Audi calls the brand new hybrid system MHEV Plus, although it is not truly a light hybrid system. In addition to the standard built-in starter-generator (ISG) which handles the beginning/cease, there’s an electrical motor working on the output aspect of the gearbox which may regenerate as much as 25kW of vitality and contribute 25bhp both …
With 362 bhp, the brand new S5 is not any specific step up from earlier than. The outdated S4 had 349bhp earlier than it acquired a diesel engine and the rival BMW M340i has 369bhp, however, as we’ll see, that is sufficient for a pleasant quick sports activities saloon. Regardless of being very barely underpowered …
The cabin has a pleasant Scandi vibe and a cool, premium really feel, even when it would not really feel as opulent as, or have the ‘wow’ issue of, a BMW iX. It nonetheless feels top quality and particular person in its fashion. Look nearer, although, and there is proof of very drastic cost-cutting of …