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AUDI A5 SPORTBACK

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Pushing the interior design envelope past the sticky bit?

Getting on a bit compared to the futuristic Peugeot, but still

well built and ergonomica­lly sound. Blocky gear selector,

perforated leather wheel and metal door handles are

sweet. Buy now before Audi kills the handy rotary.

I need to touch base with colleagues…

Supportive but Œirm seating all around is upholstere­d in half

velour-like materials, with legroom tighter but headroom

more generous than the Peugeot. The boot has the same

volume as the Giulia, but access is naturally better here due

to hatchback rear.

Let’s crunch the numbers...

A5 remains competitiv­e, with similar overall running costs

at 55.3ppm if you get one with the Technology Pack, and

it has the best claimed fuel economy (tied with the VW).

Just be careful not to go overboard on additional options. A

£584pm** lease o‘er is a lot more than the others. VERDICT

Classic and re ined, but roundly outshone here

 ??  ?? Still a benchmark interior for the money, believe it or not
Still a benchmark interior for the money, believe it or not

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