Is The 2012 Sportback The PERFECT Daily Driver We Don't Get In The US

When Audi unveiled the 2012 A5/S5 photographs this week, they also revealed the A5/S5 Sportback. The Sportback has been available in other markets for quite some time now; however, Audi never decided to bring it to the States.

Although the door hasn't closed on the U.S. market for the 2012 model going forward, and the A7 Sportback is already off to good start saleswise, maybe Audi will rethink its strategy and bring it on our soil.

Now with a more aggressive face, I actually kind of like what I see in the photos down below. It manages to balance looking like an A7 and keeping the proportions in check.

With the varied motor options, utility and handsome looks we have to wonder: Is the Audi A5/S5 Sportback the perfect daily drive that we DON'T get in the U.S.?


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Tarzan - 7/15/2011 11:56:08 PM

-2 Boost

This looks like a bmw 5 series without all the overwrought elements. Its clean and sporty looking.

94geo - 7/16/2011 9:45:52 AM

+3 Boost

Back seats look cramped! no thanks.

jtz7 - 7/16/2011 9:48:27 AM

0 Boost

2005 Infinti M sedan and Audi A5 hint side profiles. But since it's not Korean, it's orgianl. But if it was a Hyundai A5 that would have been said now hurry up with my negative votes.

bmwdrvr - 7/16/2011 9:44:21 PM

+1 Boost

Its better looking than the A7 they should sell it here

BimmersNme - 7/17/2011 4:16:19 PM

+1 Boost

I agree,bmwdrvr, it looks better,way better than the A7. It's for sale here in Brazil.

MercedesSL - 7/17/2011 6:19:26 PM

+1 Boost

Ugly, and far from the perfect daily driver! The front lights resemble a squinting 1 series, and the grill resembles an 18 wheeler.

quizz - 7/17/2011 11:51:09 PM

+1 Boost

Definitely a more attractive design than the A7.