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Audi S5 Sportback

Jeff Zurschmeide, Edmunds Contributor
Jeff Zurschmeide | Edmunds Contributor
July 16, 2026

Audi introduced a new generation of its S5 performance car in 2018, adding a new body style that featured four doors and a hatchback. They called the new style a Sportback. It's a four-door with a coupe profile and a large liftback hatch that includes the rear window, making it more useful than a coupe or traditional sedan with a traditional trunk. The liftback allows owners to get larger items such as bicycles or sports gear into the back of the S5 Sportback when the rear seats are folded down.

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Second generation
2026 - present
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First generation
2018 - 2025
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Second generation Audi S5 Sportback

The S5 Sportback received a complete redesign for the 2026 model year. It’s powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine rated at 362 horsepower, paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro® all-wheel-drive system. Higher trim levels of the S5 Sportback add both luxury and performance features. For example, the Premium Plus trim level adds an adaptive sport suspension that allows a firm setting for spirited driving and a softer setting for everyday use. 

Inside, the S5 Sportback carries state-of-the-art tech, including a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android and Apple smartphone integration and a head-up display. There's also an available passenger-side touchscreen that allows video streaming, gaming, and more. A standard sunroof and multiple USB-C ports are included on every S5 Sportback.

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Model highlights

  • Four-door liftback design

  • Turbocharged V6 engine

  • Automatic transmission and all-wheel drive

  • Seating for four adults, five in a pinch

  • 14.5-inch infotainment screen

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2018 - 2025

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First generation Audi S5 Sportback

The S5 Sportback was a new addition to the S5 line in 2018, complementing the two-door S5 coupe and convertible (Cabriolet) models with a fixed roof, four doors, and a convenient liftback to provide access to a more generous cargo area. The S5 Sportback splits the difference between a sedan and a crossover SUV for active owners who might want to carry sports gear or bicycles in their performance car. 

From the beginning, the S5 Sportback included a powerful turbocharged V6 engine with 354 horsepower paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro® all-wheel-drive system. The S5 Sportback rides on a tuned sport suspension and includes 18-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, parking sensors, keyless start, leather seats with heat and massage for the front row, folding rear seats, and interior ambient lighting.

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$38,998 - $57,998

Model highlights

  • Four-door liftback body 

  • Turbocharged V6 engine

  • Automatic transmission with all-wheel drive

  • Convenient cargo access

  • Seating for up to five

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Changes by year

Latest generation from 2026 - present

2026 Audi S5 Sportback

Highlights

  • First year for the second-generation Audi S5 Sportback

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Previous generation from 2018 - 2025

2025 Audi S5 Sportback

Highlights

  • Sportback now the only body style for the S5

  • No significant changes to the S5 Sportback

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2024 Audi S5 Sportback

Highlights

  • Final year for the related S5 coupe and convertible

  • Enhanced navigation system

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2023 Audi S5 Sportback

Highlights

  • Available adaptive cruise control

  • Available Bang & Olufsen® audio

  • Available Audi Sport carbon-fiber interior package

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2022 Audi S5 Sportback

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  • No significant changes

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2021 Audi S5 Sportback

Highlights

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® added

  • Prestige trim added heated rear seats

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2020 Audi S5 Sportback

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Highlights

  • New 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment

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2019 Audi S5 Sportback

Highlights

  • Wireless device charger available

  • New base Premium trim available

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2018 Audi S5 Sportback

Highlights

  • First year for Audi S5 Sportback 

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Jeff Zurschmeide, Edmunds Contributor
Jeff Zurschmeide | Edmunds Contributor

Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.



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