What’s a successful halo car? In our opinion, a halo car has fulfilled its purpose if models below it start to ape big brother. The Lancer Evo is a classic example, and Audi seems to have executed a similar masterstroke with its R8 supercar. The mid-engined beauty that Tony Stark drives is so cool that it’s inspiring “R8 style” kits for cars like the Audi A5 and TT.
German tuner Hofele Design takes a shot at this direction with kits for the A5 Coupe, Convertible and Sportback. It comes with an R8-look front bumper with the air vents below the headlamps. Coupe and Convertible owners can even match it with the R8’s signature side blades and a rear bumper with faux air-outlets and integrated diffuser. Four exhaust tips complete the “transformation”.
Style is subjective – some might like it, but we think that these add-ons contaminate the sleek, classy design of the A5. Not to mention proclaiming to the whole world that “I can’t afford an R8”. I have seen an Audi TT with similar looks in the Klang Valley and was nearly fooled, from a distance I must add.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on Hofele Design’s R8-inspired Audi A5 styling kit are largely negative, with many viewers criticizing the kit for being overdone, unattractive, and ruining the A5’s original sleek appearance. Critics describe the modifications as resembling an "Ah Beng" or fake R8 look, and some mention the design's proportions and execution as poor. Several commenters prefer the stock A5, highlighting its elegance, and express disappointment that the kit undermines the car's subtle charm. A few opinions note that the front might be acceptable but the rear is particularly problematic, and some suggest other more suitable bodykits like S-line or Caractère. Overall, the sentiment is that the styling kit is unnecessary, distasteful, and diminishes the vehicle's class and appeal.