By Leftlane Staff
Friday, Jul 28th, 2006 @ 10:42 am

The convertible version of the forthcoming Audi A5 two-door will replace the Audi A4 cabriolet, according to Automotive News Europe. While the report is not especially surprising, it confirms Audi plans to keep its model lineup simple and logical. What’s more, it suggests the A5 range won’t be significantly more expensive than the A4 line. But replacing the A4 drop-top with the A5 poses an interesting problem: what will happen to the S4 and RS4 convertible? Both models were only recently introduced. The A5 coupe (based on the Nuvolari concept) is expected to arrive in dealerships in mid 2007, and the convertible will follow in mid 2008. Will Audi move quickly to offer S5 and RS5 models? If not, will the availability of an A5 cabriolet hurt S4 and RS4 sales? Time will tell…

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