Owning a premium sedan is cool, but if you are someone fond of special editions, Audi has got its new product lined up for the Indian market called Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition. The carmaker has launched it with a price tag starting at Rs.81.57 Lakh onwards (ex-showroom, Delhi) keeping in mind that the festive season has just arrived.
Wondering what it is all about? Let’s check all the details to find out.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Editon has made its debut in India.
- The price of the sports sedan starts at Rs.81.57 Lakh onwards.
- Available with several premium touches and a powerful engine.
Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Exterior
The exterior of the S5 Sportback Platinum Edition has been tweaked to give it an exclusive look. For starters, the headlights on the limited-run sports sedan are now Matrix LED units and that too with laser light tech from the brand. Then, there are several other minor changes in the form of a new package that brings black finishing to the front grille. To add a sporty touch, the brake callipers are now red, and there are several ‘S’ badges to tell that you are driving a sportier version of it.
Audi also confirmed that the new S5 Sportback Platinum Edition will be available in only two exclusive paint shades. Those are – Distinct Green and Mythos Black to be precise.
Interior
As soon as we enter the cabin of this new S5, the changes are evident but are limited to the visual ones. For instance, it now features Sports Seat Plus finished in Magma Red Nappa leather and that too with a massage function. The carmaker has also used carbon fibre excessively, but that only uplifts the premium feel. Feature-wise, it is similar to the standard model with a panoramic sunroof, large touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and whatnot. You just have to name it.
Engine
Under the hood, the limited-run S5 features a potent 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 (petrol) engine, and just like the standard model, the unit available on this one propels 354 horsepower and 500Nm. Audi confirms that it comes paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and can clock a triple-digit speed in just 4.8 seconds.
Rivals
Audi S5 lock horns with BMW M340i in India. But the interesting part about this rivalry is that the latter is Rs.10 Lakhs cheaper, making it a VFM product.