After months of spy shots depicting the new Audi A4 Avant, our spies were finally able to spot its sleeker sibling. No, we're not taking about the A4 Sedan, but rather the A5 Sportback. The traditional saloon is still a no-show, thus fueling rumors about the German luxury brand potentially axing the conventional body style and keeping only the liftback for the next generation. We'll have to see about that, and in the meantime, behold the new A5.
As expected, the front half of the car will be largely identical to the A4 Avant, which has been officially confirmed to transition to the A5 designation. The gently sloped rear pillar and tailgate indicate we are indeed looking at the A5 Sportback rather than an A5 Sedan. It not only has all the production body panels in place, but also the final headlights and taillights. It's unclear whether Audi will choose to introduce the Sportback first or not, but logic tell us the more practical Avant will come slightly after this car.
