Comments on: Audi launches the A5 Sportback: full details!

By: mamat

mamat — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:32:52 +0000

I have both an Audi and BMW 3 series for my wife.
I can confirm that I’ll go for another Audi anytime. My A6 is in its 12 th year and still running likw new qhile the BM is giving odd troubles here and there.
AUDI is a real value for money, but unfortunately the after sales sevice still lacking, supply & demand issue.

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By: icyd

icyd — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:04:44 +0000

big powerful engine yet very frugal.both petrol and diesel alike

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By: atmh3993

atmh3993 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:30:45 +0000

in Europe….Audi is always the top among Benz and Beemer….because Audi seems to be more advance …

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By: CocoBear

CocoBear — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:04:03 +0000

Phew, at last they have made it!

It looks gorgeous to me. NO fancy bling bling, just a nice.

I can see the Audi and VW guys struggling to make the side profile. This one looks updated. Lol.

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By: Mazda 3 MPS

Mazda 3 MPS — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:58:46 +0000

unfortunately, only europe will be getting this model

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By: eshan

eshan — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:54:36 +0000

its fast even when it is still…

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By: narrowband

narrowband — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:06:19 +0000

nice… very nice… the best-looking "4-door-coupe" thus far. Certainly better-looking than the Bimmer's 5-GT and Panamera. Of course Aston Martin and Lamborghini produces 4-doors too but those are in a different league.

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By: csv

csv — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:46:15 +0000

woo, nice looking car, but its pointless. but still nice looking……lol. sleeker than the 5 gt.

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By: AutoAlert

AutoAlert — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:57:27 +0000

I will go for the Audi over BMW anytime if not for the poor resale value & difficulty in locating services center. BMW may have better brand perception here in M'sia but Audi is the one offering better quality materials especially the interior.

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By: Leseid Obrut

Leseid Obrut — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:51:35 +0000

I'm drooling all over my desk now…

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By: gangully

gangully — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:39:12 +0000

BM supporter, but i would not say that it is a better car than an Audi.

The only reason why malaysian's prefer BMWs to Audis is because of the Sales Strategy and as quite rightly pointed out by another reader after sales is limited to Penang and KL.

i am waiting for Audi's distributor in Malaysia to up their sales, so that BMWs will be rare again.

And ust to point out a mistake, i think Malaysians prefer Mercs with their three pointed star over the BMW and their roundels.

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By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:38:50 +0000

i still favor a4 eventho 3er is better…thats y i own 1 n happy since a day 1 i hv it..still no prob at all…btw..a4 still gd looking than 3er

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By: karl

karl — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:51:13 +0000

If Malaysia can offer decent quality diesel like SG and Tomyam then maybe Audi still a good peers of Bimmer and Merc. Otherwise handling-wise, aftersales, residual value, etc still favoring other two brands.

Try and Audi and BMW320i back-to-back, still favoring BMW. If you don't mind FWD, Audi maybe better than C200 but in general Euromobile can't elevate Audi status in Malaysia.

A4 steering too light for my liking. BTW, Audi avant always the most handsome Teutonic estate cars.

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By: reltt

reltt — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:44:51 +0000

very similar to A4 in terms of usability and performance….but much sexier. hahaha wonder why audi introduce it, won't it canabalize on A4 sales?

pro:

1) A5 sportsback has got regeneration system, A4 without.

2) A5 sexier.

con: t

1) A5 century dash is 6.6s whereas A4 is 6.2s on the 3.2l engine. I suppose A5 is heavier and hence would underperform A4 across all powertrain?

2) A5 is more expensive.

so which is a better choice?

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By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:30:35 +0000

nice but i prefer if they jz let it b a coupe only..that will make the a5 special..

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By: GermanCarLover

GermanCarLover — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:23:23 +0000

Always be my favourite, just like the A4. In wutever sense, compared to merc c200, bm 320i sports audi still the best!

wonder why malaysian still prefer bm? however its ok coz dat makes audi rare n special all the time!

any bm fanatics? pls comment…

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By: NA

NA — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:22:58 +0000

Simple line and slick… I wonder why other car makers does not seems to appreciate this. Rather presented something so polarizing opinion.

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By: King Samurai

King Samurai — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:17:25 +0000

Coupe-like hatchback…nice..

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By: dk999

dk999 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:38:49 +0000

The diesels really give good showing compared to the petrol..

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By: s60t

s60t — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:30:04 +0000

very nice and sporty with a good sized boot.good "toy" for the men but can still function as a practical family mover.the main problem in malaysia is the lack of after sales support outside of the Klang valley.I know somone who had to have her A4 towed back to penang from Ipoh when the 3 month old car broke down under warranty.

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By: albagmane

albagmane — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:21:58 +0000

sexy car indeed… expect some extra work from ABT!

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By: nazri

nazri — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:06 +0000

6050 euros? typo paul?

2.0 TDI with 6-speed manual transmission: 6,050 euros

2.7 TDI with 6-speed manual transmission: 39,300 euros

3.0 TDI quattro with 7-speed S tronic: 47,950 euros

2.0 TFSI (132 kW / 180 hp) with 6-speed manual transmission: 33,650 euros

2.0 TFSI (155 kW / 211 hp) quattro with 7-speed S tronic: 42,150 euros

3.2 FSI quattro with S tronic: 47,000 euros

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By: jiho21

jiho21 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:58:30 +0000

Do we have A5 in Malaysia yet?

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