New Reveal : 2010 Audi A5 Sportback

Introduction:

It's finally here. After all the spy shots and rumors, Audi have released details on the all-new 2010 Audi A5 Sportback, as a part of the 100th anniversary celebration for Audi. The A5 Sportback will roll into Audi dealerships in September and will join the Coupe and Cabriolet as the third member of the A5 family.
Design:

The German firm claims that new member of the A5 family "combines the best of various vehicle genres such as the emotion and elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon." The A5 Sportback actually has a smooth roofline combined with the added doors and the rear-hatch, to give the A5 Sportback a very sporty yet supple design. Personally, this is better-looking than the other five-door sport hatch like BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, and Porsche Panamera. Overall, a pretty successful design.
Interior:

Interior wise, the 2010 Audi A5 Sportback get a classic Audi interior; lots of space, and pure Germany interior quality. Even though the Sportback is 1.42 in lower than the A4 Sedan, the German automaker claim that the four-seater model A5, offers comparable headroom and legroom space with the more conventionally styled A4. The A5 Sportback also support lots of luggage out back; 480 liters when rear-seats are up, and 980 liters when rear-seats are folded down.
Powertrain:

Currently, the 2010 Audi A5 Sportback is offered with three petrol engines, in FSI codename, and three diesel, in TDI codename. Fuel economy estimates range from 32 mpg to 45 mpg. Starting first with:

* 2010 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: Turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder, 180 hp, front-wheel-drive and 6-speed manual transmission. Price starts at $47,387.

* 2010 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic: Turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder, 211 hp, 0-60 mph takes 6.6 seconds, Quattro all-wheel-drive and S-Tronic 7-speed automated-manual transmission. Price starts at $59,357.

* 2010 Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI Quattro S-Tronic: Naturally-aspirated 3.2L V6, 265 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph takes 6.6 seconds, Quattro all-wheel-drive and S-Tronic 7-speed automated-manual transmission. Price starts at $66,187.

* 2010 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI: Turbo-diesel 2.0L 4-cylinder, 170 hp, front-wheel-drive and 6-speed manual transmission. Price starts at $50,767.

* 2010 Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI: Turbo-diesel 2.7L V6, 190 hp, front-wheel-drive and 6-speed manual transmission. Price starts at $55,344.

* 2010 Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI: Turbo-diesel 3.0L V6, 240 hp, Quattro all-wheel-drive and S-Tronic 7-speed automated-manual transmission. Price starts at $67,525.

Features:

All models are equipped with a recuperation system that recovers energy during braking and deceleration and stores it temporarily in the battery. All A5 Sportback models can also be equipped with a "S-line" sport package. S-line adds larger wheels, sportier front-side-rear sills, stiffer suspension setup, and a lower ride.

The Audi A5 Sportback will make its official public debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show this September - orders are being taken now. Though, do expect a S5 Sportback version, equipped with a 333 hp supercharged 3.0L V6, from the S4 and S5 Cabriolet.

Source : [Audi]