Why Lease The A5 Coupe?
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Audi A5 Coupe Review 2022
The Audi A5 Coupe is a sporty two-door coupe which epitomises class. It offers a relaxing drive, a top-notch interior, and the latest technology. If you want an adaptable, slick, and stylish car, the A5 Coupe is the car for you.
Stiff competition for the A5 Coupe comes from rivals, including the BMW 4 Series and the Mercedes C-Class Coupé.
Audi A5 Coupe Key Features
- Slick, sporty appearance with creases in the bonnet and a large front grille
- Excellent interior accompanied by good technology
- 450-litre boot
- A choice of petrol or diesel engines
- Four trim levels available: Sport, Black Edition, S Line, and Vorsprung
Audi A5 Coupe Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Class-leading interior
- Good practicality for a two-door coupe
- Great range of standard equipment and technology
Cons:
- Comfort levels are limited in the rear
- Engines are a little underwhelming
- No hybrid options available
Design, Practicality and Boot Space
The Audi A5 Coupe has a stylish and sporty exterior and wouldn't look out of place cruising around the south of France. It has a large front grille, sporty creases in the bonnet, and a slick roof. For those who like driving at night, LED lights come as standard.
Although the A5 Coupe is a two-door coupe, there's plenty of space for those in the front regardless of height, with leg and headroom being generous. You'll also be pleasantly surprised about how much space is in the back; however, if you cover a lot of miles with the family, it may be worth going for the larger A5 Sportback.
Boot space comes in at 450 litres which is generous considering it's a two-door car. The rear seats also split and fold 40/20/40, extending the boot to accommodate those bulkier items.
Interior and Trims
The interior is one of the standout qualities of the A5 Coupe, featuring premium materials throughout the cabin. You'll find comfortable leather seats, good quality wooden panels, and soft-touch buttons to help you drive in style.
In terms of technology, you'll find a reactive 10.1-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless phone charging as standard. This is accompanied by Audi's 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit, which displays all the required information to the driver.
The Audi A5 Coupe comes in four trims: Sport, Black Edition, S Line, and the top-of-the-range Vorsprung.
The entry-level Sport has 18-inch alloy wheels, LED head and rear lights, deluxe 3-zone electronic climate control, voice control, and cruise control.
The Black Edition features 20-inch black alloy wheels, a black styling pack, Audi Beam (used LEDs to project the logo onto the ground as you exit the car), and a flat-bottomed 3-spoke high-functioning leather Sport steering wheel.
The S Line adds to this with 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, lowered sport suspension, a radiator grille in matt black, privacy glass, and contrast stitching on the seats.
The range-topping Vorsprung has 20-inch star-design alloy wheels in matt titanium and comes with the Comfort & Sound Pack as standard, which gives you a superb Bang & Olufsen sound system.
Power and Performance
A range of petrol and diesel engines are available for the Audi A5 Coupe. Three 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines are available, ascending from 35, 40, and 45 TFSI with 150, 204, and 245hp.
If you want performance matched with affordable running costs, the pick of the bunch is the 45 TFSI. It achieves 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds and has a combined fuel consumption of 40.9-42.2mpg.
You might be swayed towards the 35 or 40 TDI diesel engines if you're doing more miles. Both give a similar performance to the first two petrol units but have a much better economy, with the 35 TDI returning between 57.5-58.9mpg.
All engines are only available with the seven-speed automatic gearbox. This may disappoint some people, but it does hold its own; it shifts calmly and behaves just how you'd want. You also have a choice between front and all-wheel drive, with the 'Quattro' units providing the latter.
On the road, the A5 Coupe is suited to cruising more than anything else. The steering is more inconsistent than the BMW 4 Series, so rounding corners at speed may prove challenging. The best course of action would be to let the A5 Coupe stay in its comfort zone as a relaxing cruiser.
Leasing vs Buying
Prices for the new Audi A5 Coupe start from £39,600.00 OTR* or to lease from £399.61 per month.
Interested in leasing the Audi A5 Coupe? Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is one of the largest car leasing brokers in the UK and has a range of car leasing deals available. Regardless of your driving style or car preferences, we'll be able to fit your every need.
Leasing may prove cheaper than buying a car, thanks to a low initial payment, fixed monthly rentals, and a range of benefits included in your lease deal.
*'On the road' price correct at time of publication and includes one year's road fund license, DVLA first registration fee and number plate fee. Prices are subject to change, always check with your nearest retailer.
