2010 Audi A5 – A Clear Head Turner

First Look

The all new 2010 Audi A5 convertible and coupe has got striking look both for inside and outside. The German automaker has used the same components and systems in the new 2010 Audi A5, which they used in Audi A4 sedan. But there is a whole new addition in Audi A5, of a soft-top 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet variant, a brand new trim level configuration and a customary turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

What’s New for 2010 Audi A5?

The 2010 Audi A5 gets a whole new soft-top Cabriolet Variant. There also is the addition of normal four cylinder engine and a whole new trim level configuration. Apart from all these latest editions, the 2010 Audi A5 gets quite a number of improvements as well, and now you won’t get a V6 model with manual transmission, and another improvement is the addition of third-generation MMI system with a real-time traffic and reviewed controller in the navigation-equipped A5s.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Audi A5 is the third generation of Audi A5 and right from the very beginning to till date, this striking coupe has been a thorough head-turner on the streets. Now that there is the soft-top convertible as well, the A5 lovers will have another reason to love their favorite Audi. The luxury convertible and sport coupe 2010 Audi A5 will be available in three trim levels of Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.

The standard interiors and features for all the three models will vary as per the buyer’s choice and a lot of high end features can also be availed in the base premium models. Some of the modern features that the 2010 Audi A5 could be bought with include rain-sensing wipers, wooden interior trim, Bluetooth, third-generation MMI system, an iPod interface, tri-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front seats etc. So as per your budget and luxury requirement you can add the features in your choice of 2010 Audi A5s body.

Under The Hood

Under the hood of the striking beauty 2010 Audi A5 is either a turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder engine pumping maximum power of with 211 hp and maximum torque of 258 lb-ft, or a 3.2 liter V6 engine thumping maximum power of 265 hp and maximum torque of 243 lb-ft. the power is transmitted through a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift or a six-speed manual control depending upon the selection, whereas for the V6 engine there only is automatic transmission available and that transmits the power in it. The V6 powered 2010 Audi A5 sprints from 0 to 60 in mere 6.6 secs, which really is enticing for the speed fanatic buyers.

The estimated fuel economy for the 2.0T Audi A5 is about 22 mpg in city and 30 mpg on highway, becoming 25 mpg combined for manual transmission 2.0T Audi A5s. The same for the V6 powered A5 is 21 mpg, whereas in city and in highway the estimated fuel economies are 18 and 27 mpg respectively.

Safety

The 2010 Audi A5 has antilock brakes with brake assist, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags and stability control as standard safety equipments on all the trim levels. There also is a blind-spot warning system which in Audi’s terminology called the “side assist” given that the navigation system has been chosen. There also is an optional “Active Braking Guard” feature which basically is the part of the adaptive cruise control. The system flushes the brakes for total stopping power and warns the driver, if any extroverted crash is detected. So the safety features are in abundance in Audi A5.

Verdict

The striking 2010 Audi A5 Soft top convertible and opulent sport coupe possesses immense looks from inside and from outside and hence is a clear head turner on roads and is equally pleasing to drive. So if you don’t need immense power under the hood, the 2010 Audi A5 is a nice baby to have.

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