How Has The Audi S5 Evolved Since Release?
First released to the market in 2007, the two-door coupe S5 turned heads and became known as the excellent sport variant of Audi’s lineup. The stronger, even ‘muscled-up’-alike change in its appearance signalled the depth of renewed engine power it held. With a top speed of 155.3mph and 6-speed tiptronic transmission, the all wheel drive powertrain became noticed for its strength, its performance, and its wide array of practical uses. It was and remains a successful model line for Audi, and for obvious reasons.
Then, things changed. With the release of the S5 Coupe in 2012, the chrome finished exhaust, and its similarity to the BMW 335Ci, the handling was upgraded, the elevation was assured and its sleek aerodynamics seems more suitable to a city atmosphere. It was highly rated at the time, and as such, the strength of this design has held true over the years.
Since then, additional features have been pioneered, especially with the S5’s four door sportback edition. From panoramic roofs to comfort and sound packs, from 360 cameras to assist with parking and dynamic light sequencing, the S5 has become a model that balances fundamental design polish with future feature sets. One thing is for sure, the S5 will be here and serving well for years to come.
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2017 Audi S5 Sportback
With its Quattro all-wheel drive and a 349bhp turbocharged V6 petrol engine, the S5’s stylish low-profile exterior is not only nimble, it’s fast and a pleasure to drive. The sportback offers a 21bhp boost over the prior model, with almost 100kgs shaved from the overall vehicle in question.
Its 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds also provides an excellent means by which to drive around the city and to make sure you’re nimble enough to deal with difficult traffic. But more than this, the Tiptronic gearbox allows for a torque converter-based automatic approach, helping you drive the car without stress.
2020 Audi S5 Coupe Edition
It’s not often you can say this about a car, but the Audi S5 Coupe has visuals that are sure to impress for years and years to come.
With a beautiful interior and luxurious seating arrangement, this 336bhp 3-0litre workhorse provides true diesel efficiency and smooth riding. Its comfort and dynamic modes also make driving in a range of environments an absolute pleasure to experience.
2020 Audi S5 Sportback Edition
In an effort to reduce the much-maligned turbo lag of prior models, the 2021 Sportback S5 model is fitted with an electric compressor. This allows for pressurised air to find its way into the cylinders in milliseconds, which gives the feeling of driving a much larger, much more responsive engine.
With thorough infotainment installation and an excellent 3.0--litre six-cylinder TDI diesel engine to help you stay comfortable in a range of environments, it’s hard not to imagine this powerhouse of a vehicle serving as a comfortable home from home. It is also available in a thorough carbon fibre trim.
2021 Audi S5 Coupe Edition
The 2021 Audi S5 Coupe is a beautiful vehicle, as it has a totally reinvented and modernised interior that provides a true window into the luxuries that are still being innovated on. Swapping the supercharger out for a refined turbocharger, and making sure its sure-footed responsiveness remains, the S5 does all it can to remain a coupe while offering real practical additions for the standard driver, like a larger boot interior.
