Audi E5 Sportback exterior

The Audi E5 Sportback exterior translates a progressive, aerodynamically focused design language into a production-ready premium electric Sportback. While clearly Audi in surface treatment and proportions, the design is more expressive and digitally inspired than the European lineup.

Design language

Key exterior characteristics of the E5 Sportback include:

• Fully closed front fascia with illuminated elements
• Prominent AUDI lettering replacing the traditional four-ring logo
• Slim Matrix LED headlights with advanced lighting signatures
• Flowing Sportback roofline emphasizing aerodynamics
• Muscular rear shoulders and a wide stance
• Full-width animated rear light strip

The result is a drag coefficient of Cd 0.252, contributing directly to the class-leading CLTC range figures.

Dimensions

Paint colors

The Audi E5 Sportback is available in six exterior colors developed specifically for the Chinese market:

• Arabica Grey
• Glacier White
• Mist Blue
• Morning Haze Lilac
• Liquid Silver
• Cactus Green

Headlights

The E5 Sportback is fitted with Matrix LED adaptive headlights as standard across all variants. The headlights feature individually controllable rays for precise beam management and support customizable DRL signature patterns — allowing personalization of the light signature.

Taillights

The rear features OLED taillights integrated into a full-width animated light strip spanning the tailgate. The strip uses dynamic light animations for welcome, farewell, and turn indication sequences.

Panoramic roof

All variants include a Smart Electrochromic Panoramic Glass Roof as standard. The electrochromic glass dims electronically at the touch of a button:

• 99.99% UV isolation
• 99.9% infrared isolation

Wheels

Wheel size is determined by drivetrain:

• Pioneer and Pioneer Plus (RWD): 19-inch alloy wheels — 245/45 R19 front, 275/40 R19 rear
• Pioneer quattro and quattro (AWD): 20-inch alloy wheels — 245/40 R20 front, 285/35 R20 rear

Doors and liftgate

All four side doors feature power soft-close as standard. The tailgate is electrically operated with kick-sensor activation for hands-free opening.

Charge port

The charge port is located on the left rear side of the vehicle.