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Old 05-01-09, 06:57 AM
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Default Audi A5 Sportback caught free of camo









Two things come to mind when I saw these pictures:

1) The side profile reminds me way too much of a Chevy Malibu

2) What is the point of this, in comparison to the A4 and A6? It doesn't even "look" like a 4 door coupe whereas the the CLS carries very unique sheetmetal and a very different overall shape.

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where's the beef?
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Originally Posted by djestouff
where's the beef?
Maybe it's all white?
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I dont see anything.
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i got nothing
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Oh--here it is:
Attached Thumbnails Audi A5 Sportback caught free of camo-audi_quattro_coupe.jpg  
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Old 05-01-09, 10:55 AM
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^ lol

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Old 05-01-09, 12:33 PM
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Strongly resembles an "x" in a little square box, not a Malibu...
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Old 05-01-09, 12:55 PM
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I am not sure what is wrong with the pics...here is the link

http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-a5-sportback-2011.html
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I personally like swoopy 4 door rooflines (CLS/CC/IS/LS/ES/XF, etc.), but at first glance this A5 roofline doesn't look good to me.
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Looks like something AMC would make.
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Originally Posted by tex2670
Oh--here it is:
I'm seeing some similarity.....
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What is the point of htis vehicle. It looks like an A6 with a different rear end.
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Now, I've had a few mimosas this morning but I think I'm not out of line w. the following ...

wtf? I don't get it ... ugly A4 / A6 (depending on overall size)
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