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Ford Transit 350 L3 Diesel Rwd 2.0 Ecoblue 130ps Aluminium Tipper [1 Way]
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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
Standard Equipment
| Emergency brake warning | Driver Convenience |
| PAS | Driver Convenience |
| Selectable drive mode | Driver Convenience |
| Vehicle maintenance monitor | Driver Convenience |
| Warning lights | Driver Convenience |
| Audio controls mounted on steering wheel | Entertainment |
| Complete tinted glass | Exterior Features |
| Day/Night inside mirror | Exterior Features |
| Daytime running lights | Exterior Features |
| Electric windows | Exterior Features |
| Fixed rear window | Exterior Features |
| Part body colour front bumper | Exterior Features |
| Quad beam headlamps | Exterior Features |
| Rear bumper with integral step | Exterior Features |
| Rear mudflaps | Exterior Features |
| Roof marker lights | Exterior Features |
| Tool pod | Exterior Features |
| Unperforated cab back panel | Exterior Features |
| Wide bodyside mouldings | Exterior Features |
| Easy clean rubber floor covering in cab | Interior Features |
| Glove box lid | Interior Features |
| Header courtesy lights | Interior Features |
| Low roof line | Interior Features |
| Molded gear shift knob | Interior Features |
| Partial molded headliner | Interior Features |
| Partial rubber inside floor cover | Interior Features |
| Reach and rake adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
| Recirculation heater | Interior Features |
| Tablet holder | Interior Features |
| Interior trim accent pack A - Transit | Packs |
| Driver seatbelt reminder | Safety |
| Deadlocks | Security |
| Remote central locking | Security |
| 2 x 12V power outlets | Technical |
| ABS | Technical |
| Confuigurable interior light/battery saver - 10 Min | Technical |
| Curve control | Technical |
| Electronic dynamic cornering control | Technical |
| ESP + Hill start assist | Technical |
| Rear axle Alt A - Narrow track | Technical |
| Side wind mitigation | Technical |
| 16" steel wheels | Wheels |
Colour and Trim
| Metallic - Agate black |
| Metallic - Chrome blue |
| Metallic - Diffused silver |
| Metallic - Magnetic |
| Metallic - Moondust silver |
| Premium - Matt grey |
| Solid - Frozen white |
| Special solid - Blazer blue |
| Special solid - Race red |
| SVO special - Custom |
| SVO Special solid - Saffron yellow |
Options
| Ashtray | |||
| Cigar lighter | |||
| 4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
| Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
| Vinyl seat trim | |||
| 4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
| Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
| Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
| 4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
| Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
| Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
| 4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
| Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
| Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
| 4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
| Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
| Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
| Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
| 4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
| Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
| Single passenger seat (fore/aft) | |||
| 4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
| 4 way heated passenger seat (fore/aft) | |||
| Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
| 4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
| 4 way heated passenger seat | |||
| Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
| Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
| Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
| 4 way single passenger seat (fore/aft, recline) | |||
| 8 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline,up/down, tilt) with armrest | |||
| Orange seat bellts | |||
| 8 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline,up/down, tilt) with armrest | |||
| Fixed dual passenger seat | |||
| Orange seat bellts | |||
| 1 DIN mini overhead console | |||
| Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
| Beacon switch installation | |||
| Enhanced interface connector | |||
| Fixed rear window | |||
| Front passenger airbag | |||
| Heavy duty alternator | |||
| Rear auxilliary power point socket | |||
| Removed side panel trim | |||
| TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system) | |||
| Twin H7 AGM batteries | |||
| AGM batteries, 2 X AGM H8 95ah 850CCA | |||
| Programmable battery guard | |||
| RPM engine control | |||
| Beacon switch | |||
| Wiring for Beacons in front and rear | |||
| Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
| Automatic headlamp control off | |||
| Automatic windshield wiper | |||
| Lane departure warning system | |||
| Lane keeping aid | |||
| Quickclear windscreen | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | |||
| Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
| Automatic headlamp control off | |||
| Automatic windshield wiper | |||
| Lane departure warning system | |||
| Lane keeping aid | |||
| Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
| Automatic air conditioning | |||
| Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
| Automatic headlamp control off | |||
| Automatic windshield wiper | |||
| Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
| Lane departure warning system | |||
| Lane keeping aid | |||
| Navigation centre | |||
| Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
| Automatic air conditioning | |||
| Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
| Automatic headlamp control off | |||
| Automatic windshield wiper | |||
| Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
| Lane departure warning system | |||
| Lane keeping aid | |||
| Navigation centre | |||
| Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
| SVO rear video camera and prep Kit | |||
| Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
| Automatic headlamp control off | |||
| Automatic windshield wiper | |||
| Cruise control | |||
| Lane departure warning system | |||
| Lane keeping aid | |||
| Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
| Beacon switch | |||
| Enhanced cut off relay | |||
| Wiring for Beacons in front and rear | |||
| Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
| Delivery | On The Road | 550.83333333333337 | 110.16666666666663 |
| Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 290 | 0 |
| 4.2" Monochrome TFT non touch screen with new SYNC 4 system, DAB/AM/FM radio with 2 x USB, bluetooth, emergency assistance | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Easy fuel capless refuelling system | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Navigation system | Driver Convenience | 2290 | 458 |
| Programmable Interface Module | Driver Convenience | 65 | 13 |
| Reverse gear alarm | Driver Convenience | 50 | 10 |
| Smart digital tachograph | Driver Convenience | 500 | 100 |
| TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system) | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
| Trip computer | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Touchscreen control packaged in the rear view mirror fixing + AutoFord Programmable battery guard control and real time vehicle data | Entertainment | 265 | 53 |
| Auxiliary fuel port | Exterior Features | 250 | 50 |
| Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights | Exterior Features | 550 | 110 |
| Black dual manual signal mirrors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Driver large head/short arm mirror | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Engine Underbody Protection | Exterior Features | 200 | 40 |
| Foldable power heated short arm door mirrors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
| Front fog lamps | Exterior Features | 95 | 19 |
| Front mud flaps | Exterior Features | 55 | 11 |
| Fuel filler standard nozzle | Exterior Features | 30 | 6 |
| Halogen headlamps | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| L2 and L3 wheelbase with 4 side marker lights | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
| Long arm exterior mirrors | Exterior Features | 50 | 10 |
| Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
| Power door mirrors | Exterior Features | 50 | 10 |
| Power heated door mirrors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
| Premium paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
| Quickclear heated windscreen with dual power heated signal mirrors and electric windshield defroster | Exterior Features | 275 | 55 |
| Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Special solid paint | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
| SVO special paint | Exterior Features | 800 | 160 |
| SVO special solid paint | Exterior Features | 800 | 160 |
| Trailer tow attachments | Exterior Features | 325 | 65 |
| Trailer tow electrics | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
| 8 way driver adjust seat with armrest | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Dual passenger seat with lift up seat stowage | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Less passenger seat | Interior Features | -75 | -15 |
| Manual air conditioning | Interior Features | 800 | 160 |
| Overhead storage console | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Overload Protection system on board weighing system + Optimises loads by maximising payload capacity and load distribution overloading the vehicle | Interior Features | 1500 | 300 |
| Semi auto air conditioning + 12" touch screen, new SYNC 4 system, DAB/AM/FM radio, 2xUSB, bluetooth, emergency assistance, Apple Carplay/Android Auto | Interior Features | 1665 | 333 |
| Ambulance donor pack C - Transit | Packs | 525 | 105 |
| Converter high power supply system pack - Transit | Packs | 345 | 69 |
| Driver assist pack with Adaptive cruise control - Transit | Packs | 1145 | 229 |
| Driver assist pack with Intelligent adaptive cruise control - Transit | Packs | 3475 | 695 |
| Driver assistance pack 26 - Transit | Packs | 4115 | 823 |
| Driver assistance pack 7 - Transit | Packs | 735 | 147 |
| Driver assistance pack 8 - Transit | Packs | 845 | 169 |
| Enhanced electronic interface pack - Transit | Packs | 200 | 40 |
| Seat pack 10 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 525 | 105 |
| Seat pack 11 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 535 | 107 |
| Seat pack 2 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 65 | 13 |
| Seat Pack 3 - Orange seat belts - Single passenger seat | Packs | 25 | 5 |
| Seat pack 3 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Pack 4 - Orange seat belts - Dual passenger seat | Packs | 25 | 5 |
| Seat pack 4 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 0 | 0 |
| Seat pack 7 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 10 | 2 |
| Seat pack 8 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 100 | 20 |
| Seat pack 9 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 110 | 22 |
| Smokers pack - Transit | Packs | 35 | 7 |
| SVO rear tail lift prep pack - Transit | Packs | 560 | 112 |
| Twin beacon preparation pack - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
| Metallic - Agate black | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Chrome blue | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Diffused silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Magnetic | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Moondust silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Premium - Matt grey | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Solid - Frozen white | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
| Special solid - Blazer blue | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
| Special solid - Race red | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
| SVO special - Custom | Paintwork | 800 | 160 |
| SVO Special solid - Saffron yellow | Paintwork | 800 | 160 |
| Fire extinguisher fixings | Safety | 10 | 2 |
| First aid kit | Safety | 25 | 5 |
| Passenger airbag includes passenger airbag deactivation switch | Safety | 200 | 40 |
| Wiring harnesses | Safety | 200 | 40 |
| 2nd remote key | Security | 35 | 7 |
| Configurable unlocking 3 | Security | 130 | 26 |
| Configurable unlocking 7 | Security | 50 | 10 |
| Fleet key | Security | 10 | 2 |
| Perimeter alarm | Security | 150 | 30 |
| Single door locking | Security | 0 | 0 |
| Thatcham category 1 alarm with 2nd remote key | Security | 250 | 50 |
| TVL Antipick Replock | Security | 200 | 40 |
| Two stage unlocking with slam locking | Security | 85 | 17 |
| 56MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
| 62MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
| 70MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
| Auxiliary fuse panel | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Auxiliary instrument panel console - 2 DIN Horizontal | Technical | 55 | 11 |
| DPF manual regeneration | Technical | 430 | 86 |
| Engine RPM controller | Technical | 55 | 11 |
| Extra heavy duty alternator | Technical | 120 | 24 |
| Extra heavy duty battery | Technical | 220 | 44 |
| Heavy duty battery | Technical | 100 | 20 |
| Heavy duty front axle | Technical | 350 | 70 |
| Heavy duty starter motor (-29) | Technical | 75 | 15 |
| Mechanical parking brake | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Medium AGM twin 80AH Battery | Technical | 200 | 40 |
| Programmable battery guard | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Single AGM battery | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Smart acceleration control | Technical | 50 | 10 |
| Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Seat pack 10 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 525 | 105 |
| Seat pack 11 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 535 | 107 |
| Seat Pack 2 - Vinyl seat trim - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 65 | 13 |
| Seat pack 3 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Seat pack 4 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Seat pack 7 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 10 | 2 |
| Seat pack 8 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 100 | 20 |
| Seat pack 9 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 110 | 22 |
| All weather tyres | Wheels | 400 | 80 |
| Dual rear wheels | Wheels | 350 | 70 |
| Less steel spare wheel | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
| Steel spare wheel | Wheels | 135 | 27 |
Technical
| CO | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| CO2 | Emissions - ICE | 181 |
| HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Noise Level dB(A) | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
| Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No |
| Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
| CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1996 |
| Cooling System | Engine and Drive Train | WATER |
| Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
| Cylinders | Engine and Drive Train | 4 |
| Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
| Engine Make | Engine and Drive Train | Not Available |
| Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL |
| Fuel Type | Engine and Drive Train | DIESEL |
| Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
| Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
| Number of Valves | Engine and Drive Train | 16 |
| Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
| EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
| EC Combined | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 40.9 |
| EC Extra Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 43.5 |
| EC Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 38.7 |
| Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No |
| Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? | General | No |
| Badge Engine CC | General | 2.0 |
| Badge Power | General | 130 |
| Based On ID | General | Not Available |
| Chassis Engine Number | General | Not Available |
| Clutch | General | SINGLE DRY PLATE |
| Coin Description | General | Not Available |
| Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code | General | Not Available |
| Coin Power Output Code | General | Not Available |
| Coin Series | General | Not Available |
| Coin Wheelbase Description Code | General | Not Available |
| Coin Wheelbase Name Code | General | Not Available |
| Exhaust System | General | EGR |
| Front Brakes | General | DISCS |
| Front Suspension | General | MACPHERSON STRUTS |
| Generation Mark | General | 4 |
| Ghost model for valuation purposes | General | No |
| Hand Brake | General | REAR WHEELS |
| Insurance Group 1 | General | Not Available |
| Insurance Group 2 | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Overall Rating - LCV | General | Gold |
| NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Safety Assist % | General | 68 |
| Rear Brakes | General | DISCS |
| Rear Suspension | General | LEAF SPRINGS |
| Running Cost League Headings | General | Not Available |
| Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 24 |
| Service Interval Mileage | General | 25000 |
| Special Edition | General | No |
| Special Order | General | No |
| Steering | General | RACK AND PINION |
| Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months | General | 120 |
| Timing Belt Interval Mileage | General | 150000 |
| Vehicle Homologation Class | General | N1 |
| Vin/Frame No. | General | Not Available |
| 0 to 62 | Performance | Not Available |
| BHP | Performance | 130 |
| Engine Power KW | Performance | 96 |
| Top Speed | Performance | Not Available |
| Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
| Alloys? | Tyres | No |
| Automatic Clutch | Tyres | No |
| Plated 3rd Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
| Plated 4th Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
| Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
| Tyre Make | Tyres | Not Available |
| Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
| Wheel Style | Tyres | Not Available |
| Wheel Type | Tyres | 16" STEEL |
| Front Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1023 |
| Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2214 |
| Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 6022 |
| Load Deck Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Lower Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1045 |
| Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 14 |
| Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 3954 |
| Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2052 |
| Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2474 |
| Boot Capacity Saloons | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 70 |
| Gross Train Weight | Weight and Capacities | 6500 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3500 |
| Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Max. Roof Load | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Max. Towing Weight - Braked | Weight and Capacities | 3000 |
| Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 750 |
| Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 1817 |
| No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 3 |
| Payload | Weight and Capacities | 1683 |
| Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 2250 |
| Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1750 |
Independent Review
Ten Second Review
It used to be so simple. The accepted wisdom of big car purchases dictated that anything priced much above £20,000 was doomed if it had a hatchback. Big sports utility vehicles and MPV people carriers got an exemption, but otherwise trying to sell an upmarket liftback was a tough gig. Saab tried and failed, before conspicuously labelling many of its wares with a saloon moniker, and even some vehicles that looked as if they might be hatchbacks, actually sported stubby boots instead. So what changed? Why is the market now heaving under the weight of plush hatches? To find the answer, you need to look at the humble estate. Some time around the turn of the century, marketers realised that estate versions of executive cars were beginning to attract a younger buyer profile than saloons. Where estates were once seen as something for wizened antique dealers, they became hip. Sporty estate models started to appear and from there it wasn't too much of a leap to the development of cars like this Audi A5 Sportback. Here, the line is more coupe than estate, and again the genesis is not hugely original. Mercedes showed with the CLS that there was a demand for sleek cars with rear doors and the Volkswagen Passat CC really took the ball and ran with it. Audi's A5 was a chunkily good looking coupe and it spawned the rather unusual A5 Sportback in 2009. Here's what to look for when shopping for a used version.
Background
5dr coupe (2.0, 2.7, 3.0 diesel, 3.0, 3.2 petrol [base, SE, S Line])
Driving Experience
Audi rather dipped a toe in the water when it came to launching the A5 Sportback. When it first appeared in showrooms, the range effectively consisted of five cars, all in safe as houses SE trim. Customers chose from a 170PS 2.0-litre diesel with a six-speed manual gearbox, a 190PS 2.7-litre diesel, a 240PS 3.0-litre diesel with a seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission, a 211PS 2.0-litre petrol model, again with the S tronic 'box and finally a 265PS 3.2-litre petrol version with an eight-speed multitronic CVT shifter. To give an idea as to how well the A5 Sportback was received and how Audi has really got behind the vehicle, when it came to replace it with a slightly restyled model in late 2011, the range had swelled to no fewer than 48 different variants. The original A5 Sportback was launched into a very tough market but there wasn't anything quite like it on sale. Models like BMW's 5 Series GT and Mercedes' CLS are larger and more expensive, being these days targeted by Audi's bigger A7 Sportback. For the A5 Sportback, Volkswagen's Passat-based CC was probably a closer rival - but that car has a four-door bodysghape. This A5's low-key look has certainly endeared it to many in an age where conspicuous consumption rapidly fell from favour. The range was added to after launch with a 180PS 2.0-litre petrol model and an efficient 143PS version of the 2.0-litre diesel.
Design and Build
In trying to figure out what exactly an Audi A5 Sportback is, let's get back to basics. As much as its position in the Audi line up would suggest otherwise, an A5 is basically an A4 wearing different clothes, be they coupe, convertible or hatchback. It rides on the same chassis with minor suspension tweaks hiding this fact by adding 5mm to the wheelbase. The stock A4 had always had a boot, so many welcomed the availability of a versatile hatch version, no matter what badge Audi had chosen to stick to its bootlid. In order to try and underscore the A5 product line's special 'coupe-ness', Audi rather unwisely removed the middle seat belt from the back seats of early models. Which meant that for the first few years of this model's life, buyers got much the same bench seat as a five-seater A4 but one only capable of seating just two people - and with 5mm less headroom to boot, courtesy of that raked roofline. This was corrected when the car was facelifted in late 2011, with a third rear belt offered as an option. The Sportback features nearly as much luggage space as an A4 Avant estate with a 480-litre load volume that can be extended up to at least 980 litres by lowering the rear seat backs. The interior is neatly styled, with the fascia looking a lot freer of extraneous buttons than some contemporary Audi models, the cowled dash now neatly incorporating the centrally mounted MMI liquid crystal display.
Market and Model
Refer to Car & Driving for an exact up-to-date valuation section. <a href="mailto:info@caranddriving.com&subject=Used Car Price Request: Audi A5 Sportback (2010 - 2012)">Click here</a> and we will email it to you.
Cost of Ownership
The A5 Sportback has no significant faults reported as yet. Like the rest of the A5 range, it feels massively tough and many of the engines fitted are tried and tested Audi fare. The extremities of this vehicle can be tough to position when manoeuvring, so check for scuffed bumpers and kerbed alloys. The interiors are hard wearing, but check the rear for signs of any damage from kids. .
Summary
(approx based on a 2010 A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI) A clutch assembly kit will be around £250 and an exhaust system will be about £300. An alternator should be close to £150 and a radiator around £175.
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