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Audi has been spending its recent years working on adjusting its lineup for what sells, but unfortunately, today's buyers are no longer in favor of coupes and convertibles. For that reason, the A3 Cabriolet, TT, and R8 have already been cut from the lineup, and now the final nail in the coffin for the Audi two-door comes with the death of the A5 Coupe and A5 Cabriolet.
The automaker recently detailed its 2025 lineup for the United States, but its last remaining two-door models were notably absent. Audi ultimately confirmed that the A5 Coupe and Cabriolet, along with their hotter S and RS counterparts, are departing from the lineup for good with no replacement in line. Now that every coupe and convertible offered by the brand has reached the chopping block without fanfare, you'll have to settle with a sedan or crossover from now on. Buyers will have no problem with that, as low demand for less practical two-door vehicles is exactly what led to this decision.
Audi isn't the only German automaker to eschew coupes and convertibles, as BMW and Mercedes are simplifying their two-door lineups as well. However, Audi is the first to completely phase out this body style. While it has promised that the TT and R8 will return in electric form someday, the chances of getting another gas-powered coupe or convertible is next to zero. That's because with VW Group's looming 2033 EV-only deadline, it would be much safer for the brand's last crop of combustion models to consist of SUVs and four-door cars.
While the coupe and convertible have left the stable, the A5 nameplate will be entering another generation for the 2025 model year. A new A5 sedan will serve as a replacement for the current A5 Sportback and the A4, though the latter of which will eventually return in electric form. Audi will also be offering an A5 Avant wagon, though it won't be sold in North America.
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Jul 19, 2024
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Audi Waves Goodbye To Two-Door Cars As A5 Coupe And Cabriolet End Production
The next-generation A5 will be limited to sedan and wagon body styles.
Audi has been spending its recent years working on adjusting its lineup for what sells, but unfortunately, today's buyers are no longer in favor of coupes and convertibles. For that reason, the A3 Cabriolet, TT, and R8 have already been cut from the lineup, and now the final nail in the coffin for the Audi two-door comes with the death of the A5 Coupe and A5 Cabriolet.
The automaker recently detailed its 2025 lineup for the United States, but its last remaining two-door models were notably absent. Audi ultimately confirmed that the A5 Coupe and Cabriolet, along with their hotter S and RS counterparts, are departing from the lineup for good with no replacement in line. Now that every coupe and convertible offered by the brand has reached the chopping block without fanfare, you'll have to settle with a sedan or crossover from now on. Buyers will have no problem with that, as low demand for less practical two-door vehicles is exactly what led to this decision.
Audi isn't the only German automaker to eschew coupes and convertibles, as BMW and Mercedes are simplifying their two-door lineups as well. However, Audi is the first to completely phase out this body style. While it has promised that the TT and R8 will return in electric form someday, the chances of getting another gas-powered coupe or convertible is next to zero. That's because with VW Group's looming 2033 EV-only deadline, it would be much safer for the brand's last crop of combustion models to consist of SUVs and four-door cars.
While the coupe and convertible have left the stable, the A5 nameplate will be entering another generation for the 2025 model year. A new A5 sedan will serve as a replacement for the current A5 Sportback and the A4, though the latter of which will eventually return in electric form. Audi will also be offering an A5 Avant wagon, though it won't be sold in North America.
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