Designed to offer sportiness and practicality, the elegant-looking Audi seats four, has great performance and boasts an impressive 455-litre boot.

The 3.2-litre V6 model which produces 262bhp, accelerates from 0-62mph (100kph) in 6.1 seconds and has an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph.

For the customer seeking a more frugal motor, the 2.7-litre A5 manages a combined fuel economy of 42.1mpg.

Optional features on the A5 include a Bang & Olufsen sound system, a rear-mounted parking camera and DVD sat-nav.

Prices start at £30,175 for the 2.7-litre diesel rising to £33,205 for the 3.2-litre V6.