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2023 Audi S5 review

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Audi S5 highlights

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Pros

  • Blistering acceleration
  • Luxury interior
  • Excellent traction

Cons

  • Snug rear seat
  • Limited interior storage options
  • Some road noise is noticeable

Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 28 highway, 23 combined

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Agile elegance from this sports sedan

The 2023 Audi S5 is an agile and elegant sports sedan that offers an exciting driving experience and a comfortable ride for all passengers. Powered by a strong engine and with standard all-wheel drive, it’s capable of great speeds and amazing acceleration while ensuring a smooth ride thanks to the balanced handling. It also offers a decent amount of cargo space with enough room for all necessities for a short weekend trip with your family or a couple of days’ worth of groceries. This means that it’s a practical solution for most of your day-to-day needs.

All Audi S5 years

What is new for the 2023 Audi S5?

  • The Premium Plus trim now comes with Seat Massagers, Soft Top, Android Auto, and Leather & Suede Seats as standard equipment.
  • The Prestige trim now comes with Smart Key and Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.
  • The Premium trim now comes with Leather & Suede Seats and Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.

2023 Audi S5 trims

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Premium:

  • 349-hp, 369-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Seat Massagers
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control

Premium Plus:

Prestige:

5 reasons to buy the 2023 Audi S5

1. Elegant and well-designed interior 

Passengers in the 2023 Audi S5 are treated luxury from the premium materials, ergonomic seating, and wealth of features. It’s lined with leather and faux suede upholstery, along with metallic accents, and soft-touch plastic in some places. Heated front seats with massage function and three-zone automatic climate control only make the entire environment inside the 2023 Audi S5 that much more luxurious. 

2. Sophisticated tech features 

In the technology department, the 2023 Audi S5 has a series of features ensuring an enjoyable ride for all passengers. It comes standard with an infotainment system that includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen and smartphone compatibility, along with a ten-speaker stereo system and Bluetooth® connectivity. On top of that, there are a couple of standard driver-assistance features, such as lane-departure warning, forward-collision mitigation, and automated emergency braking. 

3. Surprisingly good storage space 

Although utility is not the primary function of the 2023 Audi S5, it’s still nice to know that it offers a decent amount of storage space. In the convertible configuration, there is 9 cu-ft of space, whereas the coupe version has 11 cu-ft. That’s enough for a few carry-on bags or a couple of days’ worth of groceries, so it will allow you to run more than a few errands around town and even fit everything you need for a short weekend trip. 

4. A mighty engine 

No list describing the strong suits of the 2023 Audi S5 should omit its formidable engine. It’s a turbocharged 3.0L V6 with 349 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, that works together with an eight-speed automatic transmission. With this powertrain, the S5 goes from zero to 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds, so you can count on getting a thrilling driving experience whenever you sit behind the wheel of this sporty sedan. 

5. All-wheel drive for optimal performance 

The overall performance of the 2023 Audi S5 is enhanced by a sophisticated all-wheel drive system that intelligently distributes power to all four wheels in the most effective way. It’s Audi’s own quattro® system that’s played a part in many of its models for a long time. It allows for better grip on different surfaces, especially rough roads, as well as wet and slippery ones. Additionally, it increases stability while cornering, so you’ll be able to confidently make sharp turns and enjoy windy roads the way they are meant to. 

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Ratings & reliability

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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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Audi S5 features and specs

Premium Plus 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
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Seat Massagers
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Bang & Olufsen Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler

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

108.8"

Overall length

184.9"

Width

72.7"

Height

54.5"

Leg room

F 41.3"/R 33.1"

Head room

F 38.3"/R 36.3"

Front tires

P255/35YR19

Rear tires

P255/35YR19

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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