Audi’s A5 household presently consists of coupe, convertible, and hatchback physique types, however a brand new A5 Avant wagon is predicted to affix it for the subsequent era. Avant is the title Audi makes use of for the wagon physique model.

A prototype for the wagon has been noticed once more, in sporty S5 Avant guise. Prototypes for the common A5 Avant have additionally been noticed.

The S5 Avant will substitute the present S4 Avant as a part of a shift in Audi’s naming technique. The brand new technique, introduced in March, will see fashions with internal-combustion engines function an odd quantity of their names, and the names of electrical fashions function a good quantity.

Do not search for A5 and S5 sedans to exchange the present A4 and S4. As a substitute, Audi is predicted to launch an A4 E-Tron electrical sedan to enchantment to patrons of the normal three-box form.

2025 Audi S5 Avant spy photographs – Picture credit score: Timo Jann/SB-Medien

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

The newest S5 Avant prototype is carrying minimal camouflage gear, that means the debut ought to be shut. The form of the grille and lights can clearly be seen.

Some earlier photographs additionally revealed the inside. A floating display for the instrument cluster, in addition to a brand new idea for the shift lever are featured. A flat-bottom steering wheel can be featured, which is a signature design for sporty Audis just like the S and RS automobiles.

2025 Audi S5 Avant spy photographs – Picture credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

Underpinning the car ought to be an up to date model of mother or father firm Volkswagen Group’s MLB Evo platform discovered within the present A4 and A5 vary, that means longitudinal mounting of engines and normal front-wheel drive.

The present S5 runs a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 good for 349 hp. Count on this engine to hold over within the new era, maybe with help from a mild-hybrid system.

Search for a reveal of the brand new A5 Avant and S5 Avant later this yr. They need to arrive as 2025 fashions, although it is not clear whether or not this explicit physique model will make it into Audi’s U.S. showrooms.