2016 Audi A5 review
Audi A5 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Timeless, classy styling
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Some cargo space
Cons
- No USB ports
- Lacks lane-keeping assist feature
- Small backseat
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
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Sporty, luxurious ride
When you want head-turning curves, loads of tech options, and the ability to cruise with the top down, the 2016 Audi A5 is the ride to browse. This luxury car comes in two body styles (coupe or cabriolet) with many, many add-ons to enhance your driving time. For 2016, Audi discontinued the Prestige trim and now all trims come with the S Line package featuring unique bumpers, fender badges, and more to jazz up the exterior. And, for those who love color, the convertible now has an optional red top. Yes, red!
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What is new for the 2016 Audi A5?
- The Prestige trim has been discontinued for 2016.
- A5 trims have been upgraded with A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Sunshade features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Premium Plus trim now comes with Bang & Olufsen Audio as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Audi A5
1. Two body styles, two trims
If you're shopping for a compact luxury two-door coupe or a zippy cabriolet with a soft top, the 2016 Audi A5 is worth a look. Both feature a turbocharged, 220-hp 2.0L four-cylinder gas engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the coupe. Prefer automatic? An optional eight-speed automatic takes shifting off your mind. Cabriolet drivers enjoy an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both body styles come in two trims: Premium or Premium Plus with several optional feature add-on packages.
2. Exciting sport package
Speaking of packages, if you're considering the 2016 Audi A5 as a daily driver, but also want to feel like you're behind the wheel of a racecar on the weekends, the Sport package equipped with the Premium Plus trim is a must-have. You'll float down the road thanks to the sport-tuned suspension, special sports seats, and a sport steering wheel fitted with paddle shifters (on the automatic transmission option). Then, engage the Audi Drive Select system to adjust your steering, transmission calibrations, and throttle. Who says you can't have a little fun with your car?
3. Helpful driving features
Is your teen begging for a sporty, yet practical, car? You'll gain peace of mind with them sitting behind the wheel of the 2016 Audi A5. The stability and traction control paired with the all-wheel drive make it easy to navigate wet roads on the way to school or to meet friends. There's also a blind spot monitoring system to create more awareness of other vehicles. If you or your teen need a little help with parallel parking, the front and rear parking sensors can assist.
4. Some cargo space
When driving a coupe or convertible, you can still have room for cargo. The 2016 Audi A5 offers space to stow away your grocery bags or a few overnight bags. The coupe model has 12.2 cu-ft of cargo space in the rear while the convertible is a bit smaller at 10.3 cu-ft due to the soft top storage. If you don't have any backseat passengers (people or pets!), the rear seats fold down to create more cargo room.
5. Many modern tech features
The 2016 Audi A5 feels a bit ahead of its time with the amount of integrations and options you'll find in the cabin. The base Premium trim flaunts 10-way power front seats (with lumbar support for the driver), Bluetooth® connectivity, a 10-speaker sound system, available satellite radio, and a CD player.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Audi A5 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Audi A5 17th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Premium 4WD/AWD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Front Seat Heaters
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
220
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.1
Wheelbase
108.3"
Overall length
182.1"
Width
73"
Height
54.4"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 31.9"
Head room
F 40"/R 36.3"
Front tires
P245/40HR18
Rear tires
P245/40HR18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Audi A5 FAQ
The 2016 Audi A5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium : 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Premium Plus : 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Audi A5 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Audi A5 as 16 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
The 2016 Audi A5 has received an average 4.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Audi A5, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Audi A5 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Audi A5:
- A/C Seat(s)
- Rear Sunshade
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
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