Audi

Audi A5

Price $44,700 – $96,000
Fuel consumption 7.3 – 14.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
Seven years young, yet still no wrinkles for the sensuous A5 coupe! All A5s, including the convertibles, are delivered with the quattro all-wheel drive hardware. Base models use Audi’s 220-hp 2.0L turbo four, paired to a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic, while the S5 shares the S4’s 333-hp supercharged 3.0L V6, six-speed manual and seven-speed auto box. Need more power? The RS 5’s 4.2L V8 churns out 450 horsepower at 8250 rpm, while torque is set at 317 lbs.-ft.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 8/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2015

No major change

Pros

  • Construction quality
  • Large choice of drivetrains
  • Factory-standard all-wheel drive
  • Thrilling handling
  • Timeless lines

Cons

  • Light steering
  • Confusing controls
  • Harsh suspension
  • Poor rear visibility (cabriolet)
  • Useless power (RS5)

Recalls