-speed S-tronic transmission. All models use Quattro all-wheel drive.
The Cabriolet models use a power-operated soft top that opens in 15 seconds and closes in 17 seconds. It can be opened or closed at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
Trim levels on the Coupe are 2.0T, 2.0T Premium, and 3.2 Premium, while the Cabriolet comes as the 2.0T and 2.0T Premium. The S5 Coupe comes in a single trim line, while the S5 Cabriolet comes as the Cabriolet and Cabriolet Premium.
Features on the 2.0T Coupe include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, bi-xenon headlamps with washers, heated washer nozzles, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, fog lamps, ultrasonic interior monitoring system, cruise control, Intelligent Key, sunroof, heated leather seats with power driver and passenger adjustment, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, front and rear carpet floor mats, CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio, driver information centre, and trip computer.
The 2.0T Premium adds three-zone automatic climate control, rain- and speed-sensitive wipers, Bluetooth connectivity, music interface for iPod control, driver's side memory, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, and compass.
The 3.2 Premium is similarly equipped.
Features on the 2.0T Cabriolet include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, bi-xenon headlamps with washers, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, fog lights, cruise control, Intelligent Key, heated mirrors, heated washer nozzles, fully automatic acoustic soft top, heated leather seats with driver and passenger power adjustment, front and rear carpet floor mats, multi-function three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio, and driver information centre with trip computer.
The 2.0T Premium Cabriolet adds three-zone automatic climate control, rain- and speed-sensitive wipers, Bluetooth connectivity, music interface with iPod control, headlight washers, driver's side memory, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass.
Features on the S5 Coupe include 19-inch alloy wheels, three-zone automatic climate control, rain- and speed-sensitive wipers, heated washer nozzles, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps with washers, LED running lights, fog lights, ultrasonic interior monitoring system, garage door opener, cruise control, Advanced Key with start button, heated mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, rear parking sensors, sunroof, heated Silk Nappa leather seats, driver's side memory, front and rear carpet floor mats, multi-function three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto-dimming mirror with compass, ski bag, Bang & Olufsen six-CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio, music interface for iPod control, and colour trip computer.
Features on the S5 Cabriolet include 18-inch alloy wheels, three-zone automatic climate control, rain- and speed-sensitive wipers, bi-xenon headlamps with washers, LED running lights, fog lights, ultrasonic interior monitoring system, cruise control, Intelligent Key, heated mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, heated washer nozzles, fully automatic acoustic soft top, Silk Nappa heated leather seats with driver and passenger power adjustment, split-folding rear seats, front and rear carpet floor mats, multi-function three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto-dimming mirror with compass, six-CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio, music interface with iPod control, and colour trip computer.
The S5 Cabriolet Premium adds 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive headlights, garage door opener, Advance Key with pushbutton start, Audi Side Assist, and rear parking sensors.
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