The all-new Audi A5 was first shown to the public in June last year. The new body style is available as a two-door A5 Coupe and a test-driven four-door Sportback.

Both versions are also available in the familiar power versions S5 Coupe and S5 Sportback.

With the growing popularity of four-door sedans with a stylish design like the A5 Sportback, many brands are trying to meet demand as best they can.

The A5’s distinctive headlights

The A5’s first creation will be remembered for its distinctive LED headlamps, which made the A5 instantly recognisable from a distance. The design of the new A5’s headlights is no different from that of the rest of the Audi range.

In other respects, the design of the A5 has not changed much from the previous model. As in the previous model, the side skirt is curved at the tyres. At the rear, the main changes are the redesigned lower and wider tail lights.

Externally, the biggest changes are at the front of the car. There are more sharp lines at the front of the car and the overall shape of the A5 is slightly lower and wider, in line with current trends, to minimise drag.

Delicate inside

If the exterior was fairly unsurprising, the interior is a big step in the right direction in terms of cabin layout. The interiors are spectacularly sporty and easily lure the driver behind the wheel. The alcantara/leather trim that comes with S line Sport is really stiff.

Visually, the cabin is sleek, with air conditioning grilles running the full width of the cabin and a neat and clean air conditioning control panel.

The automatic gearshift lever is short and wide, as in some other Audi models. In addition to its good looks, the gear stick is comfortable to rest your wrist on.

The radio, sat nav and other media can be easily controlled from the buttons in front of the gear stick. The easy and relaxed ergonomics are slightly disturbed by the placement of the volume knob on the right-hand side of the gear stick, a little too far back from the other buttons. Otherwise, there is no room for complaint.

The instrument display is highly customisable. The speed and tachometers can be resized, and a map and navigator can be selected in between.

The optional three-spoke steering wheel with a flat bottom gives the car an even sportier look.

A classy go-around

The car’s stiffness isn’t just limited to the sturdy seats. The S line Sport equipment package comes with a stiffer chassis. It’s easy to see the stiffness in a positive light, even if there’s no comparison with the standard chassis of the A5.

The test car was powered by the smallest 2.0-litre TDI with four-wheel drive and S tronic automatic transmission. Especially premium brands these days with a similar engine/transmission configuration perform extremely well, and in the case of the A5 there is little to complain about.

The two-litre engine with 190 hp and a maximum torque of 400 newton metres propels the car briskly forward.

In Finland at least, one would imagine that this two-litre diesel would be the most popular choice among new buyers. For Audi, the choice of the traditional 3.0 TDI would increase the price of the car by around €10 000

Not only the driver but also the passengers will certainly enjoy the ride offered by the A5, as the decibels remain pleasantly low throughout the cabin.

The total price of the test car, including accessories, is €79 230.

Why should I buy

• comfort in the cabin
• drivability
• practicality

Why I wouldn’t buy

• price