The Audi A5 Convertible is an open-roof model of A5 coupe
which is one of the stylish cars these days. Yeah, we may be more familiar with
Cabriolet version as Audi’s lineup, right? Regardless with the name, the A5
convertible offers four-seat passengers unlike the coupe. This is your chance
who love the car without roof and bring four people at once as same as A5 coupe
version. Beside the stylish exterior, the interior is also premium-level. You
will found everything you need as the driver of this convertible. Moreover, the
efficient engine of A5 will also feature the convertible lineup.
Audi A5 Convertible Exterior
The Audi A5 convertible comes with the combination of
elegant and sporty designs. Audi keeps their new product with freshly new
designs without remaining the old-fashioned model. The headlight, grille and
front bumper are completely new. It makes this convertible car is slightly
different with the A5 coupe for sure. But, the positive impact is still
covering the car as one of sportier convertible of Audi’s lineup. For your
information, the grille carries single-frame radiator. This is completely
refreshing the A5 especially into aggressive car. So, we won’t see the old
grille of Audi anymore from this car.
Audi A5 Convertible Interior
Go straight to the interior of Audi A5 Convertible, it has
different story. If we got the claim that Audi starts to departure from the
old-fashioned exterior, they will keep the premium interior especially the
cabin. We can see high-quality and sleeker dashboard here as same as how
premium the A5 Coupe by the way. We found soft-touch materials are very easy to
be found inside the driver’s position such as touch screen and gearlever. As
the modern feature, the MMI infotainment system and Audi Connect will make your
driving activity easier and comfortable. This car is also the first car which
uses Google Earth integration plus the in-car internet connectivity. To give
better navigation, Audi provides 3D satellite with high-resolution views.
Engine
Speaking about the engine, the Audi A5 convertible will have
the same engine from its brother and sister, the A4 and A5 coupe. It is the one
and only 2.0 DOHC engine. This engine is not a normal DOHC, but it is featured
by turbocharger and FSI direct-injection. We have to say goodbye for the former
engine, 3.2 L V6 with the same FSI direct injection too. For your information,
the new DOHC engine pumps out 220 horsepower which is lower than the former
engine at 45 horsepower. But, the new one is more efficient especially on its
emissions.
Powertrains
The different comes on the powertrains of Audi A5
Convertible with the brothers. We are talking about the transmission by the
way. If the A5 coupe exists with 6-speed manual transmission, the convertible
does not. Audi chooses CVT transmission called Multitornic instead. You need to
know that this gearbox has good capability to offer better fuel economy. It is
proven by the EPA ratings of A5 convertible. This car has 24 mpg city and 31
mpg highway which are better than the coupe version. Furthermore, it reaches
0-60mph for 7.2 seconds. For your information, this is similarly with Tiptorinc
8-speed transmission of Audi but it sends with AWD while A5 convertible does
not. It sends the power via front-wheel drive only.
Owning
If you compare the Audi A5 convertible with other
competitors, you may not notice its weight which is lighter. Actually,
everything is lighter on A5 convertible including the insulated cloth folding
top. Instead of heavier top, the convertible version offers coupe-like.
Moreover, the driver can access it at 31 mph of speed. You can open and close
the top under that speed by the way. The passengers are also provided with
head-level heating. It is very useful when the weather is extremely unwanted
for folded roof.
Trims and Features
There are three trim levels of Audi A5 convertible. They are
Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Every trim has its own features as same as
other cars. We start from the Premium trim. You can get standard package like
S-Line packs, upholstery with leather material, auto-climate control, LED
lighting, 18-inche alloy wheels and many more as same as standard features of
SUV. Meanwhile, the Premium Plus offers the standard package before plus heated
front seats, three-zone auto-climate control and powered exterior mirror. Lastly,
it is named as Prestige trim. For your information, it is the highest model on
the A5 lineup. Beside the both trim features, this trim offers fourteen
speakers and HD radio technology. To make the start easier, there is also
keyless start in this trim. The sport seats make this car sportier as well.
Overall, each trim gives you comfortable driving through folded roof because it
is a convertible car. Lastly, there is a bonus appearance on the exterior
finish. It is called as the Black Optic with 19 inches of wheels with Titanium
design on them.
Safety
There is no modern car without occupant safety including the
Audi A5 convertible. The airbags are prepared into three sides. They are front,
front side and front knee. Of course, it adds more safeties for front
passengers and driver. Meanwhile, the highest model Prestige trim has Audi side
assist. This is a new system for Audi’s lineup which monitors every blind spot
that cannot be handled by the driver. It includes other vehicles which are
approaching your position on the road. It implies that Audi keeps their
customers as safe as possible riding this modern car, right? We believe the
safety features of A5 convertible got five-stars from the official.
Competitors
Audi is not alone in the convertible class these days. There
are some automakers which also offer their convertible version. In other words,
the convertible class is very competitive right now due market’s demand who is
too bored with SUVs and trucks. You will see BMW 4-Series convertible and
Infinity Q60 convertible on the market scenes which are ready to replace the Audi
A5 convertible rank now.
