--- title: "The 2025 Audi A5 Is the New A4 Because Audi Can’t Make Up Its Mind" description: "The Audi A4 nameplate is dead and is being replaced by the Audi A5, which comes with a rear hatch instead of a normal trunk." date: "2024-07-16" modified: "2024-07-16" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-2025-audi-a4-is-now-called-the-a5-because-audi-cant-make-up-its-mind" categories: - "Audi News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "a5" - "Audi" - "sedan" --- # The 2025 Audi A5 Is the New A4 Because Audi Can’t Make Up Its Mind ![Audi A5 Sedan on road]() *\Audi\* [Audi]() is once again restructuring its naming system, giving even-numbered names to its electric vehicles and sticking internal combustion models with odd numbers. That means despite three decades of history, the [Audi A4]() as we know it is dying and will become the A5. The Audi [A5 coupe]() might be dead, too. The new 2025 Audi A5 will come in two body variants globally: sedan and Avant, AKA a wagon. However, the Avant isn't coming to North America, leaving us with just one body style. And that one sedan body looks, well ... like an Audi. It seems to have a roofline similar to the old A5 Sportback's, the face of the outgoing A4, and the rear end from every Audi e-tron model. It’s like someone prompted an AI image generator to combine every current Audi model into one sedan. ![Audi A5 Sedan]() *TSP* ![Audi A5 Sedan]() *TSP* ![Audi A5 Sedan]() *TSP* ![Audi A5 Sedan]() *TSP* ![Audi A5 Sedan]() *TSP* That's not to say it looks bad—there are some interesting design elements, like the subtle ducktail spoiler, flush door handles, and hood lines. It just looks like a generic modern Audi. At least it separates itself from the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class by having a rear hatch, rather than a traditional trunk, just like the old A5 Sportback. Inside, you'll find an interior that's nearly identical to the [Q6 E-Tron's](). The steering wheel, triple-screen dash setup, and center console are nearly identical. Even the door panels are similar. It might be Audi's most blatant copy-and-paste job since the late '90s. Like the Q6, the new A5 has Audi's latest digital gauge cluster, infotainment screen, and passenger display screen, from left to right. ![]() *TSP* ![]() *TSP* ![]() *TSP* ![]() *TSP* ![]() *TSP* Since the new Audi A5 will be internal combustion-only for the United States market, and we also won't be getting any of Audi's mild-hybrid powertrains, there will only be one engine choice: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 268 horsepower. However, if you step up to the hotter Audi S5, you get a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with 362 horsepower. Both cars get seven-speed dual-clutch "S-Tronic" transmissions, whereas the previous S5 had an eight-speed automatic. While Europe will get front-wheel drive models, the Audi A5 gets Quattro all-wheel drive standard in the United States. This new Audi A5, which is essentially just an A5 Sportback that replaces the outgoing A4, will come to the U.S. sometime in either the spring or summer of 2025, though no official date has been announced. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()