Car and driver road tests 2010 audi a5

Its a spiritual successor to the audi coupe of the 1980s, as it offers sporty looks, but unlike the smaller tt, theres usable space. The car was praised for its design, build quality, performance, and allwheel drive system, and is. Nov, 2009 see instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2010 audi a5 2. The audi a4 and the a5 are based on the same platform and share much of the structure that is relevant to safety. The result is that the s5 can become a very quick and capable drivers car just by tweaking its. The main rivals for the audi a5 are the bmw 4 series in all its guises. The audi a5 is classy, solidly built and desirable. Weve been critical of the audi allroad in the past. The 2010 audi a5 luxury sport coupe and convertible look great outside.

The a5 sportback comes with a threeyear, unlimited mileage warranty. The a5 cabriolet is an ultraclean droptop rendition of audis big a5 coupe, and to our eyes, it looks just fine without a fixed roof. Not that we find it to be a bad car but its just not the car we want here in north america. The a5 is a true driver s car, with very precise, very predictable handling. The audi a5s agile handling also makes it fun to drive.

The a5s seats are firm and well shaped for hours of comfortable driving. The audi a5 is a series of compact executive coupe cars produced by the german automobile. Our test vehicle included the optional audi drive select system, which allows the driver to choose from comfort, automatic, dynamic and individual settings. Audi a4a5 the european new car assessment programme. In our tests the a5 sportback dispatched the 0100kmph dash in 7. Both coupe and convertible are rewarding to drive and feel solid. Based on the standard audi a4, the allroad is lifted, giving it 1. The two a5s wore different tires, with the convertible riding on hankook ventus rubber and the coupe on continental contisportcontacts.

And with it being an audi, there are no unpleasant surprises from the drivers seat. Just like in the a4, we really liked this engine in the a5, especially when mated with the 6 speed manual. When the a5 and s5 coupes were introduced in late 2007, the writing was on the wall for all to see, and it was just a matter of time before the sedanbased a4 and s4 cabriolet would be replaced in audi s lineup by convertible variants of its swoopy and sexy coupes. The 2010 audi a5cabriolet has a stunning shape and a luxurious touch that run counter to the typical twodoors from germany. The proportions of the car, the character lines, and the muscularly sculpted hips all contribute to a very sporty look. Adult male and a smallsized adult female are placed in the driver and rear passenger seats drivers side, respectively, and secured with. On the road the a5 is quiet, refined and easy to drive, whether cruising along the motorway or tackling a broad. See instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2010 audi a5 2. The audi a5 and the highperformance s5 are midsize coupes, larger than the tt.

There may be minor changes to current model you are looking at. Its not cheap and the controls are frustrating, but the audi a5 convertible we tested is a likeable and livable package. On the road, the power delivery is incredibly smooth and linear, with a very solid midrange swell, eventually tapering off on top. We want the audi a4 avant here in the states and instead we get a jacked up version with silly fender flairs and some offroad capability that no one is going to use. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. And, according to car and driver, the audi a4 allroad is a good enough car to be highly successful here in america. Paired by default with audis 7 speed dual clutch sequential transmission, the 3. What could be better than a highquality audi a5 quattro fender offered with an amazing low price guarantee. Though test drivers report that the 2010 audi a5 is powerful enough for daily. Its yet another stunning audi cabin, with hushed performance, and supreme tech. Snick it in manual mode and itll never overrule the driver with upshifts at the rev limiter, only intervening when youre in too high a gear at too low a speed. The audi a5 is the coupe spinoff of the a4 executive saloon.

Under audis internal platform numbering convention, the a5 is a member of the bplatform. With 256lbft of torque available at an ultralow 1500rpm continuing on to 4300prm and maxing out at 211hp. Jul 02, 2010 when an a5 appears in your mirrors, you feel compelled to move on over, if for no other reason, to get a better look at the car as it goes past. The issue has been raised since purchase of the vehicle on multiple occasions to two different dealers. Major services are due every 30,000km and will cost around 1,400aed at the time of writing. The audi rs5, one of the most exciting prospects of 2010, has been driven by car. Its not as good to drive as a bmw 3 series, and the pedals are heavily offset. If you thought the g37 was too harsh, you are going to love this car. Introduction audi is currently the fastest growing luxury nameplate in the country thanks to an ever expanding range of automobiles moving across a wide range of tastes fro. Car comparison tests luxury convertible comparison. The only engine currently available in the a5 sportback in these parts is the 2. Audi will tell you that the car is made for people who care greatly about design. Our tests are widely regarded as the most trusted source of new car advice.

Jan 14, 2011 for style and onroad presence, the audi a5 sportback ranks amongst the top three cars we tested in 2010. Audi a5 cabriolet 2010 prices in saudi arabia, specs. The 2010 audi a5 line comes in premium, premium plus and prestige trim levels. Audis super stylish a5 offers a tremendous driving experience when paired with their 2 liter turbo. Advice on buying, owning and running a car during the outbreak no thanks audi a5 2. The turbocharged fourcylinder engine is amply powerful, but when stretched it can sound a bit raspy and unbefitting of the image of the car. Read about the 2010 audi a5 engine and performance at u. Jan 01, 2010 paired by default with audis 7 speed dual clutch sequential transmission, the 3.

The vehicle is unstable to drive due to poorly manufactured control arms and the dealermanufacture refuses to repair the problem. Our cheapest pick is the model with the lowest on the road retail price. Edmunds also has audi a5 convertible pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety features. Audi a5 cabriolet 2009 2016 audi a5 coupe 2011 2016 audi a5 sportback 2010 2012 audi a5 sportback 2012 2015. The audi a5 is a series of compact executive coupe cars produced by the german automobile manufacturer audi since march 2007. For equal doses of sunworshipping and exhilaration, the 2010 audi a5 2. But the a5 cabriolet still turned in a sportscarlike skidpad figure of 0. The a5 range additionally comprises the coupe, cabriolet, and sportback a fourdoor hatchback with a fastbacklike roofline version of the audi a4 saloon and estate models. With frameless windows and a fast, sloping roofline, the a5 sportback is a handsome car, but a new. For style and onroad presence, the audi a5 sportback ranks amongst the top three cars we tested in 2010. Together, these systems aid drivers in navigating through poor driving.