Car review: Audi A5 Sportback 190 PS Quattro

It’s hard to walk past Audi’s A5 Sportback Quattro without stopping to admire the lines — and it’s all down to spectacular styling which gives this five-door car a distinctive, rakish, coupé-like look.

It’s a clever design trick, appealing to owners who want a sporty image but who still require a big dose of practicality, even if space in the back is somewhat restricted for taller adults, and the centre rear seat is something of a compromise, offering little support.

Powered by the 2.0-litre four-cylinder, turbocharged TDI engine, the S-tronic 190PS has plenty of get up and go, and with plenty of power in reserve at all speeds, for safe, secure overtaking.

If the exterior lines catch your eye you will love the interior, which is as good as they come in this price bracket (and beyond), with extensive use of beautifully-finished high-class materials. It’s refined and quiet on motorways, very nimble in town — and despite that nicely sloping roofline, the boot is spacious too.