The new 2026 Audi A5 now replaces both the discontinued Audi A4 sedan and the previous-generation A5 Sportback, combining them into a single, larger midsize luxury vehicle.
What’s New for 2026 Audi A5
Highlights for the Audi A5 include:
- New multifunction steering wheel with physical scroll wheel replacing haptic touch buttons
- Revised MMI infotainment interface with cleaner graphical layout and reduced list menus
- Integrated factory dashcam recording 4K HDR video to SD card
- Optional front passenger display with independent Bluetooth headphone pairing for private audio
- Expanded Audi Drive Select with customizable Individual mode
- S5-exclusive Dynamic Plus mode for controlled oversteer and rear-biased handling
- Park Assist Pro with Reverse Assist steering up to 150 feet and memorized parking maneuvers
- Standard Digital Stage curved dual-screen display across all trims
- Included Audi Signature Care scheduled maintenance for 3 years/30,000 miles
- Intelligent Drive Select Assistant
Introducing a New and Improved Luxury Vehicle
The biggest change for the Audi A5 is the complete redesign of the Audi Digital Stage interface and the return of physical controls to address usability complaints from the 2025 launch.
Interior Features and Technology
With the new Audi A5, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, while the Audi pre sense suite remains a key part of the sedan’s appeal with features like Adaptive Cruise Assist, Active Lane Assist, and pre sense city automatic emergency braking.
New Exterior Color
The Audi A5 introduces several new exterior colors compared to the previous generation, expanding the palette to nine primary options with a focus on vibrant metallics and sophisticated grays.
New and Highlighted Exterior Colors include Firmament Blue Metallic, Grenadine Red Metallic, Horizon Blue Metallic, Floret Silver Metallic, Chronos Gray Metallic, Arkona White, Glacier White Metallic, Daytona Gray Metallic, and Mythos Black Metallic.
Fuel Economy
With the new Audi A5, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, while the Audi pre sense suite remains a key part of the sedan’s appeal with features like Adaptive Cruise Assist, Active Lane Assist, and pre sense city automatic emergency braking. The vehicle is powered exclusively by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive across all trims.Â
Unlike the other sedans, the A5 focuses on a single high-output gasoline engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system for efficiency. The A5 is available in three primary trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige.
The 2026 Audi A5 is rated at 22 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway, and 26 MPG combined according to EPA estimates.
2026 Audi A5 Pricing
Starting MSRP for the 2026 Audi A5 lineup:
2026 Audi A5
Premium: $51,495
Premium Plus: $53,995
Prestige: $57,995
S5 Premium: $64,595
S5 Premium Plus: $67,495
S5 Prestige: $72,195
Includes the destination fee of $1,295.
