2019 Audi S5 review
Audi S5 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Turbo four-cylinder’s power and fuel economy
- Agile handling
- Standard all-wheel drive
Cons
- Prestige trim is pricey
- Small trunk (convertible)
- Snug second row (coupe, convertible)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
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2019 Audi S5 luxury adds entry-level Premium trim to coupe and hatchback models
Still fresh from a redesign in 2018, the 2019 Audi S5 coupe, convertible, and four-door hatchback still received some notable updates. To start, an entry-level Premium trim has been added to the coupe and hatchback (Sportback) and is positioned below the pricier Premium Plus and Prestige trims. Wireless smartphone charging is also newly optional.
All versions of the S5 feature a 349-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that powers all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration is quick and grip is abundant, though the S5 is most notable for its high degree of comfort and refinement. This theme extends to the elegant interior, where you’ll find niceties like standard leather seating surfaces, a seven-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, heated front seats, and tri-zone climate control. There is no shortage of enticing options, however. The Premium Plus and Prestige trims include features like a head-up instrument display, adaptive cruise control, a larger (8.3-inch) infotainment screen, surround-view parking camera, hands-free trunklid, and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo.
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What is new for the 2019 Audi S5?
- The S5 is available in a new trim called the Premium.
- S5 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment this year.
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Premium Plus trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
2019 Audi S5 trims
Premium:
- 349-hp, 369-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
Premium Plus:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Memory Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Soft Top
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Navigation System
- View our Audi S5 Premium Plus inventory
Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Plus
- Automated Cruise Control
- Head Up Display
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- View our Audi S5 Prestige inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Audi S5
What We Like
All-weather grip: Standard all-wheel drive gives this performance luxury car lots of grip and stability in inclement weather, or when simply pushing its limits on tight and twisty roads.
Cabin style and comfort: Audi spared no expense when it came time to crafting a quality cabin for the S5. The materials used throughout the interior are top-notch and a nice reminder that your hard-earned money was spent on a premium product.
Turbo V6 performance: The 349-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic get the S5 up to speed quickly and efficiently. And in terms of fuel economy, this potent engine returns a reasonable EPA-estimated 30 mpg during highway cruising (29 mpg in the convertible).
What Needs Improvement
Limited rear legroom and trunk space on coupe and convertible: Choose either the coupe or convertible and know you’ll want to pack light, not to mention limit the time adults spend in the second row. The Sportback sedan is just as much fun to drive, and it's the more practical pick if you need extra space.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Audi S5 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi S5 63rd out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Premium Plus 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
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
349
Torque (ft-lbs)
369
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.3
Wheelbase
108.9"
Overall length
184.7"
Width
72.7"
Height
54.4"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 33.1"
Head room
F 40"/R 36.3"
Front tires
P245/40YR18
Rear tires
P245/40YR18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Audi S5 FAQ
The 2019 Audi S5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium Plus : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Prestige : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Premium : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Audi S5 received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi S5 as 62 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2019 Audi S5:
- Premium
- Automated Cruise Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Navigation System
- Rear View Camera
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