Audi E5 Sportback interior

The Audi E5 Sportback interior is conceived as a digital-first living space, combining a clean horizontal dashboard layout with premium materials, a full-width display architecture, and deep connectivity. The design reflects Audi’s shift toward software-defined vehicles for the Chinese market.

Screens and user interface

The E5 Sportback features a full-width panoramic dual-screen dashboard spanning the driver display and infotainment areas in a unified layout. There is no physical divider between the two screens — the system presents as a single continuous display surface.

• Digital instrument cluster — high-resolution, customizable views
• Central infotainment touchscreen — native AUDI OS with China-specific apps and services
• Head-up display — standard on Pioneer Plus, Pioneer quattro, and quattro; not available on base Pioneer
• Voice control — standard on all variants
• Apple CarPlay — supported
• Android Auto not available

The infotainment system is built on a proprietary AUDI OS platform co-developed with SAIC, with a native third-party app store, built-in navigation, real-time traffic, and local payment integration.

Seating configuration

The E5 Sportback is a five-seat Sportback with two front seats and a three-seat rear bench. The flat floor enhances rear footroom and makes the center rear position more comfortable.

Front seats

• Electrically adjustable (fore/aft, recline, height, cushion angle)
• Heated (standard)
• Ventilated (standard)
• Driver seat memory
• Lumbar support
• Optional massage function

Rear seats

• 60:40 split-folding bench
• Manual height-adjustable headrests
• ISOFIX on outer rear positions
• Optional heated outer rear seats
• Rear seat trunk access: 1,233 L with seats folded (from 347 L standard)

Steering wheel

The E5 Sportback features a flat-bottom and flat-top circular steering wheel as standard:

• Heated (standard)
• Auto-retract easy-entry function
• Physical buttons and scroll wheels for media, cruise control, and voice
• Manually adjustable (tilt and telescoping)

Ambient lighting

Multicolor ambient lighting is standard across all variants, with coverage across:

• Dashboard
• Door panels
• Footwells

Colors and themes are customizable via the infotainment system.

Climate control

• 2-zone automatic climate control (driver and passenger independently)
• Heat pump — standard across all variants for efficient heating in cold conditions
• Rear tinted windows from B-pillar rearward (standard)

Storage

A split-level center console separates the driver and passenger storage areas.

Connectivity

• 3× USB-C ports (standard)
• Wireless charging pad
• Keyless entry and phone-as-key
• Mobile app (iOS/Android): remote preconditioning, lock/unlock, charging target, vehicle location, horn/lights activation

Sound system