Spies have spotted two upcoming cars from the Volkswagen Group being tested in Germany: the next-generation Audi S5 Sportback and the VW Golf facelift.

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Audi is taking its time with the next generation of its midsize cars, as the new A4/A5 seems to have been in testing for years. A new spy video, shot at and around the Nürburgring, shows prototypes of the hotter S5 in Sportback form. It seems to have all the production body panels in place, along with the final lights. Despite the full disguise, we’re getting the feeling this will be an attractive car.

You may not have the option to choose between an S4 Sedan or an S5 Sportback anymore, as the former is expected to be discontinued. There are rumors that Audi won’t be producing another traditional sedan, meaning you’ll have to go for the more practical hatchback/liftback body style. In fact, there won’t be an A4 at all, as the alphanumeric designation will be reserved for a future EV. As a result, today’s wagon will become the A5 Avant, and consequently, there will be S5 Avant and RS5 Avant models. It sounds unusual, doesn’t it?

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