2017 Audi S5 - Review

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2017 AUDI S5 - $53,100

The S5 lately received a mid-cycle update that included to a greater extent than angular headlights, a "singleframe" grille in addition to a to a greater extent than aggressive front end fascia. Taken together, the styling changes added to a greater extent than visual popular to the S5's already eye-catching form.

Power continues to come upwards from a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 that produces 333 horsepower in addition to 325 lb-ft. Buyers select the choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, both of which mail mightiness to all 4 wheels via Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. The 0-to-60 mph sprint comes inwards a claimed 4.9 seconds, in addition to fuel economic scheme is rated at 17/26 for the manual in addition to 18/28 for the automatic.

As alongside all of Audi's "S" models, the S5 features a total complement of time out in addition to interior modifications designed to impart a to a greater extent than sporting await in addition to feel. Larger brakes in addition to a tightened in addition to lowered time out assist the Z-rated tires deliver the uprated mightiness to the street. The coddling interior features carbon fiber trim, special seats in addition to a unique steering wheel.

Available equipment includes Audi'a MMI infotainment interface in addition to Audi Connect, which brings in-car meshwork connectivity in addition to industry-first Google public integration - consummate alongside panoramic views in addition to high-resolution 3D satellite in addition to aerial imagery.( SEE ALL PHOTOS )

EXTERIOR

The novel Audi S5 Coupé spans a length of 4,692 millimeters (15.4 ft). It is 1,846 millimeters (6.1 ft) broad in addition to 1,371 millimeters (4.5 ft) high. The long wheelbase of 2,764 millimeters (9.1 ft) emphasizes the dynamic silhouette of the two-door sports coupé.

The intelligent combination of materials makes the torso real torsionally stiff, condom in addition to lightweight. The novel Audi S5 Coupé alongside criterion quattro all-wheel crusade weights 1,615 kilograms (3,560.5 lb), lx kilograms (132.3 lb) less than the previous model.

Audi equips the novel S5 Coupé criterion alongside LED headlights. The lower border of the broad in addition to apartment Singleframe extends much further upward than inwards the previous model. The smasher bumper is expressively shaped. The apartment air inlet below is adorned past times a matt aluminum silvery trim back strip in addition to spans the entire width of the vehicle. The side air inlets select bold edges in addition to honeycomb grilles inwards matt titanium dark equally good equally vertical bars evoking the blades of a racing car. At the front end end, the novel Audi S5 Coupé expresses its independence alongside additional sporty details, such equally the S-specific radiator grille inwards matt twilight greyness alongside double slats inwards matt aluminum silver.

When viewed from the side, the novel Audi S5 Coupé exhibits a characteristic, wave-shaped shoulder line. The sweeping business alongside pronounced bulges over the bicycle arches is a visual cue to the quattro all-wheel drive. At the transition from the front end bicycle arch to the A-pillar, a three-dimensional trim back chemical ingredient inwards matt aluminum silvery alongside an integrated S5 logo underscores the supreme sportiness of the novel Audi S5 Coupé. As alongside a racing car, the aluminum-look outside mirrors are mounted on the top shoulders. Chrome inserts for the door handles in addition to powerfully contoured sill trims inwards the torso color alongside textured dark sill top strips also contributed to the honed exterior.

The bring upwards cease sports slim LED bring upwards lights alongside dynamic plough signals. H5N1 distinctive spoiler inwards the torso color on the luggage compartment lid improves the aerodynamics. Integrated into the boldly shaped bring upwards bumper is a flat, dark honeycomb grille. The matt twilight greyness diffuser alongside vertical struts in addition to a matt aluminum silvery clasp frame the ii dual chrome tailpipes.

The three-dimensional trim back elements on the flanks, the radiator grille in addition to the luggage compartment lid acquit S5 logos alongside a ruby-red rhombus. The 11-shade color palette includes ii novel colors exclusive to the south model: Navarra bluish in addition to Misano red.( SEE ALL PHOTOS )

INTERIOR

The novel Audi S5 Coupé also features cultivated sportiness inwards the interior. The construct clean pattern alongside its rigid horizontal orientation makes the spaciously designed interior - which seats 4 - appear fifty-fifty larger. With a volume of 465 liters (16.4 cu ft) the luggage compartment of the S5 Coupé offers everyday practicality.

A broadly extended band of air vents, an elegant AC panel in addition to a large decorative surface define the musical instrument panel layout. The Audi MMI display welcomes the driver in addition to passengers alongside a hide featuring the S5 logo. At night, LED lite guides draw the contours of the doors in addition to the middle console - inwards xxx colors alongside the optional ambient lite package. The illuminated door sill strips, the three-spoke sport leather steering bicycle alongside multifunction plus in addition to the chrome clasp on the tiptronic selector lever acquit the south logo alongside a ruby-red rhomb (as exercise the welcome screens of the color DIS or Audi virtual cockpit in addition to the MMI display.

Thanks to the vehicle's first-class aeroacoustics, the interior vibrations grade is exceptionally low. The workmanship character is on the high grade that distinguishes an Audi. As is typical for an south model, the color dark dominates. For event on the headlining in addition to the musical instrument panel. The decorative inlays render elegant contrasts. They come upwards criterion inwards matt brushed aluminum, alongside options for carbon Atlas, greyness natural oak in addition to dark pianoforte finish.

The optional south sport seats select integrated caput restraints, adjustable bolsters in addition to a pneumatic massage function. Fine Nappa leather inwards the colors black, rotor greyness or magma ruby-red alongside diamond pattern, contrasting stitching in addition to an south badge is the criterion upholstery. ( SEE ALL PHOTOS )

PERFORMANCE & STYLING

The await of the Audi S5 is silent attractive, but it's no longer fresh. For the past times 6 years or so, the A5 in addition to S5 menage unit of measurement has been a pattern benchmark for luxury coupes, in addition to thence it's no surprise that many of its cues in addition to themes select appeared inwards newer models.

That's even in addition to thence also a will to how good the S5's pattern works. It has classic rear-wheel-drive luxury-coupe proportions (even though it's all-wheel drive), in addition to the flowing, sculpted pattern is brought to its best (but non over the top) alongside accent trim, roughly blacked-out details, in addition to special available Black Optic 21-inch wheels. Inside, the switchgear tin give the axe seem a flake excessive or cluttered, yet all of the materials in addition to finishes silent alive in addition to breathe quality, sportiness, in addition to performance.

Both sporty S5 variants are offered inwards coupe in addition to Cabriolet (convertible) form. The criterion engine on the S5 is the 3.0T supercharged V-6, rated at 333 horsepower in addition to 325 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is simply 4.9 seconds to lx mph for the S5 Coupe, in addition to 5.1 seconds for the S5 Cabriolet.

Handling is first-class for both of these models, although the steering is a flake equally good far on the numb in addition to artificially weighted side. An Audi Drive Select organization lets the driver select modes that include private settings for the steering, transmission, in addition to throttle (plus those of the available adaptive damping suspension).

The S5 especially manages to straddle ii worlds, of exclusively comfort-oriented models in addition to those aimed for higher-performance pegs. From the driver's spot it's a versatile, spirited touring car—one that's especially nimble in addition to capable. The quattro all-wheel-drive organization aids this, starting alongside a mightiness dissever that sends lx percentage of the mightiness dissever to the bring upwards wheels—which helps alongside treatment yet allows all-weather ability. Brakes are strong, in addition to the 3.0T engine sounds great.

This year's S5 Coupe was rated past times the EPA at xviii mpg city, 28 highway, 21 combined alongside the automatic, 17/26/20 mpg alongside the manual. The S5 Cabriolet, which is only available alongside the automatic, was rated at 18/26/21 mpg.( SEE ALL PHOTOS )

ENGINE

It's a skilful 24-hour interval when the "base" engine is the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that's criterion inwards the Audi A5. With 220 shine horsepower, criterion quattro AWD, in addition to your choice of a 6-speed automatic or an 8-speed automatic alongside Tiptronic manual control, it's no penalisation box. However, we're specially fond of the 3.0-liter supercharged V6 inwards the Audi S5, alongside its 333 horsepower in addition to 325 lb-ft of torque. ( SEE ALL PHOTOS )

► 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4

220 horsepower @ 4,450-6,000 rpm

258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-4,300 rpm

EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/32 mpg (manual), 22/30 mpg (automatic)

► 3.0-liter supercharged V6

333 horsepower @ 5,500-6,500 rpm

325 lb-ft of torque @ 2,900-5,300 rpm

EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/26 mpg (manual), 18/28 mpg (Coupe, south tronic automatic), 18/26 mpg (Cabriolet, south tronic automatic)

SAFETY

Standard security features for the 2017 Audi S5 include antilock brakes, stability/traction control, front-seat side in addition to genu airbags, in addition to (in the coupe) full-length side mantle airbags. H5N1 blind-spot monitoring system, a rearview camera, in addition to front end in addition to bring upwards parking sensors are included inwards the Technology package

In Edmunds brake testing, the S5 coupe in addition to convertible came to a halt from lx mph inside a pes of each other at 108 in addition to 109 feet, respectively. These distances are comparable to those of competing vehicles alongside summertime surgical physical care for tires.( SEE ALL PHOTOS )

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