You always knew Audi made great looking cars, and the new A5 Sportback now has more modern technology to go with its stylish design. But does it work for a family?

The Audi A5 range has long been one of the more handsome ways into the premium car segment, but is that enough beat out its premium German rivals? We put the updated range to the test to find out.

It's not unusual for carmakers to test their vehicles in Australia before being launched - or even revealed - globally. Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Toyota have all done it, Holden did before it closed and Ford still has a significant engineering and testing program in Victoria.