- Dynamic Audi S4 sedan* with 245kW/440Nm now priced at $105,000+
- Exclusive Audi S5* range with 3.0 TFSI power from $119,000+
- Audi S4 and S5 models to benefit from the outstanding success of the SQ5 TDI
Australia, 22 April, 2014 - Audi Australia has announced a price re-alignment of the S4 and S5 range, making all models of both variants more attainable for performance car buyers. The outstanding success to-date of the SQ5 TDI has prompted renewed levels of customer interest in these dynamic models.
"The Audi S4 and S5 models lead their class when it comes to dynamic performance, exclusive styling and advanced technology," said Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Australia.
"The recent success of the SQ5 TDI has led us to re-align pricing of our TFSI petrol-powered passenger car models to bring them closer to the outstanding offer of the SQ5 TDI. Customers wanting a mid-sized performance vehicle from Audi now have a greater choice, at more attainable pricing.
"Given the increase in customer interest in these models, spurred on by the sensational new SQ5 TDI, we are delighted to be able to respond with increased value for these highly desirable performance models from our passenger car range," said Mr Doyle.
2013 was very successful for sales of Audi performance models in its own right, with a year-on-year increase of 172 percent across S/RS/R8 models.
However, to the end of March in 2014, there has been an even more dramatic rise in demand for Audi performance models. This is shown by an increase of over 400 percent compared to the same point in 2013.
Contributing to this growth is a substantial year-on-year increase of combined Audi S4 and S5 customer orders of 475% percent.
The Audi S4 and S5 models are both powered by the 3.0 TFSI engine. The supercharged V6 engine produces a peak power figure of 245 kW and its mammoth 440 Nm of torque is available at engine speeds between 2,200 and 5,900 rpm. Audi has tuned its sound so that it is more acoustically powerful than ever. The start-stop system is standard.
The S4 and S5 models offer powerful performance. The S5 Coupe and S4 Sedan sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 and 5.0 seconds respectively, reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Just as groundbreaking is fuel consumption: requiring as little as 8.1 litres of fuel per 100 km on average.
All models come standard with the sporty and fast-shifting seven-speed S tronic transmission, that directs the power to the quattro drivetrain with the self-locking centre differential and torque vectoring. The sport differential is available as an optional addition.
In addition to the exciting dynamics, the generous standard equipment list on S4 and S5 models is highlighted by the following:
- 'S' specific sports suspension
- Sports front seats with alcantara and leather upholstery
- S sports seats with Fine Nappa leather (S5 Coupe only)
- Sports steering wheel in 'S' design (multi-function, flat-bottomed design and paddle shifters)
- Audi sound system with 6-channel amplifier, 10 speakers including subwoofer and total output of 180w
- Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
- MMI Navigation plus with 7-inch colour display, 20GB hard drive, 2 x SDHC card readers and voice control system
- Audi parking system plus, front and rear sensors with rear view camera
- Convenience key with full keyless entry and start
- 3-zone dual climate control air-conditioning
+New pricing (Manufacturer List Pricing (MLP) – excludes dealer delivery and statutory charges)
Audi S4
S4 Sedan 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic 245kW 440Nm $105,000
S4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic 245kW 440Nm $108,500
Audi S5
S5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic 245kW 440Nm $119,000
S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic 245kW 440Nm $119,000
S5 Cabriolet 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic 245kW 440Nm $129,000
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Fuel consumption of the models named above:
Audi S4:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.1 – 8.4;
Combined CO2-emissions in g/km: 190 – 197
Audi S5:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.1 – 8.5;
Combined CO2-emissions in g/km: 190 - 199
The Audi Group delivered approximately 1,575,500 cars of the Audi brand to customers in 2013. In 2013 the company reported revenue of €49.9 billion and an operating profit of €5.03 billion. The company is globally operating in more than 100 markets with production facilities in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Gyor (Hungary), Brussels (Belgium), Bratislava (Slovakia), Martorell (Spain), Kaluga (Russia), Aurangabad (India), Changchun (China) and Jakarta (Indonesia). Since December 2013, the brand with the Four Rings has been producing cars also in Foshan (China). In 2015, Audi will start production in São José dos Pinhais (Brazil), followed by San José Chiapa (Mexico) in 2016. Wholly owned subsidiaries of AUDI AG include quattro GmbH (Neckarsulm), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy) and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy), the sports motorcycle manufacturer. The company currently employs more than 73,500 people worldwide, thereof more than 52,500 in Germany. Total investment of around €22 billion is planned from 2014 to 2018 – primarily in new products and sustainable technologies. Audi is committed to its corporate responsibility and has anchored the principle of sustainability for its products and processes in its strategy. The long-term goal is CO2-neutral mobility.