Key Takeaways
- The A5 e-hybrid is reported at $89,900 (Sedan) and $92,900 (Avant) before on-road costs, about $10,000 more than the old petrol entry point
- Audi Australia's website and current spec guide list the A5 Sedan and Avant only as the 270kW e-hybrid plug-in hybrid
- The TFSI 150kW and TFSI quattro 200kW petrol grades are gone from both. The 200kW is reported as customer order only
- The S5 keeps its 270kW petrol V6, and the guide now lists adaptive cruise assist with lane centring
- Plug-in hybrids no longer get the novated lease FBT exemption, so the e-hybrid is taxed like the petrol car it replaces
Audi A5 Sedan, overseas model shown. Image credit: Audi Australia
If you've been waiting to buy a petrol Audi A5, check what's actually on offer before you visit a dealer. Audi Australia's website and its current A5 specification guide now list the A5 Sedan and Avant in one form only: the 270kW e-hybrid plug-in hybrid. The 150kW front-drive petrol and the 200kW quattro petrol aren't there any more.
CarExpert reported the change on 12 November, quoting Audi Australia staff who said the 200kW quattro is now "customer order only". Chasing Cars had noticed the petrol grades vanishing from Audi's website and spec sheet back in late August. Here's what Audi's own documents show, what is only reported so far, and what it means if you were shopping a mid-size Audi.
What Audi Australia's Own Site Shows
Three things on audi.com.au point the same way.
- The model list. Audi's models page now carries six cars in the A5 family: the A5 Sedan e-hybrid and A5 Avant e-hybrid (plug-in hybrid), the S5 Sedan and S5 Avant (petrol) and the RS 5 Sedan and RS 5 Avant (plug-in hybrid). In July 2026 the same page also listed a petrol "A5 Sedan" and "A5 Avant". By early September those two had gone.
- The old addresses. The A5 Sedan and A5 Avant pages now send you straight to the e-hybrid pages.
- The specification guide. The guide linked from the A5 page now covers four grades: A5 e-hybrid Sedan and Avant quattro 270kW S line, and S5 Sedan and Avant TFSI 270kW. Audi Australia's earlier guide also listed the A5 Sedan 150kW S line, the A5 Sedan and Avant TFSI quattro 200kW S line, and S5 edition one models.
Audi's site doesn't say whether a petrol A5 can still be ordered. That part comes from CarExpert's interview. CarExpert quotes Audi Australia's product planning manager, Esther Choi, as saying "The 200kW quattro is now customer order only for now". It also quotes head of product Matthew Dale as saying the 200kW quattro "remains a customer order only" for buyers who still want it. CarExpert calls the updated range the 2027 A5 and S5. Audi's guide file is still named MY26.
The A5 Lineup Now
| Grade | Powertrain | Reported price (before on-road costs) |
|---|---|---|
| A5 e-hybrid Sedan quattro 270kW S line | Plug-in hybrid | $89,900 |
| A5 e-hybrid Avant quattro 270kW S line | Plug-in hybrid | $92,900 |
| S5 Sedan TFSI 270kW | Petrol V6 with mild-hybrid tech | $116,827 |
| S5 Avant TFSI 270kW | Petrol V6 with mild-hybrid tech | $119,827 |
| A5 TFSI quattro 200kW S line | Petrol | Customer order only (reported) |
| A5 Sedan 150kW S line | Petrol | Not listed |
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Current price on CarSorted: Audi S5 S5 Avant $117,900 RRP, as at 24 Jun 2026.
Grades from Audi Australia's website and current A5 and S5 specification guide, read 12 November 2026. Prices are as reported by CarExpert on 12 November 2026. The A5 e-hybrid figures match the list prices in our directory. We haven't confirmed these prices with Audi Australia directly, so confirm with a dealer.
CarExpert reports that dropping the 150kW lifts the A5's starting price by $10,000. That's a big jump for anyone who was cross-shopping the entry A5 against a well-specced Mercedes-Benz or BMW sedan.
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Specs: A5 e-hybrid vs S5
| A5 e-hybrid Sedan | A5 e-hybrid Avant | S5 Sedan / Avant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbo four, plug-in hybrid | 2.0-litre turbo four, plug-in hybrid | 3.0-litre turbo V6, mild hybrid |
| Power / torque | 270kW / 500Nm | 270kW / 500Nm | 270kW / 550Nm |
| Drive / gearbox | quattro, 7-speed S tronic | quattro, 7-speed S tronic | quattro, 7-speed S tronic |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.1s | 5.1s | 4.5s |
| Fuel use (combined, ADR 81/02) | 2.6L/100km | 2.7L/100km | 7.1 / 7.2L/100km |
| CO2 | 60g/km | 61g/km | 162 / 163g/km |
| Unladen weight (incl. 75kg driver) | 2,196kg | 2,214kg | 2,084 / 2,102kg |
Figures from Audi Australia's current A5 and S5 specification guide. Audi's unladen weight includes a 75kg driver and a 90% full tank. The previous guide quoted 97km (Sedan) and 95km (Avant) of electric range for the e-hybrid; the current guide doesn't print a range figure.
On paper, the plug-in hybrid gives up very little to the petrol cars it replaces. It has 70kW more than the old 200kW quattro, and Audi's earlier guide quoted the 200kW at 5.9 seconds to 100km/h against 5.1 for the e-hybrid. The price is weight: at 2,196kg, the Sedan is around 300kg heavier than the 200kW quattro Sedan was (1,889kg in the earlier guide, measured the same way). The S5 is now quicker than the e-hybrid by 0.6 seconds and lighter by about 110kg.
Equipment and What Changed
The current guide lists adaptive cruise assist with Stop&Go, which Audi describes as helping the driver stay in the centre of the lane. The earlier guide listed plain adaptive cruise control with stop and go. CarExpert also reports physical scroll wheels on the steering wheel in place of touch-sensitive controls. Audi's guide doesn't describe the switches, so treat that one as reported.
Standard on both A5 e-hybrid body styles, per the guide: matrix LED headlights, 360-degree cameras, park assist plus, side assist with exit warning and rear cross-traffic assist, the black exterior styling package, privacy glass, an electric tailgate, three-zone climate control, and electric heated front seats with memory for the driver. The S5 adds massage seats, front seat ventilation, heated outer rear seats, a heated steering wheel, OLED tail-lights and park assist pro.
Options on the e-hybrid include a $5,900 Premium package (head-up display, front passenger display, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, acoustic front door glass and colour ambient lighting), a $4,990 switchable panoramic roof, $2,200 front seat ventilation, a $1,000 front dash cam and metallic paint from $2,100. Those prices are Audi's, and they include GST and any LCT.
Audi A5 e-hybrid Sedan cabin. Image credit: Audi Australia
Safety
Audi's guide lists front, side and curtain airbags, active front assist with swerve, turn and cross-traffic assist, lane departure warning with emergency assist, and proactive occupant protection as standard on all four grades it covers. For the A5's ANCAP rating and how it applies to each body and powertrain, see the A5 e-hybrid Sedan page.
Tax: Where the Plug-In A5 Lands
Swapping petrol for a plug-in changes the tax picture in two ways. For luxury car tax, a car using 3.5L/100km or less is measured against the higher fuel-efficient threshold, $91,661 for 2026-27, rather than $80,809. The e-hybrid's 2.6L/100km and 2.7L/100km qualify. At the reported list prices, the Sedan sits $1,761 under that line and the Avant $1,239 over it, so the wagon picks up a small amount of LCT. Options count towards the value too, so adding metallic paint ($2,100) or another option can take the Sedan over the line as well. A dealer quote will show the exact LCT.
For fringe benefits tax, a plug-in hybrid doesn't help. The electric car exemption stopped covering plug-in hybrids first held on or after 1 April 2025, so an A5 e-hybrid on a new novated lease is taxed like a petrol car. If FBT is your main reason for considering a plug-in, a battery-electric car under the threshold is the one that gets the exemption.
Luxury car tax and FBT figures current as of 12 November 2026
Thresholds, rebates and rules on this page change each financial year. We check them against the ATO, but always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before you sign.
Audi A5 e-hybrid Sedan, overseas model shown. Image credit: Audi Australia
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If you specifically wanted a petrol Audi sedan under the S5, Audi still lists the S3 and RS 3 Sedans, and the cheapest petrol Audi sedan now listed is the A3 40 TFSI quattro S line Sedan, at $65,800 before on-road costs in our directory, with 150kW and quattro. It's a size class down, but $24,100 less than the A5 e-hybrid Sedan's reported price.
If what you really want is a frugal premium sedan, the Lexus ES 300h Luxury is a regular hybrid that doesn't need plugging in. Lexus Australia lists it at $75,000 before on-road costs, with 4.5L/100km combined in our directory. Among plug-in rivals, the Mercedes-Benz C 350e is listed in our directory with 104km of electric range. You can put any of these side by side in our compare tool.
Warranty
Audi Australia's new-car warranty is five years with unlimited kilometres, and its warranty terms set a 12-year period for corrosion perforation. Audi Australia lists eight years or 160,000km of cover for the e-hybrid's high-voltage battery, which is set separately from the new-car warranty.
What This Means for Buyers
If you charge at home and you mainly drive around town, the e-hybrid is arguably the better A5 anyway: more power, very low official fuel use, and a lot of daily driving done on electricity. The cost is the entry price and the extra weight. If you can't charge at home, a plug-in hybrid running on petrol carries 300kg more than it needs to, and it makes less sense.
If you still want the petrol 200kW quattro, ask an Audi dealer directly whether a customer order is possible, how long it takes to arrive, and what the price is in writing, because Audi's website no longer shows one. Whichever way you go, compare the A5 e-hybrid Sedan and Avant against the S5 and the rivals above before signing.
Our Take
Audi has quietly turned its mid-size sedan and wagon into a plug-in-first car. Its own website and spec guide make the change plain. The e-hybrid is a strong car on paper, but losing the cheaper 150kW makes the A5 a $90,000 proposition, and that pushes more buyers towards the A3 or towards rivals. If you liked the old entry-level A5, your shortlist just changed.
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Disclaimer: The grades, specifications and option prices are from Audi Australia's website and its current A5 and S5 specification guide, read on 12 November 2026. Vehicle prices, the customer order status of the 200kW quattro, and the quotes from Audi staff are as reported by CarExpert on 12 November 2026 and have not been published by Audi Australia. Tax figures are current law as at 12 November 2026. Confirm availability, price and tax treatment with an Audi dealer and the ATO before you buy.
