2026 Audi A5 sportback that was spied for the first time

Audi's new A5, which will be launched next spring, is called the sedan by the automaker because it resembles the design of a traditional notchback sedan. But the car is really a lift—back, with sloping rear windows and trunk lid opening together as a single tailgate - more Ku of the previous generation's A5 range

But judging by the latest Spyshot prototype, Audi is probably working on what will be the new A5 sportback.

The prototype may look like the new A5 announced by Audi on May 7, but if you look closely, the roof line is different and the rear deck cut The latest prototype has a kink in the rear deck cut line, but they are already shown. Straight to A5. Another difference is the placement of rear license plates.1 On the A5, which is already shown, it sits at the base of the tailgate, but here it sits on the rear bumper.

The prototype could be sold exclusively in China with the A5 sportback, and Audi launched the 11th month with the a5L, a long wheelbase A5 that can best be described as a suitable sedan, as it comes with a fixed rear window and a traditional trunk lid. This A5 sportback could be a lift back corresponding to the A5L in the Chinese market.That means it could be built together with the A5L in China by Audi and its local partner, FAW.

The latest A5 also has a wagon body style, which Audi calls Avant. Such a body style has not yet been tested, but a lifted A5 all-road wagon may also be planned. The replacement of the previous generation coupe and convertible body style has also not been found test, and may not come. Audi has said it does not plan a repeat of the 2-door body style due to low demand.

The latest A5 acts as a replacement for the current A4 range. This is part of Audi's new naming strategy, where petrol cars use odd numbers in names and electric cars use even numbers. It is only in power, but at some point it is expected that there will still be a new A4.