Audi has been noticed testing a prototype for the successor to the present A4 Avant wagon bought abroad. Nonetheless, the brand new mannequin is considered categorised as an A5 Avant below a new naming technique at Audi that can see fashions with internal-combustion engines characteristic an odd quantity of their title, and the names of electrical fashions characteristic a good quantity.

In keeping with the brand new naming technique, there’s nonetheless anticipated to be an A4 sedan, albeit with electrical energy solely. Audi’s design chief as early as 2019 revealed that an electrical mannequin within the A4-size section was being developed.

To fulfill consumers searching for an A4-size sedan with internal-combustion energy, Audi is cooking up a redesign for the A5 Sportback hatch. The brand new hatch is being developed alongside this A5 Avant.

Ultimately, although, Audi will completely provide electrical energy throughout its lineup. The automaker has already confirmed it should stop launching new fashions with internal-combustion engines after 2026.

The A5 Avant prototype is barely evenly camouflaged on the entrance. We will see that the design will likely be much like the newest A3 however with a couple of extra curves launched. Transferring rearward, the roof line is extra curved than on the present A4 Avant, leading to a sportier look total.

2025 Audi A5 Avant spy pictures – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

Inside, anticipate an uncluttered sprint topped by a single panel comprising each the instrument cluster and infotainment system. It also needs to have a sophisticated head-up show with augmented-reality components (navigation symbols, for instance) on provide.

Underpinning the automobile needs to be an up to date model of dad or mum firm Volkswagen Group’s MLB Evo platform discovered within the present A4 and A5 vary, which means longitudinal mounting of engines and commonplace front-wheel drive. Anticipate all powertrains to be electrified, both with mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid know-how. It is not clear whether or not diesel engines will likely be provided, although some could be in markets the place the gasoline continues to be common.

For the longer term electrical A4, Audi will use the PPE platform which was developed by Audi in partnership with fellow VW Group model Porsche. The PPE platform debuts this yr in an Audi Q6 E-Tron compact crossover, and can ultimately spawn a number of EVs throughout the VW Group model portfolio.

Search for the A5 Avant to debut later this yr. It needs to be adopted shortly by the A5 Sportback, with each arriving as 2025 fashions.

Rely on solely the A5 Sportback reaching the U.S., although an Allroad soft-roader model of the A5 Avant might probably attain these shores as a alternative for the present A4 Allroad.