The 2009 Audi A5 is so attractively designed that it literally turns heads. Throw in its capable driving performance and well-appointed interior and you've got a luxury sport coupe worthy of serious consideration.
The new A5 is available in a single trim level, with a choice of automatic or manual transmissions.
Some of its more upscale standard features include 18 inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, rain-sensing wipers, panoramic tilt-only sunroof, foglights, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a 10-speaker audio system with a six- disc CD changer, satellite radio and auxiliary input jack.
Available optional features include navigation, a blind-spot warning system, adaptive cruise control, keyless ignition, heated seats, 19 inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, self-opening trunk lid, Bluetooth connectivity, aluminum trim, a rearview camera with park assist, and a 505-watt Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.
An optional sporty S Line Package adds a sport suspension, 19 inch alloy wheels, unique front and rear fascias, sport seats, leather and Alcantara upholstery, interior aluminum accents, and paddle shifters for models with the automatic transmission.
And for enhanced handling performance, there's the Audi Drive Select package which allows the driver to change throttle, transmission, steering and suspension calibrations at the push of a button.
Powering the 2009 A5 is a direct-injected 3.2 liter V6 engine that produces 265 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. This engine is matched with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic with manual shift control.
The manual A5 goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds, while the automatic has been timed reaching 60 mph in 6.4 seconds.
EPA gas mileage estimates for the A5 are 16 mpg city and 27 mpg highway for the manual-shift models. The automatic is rated at 17 mpg city and 26 mpg on the highway.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes (ABS), stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags.
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