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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 S5, so we've included reviews for other years of the S5 since its last redesign.
One big problem made me sell after 9 mos
Bradley Steele, 06/13/2019
updated 12/13/2019
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
New technology for crash avoidance in this car is flawed. It was extremely intrusive and on three occasions nearly caused me to have an accident when it suddenly stopped in the middle of an intersection. If a car came opposite in a common left turn lane, for example, the Audi would anticipate having a head on collision and stop my car suddenly when I was trying to cross traffic. I had a 2016 S5 and I thought the technology worked just fine. The 2018 update changed this technology dramatically. I hated it.
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Oh my goodness...
rowjimi, 08/11/2018
updated 09/10/2018
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding sports car for the driver who doesn't know how to drive a sports car. Incredible road grip and acceleration, but for the driver who wants to power slide and break the rear end loose, I don't know if it's even possible. The car has road grip forever and no matter how hard I push it, it drives like an amusement park ride - like it's on a rail, which is perfect, for me. I am on my 7th lux 4x American pick up and this car is my thrill ride. Any more power and I'd be in trouble, yet MPG is like an economy car. 33-35 MPG on road trips are routine and MPG average with 8000 miles is 27. 60-90 passing in a heartbeat. Seat comfort for 8 hours at a time is fantastic (I am 6'4" tall with a 5 level lumbar fusion and a 2 level cervical fusion and 500 mile trips are painless. One huge gripe - top down 360 degree camera view cannot be kept in program for parking. Software fix is "pending". Don't advertise a feature if software makes it not usable unless it is switched on manually every time it is needed. $68k+ MSRP and 360 view doesn't work. Bad move Audi. Car is flawless otherwise. Amendment 9/6/18: I take care my 84 year old step-mom (lives with me in my home in the Sierras) and she isn't cool with the fact that there isn't anything to hold onto -both getting in and out, or when am pushing it in the twistes. She loves the road hugging when I drive aggressively, but would like a handle on the armrest or inner roofline. Nothing there to hold onto. She loves the car, but my '18 F150 4x is much more old person friendly. Yah, 84 year olds are not the customer demographic, but if you aren't holding onto the steering wheel when driving this car hard, being a passenger needs more grabbability
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If Only the Windows Work
David H, 01/16/2019
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
It's been about 10 years since I last owned a German car and with great trepidation I bought the S5. I had such a terrible time with my Mercedes (every time I drove past the dealership, I got charged $1,000). It had everything I wanted: horsepower, handling, all wheel drive and it looked awesome! My friends said quality and reliability was unbeatable. Well, let's just say that the windows don't really work when it gets cold. It seems that moisture gets into the window mechanism and freezes during the winter. When that happens, the window does not seal properly (it is a frameless window, so it has to come down a little to release pressure for the doors to open easily). This means that road noise is terrible. Took it to the dealership twice. First time, they said it was a software upgrade issue. The second time, they couldn't replicate the issue. It is frustrating to spend $60K for a car and the windows won't work. Waiting for the lease to complete and I can go back to the reliable Acura.
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Want some fun!
Rock, 05/17/2018
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had an 06 A5 Premium convertible. Gorgeous and fun to drive but not enough umph! This one on the other hand has the HP my 06 Mustang GT had after some mods to the GT and I doubt the Mustang could outrun it. That sayin something folks! It’s a prestige and I know I know that’s taking it little too far if all your after is horsepower...but I don’t regret it. Took it on a 2000 mile trip and was quite surprised about the mpg even doing 80-90 mph on the interstate. How’s 31 mpg sound? Speaking of sound, WOW! It will take you awhile to learn all the features but you’ll enjoy the process and what Audi has done. Drawbacks? The auto stop engine feature when idling maybe but the feature functions flawlessly. This is a 10 year car for us. Wife drives it more than I do and loves it! It’s white with the red interior so kinda on the feminine side but she looks awesome in it!
Amazing Daily Driver
Brian , 05/25/2019
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This 2019 S5 Coupe is a blast to drive The Bang & Olufsen 19 speaker system is a MUST ! Love the handling ,speed and sounds Amazing. SO SATISFIED
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