2018 Audi A5 - POV First Impressions (Binaural Audio)

2018. Yes, I meant to say 2018. MSRP - $42,800, price as tested: $52,950
2.0-liter TFSI® direct-injection DOHC four-cylinder engine with Audi valvelift system (252 hp/273 lb-ft)
Audi smartphone interface including Apple CarPlay™ and Google™ Android Auto™
18" 10-spoke wheels with 245/40 93H all-season tires
Audi pre sense® basic and Audi pre sense® city
Rear view camera with 7.0" center color display
Interior
Three-zone automatic climate control
Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel
Tilt and telescopic manually adjustable steering column
Comfort front armrest
Power windows with one-touch up/down operation and power retention until front door is opened
Aluminum Trimaran inlays
Black cloth headliner
Panoramic sunroof
Driver and front passenger extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Four beverage holders
Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
Ambient LED interior lighting package
Trunk storage package (side nets, four cargo tie-downs and grocery hooks)
Black door sill inlays
Front and rear floor mats
Leather-wrapped gear selector
Safety | Security
Driver adaptive and front-passenger dual-stage airbags
Driver and front-passenger thorax side airbags
Driver and front-passenger knee airbags
Sideguard® head-curtain airbags
Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbags deploy
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with secondary collision brake assist and traction control (ASR)
Vehicle immobilizer
Tire-pressure monitoring system
Safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear seats
Electromechanical parking brake
Integrated child door locks in rear doors
Seating
Leather seating surfaces
Eight-way power front seats and four-way power lumbar adjustment for driver
Split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks
Driver and front passenger comfort head restraints
Infotainment | Technology
Audi sound system with ten speakers and single CD player with MP3 playback capability
Voice control system
7.0" color driver information system
7.0" MMI® center infotainment display
Audi smartphone interface including Apple CarPlay™ and Google™ Android Auto™1
HD Radio™ Technology
SDXC card slots with 64GB operating capacity (dual slots)
Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerate features
Audi music interface with two USB ports for data and charging
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology preparation for compatible devices
BLUETOOTH® streaming audio for compatible devices
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
Keyless engine start/stop7
Rear view camera
Audi pre sense® basic5
Audi pre sense® city5
Audi drive select
Rain/light sensor for automatic windshield wipers and headlights
Exterior
18" 10-spoke-dynamic design wheels with 245/40 93H all-season tires6
Singleframe® grille
Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
Automatic headlights
LED taillights with dynamic turn signals
Power-adjustable, heated exterior side mirrors
Dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips
Aluminum trim around exterior side windows
LED turn signals integrated into the exterior side mirror housings
Heated windshield washer nozzles
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-Filmed with the Sony FDRX3000 4K Action Camera amzn.to/2s53Bna
-Audio recorded with Roland CS-10EM Binaural Mics amzn.to/2qKRbwA
-Zoom H2n recorder amzn.to/2pQqVkq
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The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. If you wear headphones, your mind won't be blown, but it will go, "woah."
I'm also the producer for the Winding Road KZbin Channel:
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TheTopher on KZbin is the place where I share my personal automotive (and some other) adventures. Whether it's about any of my personal cars or reviews on weekly test vehicles, the goal is to give you an idea of what a certain car is like to drive and live with. Most of my videos are filmed in POV, with my clothes on, and (for like the 5th time) with in-ear binaural audio,

[@TheTopher]

Correction - in the beginning I say 2017, this is actually a 2018

[@cameronsmithfield9738]

I know that she was going back and her home 🏠 she has to get home 🏡 she has to get home 🏠 night

[@cameronsmithfield9738]

Up and stuff stuff and I have stuff for her food 🥘 she will go to go go get back you can go go to go

[@rickfrank7934]

So A and S Audi cars both get brembo's?

[@diegolwis888]

How much does it cost? (In dollars $)

[@sergiogarciaramos7636]

TheTopher do u live in ann arbor i see my hometown in this vid

[@sinandurmaz465]

-Looks super sleek -Sounds great for an inline 4 -Great acceleration -Amazing gauge cluster, very configurable -Dash board is dope, button layout looks ergonamic as hell -Looks to be great at handling corners -Brembo breaks I want one

[@realkingrav2265]

Whiskey Bottle Proper 12 whiskey is better

[@benedictdonald4338]

I’ll take the S5. Just can’t live with a 4-banger.

[@logancanosky9911]

Finally, someone that's not SCARED to push the car to it's limits and give a wonderful commentary! Nice video.

[@veedog5384]

lol fro real man feel in love with that sound pedal to the metal !

[@reallypantik6283]

@@veedog5384 its audio boosted but still:)

[@Schustiee]

Not the first POV video I've watched today 😏

[@dasdasdsdsdasdasdas659]

Rofl

[@vekica]

Hahaha,nice1.

[@cmj199318]

Andrew Schuster lol😉. I know what you mean

[@dursunaktas5734]

Andrew

[@Krezo200]

Andrew Schuster your profile pic fits perfectly👍🏻

[@technik2020]

This is my favorite POV driving video ever. 5:00 - 5:30 is the best part of the entire video, wish that was me behind the wheel 😩

[@DoSum4Me]

Perfect video to wake up to!! I just picked up my $400 dollar Civic and I can't wait to go for a drive by myself lol!

[@bronkarbunov4147]

what?? you can buy a civic with $400 dollar in where you live? :o

[@DoSum4Me]

Bron Karbunov I live in Canada. Well I got it from an old lady, it's in really good shape, no rust.. everything works, the only thing that sucks is the 12.2 second 0-60 time lol.

[@mikekrg]

albert7139 400$? It must be from the 90s

[@DoctorKlenk]

55 hp im guessing xd

[@DoSum4Me]

Hux nope, it's a 2000. Has 240,000 miles but has no rust interior is mint, ice cold A/C too.

[@cerros1097]

Audi is some of the best engineering, I'm impressed.

[@felipeteixeira7169]

It is so until your DSG transmission goes bad. Had 2 VWs and 1 Audi and they all had at least 1 DSG transmission replaced under warranty(thank God) - my 2015 had to get that replaced twice over the course of 62k miles. Now I've had my X3 for about 57k miles and the transmission has never even jerked on me.

[@felipeteixeira7169]

@LUKE SXHC How could you get it all the way through 300k kilometers without replacing the dual clutch? The owner's manual itself says it must be replaced every 200k kilometers(but I've literally never seen anyone get past 80-100k without having to get it replaced, to be honest).

[@richardrsr5341]

@LUKE SXHC Probably you had luck and he had bad luck.

[@panthera8115]

@@felipeteixeira7169 passat b7 2011 170hp, 2,0tdi with highline paket and DSG. 200k kilometers right now, and i dont have any problems with my DSG. the trick is to FLUSH the oil dont just change it you have to flush the dsg-oil. if you only remove the screw and let it flow out for example we have 10 liters in there, atlreast 4-5 liters will stay in. so the old oil is mixing with the new oil and thats not good for the dsg. so always flush it. here in germany i paid for everything (including filters and new oil, working hours were 3) 320€. and you really feel how good it shifts after.

[@Tre-jj8do]

@@felipeteixeira7169 You have to be preventative with that DSG bud

[@joetarrant99]

I love that you kinda of thrash on these cars. Nothing gives you as good of an idea of what a car is like to drive than a solid POV! Yours are the best by far.

[@cosmotect]

I still get immense pleasure from driving my 3 year old 2014 A5. It's just such a satisfying car

[@moazamkhan]

Your video helped inspired me to buy this car, thanks. 2 years and twenty thousand miles in, best consumer decision I ever made.

[@adriangoran3294]

Still got it? How is fuel economy on it?

[@ThePataatti]

These videos are way tooo addictive! I thought im not that much of a car guy, but man these videos are making me one

[@n_u001]

this car is amazing! 4 cylinder sounds like it has a v6.

[@laplthelullemann]

I like that this is not your everyday car review but that he pushes the car a little...very nice

[@kam2840]

Wow. This just popped into my recommendation and I think I've officially found my new addiction. These videos are strangely satisfying to watch.

[@ThaGentleman512]

I agree. It’s calming! The scenery..sunset is beautiful Lol. And I feel like I’m in the car with him

[@dacianspinu2514]

Just wrong how you get half a million of views and "only" 27K subscribers. Come on, let's give him some proper love, the guy deservers it! Man, you really are doing some super nice work. Keep it up!

[@ravo8340]

Great video, first time I'm really impressed by the way someone does a POV-video. Thumbs up

[@anwarpasha9289]

The best car channel ever! I enjoy your videos alot mate! Excellent review of the vehicle, detailed explanation and just fun to watch. Well done mate!

[@joshuathomas6991]

You know what really grinds my gears? Undertaking!!!!

[@Tracks777]

Great video! Keep it up

[@lacitafleming]

Such a great review video. It felt as if I was test driving it. I love the clever first person view. I've been wanting this version of an Audi for awhile now and this video reminded me why I fell I'm love with Audis in the first place. Yes, this is also the car for me

[@axnn1]

Lacita Fleming Did you manage to get it? :)

[@hugacreeper69110]

Ugh I have a 2009 A5 I’m so jealous but I still love mine and she still looks brand new 😍😍😍 great video man

[@amirahmed3773]

Im getting the 2018 version of this in the 1.4 engine range! This video really has got me excited.

[@Ctpa1]

I love this a car. Bought it 1 year old. Now has 36,000 miles on it and it runs like a dream!

[@YOYKEEPIT100]

Thank God you actually test the car whilst show us the ar amazing vid bro

[@kenzytorfs4040]

Just watched 2 of your pov vid's and imediately subscribed!

[@angelvillegas997]

That launch was impressive! Really good vehicle.

[@dogetothemoon223]

Looks amazing.

[@nw4137]

I can feel it how good its audi felt like while you drive...

[@khunopie9159]

Early evening sunset is the perfect time to review cars, Gopher. It kills 2 birds with 1 stone. If I may

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Audi ASMR

[@mr.chocolatehazelnutspread8317]

Forces de Libération du Québec lmao right

[@svanstrom92]

Just picked up my 2019 A5 Sportback 45TFSI and its a blast. 10/10 love

[@kgunnatatted6294]

Best car review I’ve ever seen, Hands down.

[@islandsfuldkorn]

Top notch quality! I want to see more of this :)

[@SampleText__]

That sound, when you click on any button ,are so nice...

[@deny10HD]

so many reviewers baby the car you did a good job showing its acual abillitly

[@dwightcosby6046]

What a great video! Thanks for an outstanding review and drive.

[@didierarsenault8385]

Best review I've seen so far !!! Thanks !

[@PC-ut9rt]

Nice review 👍I ordered my A5 which arrives in August, looking forward to it.

[@Uniquetransition]

I'm new here. This video had great quality. And me not too familiar with Audi, I've learned something today.

[@gasx2299]

I have a 2016 and it’s literally the love of my life 🤩

[@ashtonmurch2142]

Amazing review. Great work!!

[@dinckelman]

Really couldn't care less what others say. This is my dream car. Love my good ol' S-classe, but there's something about the A5 that just makes me warm and fuzzy inside

[@eniskayy]

this is perfect lol, i came to see performance and luxury and u showed me the performance and luxury... thank u lmao

[@pamelacruz5735]

Lmao love your comment

[@bennson13]

For some reason this is very relaxing to me

[@YellowJacketGroup]

Wow looks like a great improvement from previous models

[@ptnnnnn197]

the highway turn was so satisfying

[@emjay1249]

What a beautiful car. Love the power. What a dream

[@Lennard910]

you right that it's easy to drive, my dad got an A5 too, but as a "sportback" with 270hp and four doors. So last week we went to a place were underage people are able to drive. so i could drive even i am only 16 years old (in germany you must be 18 to drive) and it was so mich fun to drive it! Btw you got one sub more, this channel looks awesome ;)

[@dergescheitepenner]

very nice video, calm and good testing and showing.. thank you

[@tristanro2483]

Damn bro/ you take the car to the limit. WELL DONE

[@rgv2000]

This lighting is really good for these reviews. You should do it during this time of day more. Otherwise love your videos!!

[@Philmoscowitz]

Great video. And the A5 looks great in silver!

[@y1git]

finally a guy pushes the car, subbed.

[@superkrystal98]

I love Audi’s and this car is just beautiful

[@crapter6358]

awesome car and awesome review! you earned a subscriber

[@maxinef6654]

That’s a beautiful car. The silver is gorgeous

[@Will-dg8re]

I agree with what you said my dad bought an Audi A5 yesterday and we both love it

[@mystikgaming2k]

Will 1509 I wish I was blessed like y'all

[@yeti4246]

Nice drifting! love the sound of it.

[@nowins2932]

literally my favourite car now

[@harizsharizal3115]

nice ride bro. totally awesome A5

[@awc_0236]

I currently have a 2013, shes getting towards 115,000 miles but i love her :)

[@marionettes7974]

thank you so much, i am a new driver and trying to buy a mazda 6 here, but at the meanwhile i like the engine sounds of this car(even though i dont know much about car haha) :3

[@Reddit_shorts_525]

It is a great car. My sisters boyfriend uses this car and whenever i sit in it its just awesome feeling

[@Tava]

The interior of these newer Audi's is really nice

[@arealift9178]

Interior is so so beautiful

[@Mex297]

amazing review!

[@subvet3668]

Audi just has some gorgeous interiors.

[@mehmetbektas3752]

This video best quality i ever seen

[@pavanmarathe8325]

Perfect review!!!

[@cretek3957]

I test drove the A5 and the S5 today, and even though the S5 has the extra 100hp, I liked the A5 more as a daily. Everything said in this video is true.

[@Ayoreacts1]

first time to my channel and was amazed by the video very good was planning on getting one!!!

[@user-ow3lu5bk4b]

Silver looking car... gosh.. Makes cars look sooo much older

[@Kumawell]

БΞΛТ ТłMΞ Black will be better

[@amerikanpoliskamerasvideol6170]

absolutely

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

БΞΛТ ТłMΞ I don’t see that... but okay

[@parallel_lamchop781]

in a bad way?

[@johnnyedify]

Nothing could be blander , except perhaps a silver Camry.

[@alicebate6384]

Sounds pretty good actually.

[@xirali4010]

great video and quality!!

[@andoziyt]

Omg, he spells Audi right 👍😃 Good Job dude

[@Dopboyfreshh]

Love the reviews 👍👍

[@dailybikes668]

amazing video!

[@Jackson_Roch]

Picking mine up tomorrow!!!!

[@jtm274]

I love you videos so much!

[@crazitor1030]

3:27 Every video I watch where you go around that corner my head goes completely sideways when you're turning haha love the sound of the engine though I keep expecting the DSG farts

[@marlon7826]

awesome video, seems like a great car :)

[@farson69]

That transmission is awesome.

[@architecturehappy]

Should do a 2018+ A4, realize it would be very Similar, but you do great reviews and It’s the next car I’m getting 😂

[@seb5945]

A5's getting so good these days I don't know whether I should even consider getting S5 at all.

[@jayg5962]

love this damn channel

[@MrCarGuy]

You're right that the screen *should* tuck away. I've been saying this since I found out it couldn't do it. When it's off the cockpit would look so much cleaner without it.

[@TheTopher]

+MrCarGuy20 the weird thing is the Q7 I have this week tucks away on shutdown and when you push the button. It does clean things up a bit, especially with the Audi Virtual Cockpit.

[@k03d0wn3ge]

and doesn't the screen tuck away in the A3?

[@megashega]

A3, Q7, A6, A7 - it does. New Q5,A4,A5 - it doesn't. Those practical Germans, they did it because they found out that people rarely tuck it away...big mistake if you ask me, I would play with it all the time lol

[@substak8473]

Hey Screen doesn't hide. US regulations require that the reversing camera must be turned on as soon as reverse gear i engaged. Audi(and all other brands) in Europe also have a screen on top - by your law in the US we have this screen in Europe too. Greetings from Poland.

[@iiplaya]

Wait, cars are REQUIRED to have backup cameras now or what?! What happened to just looking over your damn back

[@Shyted]

Had mine a week now, love it. Upgraded from the last A5, the extra tech really makes it for me.

[@JiNn7000]

Hi dou you have any accelaration lag? Ive bought a A5 2 weeks ago, without test drive, im little nervous

[@Shyted]

zeroWolf ive got 252, auto and Quattro. I absolutely love it. Initially I didn’t feel it was quick, but you soon learn how to use it. I am probably going to get it remapped, including the gearbox.

[@Shyted]

There is a little bit, but s-tronic is superb and I have zero regrets.

[@JiNn7000]

@@Shyted i mean i watched 100 POV videos and i didnt noticed any turohole, okay maybe a little delay is understandable but i thougt for a 245HP engine no worries, them a came across a vid and the dude coplaned about accelaration delay and i got worried, as long as it is not 2 sec or so is good Ty for reply

[@Shyted]

zeroWolf what do you currently drive?

[@davidlundberg8891]

I like how you just rolled past the stop sig without stopping after you came off the highway, but still the Audi a5 seems to be a fantastic car

[@GUITARTIME2024]

U mean the red light? That allowed in America,

[@chasemaddox529]

You’ve got to get your hands on the RS3. It’s insane

[@bryansmith5279]

That by far is one of my faves .

[@averagejoe5079]

Good video, nice driving.

[@alvarogrados1763]

best review on yt

[@waffleman8914]

This was a great video man, keep it up! really unique style of review

[@uzzle21]

Great vid bro.

[@fefefefefefhhhjyj]

I love my dsg quirks, man I need to get one of these.

[@korgond]

Audi makes the best quality slick interiors

[@NotesofNate]

looks fast enough.nice vid.

[@fahdbanz2306]

Best review Best everything Thank you so mush Yiu the one😋

[@whispeace]

The sound is so nice

[@cmoreno12345]

Lol. Love the brake test! Must have been fun.