2020 Audi S5 review
Audi S5 highlights
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Pros
- Choice of coupe, convertible, or four-door hatch
- Acceleration from turbo V6
- All-wheel drive standard on every trim
Cons
- Snug rear seating (coupe and convertible)
- Smallish trunk (convertible)
- Higher trims get pretty pricey
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined
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Quick, fun, and luxurious 2020 Audi S5 is available in hatchback, coupe, and convertible
The Audi S5 is the midrange performance model in the A5 lineup that includes coupe, convertible (Cabriolet), and four-door hatchback (Sportback) models. Where the standard A5 uses a turbocharged four-cylinder and the RS 5 boasts a 444-hp turbo V6, the S5 squeezes between the two with its 349-horsepower turbocharged V6, sport-tuned suspension, and standard all-wheel drive. Quick and sure-footed, the S5 impresses with its high degree of civility and driving refinement.
On a similar note, the stylish interior of the S5 is a great place to spend your time. Leather seating is standard and the front seats offer exceptional support. The design and layout of the dashboard are first-rate, the materials used throughout the cabin are finely finished, and every control feels like it belongs in this premium vehicle. The same is true for the user-friendly infotainment system, which is operated using a 10.1-inch touchscreen. A functional and futuristic 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit digital gauge display takes the S5’s tech content a step higher and is included with the Premium Plus trim.
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What is new for the 2020 Audi S5?
- S5 trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
- The Premium trim now comes with Memory Seat(s) and Soft Top as standard equipment.
2020 Audi S5 trims
Premium:
- 349-hp, 369-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Rear View Camera
- Power Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
Premium Plus:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Satellite Radio Ready
- View our Audi S5 Premium Plus inventory
Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Plus
- Lane Departure Warning
- Head Up Display
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Navigation System
- View our Audi S5 Prestige inventory
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Audi S5
What We Like
Standard all-wheel drive: Having Audi’s all-wheel drive standard on every S5 makes this German sports machine much more than a fair-weather friend. This added layer of grip helps power the S5 through weather conditions that would leave many rivals spinning their wheels.
Trunk volume: If you like the style and power of the S5 but simply need more room inside, then consider the Sportback. There’s more than 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind the split-folding rear seatback.
Infotainment: While it’s not the newest infotainment system in Audi’s tech arsenal, the unit in the S5 is simple to use and easy to scroll through while on the move.
What Needs Improvement
Limited trunk volume and rear legroom in coupe and convertible: Chances are good that if you’re considering the S5 coupe or convertible, style and performance take priority over acres of second-row space and a cavernous trunk. That’s a good thing because the coupe and especially the convertible don’t offer up much in the way of rear seat or trunk 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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Prestige 4WD/AWD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Lane Departure Warning
- 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)
- Heated Steering Wheel
Drive Wheels
All Wheel (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
2020 Audi S5 FAQ
The 2020 Audi S5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Prestige : 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premium : 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premium Plus : 20 MPG City and 27 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 2020 Audi S5:
- Lane Departure Warning
- Sunroof(s)
- Memory Seat(s)
- Soft Top
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