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2016 Audi S5 consumer reviews

$53,100–$54,100 MSRP range
side view of 2016 S5 Audi
(15 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.7
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amazing handling, classiest car I've owned.

I bought this car for a daily commuter and it goes above and beyond its responsibilities. It has an amazing interior which is very comfortable. Only thing that is a con is the hud/screen. The way it is set up, it is kind of awkward. Besides that, the coloring, style and grace of the car is amazing. Easily the best/classiest/high-class car I've ever owned/driven.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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very stylish and sleek looking

great drivers car and very slick styling. good performance with the nice V6, decent on gas. fast when you need to be and calm when your cruising. just wish the gas mileage was a little bit better but other than that its a good overall car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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stunning car

great drivers car and very slick styling. good performance with the nice V6, decent on gas. fast when you need to be and calm when your cruising.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2016 Audi S5

After owning a 2010 S5 with the 4.2V8, I recently retired it and purchased a 2016. The car essentially looks the same, but I'm really appreciating the supercharged V6. All in all, I love the S5. It's the perfect combination of luxury, performance, and practicality. With the quattro system and living in Cleveland, I make no compromise with the winter weather. The car is well-built and somewhat rare. There are plenty of faster cars out there, but the S5 just can't be beat. Understated luxury. I love how it is the ultimate sleeper. Some will think it looks like the A5- until they drive in. Yes, I do miss the sound of the V8, but honestly the '16 is quicker and gets better gas mileage. I'm generally getting in the mid-20s for fuel economy. Pros: gorgeous exterior and interior, relatively quick, excellent fit-finish, exclusivity of the S model (for those in the know), all-weather capability, flat-bottom steering wheel and alcantara interior Cons: sunroof doesn't open; it only tilts, essentially a two-seater, kind of wish that I would have bought the manual 6 speed Summary: expensive coupe but life is short and it puts a smile on my face. If you are looking at a 435 coupe, test drive this. It won't disappoint you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Consider it a stealth hot rod.

Audi made just a few of these things the last few years. Its a car for the devoted few. Interestingly,I went on Cars.com to find one. Two General Managers told me they drove an S5 as a driver. They could have anything,and they chose this model. Also,I drove my father in my new S5,went by the local Audi store. Their corporate offices were at the dealership. Sure enough,the boss was driving...an S5. Its that kind of car. Swift,but quiet and unassuming. Its packed with technology and ever so stable when you lean on it. I think its stability is its chief asset. The motor is so silky that it taunts you to pin it. Superb brakes,great drivetrain,incredible navigation and other features with the nav package. Its a white collar hot rod,you can drive down main street and no one will turn their heads,for its a quiet,subtle car. The lines are classic and enduringly pretty. Its comfortable and capable,beyond your expectations. Its solid,well made,beautiful and management selects it over more expensive models,because of it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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