LONDON: Audi has revealed that its new A5 saloon and Avant models will now be available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Called "e-hybrid", the new models are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor that develops a total of 295bhp. Additionally, the car boasts a 25.9kWh battery pack, which the firm claims can allow the car to travel up to 110 km on electric power.
In terms of performance, the car can do 0-100kph in 5.1 seconds and will go onto a top speed of 250kph. Meanwhile, its efficiency stands with CO2 emissions as low as 46 to 60g/km. Plus, Audi claims that the car can achieve a combined 1.7l/100km without using electrified assistance.
All models feature Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system for added traction and grip in all weather conditions.
Geoffrey Bouquot, member of the board of management for technical development at Audi, said: “The increased electric range of our new plug-in hybrids enables our customers to cover the majority of their daily journeys using only electric power. Our hybrid technology combines the best of both worlds and provides a high degree of flexibility for everyday life. And with the new technology designation ‘e-hybrid’, this is now also recognisable at first glance.”
Prices start at €62,500 (RM299,000) at home in Germany and rise to €72,550 (RM347,000). — PA Media
