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Used 2019 Audi S5 Consumer Reviews

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2019 S5 after 1.5 years of ownership

Roger, 08/19/2021
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you’re looking for a car that’s right in between track and everyday driving then this car will fill that niche. It has more than enough power to pass most cars on the road (and I live in NYC) without sacrificing comfort or space. I have the: S sport package, black optics, bang&olufsen, virtual cockpit, leather seats, carbon fiber inlays, cold weather package. Pros: -You’re able to drop the back seats to create more trunk space (perks of a hatch) -More than enough power to pass most vehicles on the road. This vehicle provides such smooth and strong acceleration that you won’t even realize you’re doing 70 until you look at the gauge. -It handles like it’s glued to the ground. When you turn the steering wheel, the car goes exactly where you want it to go. It’s pretty amazing seeing other people’s reaction to driving my car when it comes to this (shoutout to Quattro). -Audis virtual cockpit is ahead of the competition in terms of it being easy to use and not clustered. -amazing interior and exterior looks. The interior is filled with quality materials and I always get compliments on the aesthetics of the vehicle. Cons- -There is an annoying lag off the throttle. When you push the gas, there’s a 2-3 second delay before the power is delivered. This may have intentionally been left this way to leave a gap between the rs5 and this in terms of performance. Although the car has more than enough power, it’s still underpowered compared to the m340i and maybe even the c43. Getting rid of that throttle lag could have closed the gap a bit. -There is some rattling noises sometimes as you’re driving. -At a whopping 63k msrp you’d expect some basic things like heads up display, a 360 camera, or the interior lights package to be standard. Also, Audi needs to get with the times and provide a remote start option. BMW has it, what’s taking you so long?

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5 out of 5 stars

S is for Super

Don , 06/11/2021
updated 02/23/2022
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

1 year in... solid, quick, great audio system, good electronics, and more. For the money, it would be tough to beat this car. 2/23/2022: Purchased it new. Terrific car. Solid, good power, handles well for its weight, good electronics, excellent audio, comfortable, will easily accommodate 4 actual adults, and a couple of golf bags and push carts. Most fun I've had with a car since my 1993 rx7, and more practical.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome vehicle

Mohamed, 05/04/2020
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very comforable , smooth ride and great acceleration in comparison to its prrfoemance it’s cheaper than other luxury cars which has great leather sporty seats that make long rides more comfortable

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4 out of 5 stars

Not so sporty

Peter Minch, 08/04/2018
updated 02/06/2019
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful

The S5 Sportback is a pretty large car. It has loads of power,torque and tech,but it feels kind of unathletic and not much road connectivity. The steering is uncommunicative. It’s hard to feel the perimeter of the car and thus it’s hard to park.i traded this car after a year for a BMW 440xi Gran Coupe which,although not quite as powerful is a lot more fun and engaging to drive.

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What a shame

Fred Kiepe, 07/01/2017
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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DRIVING THIS CAR WAS GREAT.The major problem is the trim at the bottom of the door that hits you in the bottom of your calf when entering. This item kept me from buying the Audi S5

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