You notice the lack of hill-hold assist living on a hill.
Audi‘s £65 option automatically activates the electromechanical parking brake when stationary, but without this technology the auto transmission has a nasty habit of creeping forward when in reverse. Case in point: on a fairly steep incline where I have to do three-point turns, halfway through I often end up in reverse, facing down the hill. At this point the car starts slipping down, even though I’m in a gear that should take me up. Only stamping the accelerator hard rectifies the situation. It’s not pleasant.
| Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI SE Multitronic 143hp |
| Mileage |
784 |
Claimed combined
consumption |
48.7mpg |
Our average
consumption |
34.8mpg |
| P11D price |
£29,310 |
| Model price range |
£25,455-£38,725 |
| CO2 (tax) |
152g/km/22% |
| BIK 20/40% per month |
£107/£215 |
| Service interval |
up to 19,000mls/2yrs |
| Insurance |
group 22E |
| Warranty |
3yrs/60,000mls |
| Boot space (min/max) |
480/980 litres |
| Engine size/power |
1968cc/143hp |
| Top speed/0-62mph |
127mph/9.7secs |
| Why we’re running it |
To see if the A5 really
can combine practicality
with style in everyday living |
| Positive |
Classic exterior
looks, interior
quality and design |
| Negative |
Low roofline requires
careful entry |
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