Audi has revealed its vision for the future of its vehicles, showcasing the new A5/S5 and A6/S6 e-tron models at the recent Australian Grand Prix. While the designs may appear familiar at first glance, these vehicles represent a significant shift in Audi’s strategy, offering both combustion engine and electric vehicle (EV) options to meet changing market demands.
These 2025 models are crucial for Audi’s future, reflecting the brand’s dual approach to electrification and internal combustion. The company plans to utilize two distinct platforms to underpin its models over the next decade: the ‘PPE’ (Premium Platform Electric) for EVs and ‘PPC’ (Premium Platform Combustion) for traditional combustion engine vehicles.
The new A5/S5, based on the PPC platform, will be available in Australia in the coming months. It will continue to offer a Sportback-style body, though it will also be offered in an Avant (wagon) version. The S5 model will feature a mild hybrid powertrain generating 270kW of power and 550Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in approximately 4.5 seconds.
The A6 e-tron, including a sporty S6 e-tron variant, will be the first ‘low-floor’ model built on the PPE platform, following Audi’s launch of the Q6 e-tron SUV. Like its PPC counterpart, the A6 will be available as a Sportback and Avant model. Audi claims the Sportback version will be the most aerodynamic in its class. The S6 e-tron will boast a robust 370kW dual-motor quattro all-wheel drive powertrain, capable of achieving 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds.
