You can always count on Audi to skilfully re-work a success story into something even better, and the A5 is the proof of that ability.
The original car was George-Clooney-handsome, but a little underwhelming to drive, so this new one keeps most of the original’s styling cues (with a slightly more square-edged effect for modernity) but ramps up the driving experience.
It’s not as good to drive as either a BMW 4 Series or a Mercedes C-Class Coupe, but it’s good enough to do the job this time. Interior is more or less lifted from the A4 saloon, which is a touch disappointing, but it’s objectively excellent.
Five-door fastback Sportback is the one to have - just as good looking as the two-door, but much more practical. Incoming 450hp RS5 quattro should be a devastating all-weather interceptor.
Best model: 2.0 TDI 190hp S-Line Sportback
Prices start from: €47,350
Finance package from: €469
Co2 emissions: 111-197g/km
Sum-up: Keeps the looks of the old one, but better to drive.