Audi S5 Sportback

PHC1 · #1 08-31-2009, 05:11 PM

AUDI HAS REVEALED that the upcoming 2010 Audi A5 Sportback will be joined at its Frankfurt Motor Show debut next month by the high performance S5 Sportback.

2010 Audi S5 Sportback To Debut At Frankfurt Motor Show | The Motor Report: Auto News And Reviews

howiebrou · #2 09-01-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PHC1

AUDI HAS REVEALED that the upcoming 2010 Audi A5 Sportback will be joined at its Frankfurt Motor Show debut next month by the high performance S5 Sportback.

2010 Audi S5 Sportback To Debut At Frankfurt Motor Show | The Motor Report: Auto News And Reviews

The sport back is great. Much more practical than a saloon.

I wonder if it will sell in the US where hatchbacks are traditionally shunned over the saloon version.

IMO hatchbacks are much better looking and of course more practical than saloons.

KMC45 · #3 09-01-2009, 09:38 PM

That's one Audi that has no chance of landing in my driveway, it might be more practical than the two door, but that's it.

PHC1 · #4 09-01-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by howiebrou

The sport back is great. Much more practical than a saloon.

I wonder if it will sell in the US where hatchbacks are traditionally shunned over the saloon version.

IMO hatchbacks are much better looking and of course more practical than saloons.

I think the Porsche Panamera, the 5 series gran tourismo and this A5 sportback are doomed.

Still-One · #5 09-01-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PHC1

I think the Porsche Panamera, the 5 series gran tourismo and this A5 sportback are doomed.

Serge you are right. Just add the X6 to that list.

PHC1 · #6 09-01-2009, 10:28 PM

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Serge you are right. Just add the X6 to that list.

I never did understand the BMW's goal with the X6. Sure, I drove it, it is a great handling, quick SUV but so is the X5 they already had, an average driver would never come even close to realizing the difference on the streets. It has terrible back seats with low head room due to the sloping roof and controversial styling. IMHO, it was an answer to a question no one asked....

I already had a few X5's so I decided to try a Porsche SUV and got a Cayenne GTS but the X6 was never even a consideration for me.

Porsche Panamera is also a product that no one really asked for. I doubt many people shopping for a luxury car would consider the Panamera over the S-Class, 7-Series, Audi A8, etc.. since the Panamera is a bit too sporty and "not enough" luxury. I seriously doubt you could convince the "performance crowd" to even look at the Panamera twice... So there it is, a very "niche" market car with a very high price tag. Jack of all trades but master of none....

howiebrou · #7 09-01-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PHC1

I think the Porsche Panamera, the 5 series gran tourismo and this A5 sportback are doomed.

I would agree in the US market they are doomed. I'll bet the Panamera sells like hotcakes in Asia even though I think it is butt ugly. I would buy a Maserati Quattraporte over it anyday.

Face · #8 09-02-2009, 01:26 AM

When I saw this...

I immediately thought of this.

howiebrou · #9 09-02-2009, 02:21 AM

How about this one then?

Face · #10 09-02-2009, 05:30 PM

Given that is a VW, they may even share some parts.

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