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Revealed: Audi A5 and S5

Variance

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RJB Newbie

RJB

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So its a 3-series with an Audi grille? I know they are trying to compete, but with this bland of a design and with this obvious of a design rip off I don't think they can swing enough buyers. BMW has a stranglehold in this area, so Audi should have brought something a little more extravagant to the table.

AAS Newbie

AAS

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You guys (the ones that don't like it) have to look at the big picture... the total design... It looks really good!

Note: Spending waaay too much time in an Audi/VW dealership this past week could have caused me to like their stuff more then I usually would.

big blue Newbie

big blue

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Simple, sporty and sleek. The three S's have prevailed here and it looks damn good. Looks longer than a 3-series coupe, is it just the angle of the photos or is it actually bigger?

Toyota Solara with an Audi grill

I definitely don't see the Solara in that A5, and thank goodness for that. It's one of my most hated cars heh.
Paolino Apprentice

Paolino

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God I think that's GORGEOUS! If I had the money, I'd be purchasing one immediately.

Z-06 Newbie

Z-06

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The interior looks picked straight up from the A8. Exterior greenhouse looks charming but the front is too trivial.
Paolino Apprentice

Paolino

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I find it interesting that the tachometer only goes up to 6000 rpms

Sixty8panther Newbie

Sixty8panther

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That gross disgusting B-pillar is :puke: inducing.

The interior & sculpted fenders are nice but now that

Mercedes, the new Camaro & even Jaguar have new

HARDTOPS in showrooms 2 door luxury/sport cars

with B-pillars are ubber lame!

The headlights are also cheesy and that Audi grille

is getting very cheesy.

Paolino Apprentice

Paolino

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This particular car is a diesel.

Ah, didn't notice that. Thanks :)
Paolino Apprentice

Paolino

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The front is kinda gloopy and boring, but the rest is quite nice. Fabulous interior... better than the CTS I think.

I disagree... I love the new CTS interior. But part of my decision is based on the fact that I prefer a symmetrical interior vs a driver-focused one.
Cory Wolfe

Cory Wolfe

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The headlights are also cheesy and that Audi grille

is getting very cheesy.

Tell me... Are Pontiac's, Cadillac's, Jeep's, Dodge's, MB's, BMW's, etc... Are their grills getting cheesy too? It's called a brand identity.

I disagree... I love the new CTS interior. But part of my decision is based on the fact that I prefer a symmetrical interior vs a driver-focused one.

I *heart* driver oriented interiors. :P
The O.C. Newbie

The O.C.

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Revealed: Audi A5

Beautiful little coupe! Funny though....to me it says a bit "BMW 335i Coupe meets (new) Camaro Coupe" in some of it's stance, roofline, and profile.

Typical beautiful Audi interior!

RJB Newbie

RJB

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GOOD GOD!! That grille is even worse, I was just begining to admire the S5 when I saw that. That is horrible, what were they thinking, as if the regular grille is not obtrusive enough they had to make this one even more?! What are the specs on the S5 anway?

sciguy_0504 Newbie

sciguy_0504

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Other than the ugly, droopy character line, I really like this car. The interior is amazing: luxurious and modern, techy without being overkill. The character line is overkill, though, and ruins the graceful exterior styling.

NOS2006 Newbie

NOS2006

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I just don't get it. Any person could've predicted this is what these vehicles would look like. They're bland and the bodies could've been carved with two slices out of a bar of soap. What is original or sexy about this? I'm lost.

Cory Wolfe

Cory Wolfe

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I just don't get it. Any person could've predicted this is what these vehicles would look like. They're bland and the bodies could've been carved with two slices out of a bar of soap. What is original or sexy about this? I'm lost.

You have no taste.
balthazar

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Interior doesn't wow me (no real continuity or fluidity), but audi interiors have never lived up to the hype IMO. Steering wheel is clunky & something about that wide, flat, hooded IP says 1980s to me. Meh.

Exterior no longer says 'audi'; now badge reading is the most telling element. Grille is HUGE (tho I personally like large grilles). Very similar front fascia elements on the G6 GXP and the A5.... :wink: Overall, it's not bad, but it's not notable either- like a tremendous amount of automotive design in modern times.

BV- that near-identical wheel design has been used before... can't remember by who tho...

Northstar Newbie

Northstar

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You drive a Millenia.

You drive a car with a huge wing :P

The A/S5 maybe be somewhat boring, but at least it looks classy, as it should for the probable price tag.

NOS2006 Newbie

NOS2006

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You drive a car with a huge wing :P

Well you.. you... (Satty I need some help). haha You're not a part of this!

It looks classy I guess, yeah. But I don't see how people would buy this over the Cadillac, Mercedes, or BMW equivalent...

Northstar Newbie

Northstar

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Well you.. you... (Satty I need some help). haha You're not a part of this!

It looks classy I guess, yeah. But I don't see how people would buy this over the Cadillac, Mercedes, or BMW equivalent...

The A5 is for those that want everything the others have to offer (power, nice interior, luxury features) but don't want the "look at me" styling. Some people like to stand out and show their wealth, others would like to be less "look at me" and enjoy everything that's nice about a luxury car without putting on a show.

Cory Wolfe

Cory Wolfe

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You drive a Millenia.

You just backhandedly insulted yourself. :P

The A5 is for those that want everything the others have to offer (power, nice interior, luxury features) but don't want the "look at me" styling. Some people like to stand out and show their wealth, others would like to be less "look at me" and enjoy everything that's nice about a luxury car without putting on a show.

What he said. And it's stylish enough to be sexy. Like my Millenia. :D
MyerShift Newbie

MyerShift

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I hate the droopy character line and the BMW 3-Series coupe style tail lamps, but I love it. It's an Audi Coupe that's not a TT.

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