2018 Audi A5 Review and Road Test In 4K UHD!

[@markreif1]

Just picked up a used 2018 A5 after owning a used 2015 A5 for 6 years. Awesome ride.

[@mvantloo6334]

Wish all car-reviews were this in-depth, clear and detailed, very helpful!

[@DJfookid]

I love that you talk about the weight distribution and Audi's inherent front bias design

[@gw7624]

Wrong. The A5 is a FWD platform that can be adapted to have 4WD. As such, it has way more forward weight bias than say a 4 series, which is pretty close to 50:50.

[@showze21]

excellent analysis and review, this guy is one of the best

[@benedictdonald4338]

Not just "one of the best". No. He's THE best. This is known.

[@rrsanders1]

Impressed with your level of detail. Please do a review of the 2018 Audi A6.

[@jeandrehartman]

Your reviews are top-notch. No modern motor journalist sarcasm. Classy. Very good. Your reviews are informative and not just entertainment. Very impressed with your presentation. Keep up the good work!

[@achreflab]

I think this is, by far, the car review I've ever seen on youtube !!

[@knightmarel]

Damn Alex you were spot on with the weight distribution. Savage Geese put the A5 on a scale and it showed around 55.25/44.75.

[@johntamd]

Excellent review! I compared the BMW 4 series, the Audi A5, and the Mercedes C class coupe. I finally decided on the A5 Prestige with S-Line package, for many of the reasons you mentioned in your video. After 1 month of driving, I have to DISAGREE with you about the comfort; I think it's quite comfortable and a "C" rating is kinda harsh. Other than that, your review is spot-on as always and keep up the excellent work!!!

[@avagodiska9499]

Beautiful car! I always love watching your reviews because of how informative and to the point they are. Great job Alex :)

[@Dialysisforever]

06:44 and 06:55 it is really ugly how the aluminum trim from the dash does not line up the the trim on the door.

[@InTheNow2020]

Just an excellent review Alex. Very professional, impartial and non bias views. You should have your own TV or streaming show.

[@shopwithaaron]

Thanks Alex for the clarification regarding the right side center vent...so thorough! As always!

[@BuddyPickleball]

Alex when you so your reviews, can you incorporate a section where you talk about a cars reliability and maintenance costs?

[@jonesjones7057]

I second that.

[@kenaipaws477]

Alex is on fire!!! See how many A+++ reviews come out every week lately

[@elroz1675]

Alex on Autos reviews kick arse! Enjoyable, relevant, and both specific and comparative analyses.

[@mlodyme3675]

Great videos as always Alex! Would you mind having a different video explaining how Audi Quattro Ultra works and compares to non Ultra? Thanks!

[@marinoint]

I think you made an error on the 0~60 time for Infinit Q60 2.0t; there's no way it can do it in 5.7sec. It should be at least 7 sec. Unless you were referring to the 300hp 3.0t V6 Q60.

[@ARentz07]

Probably 6.7

[@cleanupinaisle3]

Can you review the S5 Sportback?

[@b286guy]

Great review. I would take the A5 over the competition. Now I just need the $50k or so.

[@zainag]

Absolutely love my '17 A4, the exterior looks are not as nice as Q60 or even a '02 G35 that I owned but the interior is way nicer and the drive is top-notch. Great review Alex!

[@_Ezio__Auditore_]

A sedan, by definition, has the trunk (cargo area) separate from the passenger area. A Sportback/hatchback, by design, has the cargo and passenger area in one enclosed area. So, technically speaking, you can't call the A5 Sportback the A5 Sedan.

[@davidwolf226]

An excellent review, Alex. Great comparisons with the other makes and models.

[@russelharley4607]

Hey Alex could you please review the Audi a4?

[@hokie4life03]

Great review!!!! You really did a good job explaining the differences in this segment. I'll wait for the RS5 to come to the US.

[@Dewittbu]

Very good comprehensive review-well done. Stunning car

[@donaldbruno3017]

Great review...I agree with you on the sport suspension...I prefer the non sport...have driven both and also have A4 without sport option...much better ride for me.

[@alfredvalrie5541]

You got to drive this and the XC60 in the same week. Am jealous.

[@lexusfan100]

Can u do review for 2017 vw passat se with tech package..thanks

[@Bakhtawer786]

Great review. Covered almost everything. I own A5 2018. I certainly agree with his review. One thing I HATE about Audi is that they would not let you use your own sim card. You got to get ATT and pay $199 for six months. ( though the first six months on a new vehicle are free). I wish I could just pop in my own sim card.

[@itmustbelove08]

The moonroof now opens fully as well. It no longer just vents.

[@xoxoxar]

Craig D good. Paying over 50 thousand for a car with a moon roof that only lifts up slightly is about the biggest rip off in my opinion 😂😂

[@NobIe117]

is that a 2L petrol or diesel? dont think you mentioned

[@challenge1022]

I thought the regular A4/A5/Q5 now uses "quottra ultra" system that is pretty much the Haldex system. So it is front-biased, isn't it?

[@ggawron6678]

Only new a4 ultra,a4 allroad and Q5.

[@aeriose]

Can you get your hands on the Buick Regal 2018? It looks like a really promising car for the price, and I am considering getting over the competition. Thanks and great video

[@ONI1013.]

Manual steering column?? So I assume there’s no memory steering wheel or easy entrance/exit function on the steering wheel.

[@chrisk920]

And there's people in this country who don't know where they're getting their next meal. Oh the horror!!!!!!

[@Erika41081]

In my eyes, the 2018 Audi A5 Quattro Coupe is the clear winner based on comfort, driving style, fun, sound system and coming from a Chevy family.

[@imrayhow]

Great review! Nailed the cross shopping comparison!!

[@swanblake]

This comparison really points out how bad the Toyota 2L Turbo in the IS is. They were the last manufacturer to introduce a 2L Turbo in the RC200 and it is by far the worst turbo. The Audi 2L turbo in contrast is just a modern marvel. I don't believe there is a better 2 L engine made today

[@swanblake]

Pontiac Aztek Fiat Multipla according to who? It's had problems since day one

[@swanblake]

Pontiac Aztek Fiat Multipla it's not reliable. It's a brand new engine. This isn't your dads Lexus. You Toyota fan boys. So uninformed

[@jonesjones7057]

Is burning a quart of oil every 1000 miles part of the marvel package because it looks like a lot of owners are pretty pissed about that feature.

[@mlodyme3675]

I drove 2017 Audi A4 auto and there was significant lag off the line. How does A5 and lag compare to A4?

[@falkin42]

a5 sportback is towards the top of my list. also the g70/stinger. regal gs is also a car.

[@ankursharma8624]

I'd like to buy that Alex on Autos shirt.

[@jacobwebb8561]

I am not a fan of the translucent sunroof covers, especially in Texas. Good review as always. =)

[@drewcroft]

Jacob Webb I hear ya, they really suck with that Texas sun.

[@chrissorreda4982]

Jacob Webb you mean translucent right? Opaque is solid.

[@BrogeKilrain]

Jacob Webb just mirror tinted my glass sunroof today cause so much heat and I live in Delaware. I don’t like glass sunroofs but had to take it with model I bought

[@jacobwebb8561]

Chris Sorreda you are correct! Thanks for pointing that out.

[@johnmcpeck2506]

those flimsy roof covers are a deal breaker for me here in California as well which is too bad. Alex is right, gives me a headache every time I test drive a car with one of these. I go with the BMW (-:

[@kingslt4780]

HEY ALEX ON AUTOS,PLEASE WE WANT THE NEW AUDI S4 2018 SPORT PACKAGE

[@andrewg2586]

Can you compare the a5 Sportback to Alfa Romeo Giulia?

[@anotheran]

Hope to see your 430i review soon. I'm surprised your 0-60 on the b48 is faster than your 2012 n20 test. Is that due to the different measuring tool?

[@Ksmoovey]

Which Audi A5 has the base suspension? The prestige or the premium plus? Or can you get it with either? Didn’t know this had a 0-60 of 5 seconds but I’m more concerned about ride quality. Him giving it a C rating is concerning !

[@chrisk920]

Ride quality? What being too stiff? I bought one of these and it handled like a marshmello on wheels. The changed the quattro system to front drive bias. Ruined the whole feel of it. Sold it 3 months later.

[@el32rp2]

Best review out there !

[@noobwow2009]

Can you review 2018 WRX limited?

[@benjaminkitchen7562]

I have the Sportback A5, I love everything about it except in Drive (as opposed to Sport) the transmission wants to hunt a hyper efficient gear and ends up putting the revs down to about 1100 - 1400 (below where the torque hits at 1500). You have to put your foot down to kick it down a gear and its hard to drive smoothly in D

[@fbda5555]

Audi has been killing my pockets at the mechanic for the last 4 yrs. No more German junk for me which is designed to work great until the warranty runs out, then these cars turn to money pits.I just bought a 2018 Acura and i absolutely love it. Best bang for my $, plus these cars are extremely reliable unlike my old A5, and Bmw X5.

[@blexy350]

fbda5555 that’s exactly why I won’t buy German.

[@robertdean387]

fbda5555 what did you end up getting? I picked up a 2017 ILX Premium A-Spec this year and I am extremely happy with my purchase.

[@benhaze1010]

Your post is a little inconsistent. You trash the Audi after saying it work great until the warranty run out so technically your experience right after buying the Acura does not prove anything by itself . Yes I know Acura has a much better reputation reliability wise and it seems you had a bad experience with your Audi; I certainly hope Audis are now more reliable than their past reputation indicates. I still think Audis are better than M-Bs or BMWs by a long shot. Engineering wise no Acura comes close to the sophistication of the A4/A5 however.

[@omgitsme435]

Yup which is funny cause Audi ranked higher than both Honda/Acura which have had long reputations for reliability.

[@benhaze1010]

So far the latest A4 which was introduced about 1.5 yr ago seems to be trouble free.

[@waynegray6398]

When will you do a test of the 2018 Audi S4 ?

[@deltalight584]

When will you review 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring? Since I appreciate your review the most out of all ''reviewers", I look forward to your insights on it.

[@MetroBoy402]

Low how thorough the review is as well as the comparisons. A careless driver just wrecked my 2017 A4. Looking to replace with the A5...soon!

[@chrisk920]

Did you buy one? I wish I had my 2017 back. They changed the Quattro system and the seats are with a DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. Already cracking and fading after 50,000 miles. I want my old one back.

[@luxuriousliving4172]

Awesome review ... :)

[@HansDelbruck53]

At 1:18, "The fastback has a fourth door in the back"? If the hatchback is the 4th door, where the hell is door number 3? Coupes only have 2 doors to begin with.

[@user-so5de6yp1d]

I really dislike the blank button caps on the car. Makes me feel like Im a cheap ass and didn't buy all the options lol

[@NZsarge1]

The difference between "fastback" (Sportback) and sedan being the fastback is a hatch design and the sedan obviously being a separate boot or trunk depending on with part of the world you hail from.

[@fatredditmod]

How is the interior of the C class better than Audi's?

[@abundantlife8]

I just love my A5 dream machine

[@chrisk920]

Your first Audi? It must have been. They changed the quattro system on the new generation to front wheel drive biased. I feel like I'm driving a Camry.

[@samuelherr9551]

I am entering college and have about 30k to spend on a car. I've been looking at a one year used Audi A4 but i would like some feed back. What car should i check out and buy?

[@omgitsme435]

I wouldn't spend 30k on a used Audi tbh. Plus gas, insurance, repairs, etc. it'll be way more. Wait a bit, and spend that on a new EX-L Accord or XSE Camry (non V6). Especially in college.. The mystique of a brand wears off pretty fast. A reliable car that holds value is a much smarter purchase.

[@anatoliherman7134]

W-_-T Don't buy used Germans. Only CPO with extended warranty (best choice)/lease them/ buy new (bear in mind depreciation).

[@xoxoxar]

Samuel Herr dont listen to them. I'm a colllege student and bought a used Audi a5. I would stay away from the older turbo engines. Also, if you buy one, I'd try and get one with less than 60,000 miles, get it looked at, or buy CPO or still on warranty. Also, check for oil leaks and that the bushings are still doing good. Check the maintenance records. I bought mine at the worst time. Bushings and brakes needed to be replaced. Make sure to have some savings aside just in case of repairs. Otherwise mine has been amazing and very reliable.

[@wolfguard1180]

I chose the A5 for performance, luxury, and economy.

[@chrisk920]

You should have chosen the previous generation. They up'd all the tech, but cheesed out on the interior and changed they're mighty proven quattro system to a front wheel drive bias. It's so boring to drive. I sold mine after 3 months.

[@ast5515]

6:48 The trim on the dash doesn't line up with the trim on the door panel. Really disappointed. I would expect nothing but perfection for this much money.

[@MrTheedarkhorse]

Well that was thorough. Thankyou

[@marcelosurville2707]

Which out of the 3 main German car manufacturers is the best, in order? Imo 1: Mercedes 2: Audio 3: BMW But this can vary depending on the car

[@danmar007]

I prefer Audio to Mercedes.

[@kristensorensen2219]

I'm sorry, but you have me confused; are you calling the cabriolet the hatch back version ??

[@p0werl0ve]

like the comparison with BMW and Benz a lot. gives a full picture.

[@scottw7492]

As much as I want a new car....... I will keep my 2013 accord until the 2020 model year. Nice not having a car payment and can save up for a nice new car. Hopefully they have all the kinks worked out of all the new safety technology by then.

[@jonesjones7057]

They wont. I'd keep the accord until 2025 if possible. All this tech stuff is going to cost a fortune to buy and a fortune to keep working. Not worth it. We made it this long without it, I wish we could opt out.

[@Logic717]

Why no comparison to the Stinger GT2?

[@blackice214]

Kia is a lesser brand, Audi doesnt deserve to be compared to a crappy kia

[@peterrichards7387]

Great review but please do not compare the C63 with the S5, compare it with the RS5 (apples with apples).

[@tryceo]

Test the a4 please

[@dimitripomosov6565]

In Germany the 2.0T ist called 40TFSI . They try to confuse the people with the names.

[@mylenh]

alex nailed the weight dist. i think i was 54.5% FR 45.5% RR

[@richardpace8496]

Awesome!

[@improbablehandle]

Dependability with a nice voice does it for me so I think I'd just plod along with a V8 Lexus, thanks.

[@d0biDiGiTAL]

& this is review !!!! We’ll ✅

[@tsun890]

Great review! I recently replaced my TL with a BMW X1, and I absolutely feel you when it comes to jerky low gears. Tried the ILX, CLA, and 3 series and ILX is indeed the best of the three in low speed crawling. I'm surprised A5 reached 73dbs tho, I always consider Audi to be the most quiet among the German packs, 73 is pretty bad...

[@xlewis1209x]

Apart from the interior and updated MMI I prefer my B8.5 black edition

[@abadam6649]

OLewis I got one blacked out. Looks better real life.

[@colsphere]

Why not a Mustang GT? Configured a 2018 GT- 460 hp, 10 speed automatic, with ALL options, around $52,000. None of the cars mentioned in this report will have a chance with this beast. Buy American!

[@luxuriousliving4172]

Great ..

[@TMS5100]

no cooled seats or heated steering wheel at this price point? no motorized steering wheel adjustment? seriously audi? other makes give them to us at 1/2 the price.

[@chrisk920]

Oh, you're going to get more value with a BMW or a BENZ? I don't think so...........

[@BrogeKilrain]

A $55k 4 banger , have to go to S model for sure. That LCD $$$ cluster is an over priced toy cause WAZE OR GOOGLE MAPS does the work better for nothing extra. So I bought the Alfa Giulia with AWD Ti, 19” sport Pkg and sport suspension and a few other options for $43k heavily discounted . But great review 😆 wow you get it all in

[@omgitsme435]

Good luck with that reliability. Which is questionable and probably worse than the Germans. The 2.0T is no joke.. 0-60 in 5.5 give or take a few tenths isn't exactly slow. Coupled with the way it puts it down with zero spin and perfect control every time.

[@BrogeKilrain]

W-_-T A 4 banger just not feel or drive like a 6 or 8. Relegated mostly to ECONOMY cars and not $50k + cars . Porsche put a 4 in Cayman/Boxter and sales dropped over 30%. It’s fast too but ya gotta be nuts 🥜 to pay that for a 4

[@admrob]

I got my 51k MSRP A4 for $43,xxx. The Giulia, while nice, feels cheaper inside than the Audi and FCA scares me.

[@BrogeKilrain]

admrob wow 😮 good deal , I’ll remember next time I look at one , love the S5 😘 local dealers here hardball and rate to discount . Got my Alfa with the much nicer sport interior and 19” sport wheels

[@admrob]

I'm in Los Angeles and had every Audi dealer in a 200 mile radius (which is a lot) giving me their best quote on the car I wanted (which has a stick, sport plus pkg, tech pkg etc (another reason i went A4 over Giulia/A5/S3/XE which were also on my list)). I love the A4 and probably would have loved the Giulia too. Both great cars and hopefully they hold up.

[@jondonnelly3]

The older one is a little better looking.

[@hyperlogos]

Don't kid yourself, you need to do automatic transmission fluid service almost as often as DCT fluid service. Audi's AT fluid lifespan estimates are dirty, dirty lies. Ask any D2 A8 owner; Audi claimed that the fluid would last the lifetime of the vehicle. Maybe the lifetime of a lease...

[@ggawron6678]

0-60 time 5sec?hmmmm no wayyyy.New s5 with LC is 4.3-4.4 w/o LC 5.5-5.7.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

modified press car as always from VW / Audi, they always cheat

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The S5 is in the 4.3 range no launch control required.

[@ggawron6678]

Not true.In order to get 4.3 you need to pre-rev the engine to 3k rpm.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Not when we tested it :)

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I should also say that as a general rule we don't use launch control or brake torque to get our numbers. It's just right foot on brake, move to gas and stomp.

[@DesuVR]

A Japanese/Korean car's "refresh" or face-lift is much more radically different than a German car's "redesign" is there a reason for this? It makes the German car designers seem lazy by comparison, especially Audi/Volkswagen and BMW. Mercedes is a little better about differentiating the new from the old from what I see.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Moar Desu You heard Alex......"evolution not revolution", suckah!

[@DesuVR]

J High What I'm saying is if Audi "redesigned" this car, it wouldn't look much different than the previous. Well, either way, they'll never see my money. A new Audi today doesn't look much different than one from 10 years ago.

[@omgitsme435]

Outside maybe, inside is completely different than the older generation. These will age a lot better than those radical Japanese redesigns. Those Lexus/Toyota designs will look so dated in 3-5 years I bet.

[@fatredditmod]

there's a good reason as to why they don't change the design radically. 10 years from now, the car wouldn't look too old. Look at Mercedes, cars from 5 years ago look so outdated. I would feel bad if I owned one.

[@Xx1SailorScoutxX]

German manufacturers tend to be conserved with designs.

[@tomislav061]

Not a big deal but it is sportback not fastback sounds better to me when you say sportback

[@goddesseddog]

They virtually relaunched the 10-year-old model.

[@harryaxe5167]

Or, you could be just keeping your eyes on the road!

[@marinoint]

The exterior looked dated, especially compared to the Infiniti Q60. I think the 300hp Q60 3.0t Premium AWD is the best value in the luxury coupe segment. Although it has 55 lb-ft less torque than the Red Sport, it's 85 lbs lighter, and can be fitted with lightweight 18" wheels. (18" won't fit on the Red Sport) The smaller & lighter wheels can also improve the ride quality of Q60, which is a bit too firm. A well equipped Q60 3.0t Premium AWD is about $50,000 and it's much faster than the 4-cylinder German coupes.

[@omgitsme435]

The A5 is going to age a lot better than that Q60. The interior and MMI of the Audi is definitely better and worth it for most people. Last but not least, let's not forget badge/brand prestige - which is already a huge factor when people purchase these kinds of cars.

[@InvestBetter.]

I test drove the Sportback, but it rode too firm, even in "Comfort", and it sat too low for me. Nice car, but a little too sports car for what I expected out of it.

[@jamesgreg5542]

I just finished the arduous task of cleaning my windshield yesterday. Wondering how in the f you clean any windshield with that dam tablet stuck up there right in your face?? Knock that sucker off and that's gonna cost ya@!!

[@smitty67us]

This info monitors like tablets on the dashboard are ugly to me. I like in-dash better

[@stevenbowman5894]

I guess nobody agrees that these new audis remind you of teslas style-wise

[@jonnyl2250]

28 mpg !!!!! Poke that

[@maestroadam]

Look at that armrest! So much plastic! The competition are upholstered and do a much better job in that area.

[@sheridanbucket]

I can't help but see a German, avant-garde version of Ford's Mustang. Not bad...

[@_TbT_]

As a German, I feel insulted. This is a finely tuned and efficient machine, not a piece of metal with too much engine displacement.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

That climate control system... My brain hurts. It’s way easier and simpler in my 2018 Audi S3.

[@notsoserious0944]

Bumper? What bumper? Too funny. Beautiful car but don't buy it if you need a bumper.

[@adrianspiridon]

Multi-zone climate control is just an useless feature in all modern cars

[@xoxoxar]

adrianspiridon how? Some passengers prefer different temperatures than the driver or whoever is in charge of the settings.

[@andrewmarum8649]

another improper use of the word "either"