2018 Audi A5 review
Audi A5 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Three choices of body style
- Punchy turbo four-cylinder engine
- Standard all-wheel drive
Cons
- Cozy rear seat (coupe and convertible)
- Small trunk (convertible)
- Limited cabin storage
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 33 highway, 27 combined
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2018 Audi A5 is fully redesigned with a new four-door Sportback model
The Audi A5 receives a complete makeover for the 2018 model year and sees a new addition to its lineup with the four-door A5 Sportback. This sleek sedan boosts the practical side of the A5, thanks to its hatchback body and a much roomier rear seat than what’s provided in the A5 coupe or convertible models. Powered by a 252-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, every version of the A5 is equipped with all-wheel drive. A six-speed manual transmission is offered in the A5 coupe, while all other models are fitted with a seven-speed automatic transmission.
With three body styles to choose from and three main trim levels — Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige — luxury-car buyers can easily prioritize what’s most important for their driving needs. The cabin of all three models benefits from Audi’s latest MMI® infotainment system, which is easy to use and has high-resolution graphics. Optional is the Virtual Cockpit, a digital gauge display that is customizable and can place information, such as map overlays and navigation commands, directly in the driver’s line of sight.
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What is new for the 2018 Audi A5?
- The A5 is available in a variety of new trims, including the Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige.
- The Sport trim has been discontinued for 2018.
- A5 trims have been upgraded with Memory Seat(s), Front Seat Heaters, Head Up Display, Rear View Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Smart Key, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Navigation System, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Cruise Control, A/C Seat(s), Heated Steering Wheel, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Seat Heaters, and DVD Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
2018 Audi A5 trims
Premium:
- 252-hp, 273-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Sunroofs
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
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Premium Plus:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Smart Key
- Satellite Radio Ready
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Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Plus
- Head Up Display
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Navigation System
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Audi A5
What We Like
Turbo four-cylinder: Equipped with a 252-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and standard all-wheel drive, the A5 has abundant power and returns solid fuel economy figures.
Sportback practicality: The new A5 Sportback has a much more usable rear seat than what’s provided in the coupe and convertible. It also has roughly 21 cubic feet of cargo space, versus the 12 cubic feet and 9 cubic feet of trunk volume in the coupe and convertible, respectively.
User-friendly infotainment system: The MMI infotainment interface is attractive and easy to use. Combined with the optional Virtual Cockpit digital gauge display, the cabin of the A5 is high-tech but doesn’t overwhelm the driver with confusing controls.
What Needs Improvement
Snug rear seat: This is directed at the coupe and convertible models. Space in the second row is snug. If you plan on carrying more than one passenger with any frequency, consider the roomier A5 Sportback instead.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.9 out of 5
15 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 13 |
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| 4 Stars | 2 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
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
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- 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
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
252
Torque (ft-lbs)
273
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.3
Wheelbase
108.9"
Overall length
184"
Width
72.7"
Height
54.4"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 33.3"
Head room
F 40"/R 36.3"
Front tires
P245/40HR18
Rear tires
P245/40HR18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Audi A5 FAQ
The 2018 Audi A5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium : 24 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Premium Plus : 24 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Prestige : 24 MPG City and 34 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
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Here is what's new for the 2018 Audi A5:
- Premium
- Premium Plus
- Prestige
- Rear View Camera
- Memory Seat(s)
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