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2018 Audi S5 consumer reviews

$54,400 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 S5 Audi
(44 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.7
Interior
4.8
Performance
4.6
Value
4.4
Exterior
4.8
Reliability
4.6
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The engine roars, a blast to drive

The handling, braking and responsiveness are exceptional. I will be an Audi customer again. the S5 sportback version has adequate room for my kids in the rear and the icing on the cake is the massaging heated seats.

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

Beautiful exterior. Great interior and electronics. Horrible transmission... This car doesn't feel like a sports car because despite the great acceleration if you mash the pedal, in daily driving the throttle response is god awful. It's made better if you drive it in Sport, but it still doesn't address the lethargic tip-in and lack of smooth acceleration and predictability. Plus, in Sport mode you'll avg 16mpg. I've owned many Audis, and I can't believe they mucked up the transmission, which is basically numb and lifeless for a Sports car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
2.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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German styling & performance at its best

2018 S5 sportback. This car is a head turner and a performance and handling dream, and you are hearing this from a person who has driven some great exotics.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
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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Very satisfied

The car has all the latest technology that I wanted in a new vehicle. What a blast to drive. Absolutely love it. A beautiful automobile

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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Great balance of performance and luxury

I love the interior and exterior styling. Performance is outstanding. Other cars are faster, but any greater performance that this car is essentially usable on the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
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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Average car

LOWS some cheap plastics,doesn't feel special,significant turbo lag in D comfort mode ,no engine sound,no DSG or manual, average exterior design.HIGHS beautiful sports seats,virtual cockpit,strong engine on top,nice exhaust sound.I think I'll keep my S5 b8.5 forever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
—
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Average car

LOWS some cheap plastics,doesn't feel special,significant turbo lag in D comfort mode ,no engine sound,average exterior design.HIGHS beautiful sports seats,virtual cockpit,strong engine on top,nice exhaust sound.I think I'll keep my S5 b8.5 forever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
—
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Average car

LOWS some cheap plastics,doesn't feel special,significant turbo lag in D comfort mode ,no engine sound,average exterior design.HIGHS beautiful sports seats,virtual cockpit,strong engine on top,nice exhaust sound.I think I'll keep my S5 b8.5 forever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
—
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Over-Rated

An over-priced, over rated luxury car. Too ordinary, sounded like a cheap 4 cylinder car from the inside. I drove a 2015 Audi S5 for 3 years, it was much better than the 2018

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
3.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
—
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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need more power

I have to keep this car in sport mode all the time to get the performance I desire. I also have to use the paddle downshift when passing, as the turbo lag is significant. I was told a set of golf clubs would fit in the trunk and they don't, and it would be nice if you could leave the car in sport mode and have it stay there all the time. Other than that, I love the car, but I can't comment on reliability as I have only had the car for a few weeks.

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