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Ŷ SLEEK: Audi A5 Sportback has stunning looks and performance to match.

Audi A5 Sportback is an excellent Hatch/Coupe crossover THE Audi A5 Sportback is a five-door hatchback but with the long, low and sleek lines of a coupe and the added convenience of rear doors and a large rear hatch. A5 Sportback has been on sale in Australia since 2012 with the second generation arriving in 2016. The current model came in October 2019 with a price cut of nearly $2000 and, according to Audi, $9000 worth of additional equipment including extra safety equipment, 19-inch alloy wheels, S-Line exterior bling, wireless smartphone charging and heated front seats. There are two A5 variants, 40 TFSI and 45 TFSI quattro. Each is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine but with different levels of tune and, as the name indicates, all-wheel drive in the 45 TFSI quattro. STYLING The A5 Sportback is easily recognised through Audi’s understated yet seemingly timeless design enhanced further by a sporti-

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY er attitude, lower single-frame grille and beautifully sloping roofline. The Sportback is 60 mm longer and 15 mm taller than the A5 Coupe from where it takes many of its design cues including its sweeping defined lines, power-bulge bonnet, frameless door windows and a muscular stance. Its smooth lines are accentuated by almost invisible shut lines where the bonnet meets the front guards. This theme continues along the sides with Audi stylists call ‘tornado lines’ with a gentle downwards, then upwards sweep until they tie in with the taillights. Another external feature is the ‘third’ brake light extending almost the full width of the roof of the car. Inside, the materials are top quality with the look and feel of luxury and a finish to match. The dashboard is dominated by two large screens, an 8.3-inch colour touchscreen in the

centre/top of the dash that controls the Audi MMI system and the Audi Virtual Cockpit with its 12.3-inch display immediately in front of the driver. The Virtual Cockpit can be customised to provide the driver with their preferences of instruments or readouts. The MMI system can be controlled by touch, voice, gesture, or through the rotary dial in the centre console. It provides access to navigation plus, Audi connect, LTE data transmission, Bluetooth, wi-fi hotspot as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has three-zone climate control, keyless entry, push-button start/stop and front and rear parking sensors. The S-line sport package adds 19-inch alloys, aluminium inlays, stainless steel pedals, Nappa leather and flatbottom steering wheel. ENGINES The A5 Sportback is available in two turbopetrol engine choices both paired with a sev-

en-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. The entry-level 2.0 TFSI with drive to the front wheels generates 140kW and 320Nm from 1400 rpm while the 2.0 TFSI quattro is good for 185kW, and 370Nm at 1600 revs. Official fuel consumption figures are 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres from the 40 TFSI and 6.5 L/100 km from the 45 quattro. SAFETY Standard safety equipment includes eight airbags, stability and traction controls, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, reverse cross traffic alert and exit warnings so you don’t open your door into an approaching cyclist or car, and two IsoFix child seat anchor points. The 2019 upgrade added active lane assist, adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, automatic headlights and a 360-degree camera. Ŷ Continued page 3

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Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon By EWAN KENNEDY TOYOTA has dressed up its top-ofthe-range Prado SUV with the launch of a Kakadu Horizon special edition. The Horizon special edition has changes to the front bumper spoiler and spats for the rear bumper, chrome side moulding and chrome-accented mirror covers, metallic/ pearl paint finish, clear rear combination lights and an exclusive Horizon badge. Inside, it gains two rear USB charging outlets and illuminated front scuff plates. Kakadu Horizon model is based on the 2.8-litre turbo diesel six-speed automatic Kakadu. As a genuine SUV it has a dualrange four-wheel drive system, crawl control and multi-terrain select. There is also variable suspension and rear air suspension. As the premium variant in the range, the standard seven-seat Prado Kakadu has three-zone climate control, leather-accented heated and ventilated power front seats, electrically adjustable steering column, power third row folding seat. It features JBL audio system and a rear DVD entertainment system. Toyota Safety Sense features include lane departure alert, automatic high-beam, active cruise control and pre-collision safety system (PCS), together with blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert. As with all Toyota Prados, bar the entry level GX, the Kakadu Horizon is offered with a choice of a standard tailgate with a spare wheel mount or a flat tailgate that moves the spare underneath and incorporates an independently-opening glass hatch. The Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon limited edition is priced from $89,590. On-road costs have to be factored in.

Ŷ FANCY PANTS: Chromed mirror covers are the most noticeable features of the dressed up Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon.

Audi A5 Sportback is an excellent Hatch/Coupe crossover

AT A GLANCE Ŷ From page 1 DRIVING With so many sensible but unexciting SUVs on our list of car reviews we tend to forget how enjoyable driving can be, so it was a real treat to get behind the wheel of this delightful sports sedan. Getting in an out can be a little awkward for the less flexible of us. Once seated I had to set the driver’s seat at its lowest level to avoid scraping the roof. But it is effectively a five-door coupe so this has to be expected and all was forgiven once we escaped from the urban jungle. In-cabin storage isn’t great with narrow door pockets, small glove box, shallow centre console bin and no sunglass holder. There are two cup holders in the front and two at the back. Although it’s a five-seater it’s better suited to two adults in the rear for trips of any length. There is good head and knee room, but there’s

limited foot space under the front seats At 480 litres the boot is excellent for a car of this shape. There’s no head-up display option although the size and positioning of the Virtual Cockpit does allow access to information with only a minimal amount of distraction from the road ahead. Around town the A5 Sportback is nimble through tight roundabouts and narrow streets. With the help of the latest technology it’s easy to park. The ride is composed and handling is impressive, with grip levels well over those likely to be attempted by most drivers. Road bumps and dips were absorbed nicely and the cars were never knocked off line. Steering feel is relatively light but accurate. There’s less feedback than we’d like but this is a personal taste. If you haven’t driven an Audi before you can judge on your own dur-

ing a pre-purchase road test. The latest A5 Sportback 45 TFSI is 85 kg lighter than its predecessor which not only helps with its agility but also improves fuel efficiency. Having said that we averaged around 8.7 L/100 km during our test week well above the published 6.5 L/100km. Clearly we were having too much fun. SUMMING UP This A5 Sportback, with its stylish looks, easy performance and improved practicality is an impressive hatchback/coupe crossover. The rear doors and reasonably large interior mean that it can be used for family transport although the attraction of its performance credentials will always be its main attraction to the keen driver. Audi has resisted the upward trend in warranty period and remains with a three-year coverage, albeit with unlimited distance.

MODEL LINE-UP A5 Sportback 40 TFSI 2.0-litre turbo-petrol five-door hatch: $70,900 A5 Sportback 45 TFSI 2.0-litre turbo-petrol five-door hatch: $79,500 Note: These prices do not include dealer or government charges. Contact your local Audi dealer for drive-away prices. SPECIFICATIONS (Audi A5 Sportback 45 TFSI 2.0-litre turbopetrol five-door hatch) Configuration: Four cylinders in line Combined Cycle (ADR 81/01): 6.5 litres per 100 km CO2 emissions: 149 g/km DRIVELINE: 7-speed dual clutch automatic WARRANTY: Three years / unlimited kilometres

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By EWAN KENNEDY KIA has provided extensive details of its Sorento SUV that’s coming to Australia in several stages from June this year. It’s bang up to date, being the ďŹ rst vehicle to be based on Kia’s new-generation ‘N3’ midsize SUV platform. It will be Kia’s most high-tech car ever, thanks to its progressive connectivity, driver assistance and infotainment technologies. The front of the Sorento evolves with a new interpretation of Kia’s hallmark ‘tiger nose’ grille, displaying a wider shape that wraps around the integrated headlamps. The headlamps themselves feature a new ‘tiger eye’ LED daytime running light. It is 10 mm longer than its predecessor (now 4810 mm), but has shorter front and rear overhangs. The additional length is found in the wheelbase which has grown by 35 mm to 2815 mm. Height is up by 10 mm. The cabin introduces a next-generation design based around twin digital displays in the dashboard. The 12.3-inch digital driver instrument cluster is twinned with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and navigation system at the centre of the dashboard. Upmarket features in the higher grade models includes a Mood Lighting system that emits soft ambient downlighting from beneath the dashboard and door trim. For passengers, the new platform maximises space in all three rows, offering more head-, leg- and shoulder-room. In particular, there’s signiďŹ cantly more legroom for ďŹ rst- and secondrow occupants. There’s also added headroom for third-row passengers. Aided by the platform’s longer wheelbase, the second-row seats now slide up to 45 mm further, creating a wider point of entry to the third row with more space for feet and legs. New for the fourth generation, the latest Sorento model offers enhanced all-terrain capability thanks to a new Terrain Mode. Paired with the optional all-wheel drive system, Terrain Mode makes the Sorento more capable than the superset model in mud, snow and sand.

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