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Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI 204 S Line 2dr S Tronic Review

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Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV have all won their classes at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards in recent years, while the TT coupé is the most decorated car in the history of the ceremony.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

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This popular trim brings sportier styling and bigger wheels than you get with entry-level Sport. What's more, it's the cheapest trim that's available with our recommended 40 TFSI petrol engine.

This popular trim&nbsp;brings sportier styling and bigger wheels than you get with the entry-level Sport. It's quite a bit pricier, though, and its standard-fit sports suspension doesn't deal with bumps as well.&nbsp;

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40 TFSI 204 S Line 2dr S Tronic

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Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors

4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger

Audi matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic front and rear indicators

6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags

LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors

Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL

Storage and luggage compartment pack - A5 Coupe

Audi A5 Coupé

Choose carefully and you'll be getting a comfortable and quiet coupe with a very classy interior. True, the A5 could be a little more exciting to drive, but it's still an incredibly rounded car – especially if you opt for the 40 TFSI petrol in entry-level Sport trim.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Strong performance</li> <li>Good balance between ride and handling</li> <li>Excellent build quality</li> <li>Decent practicality</li> <li>Sophisticated interior</li></ul>

Coupés are all about style, but while practicality undoubtedly takes a back seat to aesthetics, these cars still need to be easy to live with on a daily basis. It’s this that distinguishes a coupé from an out-and-out sports car.

Fortunately, there’s a wide range of style-focused models available, and you don’t even need to spend silly money to buy or run one.

For a blend of rock-solid resale values, punchy engines and an interior to die for, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/tt/coupe/review/n12">Audi TT</a> is a brilliant option. But the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/4-series/hatchback/review/n17260">BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/cla/coupe/review/n19245">Mercedes CLA</a> both offer plenty of style and substance to match, while the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/aston-martin/dbs/coupe/review/n18289">Aston Martin DBS Superleggera</a> will give you serious performance.

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