- Will be launched in India in 2027
- 2.0-litre turbo petrol
Audi had confirmed earlier this year a three-product offensive for the Indian car market. The first one was the new Q3 SUV which was launched last month and it will be joined by the A5 sedan, which has now been spotted in India.
Launched in 2024, the A5 replaces the A4 sedan in Audi’s sedan lineup thanks to a new nomenclature of giving all its EVs even-numbered names while all ICE vehicles will use odd-numbered names. This is the first of Audi’s new generation of sedans and following in the same vein will likely be joined by the A7 and A9 sedans.
The A5 is bigger and wider than the outgoing A4 and gets Audi’s new design elements like the revised grille, alloy wheel design and four-door coupe(ish) silhouette. It get the same interiors as the new Q3 and is expected to get the same feature list as well. Highlights of the latter include the dual digital screens, new steering wheel and new-age AC, door and mirror controls.
While globally there are petrol, hybrid and even diesel powertrains for the A5, the Indian-spec car is expected to make use of the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol, but for this car it will produce 148bhp and 280Nm. The engine is mated to a seven-speed DCT that powers the front wheels.
The A5 will be Audi’s return to take on cars like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class but also SUVs like the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The A4 badge is easily Audi’s most recognisable name in India and the A5, when launched here, will have quite some expectations in terms of product offerings. Once the A5 is launched, Audi will then bring the Q9 SUV by the middle of 2027. Company sources have also indicated that the automaker is waiting for clarity on the EU-India FTA to decide on future products beyond the Q9 SUV.
