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The A5 Cabriolet is loaded with safety tech and gets a 5-star safety rating
Safety – Convertibles have come a long way in safety. The A5 Cabriolet gets 6 airbags and other electronics to keep you safe. You also get concealed roll bars that pop open when the car senses a rollover accident is prevalent. The A5, based on the A4 gets a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating. Don’t even think of not buckling up in convertible as it can have dangerous consequences in case of an accident.
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The A5 Cabriolet is a practical and everyday useable convertible
Verdict – There is little that goes against the Audi A5 Cabriolet. The diesel engine perhaps is a misfit in a car like this but the engine is really a good performer and promises decent economy. The dynamics are not the best but the A5 does the job of being a relaxed tourer very well. It provides great comfort, superb refinement, quality interiors, and that feel-good factor which has become so synonymous with Audi cars. At Rs. 87.89 lakhs, the A5 Cabriolet fits perfectly between the smaller A3 and the significantly more expensive sports cars like the Porsche 718. It is not an outright sports car but a cheaper, practical and effective alternative for the same. If you are like most convertible buyers, who prefer the top-down experience more than anything else and appreciate the luxury and practicality, the A5 Cabriolet is hard to miss.
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Audi’s Virtual Cockpit offers the best instrument cluster
What’s Cool
* Gorgeous looks and instant attention magnet
* Luxurious interiors with insane attention to detail
* Good performance from the fuel-efficient diesel engine
* Comes with a 5-star safety rating
What’s Not So Cool
* Interiors could have been more appealing
* 3.0-litre engine option would have been great
* Pricing feels on the higher side
Alternatives: – Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, BMW Z4
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The convertible top steals away some space from the boot
Audi A5 Cabriolet Specifications
* Engine: 1968cc, 4-Cyl, Diesel
* Power: 190 HP @ 3800-4200 RPM
* Torque: 400 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
* Transmission: 7-Speed AT
* Fuel Consumption: 12-16 km/l
* Fuel Type: Diesel
* Tyre Size: 245/45/18 (Front & Rear)
* Suspension: Independent-Wheel Suspension (Front & Rear)
* Brakes: Disc (Front & Rear)
* Safety: 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, ESC
Audi A5 Cabriolet Dimensions
* Overall length x width x height: 4673 mm X 1846 mm X 1383 mm
* Wheelbase: 2765 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 58-litres
* Kerb Weight: 1875 kgs
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A convertible grabs attention wherever it goes
Further Reading –
Audi A5, S5 Review
Audi A5, S5 Video Review
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