2021 Audi S5 Sportback Facelift Launched; Priced At Rs 79.06 Lakh | V3Cars

Mar 22, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
By Saransh Goyal
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Audi has launched the 2021 S5 Sportback facelift at Rs 79.06 lakh (ex-showroom India). It gets various cosmetic updates, added features and a new petrol engine.

In terms of design, the facelifted S5 Sportback looks sharper than before. The front fascia comprises of new LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs flanking the wider front grille. The front bumper is also redesigned with larger more aggressively styled air dams. At the back, it gets new LED taillamps and a refreshed rear bumper. That said, the side profile remains unchanged save for a set of new alloy wheels. The S5 facelift rides on 19-inch alloys wrapped in 255/35 R19 tyres.

The S5 Sportback is offered in 8 exterior colour options: Quantum Grey, Turbo Blue, Tango Red, Mythos Black, Ibis White, Navara Blue, District Green and Daytona Grey.

Step inside the cabin and the most noticeable change is the introduction of a new 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment system which replaces the non-touch unit of the pre-facelift model. Features on offer include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone AC, powered front seats, ambient lighting, parking camera and cruise control.

Safety features on offer include 6 airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Audi is also offering a bunch of optional features with the updated S5 including B&O premium sound system, S sports suspension with damper control, Audi Park Assist, red brake callipers and Head-up display.

The 2021 S5 Sportback is powered by a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder TFSI turbo petrol engine. It makes 354PS and 500Nm paired to an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Like the pre-facelift model, the updated S5 also gets Audi’s Quattro 4WD system.

The Audi S5 Sportback takes on likes of the Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC and the recently launched BMW M340i sedan.

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Saransh Goyal

At V3Cars, Saransh uses his technical training to make complex ideas easy to grasp. His writing bridges the gap between hardcore engineering and everyday car ownership.

With his technical background, Saransh has a strong grasp of how cars work and where the industry is headed. His love for motorsport and engineering helps him connect the dots between innovation, performance and everyday driving.

Saransh blends his automobile engineering background with his role as a writer at V3Cars. A passionate Tifosi, he follows Formula 1 and the latest tech trends with equal enthusiasm.

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