Spun off the Audi A4, the 2007 Audi A5 was originally offered as a two-door Coupe and aimed to take on the Mercedes CLK Coupe, then E-Class Coupe and BMW 3 Series Coupe models at their own game.
The sleek four-seater blew them away for interior quality, and its classy looks ensured wide-ranging appeal. Initially only offered with thirsty petrol engines, the range grew to include plenty of petrol and diesels. The latter ensuring the A5 Coupe became the darling of the company car world.
Those looking for more excitement could look to the 4.2-litre V8 Audi S5 Coupe, while the (2009) Audi S5 Cabriolet borrowed the Audi S4’s 328bhp 3-litre supercharged V6 engine with near 5 second 0-62mph time.
By 2011 the S5 Coupe swapped to the more fuel-efficient V6 too, and back in 2009 the range was bolstered with the Audi A5 Cabriolet, replacing the 2006-2009 Audi A4 convertible, and Audi A5 Sportback with five doors and rakish hatchback rear end.