Audi Teases Upcoming A5 Lineup, A6 E-Tron, Q5 Coming Soon

Jul 15, 2024 05:49 AM EDT

AUDI UPDATES 2025 MODEL — (Photo : AUDI/AUDI NEWSROOM)

Audi plans to offer more than 20 new cars this year until 2025 starting with the A5 lineup. The car manufacturer teases everyone with its upcoming A5 model ahead of its launch on July 16. Aside from the A5 lineup, Audi also gives a sneak peek at its other latest offerings - the A6 E-Tron and third-generation Q5.

Introducing Latest Audi A5 Range, A6 E-Tron, Q5

Audi gave a preview of what to expect from its upcoming a5 lineup. The automaker teased everyone days before the July 16 scheduled debut. The latest A5 will be a replacement for the A4. It will offer Avant and Sportback versions.

CarScoops reported the announcement was officially made by Audi's CEO, Gernot Döllner, who assured that the upcoming model family would kick off with the debut of the Audi A5. Following this, the much-anticipated Audi A6 e-tron is scheduled for a late July release, with the new Audi Q5 expected to follow in the fall. The announcement teased everyone more because, alongside the revelation, a lone sketch was unveiled.

It displays the rear design of the Audi A5 Avant. Noteworthy elements include expansive taillights expected to integrate Audi's cutting-edge OLED technology. Additionally, the sleek rear glass and prominent spoiler contribute to a more athletic presence, distinguishing it from its predecessor, the A4 Avant.

Moreover, CarScoops noted that discussing the upcoming A5 lineup, Döllner emphasized the commencement of a new era for combustion engines, emphasizing enhanced efficiency through integrating partial electric propulsion. This suggests an array of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engine options, with speculation pointing towards plug-ins capable of achieving over 100 km (62 miles) of emission-free driving.

While the Audi A5 based on the MLB platform won't feature a fully electric variant, such technology is earmarked for a future release in a comparable A4 model. Insights from CarBuzz shed light on Audi's newest vehicle releases. The sneak peek image showcases an elegant lightbar stretching across the rear fascia, featuring three distinct LED modules hinting at the inclusion of Audi's latest digital OLED rear lights in entry-level models.

In the context of the Q6 e-tron, these advanced taillights boast interactive capabilities, serving as a means to alert fellow drivers about potential road hazards like accidents or traffic congestion. CarBuzz claimed that Audi's design ethos remains evolutionary, maintaining a seamless transition between current and past models rather than opting for radical overhauls.

The future A5 range will consist of combustion engine vehicles, including the A5 Sportback, A5 wagon, and possibly coupe and convertible variations, with the addition of sporty S models. The A5 series will stick with traditional internal combustion engines to accommodate customers not yet ready for electric vehicles, while the A6 e-tron will lead Audi's electric range with Sportback and Avant variants.

Herr Döllner highlights range, performance, design, and efficiency as reasons for switching to electric mobility. Audi also intends to introduce high-performance versions across its lineup, including electrified options for the upcoming third - generation Q5, a best-seller in the USA, alongside traditional combustion engines.

Audi Nameplates

Audi's moniker for its model cars would likely change. As stated by Autoblog, reports suggested that Audi is gearing up to revamp its nomenclature strategy, with plans to align odd-numbered model names (such as A6) with electric vehicles and even-numbered ones (like A5) with traditional gasoline-powered cars.

This shift implies that the successor to the A4 may bid farewell to its current designation. While details remain unconfirmed, speculation hints that the forthcoming model might not adopt the A3 moniker as its replacement.