The 2018 Audi A5 gets a three-dimensional singleframe grille that has become wider and flatter than the previous car. Unlike the chrome treated grille, this one comes in a matte black finish. The sports trim gets a minor change in the grille finish. Audi cars that we see presently have a straight flowing shoulder line but now the 2018 Audi A5. This one gets a wavy shoulder line, something that was also present on the previous model. From the A-pillar, which has been shifted towards the rear, the roof extends over the body. The front and rear side windows get a strip in aluminum silver running under it. The rear does look similar to the A7 especially the part the manner in which the C-pillar blends into the rear and then flown towards the spoiler like lip of the boot.

The powertrain options that will be powering the 2018 Audi A5 include the 2.0 TFSI engine that puts out 252PS/370Nm. Audi claims that this motor takes 6 seconds to reach 100kmph. The higher state of tune of the same motor makes 190PS/320Nm. Then there is the 2.0 TDI that makes 190PS and 400Nm and takes a claimed 7.4 seconds to reach 100kmph. The 2018 Audi A5 gets a range topper six-cylinder TDI motor that produces 218PS.and 400 Nm. Lastly, there is the more powerful 286PS version that generates 620Nm.