What is it?
The B10 A5 is the badge that replaces the long-running A4, sitting on the new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture. Sportback liftback and Avant wagon bodies on sale, with 2.0T MHEV across the entry grades and a 270 kW S5 above. RS 5 flagship is confirmed and will land later with the brand's hybridised V6.
The lineup runs from A5 Sportback 35 TFSI at $78,800 plus on-roads, through to S5 quattro at $125,800 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
New PPC platform with 48V mild-hybrid standard across the range. Avant wagon body still offered, rare in 2026. Dual-screen MMI with 14.5-inch touchscreen, optional 10.9-inch passenger display, S5 with 270 kW and electric turbo assist.
No PHEV option locally yet, both BMW and Mercedes cover that. Climate now buried in the lower touchscreen. Renamed from A4, residuals on the outgoing A4 may suffer.
Should you buy the A5?
Reasons to buy
- New PPC platform with 48V mild-hybrid standard across the range. Avant wagon body still offered, rare in 2026. Dual-screen MMI with 14.5-inch touchscreen, optional 10.9-inch passenger display, S5 with 270 kW and electric turbo assist.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 445 L (Sportback) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- No PHEV option locally yet, both BMW and Mercedes cover that. Climate now buried in the lower touchscreen. Renamed from A4, residuals on the outgoing A4 may suffer.
- You want a PHEV commute (BMW 330e, Mercedes C 300e), hybrid as standard (Lexus IS), or 5 years of capped-price servicing included (Genesis G70).
- ANCAP rating is carry-over pending re-test of the B10 generation. RS 5 flagship is confirmed but not yet on sale, so buyers wanting top-tier performance should wait or take the S5.
- Top trim climbs to $125,800 plus on-roads.
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