Audi S5 launched for INR 69 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai)

Audi has today announced the introduction of the S5 Sportback in India. The five-door coupe is the first and only sportback in its segment. This is powered by a 3.0-litre TFSI quattro engine with an output of 333bhp. The Audi S5 Sportback is priced at INR 69 lakhson-showroom Mumbai/Delhi approximate price.

The V6 TFSI engine generates a torque of 440 Nm and delivers an intense driving experience. The highly successful S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission allows the Audi S5 Sportback to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and reach an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/hr.

The Audi S5 Sportback is packed with advanced infotainment systems. At the very top is the Bang & Olufsen Sound System, which comes as a standard. The MMI Navigation Plus with a 17.78 centimeter color monitor has 3D navigation mapping enabled. Designed to offer greater sound quality, the ten-channel amplifier of the Bang & Olufsen Sound System delivers 505 watts of powerful sound via 14 high-performance speakers concealed behind aluminum-inlay covers. In conjunction with MMI navigation plus, the system can play back DVDs in 5.1 Surround Sound.

The Audi S5 Sportback is an extremely attractive proposition for customers desiring sportiness with practicality. The Audi S5 Sportback brings cutting edge technology in an efficient, sporty and powerful style while ensuring an exhilarating driving experience with no compromise on fuel efficiency. Audi is a brand that has several firsts to its credit. We introduced the first compact luxury open top convertible the Audi A3 Cabriolet, Indias first production car with laser high beam lighting: the limited edition Audi R8 LMX, first super sportscar with an Avant body type, the Audi RS 6 Avant and now the Audi S5 Sportback, a first in its segment will further strengthen our performance car portfolio in India, said Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India.

Source : MotorOctane