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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 S5, so we've included reviews for other years of the S5 since its last redesign.
First Audi after 3 bummers
Chris Duffell, 02/22/2019
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I’m very pleased with the S5. I bought it due to the tech and the ability to use stop and go during rush hour. It works great and makes catching up on work much easier during the drive in.
3 years and still almost perfect driver's car!
EngineerDan, 01/16/2020
updated 02/21/2024
2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Pros: Completely reliable so far - just oil changes and regular maintenance. Highly responsive to throttle, although with some turbo lag at low RPMs. Step on the throttle at 70 mph (+) and you feel the front end lift slightly as the car accelerates Amazing mileage for the power of the vehicle. I'll run around 28 mpg on interstates without trying to conserve. Very comfortable for long trips - it even has heated front seat massagers. Full suite of state-of-the-art electronics, including lane departure warning, adaptive cruise, "heads up" display of speed and route info, collision warning, and parking view assist (still have to park yourself manually, though. Spacious trunk for the size vehicle. Cons: Definite 2+2 configuration. Back seat suitable only for cargo (backpack, briefcase, groceries, etc) and small children. Difficult rear seat entry/exit Handling is excellent for normal driving, but not top level for extreme driving You get what you pay for, you get a lot, so the sticker price isn't cheap. At 5 years (2023) still nothing other than normal maintenance, with no noticeable change in mileage or performance
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Really nice car with a minor gripe
Scotty Mac, 11/06/2019
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
First off, let me say that a really like this car. Lots of options, comfortable. and quick. I like the interior and adjustable options (suspension, drivetrain, exhaust, etc.). For a heavy car, it really sticks in the turns. I own a 2002 M roadster and the audi feels like it can stay with it on my favorite cambered on ramp all day long. It probably has more to do with the driver than the car, but I feel like the awd and sport diff really gives you confidence to stick a 4K lb car in the turns. Very quiet for a convertible with the top up. I like the knock down back seats for adding storage to the convertible's reduced trunk space. Now for the gripe: The turbo lag is really unacceptable for a car in this price range - particularly coming out of VW group which has been doing turbos for a while. The previous gen supercharged motor had less output, but no lag. There are ways of getting around it by leaning into the throttle rather than hitting WOT from idle. However, there are times when you are pulling out into traffic when that's exactly what is needed and that hesitation is not a good feeling. Other minor issues: Also, do not like the auto dimming mirrors all around. I wish there was an off option if possible. Night time and early morning driving dims out the rear view to a point where you can only see headlights and not make out what type of vehicle it is. The dimming is not really needed in the side mirrors. A couple of small plastic trim pieces (seat belt hanger rack, rear seat wind block pegs) broke and they all seems to be around $80 for a $2-$10 part. I guess that's what you get expect in this price range. If buying used, I would definitely recommend an extended warranty. I'm not saying things are going to go bad, but this car has a lot of expensive sounding options if repairs are needed. The convertible top actions with the windows lowering and hatch mechanism alone would warrant it, not to mention the seat massagers and LCD dashboard. The stereo sounds awesome, but I'm not even sure where it is located. Its not like you are going to put in an aftermarket unit in this car. I don't want to give the impression that I don't like this car. Its one of the nicest cars I have owned - thus the 4 star rating. I just thought I would point out the shortcomings (all cars have them) that I have noticed during my ownership. I suppose they will come out with an RS cab that I'll start coveting next.....
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I want to like it but..
Kevin Locklear, 05/17/2019
updated 11/20/2019
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car which was a certified pre-owned ( should have been a hint that it was back at the dealership within a year of original sales date ), for about 4 months. When nothing is malfunctioning and it is kept in “s” mode it drive really nice and is much faster than I would have expected. It has been back to the dealership for several problems already and the service department seems willing to resolve most of the issues, but for a car this new (only 12k miles) and as expensive as it was these problems shouldn’t be there. The worst thing that causes me to want to get rid of it is the incessant rattling of things in the dash and the creaking, popping and groaning sounds when I leave my driveway that is somewhat steep or hitting bumps in the road. The roads are pretty good where I live but it sounds like I am in a 20 year old car that has had a rough life. I expect some banging from the firm suspension but this goes far beyond that, especially for this level of a car. update 11/20/2019 Some of the rattling has been resolved in working with the dealership but inevitably some of it doesn't occur when I leave the car with them. Days where the weather has shifted dramatically will be days that the car has lots of unusual sounds inside. However outside of the rattling this car really does perform well. You wont find many other AWD cars that perform they way this car does. It also looks really good inside and out. I still stand by the fact that this car should not have any rattles for the amount of money it cost but it is a decent sports sedan/coupe. Then you add super intrusive safety features that will actually slam on the brakes if you are moving through close traffic and the systems over sensitive sensors (Audi pre-sense) think you are going to have an accident, it’s just too much. I have lost track of how many times accidents were almost caused by this safety feature, it’s too intrusive. I really like the way the car looks both exterior and interior but for the money I expected way more. Audi if you are reading this there are complaints all over the internet about these problems too.
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I want my old S4 back!
Jason R., 03/04/2019
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Stay away from this vehicle. It's gorgeous to behold and if you floor the pedal it flies, but in day to day driving it's simply awful. Mine has less than 9K miles on it, and it's been to the shop for no less than six different repairs. Airbag failures, engine thermostat failure, dash electronics failures, and more rattles/squeaks than I can count. It's also been back multiple times for buzzing speaker covers, which appears to be a very difficult problem to fix as the sound system is simply too powerful for the cheap plastic speaker covers which resonate at different bass frequencies. But the absolute worst thing is the laggy throttle response, which is barely even acceptable in the sportiest of modes. Low end throttle response in city navigation is just numb, and you can find countless people on the Audi forums complaining about it. I loved my 2014 S4 and it was superior to this lemming of a vehicle in every way except design/electronics. Oh yeah, and despite the laggy throttle you'll average about 17mpg in 50/50 city/highway driving.
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