Yes, the Audi S5 Sportback has been around for a few years, but its still a marvelous option if you want a small, quick AWD luxury sport sedan disguised as a hatchback. Painted in this Turbo Blue color and it still turns a lot of heads on the road. We're going to miss vehicles like this when the segment goes completely all-electric 😢
How many people want that? Lmao this thing screams 2010. “Performance” gas sedans are silly af without a v8. Just get an electric sedan or a proper sports car.
@@evaristocorripio5434 lmao yeah I definitely have no clue who this pile appeals to. This kind of ride was hot like 10 years ago I guess. Maybe to people who haven’t bought a real sport sedan in the past decade?
@@mikeamizzle there's people who can't afford a sports car and a daily driver, and these types of cars are a good blend of the two types. Very good daily driver.
I been in mine 2 weeks now. She’s currently in the shop getting blacked out rims. Every where I go everyone loves my car. When I’m driving it’s a head turner. Leaving a bmw it’s the best car ever! Love love my A5 S-Line black edition
Same here. Enterprise told me they’d get me a “BMW 5, or similar”, instead, I got an A5. Completely happy, and now I’m on TH-cam looking up A5/S5 reviews.
I actually used to work for Enterprise and for my Boyfriends BDay I rented us a A5 sport back and honestly wasn't a fan of audi's until living with this car and driving it around the mountains during a ski trip. I too would even take the base model!
Picking mine up Wednesday. Certified preowned gets you two extra years and 100k miles of warranty. I went with black with red interior, sport package w/ 20s, B&O, resonator, Premium Plus, Nav, Napa leather, black optics. These cars with those options can be bought under $53k certified for a 2021 and 15-30k miles on it.
So a year later, how has it been? I've been looking at a CPO as well recently. I had an old B7 A4 that turned into a horrible money pit at 70k miles, but I'm still tempted with this...
I have a 2021 Audi S5 Sportback, with the black optics package and mine does have the blacked out rings, so it is an option . I've had mine a year and I absolutely LOVE this car!!! I literally always drive it in dynamic sport mode, because it's just so much fun! Heads up, there's another rather large, kind of hidden, storage compartment (glove box) on the drivers side.
the B&O stereo + Blacked out rings (Black optics package) are included in the 2023 premium + & prestige models..not sure why it wasnt in 2021/2022 models
I really enjoyed and appreciated this review. I have an Audi S4 on order and haven't been able to test drive one, as NO dealers have one on their lot! So, this review really supports my decision to go with an S4. I know this was an S5 SB, but the same drive train & suspension as the S4.
Thank you for doing this review, I love this car but there are so few reviews of it especially since the 2021 refresh. I drive an A3 and I love the body style of the A5/S5 sportback, if there’s any chance I could make the stretch to get an S5 next I’d do it no question. I also would definitely keep the sport seats, they just look so nice that I wouldn’t miss the ventilation.
Do it man! If you get the chance, the feel in an A5 Sportback is insane. let alone the S5! Im getting myself an A5 Sportback technik this year, really excited
one thing that i don't quite understand is how come many of you always want to have the logo/badges in black? The black outs on any cars look cheap to me :P
The Audi S5 and RS 5 sportbacks are my favourite Audi cars. While the SQ8/ RS Q8 are my favourite SUVs from Audi, the S5/RS 5's design and look are just more sleeker and much more beautiful. I think the S5 is more than enough for me, and I have seen some of these in my neighbourhood quite often. I would definitely consider buying an S5 for myself, but maybe in a more stealthier colour, especially in this sportback, because it's more practical :D Overall, great car from Audi~
Great video, I love my S5. They do offer flat bottom steering wheel but you lose the heating steering option…even tho I’m in Canada, I traded comfort and opted for the cooler flat steering wheel 😎
My hands get too cold during the winter to not have a heated wheel. I'm in New England. My next car will have a heated steering wheel or I'm not buying it.
Why does every trim piece need to be blacked out? I think a little chrome or silver here & there is very tasteful & classy. Just the right amount on this car. All black is a little blah. IMO.
I loved my Camry it was grey with black wheels and just a bit of chrome. It worked well. I'll never own a black car. My brother had a Camry with multi color interior tans, blacks, silvers etc. We all though that look so much better than a all black, grey, beige interior we have.
I have a RS5 Sportback, and my Mrs has the new RS3. Honestly, the wee hatchback puts it's bigger brother to shame. Other than the space/physical side, the wee hatch makes the larger cars obsolete
blacking out emblems isn't about trying to hide them. it's just for the look, a lot of people dislike chrome/silver trim and prefer a sportier/aggressive blacked out trim/emblems. and some prefer a clean look and debadge.
Man I love my 17 A4. The interior is practically the same except for a smaller infotainment screen, which I prefer! Also love the old MMI system, so tactile. Yes I know I can control things on the steering wheel, but I just like to feel the clicks and twists. It's a machine, not a phone! Great job Audi!
I'm surprised you didn't mention the similarities with the VW Arteon! I have a 2019 VW Arteon SEL Premium R-Line. I had the APR+ Tune installed at delivery which boosted it to 358hp and 348 lb/ft torque but on a 2.0L 4-cylinder. It has more standard features than the Audi S5 plus more features than the Prestige package offers on the Audi. With the Tune included I drove it out the door for $40,700. Retail was $49,500. It has more rear leg room (39") than the Audi as well. A better value IMHO.
Debating on this or the 2023 m440i grand coupe refresh. It’s a tough one, leaning more on the bmw because of power and I think it sounds a little better. But this is a beautiful car!
The new m440i doesn't sound as good because of the 48v mild hybrid. It lost its pops and burbles when shifting. The S5 sportback sounds amazing. This was before the 48v mild hybrid. Don't know if it sounds different or not. I had a 2018 and it was one of the most fun cars I've ever owned. I will say though it's starting to show its age. However, I personally think it looks far better than the M440 with that grill. Just my opinion!
You really can't go wrong with either of those options. I think in the end it depends on your style preference. I was in the market back in 2020 and was debating between the M340i or the S5 Sportback. I also considered just waiting until the new M440i Gran Coupe was available as I really liked that four-door fastback body style on the previous 4-series. I test drove the M340i and it was really impressive. With 382-hp, it was really quick (almost as fast as an Audi RS5, which I also test drove), and in Sport mode it delivered a lot of theatrics out of the exhaust. It had a spacious backseat and a large trunk. It's a great sport sedan. My only problem with it was the styling, as it doesn't look that much different than a regular 330i that you would see little rich kids driving around the streets of Los Angeles. On the other hand, I've loved the S5 Sportback since I first saw pictures of it back in 2017. It's just a great looking, well-proportioned sport sedan, and the refresh that it received in 2020 (new wheels, new grille, touchscreen infotainment display) made me love its design even more. At 349-hp, it's not as powerful as the M340i, but when I test drove an S4 (the dealership I was at didn't have an S5 at the time), I was convinced that it was PLENTY quick for my needs. Put it in dynamic mode, and the throttle response is immediate, and it's a blast to drive. Then, when I saw spy shots of the new 4-series, and I saw that buck-toothed grille, that made my decision much easier. Needless to say, I bought the 2020 S5 Sportback. I got one with the prestige package, black optic package, S sport package, and black Nappa interior. It's painted in Navarra blue. It's a looker, it's fun to drive, it's got lots of cargo space, and I absolutely love my choice.
Heard the bmw doesn’t come with perks that should come with a “luxury sports sedan” . Dunno about the 23’ but heard they don’t even come with power seats?
No remote start on a $70k car. This feature is a must for me and my situation. Will need to wait for 2024 update when it will finally be included - beautiful car for sure!!!
Great video 👍 I bought my S5 coupe 4 months ago and really enjoy it and love it. I also drove RS5 and honestly the difference for me wasn’t worth the extra 20k. But if money is no object RS is more fun ofcourse 👍😁
SQ5 has the sport exhaust option which is a real exhaust. Audi doesn't charge you for them unless you want real exhausts. Most Audi customers prefer clean pipes.
I'm torn between this and the BMW M340i when I trade in a couple months. The extra power in the M340i has me leaning that way, but man the Audi is gorgeous and their interior quality beats BMW.
In the market to buy a new car at the end of the year, debating between this or the BMW M440i Grand Coupe. The S5 definitely looks a lot better but what’s the reliability on this specific model. Because the BMW has the B58 that I’ve heard a lot of good things about, I mean Toyota uses it in their Supra so it must be good. Just need a little help
Making a big life move coming up and will have this on my short list if everything works out. Coming from a MK7 GTI and a stage 1 tuned MK7.5 Alltrack. This S5 Sportback seems like the next progression in my VAG adventure. Long term relatability will be the biggest factor but it’s definitely a beautiful car with all the practicality you could ask for.
I chose the S6 over S5 Sportback. I poked and prodded them both for over a day. The S6 won out even though it cost quite a bit more. The drive was much more adult like and a cabin was quiet.
Love the S5 Sportback, but I couldn't justify paying over $90k CAD for a new model with a proper equipment list, even after the test drive. Decided to replace my 07 Acura TL Type-S with a '23 Stinger GT Elite instead which was $26k less and it's basically 90% of the car. It feels a bit more engaging to drive when compared to the Audi. The interior of the Audi has solid fit but the materials are a little lacking. I'd love the blue color on my Stinger though. The TLX Type-S was a massive disappointment to me though. Cancelled my invoice after it came in and test drove it.
I get that. Almost bought an S5 but after seeing and test-driving the Stinger I had to go for the Stinger. The Audi interior and exhaust are better but other than that the Stinger felt more special.
@@CollegeFootballNerds It's hard to get a deal on anything in this market, especially on a used car. Combined with the absolutely terrible interest rates on used cars, at least in my country and city, a lightly used model is just as expensive as a new one.
Clearly you were looking at the wrong car. 90k for the RS5 and 65k for this model. I'm sorry but I would choose the S5 over a "KIA" any day especially when I'm only spending and extra 6k more.
@@wazgoodjj Nope. In Canada, equipping the S5 with the same level of equipment as the Stinger, which mean the top "Tecknik" trim and adding almost every option because simple things like heated seats and a 360 camera are missing, comes out to $90K CAD and that's before interest. Even the base trim is still $83k. The RS5 tops at over $120k CAD. The Stinger was $65k CAD all in. If you do the conversion, you'll find the Canadian Stinger is much cheaper than the US model, and makes way more sense. Plus, it's hilarious watching an S5 driver shake their head in disbelief when the "Kia" keeps up with them.
Why do so many manufacturers do this on the sunroof where from the outside it’s a large panel of glass that makes it seem as if you’d see through all of it inside but really it’s just slightly larger than a reg size
The Audi looks better that alone is worth more than 2 to 3k that's really not that much. The 4 series GC just looks odd better than the coupe but still odd and ugly especially depending on the color. The S5 on the other hand is a gorgeous car , I'm sure the next generation will also be. Also a 4 series GC Coupe can run to over the cost of an S5
@@ftr911drvr having owned both the A5 has a nice exterior and interior but the tech isn’t nearly as good. It’s performance and engine isn’t competitive with the BMW period. BMW feels better, handles better, is faster and gets better gas mileage. But you know, that’s my opinion. Also BMW has free 3 years maintenance and 5 years free connected services. Audi charges $500 for 18 months and doesn’t even offer 1/2 what the BMW does like remote start, phone as a key, integrated drive recorder and remote camera support.
Awesome car, I just got the same '22 S5 Sportback, Prestige, Daytona Grey, Black Optics, Magma Red interior. Love the car and the sportback is very practical. Also the reason the new ones don't come with the flat bottom steering wheel anymore is because of the chip shortage I believe, supply shortage did something and they couldn't do the flat bottom with the heated function or something like that, that's one thing I wish it had but it's not a big deal, the steering wheel still looks awesome. Another thing I do wish the ambient lighting was a bit more extensive, and included a strip going across the dash or something too. And the red leather is just on the seats, I do wish it had it on the center console leather trim part and the door handle/armrest trim at least to get some more red going, but overall still nice as is and very happy with it, that's stuff I can customize later.
The flat bottom steering wheel has never been available with heating. The flat bottom wheel is a very minor cosmetic change, and to me, it does nothing to improve the interior appearance.
I have to say the rear console drink holders are very flimsy. I broke mine with regular use. Also the music display on the dashboard doesn't always update compared to the infotainment system. It becomes unresponsive sometimes during Apple Car Play. Beautiful car overall though. Love the throaty rumble.
So I could’ve got this but I opted to get the 2018 a5 sline w/ manual transmission…I know it’s no comparison power wise but seeing as how Audi cut m/t out of their line I had to get it plus it has modern tech. Still wish they made s4-s5 in manual trans.
Would you get a fully loaded Kia Stinger GT2 or an entry level S5? For model year 2023 the V6 Kia Stinger only comes in the top GT2 trim. Kia discontinued the GT1 trim. The GT2 trim is only 2k to 3k cheaper than an entry level S5. Which would you take?
The base model S5 is trash. It doesn’t have the sport diff dynamic steering or any creature comforts. It understeers off the road. The sport diff with torque vectoring is a must on the S4/S5 also the dynamic steering is a must.
Sister to the VW Arteon with a 4 cylinder turbo. Yet the Arteon has a few features the S5 doesn’t have, and at 15k less. Sans the V6 and interior appointments, the Arteon is worth a look…before VW pulls the plug.
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Yes, the Audi S5 Sportback has been around for a few years, but its still a marvelous option if you want a small, quick AWD luxury sport sedan disguised as a hatchback. Painted in this Turbo Blue color and it still turns a lot of heads on the road. We're going to miss vehicles like this when the segment goes completely all-electric 😢
How many people want that? Lmao this thing screams 2010. “Performance” gas sedans are silly af without a v8. Just get an electric sedan or a proper sports car.
@@mikeamizzle you clearly have no clue haha
@@evaristocorripio5434 lmao yeah I definitely have no clue who this pile appeals to. This kind of ride was hot like 10 years ago I guess. Maybe to people who haven’t bought a real sport sedan in the past decade?
@@mikeamizzle there's people who can't afford a sports car and a daily driver, and these types of cars are a good blend of the two types. Very good daily driver.
@@evaristocorripio5434 fair enough.
I been in mine 2 weeks now. She’s currently in the shop getting blacked out rims. Every where I go everyone loves my car. When I’m driving it’s a head turner. Leaving a bmw it’s the best car ever! Love love my A5 S-Line black edition
Own a 2019 S5 coupe. With PS4S tyres and 034 tuning. This thing is just perfect in every way
Stage 1? Upgrade intake / IC?
i rented a base model one of these from enterprise, i fell in love with it and never realized just how practical the hatchback actually is
Same here. Enterprise told me they’d get me a “BMW 5, or similar”, instead, I got an A5. Completely happy, and now I’m on TH-cam looking up A5/S5 reviews.
I actually used to work for Enterprise and for my Boyfriends BDay I rented us a A5 sport back and honestly wasn't a fan of audi's until living with this car and driving it around the mountains during a ski trip. I too would even take the base model!
The S5 Sportback is one of the most gorgeous cars on the market today
And practical for a high performance vehicle.
It still is but time for an update.
@@JayJay-he9bk idk I love this design kind of timeless.
@@epicswirl it does look good! I actually almost purchased this car but was waiting to see what the type s had to offer
@@JayJay-he9bk it’s a bit quicker than the type s. Launch is insane.
I love the design and spec of this car, Audi did a great job. Like the IS 500, it's not shouty or juvenile, simply fast and lovely. Great review!
I had a B8 S5 with the 4.2l engine and it is still the best car I have ever owned, I regret trading it in. Beautiful car and great review.
Picking mine up Wednesday. Certified preowned gets you two extra years and 100k miles of warranty. I went with black with red interior, sport package w/ 20s, B&O, resonator, Premium Plus, Nav, Napa leather, black optics. These cars with those options can be bought under $53k certified for a 2021 and 15-30k miles on it.
So a year later, how has it been? I've been looking at a CPO as well recently. I had an old B7 A4 that turned into a horrible money pit at 70k miles, but I'm still tempted with this...
Electric cars will never ever be sought after like these beauty sounding machines . When that day comes I'll take the bus ...
How's the bus treating you?
Picked my 2022 up 2 weeks ago. Best car ever!
I have a 2021 Audi S5 Sportback, with the black optics package and mine does have the blacked out rings, so it is an option . I've had mine a year and I absolutely LOVE this car!!! I literally always drive it in dynamic sport mode, because it's just so much fun! Heads up, there's another rather large, kind of hidden, storage compartment (glove box) on the drivers side.
Driving it in dynamic mode keeps it out of 8th gear (and usually 7th). Keeping it in dynamic mode is ill-advised for any kind of highway driving.
@@tim3172 Interesting. Good to know, thanks. If I ever do highway driving, which is rare for me, I actually put it in Auto mode.
the B&O stereo + Blacked out rings (Black optics package) are included in the 2023 premium + & prestige models..not sure why it wasnt in 2021/2022 models
Just got one. That’s where I keep my pistol
Test drove an s5 . The acceleration made my head spin. I do like the car a lot.
Personally, I'm in love with the Audi brand. I've been this way for years. Great review Redline!
Same here, ive loved audis from the beginning, and they are becoming better and better as time goes on.
I just bought mine a week ago and I’m infatuated with it! I’m glad to hear Sofyan is too! 😁
S5 Sportback: James Bond in a tuxedo; this car fits the bill. Another excellent review.
I still love my 2018 Audi S5 Sportback.
I have the 2019 prestige version of this car and I love it!
I really enjoyed and appreciated this review. I have an Audi S4 on order and haven't been able to test drive one, as NO dealers have one on their lot! So, this review really supports my decision to go with an S4. I know this was an S5 SB, but the same drive train & suspension as the S4.
Just wondering how long till you get it I’m probably going to order the s5 sb soon just wondering how long on order
Thank you for doing this review, I love this car but there are so few reviews of it especially since the 2021 refresh. I drive an A3 and I love the body style of the A5/S5 sportback, if there’s any chance I could make the stretch to get an S5 next I’d do it no question. I also would definitely keep the sport seats, they just look so nice that I wouldn’t miss the ventilation.
Do it man! If you get the chance, the feel in an A5 Sportback is insane. let alone the S5! Im getting myself an A5 Sportback technik this year, really excited
Getting ready to sell my 10-year old S5 coupe.....I'll really miss my beast but glad to see that Audi is killing it a decade later!
Just tuned mine and it’s insane
That looks beautiful. The blue reminds me of the Polestar Blue Volvo did a few years ago. I probably wouldn’t stop looking at it either.
The bright matte blue is trending. Also comes on Mustangs and the Jaguar F-Type
True Audi enthusiast's don't black out the Audi rings....and you forgot to mention that all the doors have "frameless" windows in comparison a S4
Agreed, opening a frameless door with the windows down is fun and gets everyone's attention
i must not be a true enthusiast lol cuz i surely got the black ops plus(which black out rings and quad tips)on my 23 s5 and i love how mean it looks
Keep in mind, he got 4.3 seconds with winter tires on it.
Around 4 flat with proper tyres
150 pounds helps
If you black out the rings it's to much black its perfect the way it is I even like the chrome grill n inserts, both combo looks great
Blacked out rings just makes it look cheaper.
Looking at this as my next vehicle and finding one that actually has the ventilated seats has proven to be quite the task but i'm still optimistic :)
one thing that i don't quite understand is how come many of you always want to have the logo/badges in black? The black outs on any cars look cheap to me :P
The Audi S5 and RS 5 sportbacks are my favourite Audi cars. While the SQ8/ RS Q8 are my favourite SUVs from Audi, the S5/RS 5's design and look are just more sleeker and much more beautiful. I think the S5 is more than enough for me, and I have seen some of these in my neighbourhood quite often. I would definitely consider buying an S5 for myself, but maybe in a more stealthier colour, especially in this sportback, because it's more practical :D Overall, great car from Audi~
You know he's an mid aged Korean man when he uses ~ to end an sentence
How could your tester have gorgeous 19” wheels and you read out the tire specs as 265/30/20?
Owned my 2012 Audi S5 more than a year, and I love it in every way , best look in the market at this price point, Hatchback is very practical
Truly a beautiful car, especially the color!
we need to do an intervention on those sunglasses
I still drool over this car......
Enough of the finger print complaining. Who the hell has a car like this and doesn’t clean it every now and then? It’s not that big of a problem.
Just now watching this but love my 2018 S5 SB!
Great video, I love my S5. They do offer flat bottom steering wheel but you lose the heating steering option…even tho I’m in Canada, I traded comfort and opted for the cooler flat steering wheel 😎
I think cars with sports diff come with a round steering wheel. I have a flat bottom one on my 2018 S5 too.
My hands get too cold during the winter to not have a heated wheel. I'm in New England. My next car will have a heated steering wheel or I'm not buying it.
God...if Cadillac could only learn to put an interior together like that they'd be winning.
Why does every trim piece need to be blacked out? I think a little chrome or silver here & there is very tasteful & classy. Just the right amount on this car. All black is a little blah. IMO.
I loved my Camry it was grey with black wheels and just a bit of chrome. It worked well. I'll never own a black car.
My brother had a Camry with multi color interior tans, blacks, silvers etc. We all though that look so much better than a all black, grey, beige interior we have.
Literally looked at this exact model this morning and was thinking “I need someone to do a car review”…🤔
I have a RS5 Sportback, and my Mrs has the new RS3. Honestly, the wee hatchback puts it's bigger brother to shame. Other than the space/physical side, the wee hatch makes the larger cars obsolete
This car might be underrated
It’s underrated slightly. But really Audi just has a VERY aggressive LC that builds a lot of boost on launch. Without LC it’s really not that quick.
I take more to BMWs, being on my second one but this car captivates me, definitely would cross shop.
Gorgeous SB.. The color just takes over the top!!!
Love my s5
Why do people want to black out the Audi rings? You paid a premium for a premium vehicle. Be proud of that fact.
blacking out emblems isn't about trying to hide them. it's just for the look, a lot of people dislike chrome/silver trim and prefer a sportier/aggressive blacked out trim/emblems. and some prefer a clean look and debadge.
@@shawonr3325 Blacking them out always looks sort of cheap to me. Like the car has been repaired or something. But like you said personal opinion.
@@theman4884 true black everything but the logo
Whats so premium about fake exhaust tail and fake vents? Premium is a facade
I hate the blacked out emblems. I agree.
Man I love my 17 A4. The interior is practically the same except for a smaller infotainment screen, which I prefer! Also love the old MMI system, so tactile. Yes I know I can control things on the steering wheel, but I just like to feel the clicks and twists. It's a machine, not a phone! Great job Audi!
The old MMI wheel was perfect. You could control the radio without taking your eyes off the road.
Have same car. At first, wheel you think is a letdown but as you learn the wheel it becomes better than touchscreen. I do not miss touchscreen at all.
Agreed, I love the mmi knob. I really wish audi kept the knob when they added touch screen functionality.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the similarities with the VW Arteon! I have a 2019 VW Arteon SEL Premium R-Line. I had the APR+ Tune installed at delivery which boosted it to 358hp and 348 lb/ft torque but on a 2.0L 4-cylinder. It has more standard features than the Audi S5 plus more features than the Prestige package offers on the Audi. With the Tune included I drove it out the door for $40,700. Retail was $49,500. It has more rear leg room (39") than the Audi as well. A better value IMHO.
That's a gorgeous car as well. It's like a stealth Audi that was snapped up by VW outta the design booth.
Great looking car. My only issue is the infotainment screen.
What a perfect car.
Debating on this or the 2023 m440i grand coupe refresh. It’s a tough one, leaning more on the bmw because of power and I think it sounds a little better. But this is a beautiful car!
The new m440i doesn't sound as good because of the 48v mild hybrid. It lost its pops and burbles when shifting. The S5 sportback sounds amazing. This was before the 48v mild hybrid. Don't know if it sounds different or not. I had a 2018 and it was one of the most fun cars I've ever owned. I will say though it's starting to show its age. However, I personally think it looks far better than the M440 with that grill. Just my opinion!
You really can't go wrong with either of those options. I think in the end it depends on your style preference. I was in the market back in 2020 and was debating between the M340i or the S5 Sportback. I also considered just waiting until the new M440i Gran Coupe was available as I really liked that four-door fastback body style on the previous 4-series. I test drove the M340i and it was really impressive. With 382-hp, it was really quick (almost as fast as an Audi RS5, which I also test drove), and in Sport mode it delivered a lot of theatrics out of the exhaust. It had a spacious backseat and a large trunk. It's a great sport sedan. My only problem with it was the styling, as it doesn't look that much different than a regular 330i that you would see little rich kids driving around the streets of Los Angeles. On the other hand, I've loved the S5 Sportback since I first saw pictures of it back in 2017. It's just a great looking, well-proportioned sport sedan, and the refresh that it received in 2020 (new wheels, new grille, touchscreen infotainment display) made me love its design even more. At 349-hp, it's not as powerful as the M340i, but when I test drove an S4 (the dealership I was at didn't have an S5 at the time), I was convinced that it was PLENTY quick for my needs. Put it in dynamic mode, and the throttle response is immediate, and it's a blast to drive. Then, when I saw spy shots of the new 4-series, and I saw that buck-toothed grille, that made my decision much easier. Needless to say, I bought the 2020 S5 Sportback. I got one with the prestige package, black optic package, S sport package, and black Nappa interior. It's painted in Navarra blue. It's a looker, it's fun to drive, it's got lots of cargo space, and I absolutely love my choice.
Heard the bmw doesn’t come with perks that should come with a “luxury sports sedan” . Dunno about the 23’ but heard they don’t even come with power seats?
I love the Audi S5. My only complaint is I wish it had ventilated seats. I love you on here in Texas that helps when you have them.
Those are actually 20 inch rims.
Such a great, informative review man. Thanks a lot 👍
I was waiting for your review before I bought one. Thanks, dude.
No remote start on a $70k car. This feature is a must for me and my situation. Will need to wait for 2024 update when it will finally be included - beautiful car for sure!!!
I have 2018 and I have the remote heating, what else would you want? Maybe remote cooling, but other than that?
Did I hear him right? He said those wheels are 19s followed by reading the tire size that are clearly 20s?
Yup. He spoke correctly incorrectly!
4 second car.. that is fast, very fast.
Well done, extremely helpful. Thanks much.
I think the blue makes it standout
Woah, did someone wash this car with a brillo pad? Soo many surface scuffs.
Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!
Nobody cares man. Ain't no building here
Audio system review would be a good Segment
Great video 👍 I bought my S5 coupe 4 months ago and really enjoy it and love it. I also drove RS5 and honestly the difference for me wasn’t worth the extra 20k. But if money is no object RS is more fun ofcourse 👍😁
A bolt on or two and a tune and you'll be set! Enjoy.
I wished there was more of a comparison with the Kia Stinger
SQ5 has the sport exhaust option which is a real exhaust. Audi doesn't charge you for them unless you want real exhausts. Most Audi customers prefer clean pipes.
Fantastic review!
They sandbagging the hp it’s more like 400
Gorgeous car , but where is the autohold?? My A4 has one
whoever is washing/taking that car through touch washes should be put in jail!! desperate need of a paint correction.
Crazy it’s only 1 second faster 0-60 then the A5
I'm torn between this and the BMW M340i when I trade in a couple months. The extra power in the M340i has me leaning that way, but man the Audi is gorgeous and their interior quality beats BMW.
What did you choose?
@@Troy-fv9uq Went with the M340i. LOVE it.
@@drb4134 o just picked my m340i last Friday. Engine is killer. I need to tone down sport plus mode or the gas just gets sucked out :-)
Very nice car but you lost me with the tablet style infotainment screen. Yuck. The screen should be integrated like other Audi vehicles.
In the market to buy a new car at the end of the year, debating between this or the BMW M440i Grand Coupe. The S5 definitely looks a lot better but what’s the reliability on this specific model. Because the BMW has the B58 that I’ve heard a lot of good things about, I mean Toyota uses it in their Supra so it must be good. Just need a little help
@@layne4376 you just completely made up that stat of bmws being more reliable than audi lol
Plenty of 20 year old BMWs still on road in California, old Audis not as much
Making a big life move coming up and will have this on my short list if everything works out. Coming from a MK7 GTI and a stage 1 tuned MK7.5 Alltrack. This S5 Sportback seems like the next progression in my VAG adventure. Long term relatability will be the biggest factor but it’s definitely a beautiful car with all the practicality you could ask for.
I’ve got an IS38 4 motion sportwagen and I want one of these SOOOOOOO bad!
I want to make a similar move when my GTI dies.
Great upgrade. But I wouldn't plan on keeping it past the warranty.
My '22 A5 Coupe is Turbo Blue, love the color
That title was a mouthful to read 😅
Still sporting those flame shades 😭😭😭😭
Am i the only one that thinks all blacked out badges chrome trim etc looks bad?
It’s played out now because everybody does it. Certain badges shouldn’t be blacked-out though. It makes the car look cheap and toy-like.
I chose the S6 over S5 Sportback. I poked and prodded them both for over a day. The S6 won out even though it cost quite a bit more. The drive was much more adult like and a cabin was quiet.
Two different classes. The S5 hatchback is the S4 with a truck. same size vehicle.
Ugh why does it have to have piano black plastic. Want to upgrade but cannot do the piano black (have a 19 S4)
They added that in 2020 with the refresh.
Love the S5 Sportback, but I couldn't justify paying over $90k CAD for a new model with a proper equipment list, even after the test drive. Decided to replace my 07 Acura TL Type-S with a '23 Stinger GT Elite instead which was $26k less and it's basically 90% of the car. It feels a bit more engaging to drive when compared to the Audi. The interior of the Audi has solid fit but the materials are a little lacking. I'd love the blue color on my Stinger though. The TLX Type-S was a massive disappointment to me though. Cancelled my invoice after it came in and test drove it.
I get that. Almost bought an S5 but after seeing and test-driving the Stinger I had to go for the Stinger. The Audi interior and exhaust are better but other than that the Stinger felt more special.
Unlike the RS5, you can get some really strong deals on lightly used S5 models. Worth considering.
@@CollegeFootballNerds It's hard to get a deal on anything in this market, especially on a used car. Combined with the absolutely terrible interest rates on used cars, at least in my country and city, a lightly used model is just as expensive as a new one.
Clearly you were looking at the wrong car. 90k for the RS5 and 65k for this model. I'm sorry but I would choose the S5 over a "KIA" any day especially when I'm only spending and extra 6k more.
@@wazgoodjj Nope. In Canada, equipping the S5 with the same level of equipment as the Stinger, which mean the top "Tecknik" trim and adding almost every option because simple things like heated seats and a 360 camera are missing, comes out to $90K CAD and that's before interest. Even the base trim is still $83k. The RS5 tops at over $120k CAD. The Stinger was $65k CAD all in. If you do the conversion, you'll find the Canadian Stinger is much cheaper than the US model, and makes way more sense. Plus, it's hilarious watching an S5 driver shake their head in disbelief when the "Kia" keeps up with them.
I truly wish I could afford this one 😭
I was ready to buy one then Biden struck. I will wait a couple more years.
Trust me you will. When you can afford it you’ll love the car!
Wish it had the 6 series center stack.
Great review, thank you!
RS5 is 👑
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
Why do so many manufacturers do this on the sunroof where from the outside it’s a large panel of glass that makes it seem as if you’d see through all of it inside but really it’s just slightly larger than a reg size
BMW M440 Gran Coupe is actually cheaper similarly optioned. I know because I bought one and the comparable Audi was $2-3,000 higher. Crazy.
The Audi looks better that alone is worth more than 2 to 3k that's really not that much. The 4 series GC just looks odd better than the coupe but still odd and ugly especially depending on the color. The S5 on the other hand is a gorgeous car , I'm sure the next generation will also be. Also a 4 series GC Coupe can run to over the cost of an S5
@@ftr911drvr having owned both the A5 has a nice exterior and interior but the tech isn’t nearly as good. It’s performance and engine isn’t competitive with the BMW period. BMW feels better, handles better, is faster and gets better gas mileage. But you know, that’s my opinion. Also BMW has free 3 years maintenance and 5 years free connected services. Audi charges $500 for 18 months and doesn’t even offer 1/2 what the BMW does like remote start, phone as a key, integrated drive recorder and remote camera support.
Amazing car! This, the Integra type S and the Honda type R and my favourite... A big no no for the 4 series
Epic video. Would you buy s5 or rs5 if those were you’re only options?
Awesome car, I just got the same '22 S5 Sportback, Prestige, Daytona Grey, Black Optics, Magma Red interior. Love the car and the sportback is very practical. Also the reason the new ones don't come with the flat bottom steering wheel anymore is because of the chip shortage I believe, supply shortage did something and they couldn't do the flat bottom with the heated function or something like that, that's one thing I wish it had but it's not a big deal, the steering wheel still looks awesome.
Another thing I do wish the ambient lighting was a bit more extensive, and included a strip going across the dash or something too. And the red leather is just on the seats, I do wish it had it on the center console leather trim part and the door handle/armrest trim at least to get some more red going, but overall still nice as is and very happy with it, that's stuff I can customize later.
The flat bottom steering wheel has never been available with heating. The flat bottom wheel is a very minor cosmetic change, and to me, it does nothing to improve the interior appearance.
Here in Sweden you can only get this model with the Diesel variant of that engine, such a shame…
Blackbob steering wheel is available. You just can’t get a heated steering wheel with the flat bottom. It is NOT a RS5 exclusive.
I have to say the rear console drink holders are very flimsy. I broke mine with regular use. Also the music display on the dashboard doesn't always update compared to the infotainment system. It becomes unresponsive sometimes during Apple Car Play. Beautiful car overall though. Love the throaty rumble.
Love the review! Could you do one on the s6?
…”my tester comes with 19 inch wheels..” and proceeds to read the size of the tires which clearly end in R20🙄🙄🙄
😂
How is the torque converter 8 speed? lol that was a blooper.
So I could’ve got this but I opted to get the 2018 a5 sline w/ manual transmission…I know it’s no comparison power wise but seeing as how Audi cut m/t out of their line I had to get it plus it has modern tech. Still wish they made s4-s5 in manual trans.
Wheels look like blades but in a good way
Would you get a fully loaded Kia Stinger GT2 or an entry level S5?
For model year 2023 the V6 Kia Stinger only comes in the top GT2 trim. Kia discontinued the GT1 trim.
The GT2 trim is only 2k to 3k cheaper than an entry level S5. Which would you take?
I will go with kia😏
Stinger
Kia… uh no
The base model S5 is trash. It doesn’t have the sport diff dynamic steering or any creature comforts. It understeers off the road. The sport diff with torque vectoring is a must on the S4/S5 also the dynamic steering is a must.
No one cross shops kia stingers and Audis.
Sister to the VW Arteon with a 4 cylinder turbo. Yet the Arteon has a few features the S5 doesn’t have, and at 15k less. Sans the V6 and interior appointments, the Arteon is worth a look…before VW pulls the plug.