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Used 2022 Audi S5 Consumer Reviews

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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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4 out of 5 stars

Just the right balance

DavNJ, 12/04/2021
2021 Audi S5 Prestige 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Got lucky enough to get a Prestige level with red seats, not many available in tri-state area. If you get the 20” wheels be ready to change your tires if you live in a winter environment. The gas mileage is not bad especially on highways. The ride is actually really smooth and relatively fast. I know the noise level and power train is not like the RS5 or M3, but ask yourself is $10k plus tax really worth the 100 HPs of a RS5. As for the noise level it can be altered for far less. The screen in the middle is a sore eye I always shut it off, the virtual cockpit and heads up display is far more friendly. This car allows you to have enough driving fun without getting into trouble. The back seating could be better, it’s a 5 seater but I would hate to be the middle person. The storage room is surreal especially with the seats place down. The safety features are excellent, again if you get the summer tires and you live in a snowy region be ready to change your 265/30R/20 summer tires, not worth the risk when it comes to braking or handling. At $69k msrp this car should have come with all season tires, power adjustable steering wheel, heat/ventilated seats and netting behind the front seats are unattractive. If you are in the market get the prestige trim, the heads up display and safety features alone is worth the extra bucks.

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2 out of 5 stars

What a shame

Fred Kiepe, 07/01/2017
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 52 people found this review helpful

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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5 out of 5 stars

2019 Audi A5S

w b smith, 05/12/2020
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Premium quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Plenty or room and pep!

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5 out of 5 stars

Super nice and fast

Rick Padgett , 02/13/2021
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

All the bells and whistles. Super nice car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nice car...

Richard Taylor, 06/08/2018
2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great car - great ride - nice value

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Fun ride!

Debbi , 12/20/2023
2020 Audi S5 Premium Plus 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car handles well in all drive modes, looks sharp and is very comfortable. I am 5' tall and alot of cars are made for a large man. This car fits me well!! Love my new car.

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Audi S5 Quattro

JJ, 06/29/2018
2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Drives nice, lot of technology, plenty of power for highway rampup. Cost is high comparatively but comes with the Audi brand.

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5 out of 5 stars

2010 --->2019 S5 Cabrio; Best Move Ever

DG_SB, 07/21/2022
2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed my 2010 version of this car, despite the repairs costing me more than owning a Camry for 18 years!). So, I decided to get the newer version w/the turbo V6 vs. the older supercharged V6. It makes a dramatic difference in the feel of the car. They've also upgraded the interior significantly in terms of quality of materials and user interface (love the Virtual Cockpit). Just crossing my fingers I don't get a 'mechatronic control module' failure at 40k miles like the last one . . . Not a cheap fix. Still, wouldn't want to drive anything else right now. Best thing for fun in the sun when you live in California.

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5 out of 5 stars

Subtle Luxury with Peak Performance

tillytill99, 03/09/2023
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned. Fun to drive and practical. So much trunk space and even more with the rear seats down. And the power lift gate makes getting into the boot excitingly easy. Even with your hands full. A whole different car when you go from comfort mode to dynamic. Which makes it a perfect daily driver but also a beast on the weekend back roads. It has all the tech and safety features one could ever want. Seriously, the only thing missing from this vehicle is wireless Apple Car Play. I'm intent to keep it for a long while, or at least until I find the right RS5.

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