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2019 2.0T Premium 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe
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Price:   -  From $44,200
2019 2.0T Premium 4dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Sportback Price:   -  From $44,200
2019 2.0T Premium 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet Price:   -  From $51,200
2019 S5 3.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe Price:   -  From $52,400
2019 S5 3.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sportback Price:   -  From $52,400
2019 S5 3.0T Premium Plus 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet Price:   -  From $65,100
2019 RS 5 2.9T 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe Price:   -  From $74,200
2019 RS 5 2.9T 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sportback Price:   -  From $74,200

Overview


When it first hit the streets way back in 2007, the Audi A5 was a revelation. Sterile and uncluttered styling anchored the sophisticated coupe; the restrained bodywork lent it an air of elegance when compared to the similarly-sized sausages from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. For 2019, the sophomore year for the all-new second-generation car, the dapper A5 continues to impress valet drivers and country club snobs alike.

What's New for 2019

The A5 sees no noteworthy changes for 2019, as it follows close on the heels of the fully redesigned 2018 model.

Audi A5

Choosing Your Audi A5

As with last year, three body styles anchor the A5 lineup: the traditional Coupe, an open-air Cabriolet, and a smart-looking four-door Sportback. That third body style might seem like a rather odd option, being that the A5 is meant as the two-door variant of the A4, but it's been brought aboard to do battle with the hip four-door coupes that have been coming into vogue as of late. Audi also builds the A5 in the hotter S5 and searing RS5 variants, but those models are covered separately.

All three body shells are draped over a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 248 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. In typical Audi fashion, the power is delivered to all four wheels with the brand's famed Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Europe gets the opportunity to row a six-speed manual, but a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission does the dirty work of shifting gears here in the US.

A four-year/50,000-mile warranty and one-year/10,000-mile maintenance plan are included with the A5. The Coupe and Sportback share pricing, while Cabriolet models are $7,000 more for each of the three trims:

Premium

The A5 Premium carries a sticker price of $45,195 (all prices include the $995 destination charge). Buyers get to indulge in standard-issue technology like a power trunk (power hatch for the Sportback), multiple drive modes, a connectivity package, and cloud-based concierge services. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are included at no extra charge. Besides the technological razzle dazzle, the A5 also comes with features like ambient LED lighting, tri-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, 18-inch wheels, and heated and power-adjustable exterior mirrors.

The primary option is the $1,500 Convenience package that adds eight-way power front seats, keyless entry and remote start, auto-dimming exterior mirrors with memory, and SiriusXM radio. There are also 19-inch wheels available for $1,050. On Sportback models, a $1,000 S line sport package that bundles unique 18-inch wheels, front sport seats with four-way power lumbar, and S line trim and badging is available.

Premium Plus

The middle child A5 is called the Premium Plus, which starts at $49,595. The extra cash spent over the Premium nets blind-spot monitoring, rear collision mitigation, keyless entry and remote start, and wireless charging as well as a cellular signal booster. A 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster is also included. The customizable interface boasts up to 1,920 by 720 pixels of crisp digital readouts that refresh up to 60 times a second. Working in conjunction with the virtual cockpit is a larger 8.3-inch infotainment unit with navigation. Using Google Maps, the system can call up Google Earth or Google Streetview for a detailed look at any potential destination or route. A touchpad allows users to write their commands as well as mouse over to their desired selections.

For those seeking a more sinister look, the $1,950 Black optic plus package accentuates the A5's character with midnight tones. Black 19-inch wheels, badging, spoiler, and interior trim all help in blacking out the A5. The money spent also buys a sport suspension, contrasting blue stiching, a three-spoke sport steering wheel, summer performance tires, and stainless steel pedals. Other available options are a $950 Bang & Olufsen sound system with 19 speakers, $1,050 19-inch wheels, $800 ventilated seats, and a $200 heated and multifunction steering wheel. The S line sport package returns unchanged on Sportback Premium Plus models, while a $2,100 Luxury package is available on Cabriolet models. It bundles ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel with shift paddles, a neck-level heating system, and front sport seats with four-way power lumbar.

Prestige

The A5 tops out with the Prestige model, which starts at $53,295. It offers the gamut of Audi's technologies, such as a head-up display, automatic parking assist, the 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist functionality. Options match those of the Premium Plus across the three body styles, with the exception of the high-end stereo that has been made standard.

CarsDirect Tip

Though the base 2019 Audi A5 is a couple grand less than the Premium Plus, we'd still stick with the latter. With all of its extra tech, the car becomes sufficiently luxurious to justify the higher price. Besides that, the debonair bodywork deserves some high-class features to go along with it. In that regard, the Premium Plus delivers.

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The 2019 Audi A5 is back with only minor changes, and we’re not mad. One of the freshest designs in Audi’s lineup, the A5 is handsome in all forms. Combine that with comprehensive technology, vigorous performance, and premium quality, and the A5 looks appealing indeed.

Best Value

The first decision for A5 buyers is body style. This generation of A5 is just as alluring as the last, and the convertible offers that special roof-down experience (as long as you can cough up the extra cash). But our surprise winner in the looks department is the A5 Sportback, which combines the coupe’s sinewy roofline with the A4’s doors and a rear liftgate.

Luckily, the Sportback is the most practical of the three as well, which makes for an easy win-win. Even better, it’s the exact same price as the coupe, so it’s a great value.

The next question is trim. Although the base Premium trim is reasonably luxurious (leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, etc.), with the Sportback, it’s worth upgrading to the Premium Plus. For $4,400 more, you get Audi’s beautiful and functional 12.3-inch driver display, extra safety features like blind-spot monitoring, tech goodies like wireless charging and navigation, keyless entry, and a hands-free liftgate.

Although Audi’s options list is long, we’d keep things simple. Our ideal A5 looks like this:

  • Model: 2019 Audi A5 Sportback Premium Plus
  • Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Output: 248 hp / 273 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
  • Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
  • Fuel Economy: 23 City / 34 Hwy
  • Options: None
  • Base Price: $49,595 (including the $995 destination charge)
  • Best Value Price: $49,595

Performance

Audi A5

The A5 may not have the performance credentials of the S5 or RS 5, but that doesn’t mean it’s slow. The turbocharged engine’s 273 pound-feet of torque is enough to send the A5 from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, with a little help from standard all-wheel drive. The dual-clutch transmission fires off shifts with confidence. At an EPA-estimated 27 miles per gallon combined, fuel economy isn’t bad either.

The suspension is tuned for comfort in most circumstances, but the A5 doesn’t mind being tossed into a curve, and a sport suspension is available for those with heavy right feet. The steering is precise and quick, although it’s best when the A5 is in its “Dynamic” drive mode. In the “Comfort” and “Normal” modes, the steering is a little light for our taste. Our only other real gripe is the wheel-mounted shift paddles, which feel thin and undersized.

Style

Design is another strong point for the A5. Since its debut in 2007, the A5 has developed sharper creases and a wider grille, but the essential features remain. Curving lines over the hood ebb back into muscular shoulders and a heavily raked windshield before culminating in a gracefully abbreviated roofline.

The interior is full of quality soft-touch materials, and leather upholstery comes standard on all trims. Front seats are spacious, heated, supportive, and power-adjustable. Technology is predictably polished, and the cabin is quiet and relaxing. That’s true even on the convertible, despite a nifty soft-top roof that stores in seconds at speeds under 31 mph. Safety is excellent as well, with standard automatic emergency braking and strong crash-test scores. Perhaps best of all, even the base trim is comprehensively equipped – a trait not all luxury sedans share.

The Sportback wins out on practicality, while the coupe and convertible suffer. The coupe offers just 11.6 cubic feet of capacity, but that’s still better than the convertible, which has 9.3 cubic feet (and just 7.2 with the top down). The Sportback also gets 2.4 extra inches of leg room, which is noticeable after the cramped rear quarters of the coupe. The convertible also starts at $7,000 more than the coupe, which seems extreme.

The Best and Worst Things

Audi A5It isn’t often that practicality and style go hand in hand, but the A5 Sportback is proof. Our gripes are minor, but we're disappointed that the best active safety tech is only available on the line-topping (and expensive) Prestige trim.

Right For? Wrong For?

The Audi A5 is right for the professional who likes to commute in style. All the available tech will ensure that you’re connected and safe, and the elegant styling will draw compliments from coworkers. On the weekends, the A5’s willing handling will make easy work of back roads.

The A5 is wrong for buyers expecting true practicality. Although the Sportback is better off than the coupe or the convertible, it still isn’t as spacious as its boxier sibling, the A4. The roofline may be worth the sacrifice, but buyers who frequently carry large loads may need to look elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi A5 is everything we wish modern sport sedans were: confident, comfortable, and supremely stylish. As paradoxical as it is to select a four-door car under a coupe nameplate, the A5 Sportback is a lovely marriage of practicality and elegance. That’s not to say that the coupe or the convertible are bad – in our opinion, the A5 is a highlight of Audi’s entire lineup.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 248 HP / 273 ft.lbs.
Transmission
7-spd S tronic auto-shift man w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time Quattro All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
23 / 34 / 28 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
4
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 248 HP / 273 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Full-time Quattro All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
23 / 34 / 28 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
15.3 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$58
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
11.6 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
184.0 "
Exterior Width
72.7 "
Exterior Height
54.0 "
Front Headroom
39.0 "
Rear Headroom
36.1 "
Front Legroom
41.3 "
Rear Legroom
32.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.3 "
Rear Shoulder Room
50.7 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,605 Lbs.
Wheel Base
109 "
Turning Radius
18.8 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
2 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 19.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 "
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Chrome
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
4
Seat Trim
Leather
Front Seat Type
Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
40-20-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Seek-scan / Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
10 / 19 Bang & Olufsen
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt / Telescopic Tilt Style
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Audi Pre Sense Basic Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Audi Side Assist Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Audi Active Lane Assist Lane Departure / Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Hands-off Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Audi Pre Sense City Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
High-beam Assistant Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Parking System Plus Front And Rear / Park Steering Assist Automated
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer Iii
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
12 Months / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles

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