Audi A5 from USA
The Audi A5 debuted in 2007 and was a coupe variant of the A4 model. Over time, cabrio versions and a five-door Sportback also appeared. Audi A5 from the USA are characterized by the fact that they are found only in gasoline versions and have rich equipment. At the start, customers get features for which you have to pay extra in Europe. If you are interested in importing a car from the USA, first find out the details about each generation. Then it will be easier for you to choose the right car.
Audi A5 8T
The first generation of the A5 model has the designation 8T and went on sale immediately after its launch in March 2006. The car is based on the MLP platform, on which the A4, Q5 and Porsche Macan are also built. In the US, it went on sale in two versions. The first is the A5 with a 3.2 FSI V6 engine with 265 hp, available with a manual or automatic Tiptronic transmission. In both cases, the car has a quattro drive. The second is the S5 with a 4.2 FSI V8 engine with 354 hp and here too there were manual or automatic transmissions to choose from. The sale of the latter began only in 2008.
In 2009, the Audi A5 cabrio with the designation 8F was added to the range and thus the A4 cabrio was removed from the Audi range. The car is characterized by the fact that it has a fabric roof. In the US, it was sold with a 2.0 TFSI engine with 211 hp and quattro or front-wheel drive versions. The S5 cabrio model had a 333 hp 3.0 TFSI engine and quattro drive.
In the same year, a version of the Sportback was presented, which is a five-door car in a liftback body, that is, with a fully raised tailgate. The Audi A5 in this body has the designation 8T8 and is aimed at people who are looking for something with a more dynamic and less conventional appearance than the A4 model.
Limited Edition
In 2012, a limited edition S5 Special Edition appeared on the US market, which the manufacturer said goodbye to the vehicle in version 4.2 FSI Quattro. 125 copies were produced. The car was distinguished by the color Daytona Gray, had, among other things, 5-spoke wheels with a diameter of 19 “, elements of the Prestige package equipment and black seats with contrasting stitching in silver color.
Facelifting
In 2013, the car underwent a facelift. The changes included the lights, the radiator dummy and the interior, where the audio set was modified and a rich package of connectivity services was added. The 3.2 FSI V6 engine was withdrawn from sale. The Audi A5 coupe and cabrio received a 2.0 TFSI engine with 211 hp, and a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine with 333 hp went under the hood of the S5. In 2015, Audi Drive Select appeared as standard equipment, and in 2016 safety systems were expanded.
Audi A5 8W6
The second generation of the Audi A5 was shown in 2016, with a 2.0 TFSI engine with 252 hp and a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine with 354 hp for the S5. In both cases, the car has four-wheel drive. In addition to stylistic changes, the car has also undergone design changes. The suspension has been redesigned to improve comfort and handling. Also on the list of additional equipment was an adaptive suspension in a comfortable or sports version. The S5 uses dynamic steering, the sensitivity of which changes with speed. The owners could also equip the car with active cruise control with the function of driving assistance in traffic jams.
Facelifting
In 2020, the car underwent a facelift. The lamps, the radiator grille have been changed and a larger touch screen has been added. In the following years, improvements were made to the infotainment system and security systems. In the same year, the 2.0 TFSI version in the mild hybrid system was added to the offer.
Audi A5 B10
The third generation of the A5 model was unveiled in July 2024 and is expected to replace the A4 model from which it is derived. This is due to the fact that Audi decided to clean up the marking system of its cars. The new Audi A5 is offered in a liftback version, which is very similar in appearance to the A4, and in a station wagon version. The base engine is to be an improved 2.0 TFSI in the mild hybrid version.
Why bring the Audi A5 from the USA?
Audi from the States are profitable due to the combination of low price, rich equipment and powerful engines. This is what makes cars from the USA They are very popular in Europe.
If you are wondering what it is the cost of importing a car from the USA and you want to enjoy a premium car at a price lower than that of European copies, contact us! At Bryki z América we will guide you through the entire process — from the search for a car, through its purchase, safe transportation and formalities, to its registration in Poland.
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