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2022 Audi A5 review

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Audi A5 highlights

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Pros

  • Elegantly understated exteriors
  • Classy cabin design
  • Refined turbo four-cylinders and standard all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Cramped rear seat (coupe and convertible)
  • Limited in-cabin storage nooks
  • Pricey, especially in higher trim levels

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 31 highway, 26 combined

Pricing for current inventory

From $28,998*

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2022 Audi A5 spoils you for choice with coupe, convertible, and hatchback models.

The 2022 Audi A5 is offered in no less than three varieties. These include a sophisticated coupe, a sun-loving convertible (Cabriolet), and a four-door hatchback Audi calls the Sportback. All are offered in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. The cargo-friendly A5 Sportback is eminently practical with its 21.8-cubic-foot trunk, while the sleek coupe and convertible are automotive indulgences with snug rear seats and smaller cargo holds.

Both the A5 coupe and convertible come standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The base-model Sportback has a lower-output version, but the more powerful engine is an optional upgrade. A seven-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is fitted to every A5, no matter the body style or what’s under the hood. Refinement is a key attribute of the A5. The cabin has a premium look and feel that makes this Audi stand out among luxury rivals like the BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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What is new for the 2022 Audi A5?

  • The Premium S-Line trim has been discontinued for 2022.
  • A5 trims have been upgraded with Automated Parking, Panoramic Sunroof, Manual Transmission, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
  • Leather & Suede Seats features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The S-Line Prestige trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel and Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
  • The S-Line Premium Plus trim now comes with Bang & Olufsen Audio as standard equipment.
  • The Premium trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control and Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.
  • The S-Line Premium trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel, Head Up Display, Parking Sensors, Automated Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Bang & Olufsen Audio as standard equipment.

2022 Audi A5 trims

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Premium:

  • 261-hp, 273-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Power Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Side Airbags
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Mirrors
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S-Line Premium:

  • Includes all features available on the Premium
  • 2.0L
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Head Up Display
  • Parking Sensors
  • Sunroofs
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bang & Olufsen Audio
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Premium Plus:

S-Line Premium Plus:

Prestige:

S-Line Prestige:

What We Like

Performance: The turbo four-cylinders are smooth and provide plenty of performance and also return reasonable fuel economy estimates. If you want even more tire-smoking excitement, there are the S5 and RS 5 models (which we review separately).

Cabin design: It’s no secret that Audi crafts some of the most well-engineered and elegant interiors in the luxury car market. This holds true in all three versions of the A5, all of which are filled with high-quality materials everywhere you look and touch.

Variety: Need a more usable rear seat and spacious trunk? There’s the A5 Sportback. Want to stand out from the crowd with something a little sleeker? There’s the A5 coupe. And, of course, you can enjoy this Audi’s smooth ride and crisp handling while working on your tan in the open-top A5 Cabriolet.

What Needs Improvement

Driver-assist features: The A5 has a meager lineup of standard driver-assist features that cuts across all three versions. Driver aids like blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and lane keeping assistance are all extra cost options.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

5 out of 5

3 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Audi A5 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Audi A5 17th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Audi A5 features and specs

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Premium 4WD/AWD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Parking Sensors
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

261

Torque (ft-lbs)

273

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

15.3

Wheelbase

108.8"

Overall length

184.9"

Width

72.7"

Height

54.5"

Leg room

F 41.3"/R 33.1"

Head room

F 38.3"/R 36.3"

Front tires

P245/40HR18

Rear tires

P245/40HR18

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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