2018 Audi A5 Sportback Review! (Shockingly Good for $42,000!)

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[@harrya2629]

Parker I really feel like you need to show more exterior/interior shots and just overall more shots of the car over you just talking 90% of the time

[@Cutlerylover4life1]

yea need more interior/ exterior shots

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

Kaleb Grady agreed.

[@johannesmaximilian848]

Out of all cars on the market right now, this 4 door coupe is one of thr most beautiful ones...Elegance and renfindment that can't even be challenged by some cars twice or 3 times the price. Well done. Though the weels on this one are not the best you can get on this car.

[@cloudniner4lifex]

This isn’t Audi’s answer to the grand coupe. Audi‘s sportback was first but it was sold everywhere else but the USA.

[@antoinep3521]

why u don't bring your sister with you ?

[@antoinep3521]

Downularity well I'm female....

[@johnfrantz5885]

Antoine p lol

[@CJ-ou1ln]

well that's awkward...

[@WesleyPacheco-Gameplays]

Lmao

[@johannesmaximilian848]

Antoine p What an insult, comparing a damn cheap ford to this...

[@SaschaS.]

Audis answer to BMW? It was more likely the other way round... A5 sportback definitely was here first :D

[@golfbuddy1969]

I think it may be the best looking Audi with 4 doors.

[@sepas65]

This is my dream car

[@SK-ch5qv]

Yuh already have it

[@Buffington916]

Granted I'm relatively old school, but I hate that digital gauges are considered an upgrade from analog.

[@generalshark2833]

Exactly

[@WesleyPacheco-Gameplays]

Same

[@aryapradhanad186]

Sam Buffington Nope, BMW's digital gauge is laggy. You need to see live to see the clarity of the Audi's Virtual Cockpit

[@powerofpinesol8002]

RB26DETT the virtual cockpit is crispy asf.. it's powered by an Nvidia graphics card.

[@KK001]

the analog gouges are more premium in my opinion, but you can do more with the digital ones. i like both

[@rspeed5008]

My uncle in Norway has the previous gen a5. Its a 3.2, diesel, manual, and AMAZING!

[@linu4592]

there is no 3,2 Liter Diesel.

[@rspeed5008]

StereotypedFilms Nah it's actually a 3.0 diesel my bad

[@christianm9933]

This isn't an answer to BMW 4 series Gran Coupe. The Audi A/S5 Sportback is what inspired the 4 series Grand Coupe. That's a misconception that Americans have because this is the first time is is being offered here in the USA.

[@SHAQ977]

20" rims and it would look like a totally different car

[@ProlePatrolMusic]

the styling reminds me of a model s if i squint

[@isiakahome5999]

I thought that too!

[@deMocskonyi]

Sweet old meme I thought it looked like a Panamera.

[@iShxtr]

Sweet old meme same

[@christopherply8045]

I think the front grill looks similar to the older model s, and the side profile looks like a panamera

[@greaser3069]

"Futuristic" fml

[@KEJGAMER57]

can you do a review on RS5 2018 or the new E class coupe 2018?

[@gijshuitenga8055]

i hope he could get his hands on them but it will atleast take 1 or 1,5 years for that to happen.

[@danI43541]

Gijs Huitenga yep the RS5 isn't out in Europe and it'll take a looonnnggg time until he'll get one... maybe he gets invited to the press launch

[@samr5043]

The last generation sold extremely well in Europe. No doubt America will love them as much as we do. Will definitely get myself one at some point in the future.

[@CryptoDeFiNews]

Awsome middle-class family sport coupe! Audi is back!

[@yuh6466]

I love the styling of this Audi A5 Sportback!

[@futurerocker44]

I don't know about the non-existent wage gap Audi wants too decrease, but Audi did a nice job. A very cool car indeed.

[@gaiazoulay9]

The Hogan Life high salary workmen with a wife that wants an expensive car 40-60

[@limpunsing224]

Good value for its luxury features, performance & practicality

[@DFWsCars]

Loved the B9 A4 I had, people thought I was biased when I owned it, saying it was better than the 3 series (which I also owned) as a drive's car.

[@SarahShares]

yes, miss that car. A5 seems great too tho.

DFWs Cars I've owned 3 series and have an Audi s4 b8 right now and it's so much better than the 335i it's ridiculous

[@bestman81]

this is the first this guy has said 70% nice things about Audi compared to other Audi reviews. Well done

[@Geilegarnele]

The A5 Sportback was around longer then the 4 series Gran Coupe.

[@aj6761]

I just bought this same car and color in MY2018. I'm obsessed with it.

[@vocaloid12776]

How is 5.7 seconds not that fast? I know people focus on who is quickest but in something like Seattle traffic or traffic period. You don't really need anything faster then 0-60 in 7 seconds. Even on the highway something like a beetle turbo does just fine and only goes 0-60 in 6.7. Speed isn't everything. Corning, interior finish etc are more important imo

[@babbabooeymastermind]

Ryan Cooley he said that it was fast...

[@PolarArctica]

Just depends on what you want in a car. I live in Central Washington State, so traffic isn't a big issue, therefore having a car with decent 0-60 makes for a fun drive. Granted, I have an '06 WRX so my 0-60 isn't fantastic, but I love it nonetheless. I'm not too concerned about the interior as long as it doesn't look like utter garbage.

[@socialmenteinconveniente]

The 4 series is the response from BMW, audi created the A5 sportback in 2009

[@simonnyqvist6480]

Putting a Dual-clutch transmission in a normal car is not exaclty something new, VW have been doing it for years. In cheap cars like the VW polo and Audi A1.

[@DrQuiza]

Even in the Seat Ibiza and the Skoda Fabia.

[@TJ-sj8mx]

VW Jetta TDI as well 💯

[@ARB0204]

Audi could have went with an interior of the a5 that sets it apart from the normal a4 sedan which it is based on.

[@acrboi]

Only 42k. Mericans are so lucky.

[@danI43541]

Kevin Chan true... just configured one on the German page: 55k: 190HP 2.0TDI manual... well :D

[@appleaday3868]

42k is just bare bones in the US too. Loaded likes this it is probably 55 grand as well, sadly.

[@lramos982]

Robbie Audi A5 is made in Germany not Mexico. You're thinking Q5. Get your facts straight dumby.

[@the-boring-car-guy]

How can you be confused on the looks? The spec you got is GORGEOUS. I too have been underwhelmed by the looks till I saw this video. Wow

[@mariomaster0248]

Is this car gluten free? I can't have a car with too much gluten.

[@esis8318]

Do you even know what gluten is? I think everyone should know about the Faber's of gluten in blinker fluid

[@Giannhs677]

I wish my BMW had blinkers too :/

[@thokozanigab]

You need to give us that intro somg bro🔥🔥

[@privatestockrecords1]

How does it compares to the VW Arteon? A dress up VW with AWD? I currently own a 2013 VW CC, and I love the concept. Granted my VW only has a 2.0 Turbo with a DSG, pushing out 200 HP. Either this or the BMW 4 series or the VW Golf R.

[@glenncoe1]

One month left to wait on my S5 Sportback Daytona Grey/Red all options except adjustable suspension..we drove an S5 coupe yesterday..OMG so fun!!

[@neomediasagency316]

That's your best review so far, good job!

[@erikdatadeen134]

Mannnn your reviews are top notch! Keep up the great work!

[@mmrrddkkful]

the intro Montage looks better than the new Top Gear Series 😂

[@skylineOwnZall]

There is a touch pad, its the black area on the circle knob

[@BillSklodowski]

Just discovered the "Sportback" version..and it looks great. I'm sure by the time you get the needed goodies / options, it's closer in price to the MB E300. How would you compare it to the E Class?

[@clubbmwamgfan2194]

*I Love Audi RS++*

[@clubbmwamgfan2194]

*+*

[@MeloFloww]

"BMW Fan"

[@jiheemvohor9720]

Ariana Grande LOL

[@shazia5413]

And yet your name is club bmw amg fan

[@Matt-rk3de]

"In every environment except of the line" .. was the engine's auto stop/start turned off?

[@WesleyPacheco-Gameplays]

Dude, could you review some Honda Civic? It'd be interesting to watch

[@anthonydeluca6966]

Wesley Hopefully he can get his hands on a type r

[@WesleyPacheco-Gameplays]

Yeah dude

[@danI43541]

Anthony DeLuca yeah! Really great car, but is it available in the us?

[@WesleyPacheco-Gameplays]

I think it is already dude

[@LETHALF90]

Wesley why wouldnt it be?

[@danielallocca7770]

Really good looking car. Nice review.

[@SaPaPa212]

In Vietnam, the price tag for 1 of this is around 150,000$. damn!

[@LiquidSm0ke]

duy tran so is your mum

[@generalshark2833]

LiquidSm0ke lol another salty 10 year old

[@James-iw4fz]

US doesn't like your country :p heard is same in cuba!

[@generalshark2833]

james billings does anyone care?

[@SaPaPa212]

LiquidSm0ke yours does not even half of it=))

[@goprorider4409]

Do a review on the S5 b9

[@jasper7894]

A S5 is 112K here in the netherlands -,-

[@rramath]

What's the difference between A5 Sportback 2018 and 2017 ? Both seem exactly the same. Is there anything new in 2018 ?

[@tchea186]

When you show the buttons and utilizing the interior controls, u don't show anything. "Here" and "here" but we don't see jack. 😶

[@lduranceau8046]

Can I ask you (the reviewer) a question? Does the media display screen sticking up out of the dash (4:35) bother you? I have not taken a test drive, but it appears to me that the display screen appears to be quite obtrusive. Believe it or not, this could be the deal breaker for me.

[@AnthonyBoettcher24]

Test drove the 2 door of this one and I loved it! I currently have an A4. Cabrio and considered this as an upgrade. Definitely a better car than the C-coupe.

[@highdiary]

Just some feedback... at 4:53 when you talk about changing the digital features, it'd be nice if we can see it change to phone, radio, etc. Showing us you vs the features doesn't make sense. No one wants to see you when you're introducing features.

[@JSERVE81]

i almost think you are the first to do an all out review on this car in the states with it being at an auto show....nice straight-forward review

[@dodiloi]

Time Traveller... I am watching this in 2017. I can see the FUTURE!

[@barbarosozyuksel4352]

Audi putting double clutch transmission even in a3 with 1.0 liter engine 115 hp , in Turkey.

[@antionesmith3827]

Certain angles makes it look like ford

[@KirkTheGod]

"Audi's answer to the BMW Gran Coupe" ..... Lol please. The Sportback has been around before BMW even dreamt about the 4 Series

[@jiheemvohor9720]

when you say that the a A5 is more comprable to the BMW 6 series period so that's more like a six series four door competitor. and not like a four-door 4 Series Coupe

[@Vic292]

Very beautiful car!

[@mall231]

hi will you please make a video a make a video showing how to start off with paddle shift and how to swap between manual and automatic thanks

[@logandesimone3993]

I like how he says that Volkswagen has been doing well in the past couple of years.

[@nang4218]

This is the first vehicle from audi that actually looks nice from the exterior. Most audi vehicles look dated and too simple from their exterior. However the seats in this audi look cheap:/

[@DangerIndustries]

What do you record your audio to? Sounds great. Keep it up!

[@TheACCHRM]

It's a nice looking car, but wow does it look like a 2014-2019 Impala on the side... The window lines are literally identical to that one. I kinda want one, but I need to see those headlights in person, not very convincing in videos/photos.

[@-TJ-]

2:53 Does it on pretty much all Audi's now.

[@danI43541]

-TJ- but still, it looks good... on the European models, the red indicators are kinda strange :D

[@samueljames9976]

It does have a 'fancy touchpad', on the top of the circular dial...

[@victor555117]

You should try to make the transition of the music more suddle, or even have it in the background at low volume!

[@bernimoulang5408]

does nobody else think the Parker nirenstein thing in the corner ruins the vibe after the intro

[@juxtapilot]

Awesome review. You going to get your hands on the 18 S5? Curious how that does off the line... hate that lag, and if the S5 solves that it's probably worth the extra 10k..

[@edvins8863]

I need this car

[@chalabis]

Hey Parker, VAG put dual-clutch transmissions in all of their cars from Skoda (not sure if you have them in the US), VW, through Audi to Porsche and more. Cheers man!

[@vitico123ful]

OH MY GAWD I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE!!!!!!

[@charlesp8823]

I will soon be able to drive a car! Do you have any good recommendations on a good first car?

[@jhschaustz9615]

whats the deal that americans can't say coupÉ ? they just say coup all the time, wtf is a coup ?

[@briannacc3983]

Humberto Schaustz The E is silent

[@ashishpatel350]

Humberto Schaustz BTW I was messing with you. Lol

[@antoinep3521]

Humberto Schaustz coup is the situation when military gets on control, isn't it ? Turkey summer 2k16

[@marinmarinhola]

Antoine p. Isn't Coup d'état pronounced with a silent p?

[@raywei8472]

Ikr...

[@cainecole]

the neighborhood in the first 5 min is crazy lmao 🤑

[@nelesco]

s5 sportback, next?

[@robertblake8609]

whats up with the omg it comes with a DCT? you can buy a VW golf 1.2L with a DCT

[@komentierer]

The A5 Sportback existed before the 4 Series

[@generalshark2833]

Kommentator of course it did

[@komentierer]

Parker said the A5 Sportback is the response to the 4 series grand coupe

[@screaminchkn99]

parker can you bring the huracan to my high schools car club

[@anonymousmelon7231]

Could you review the S5 and maybe show the differences

[@ModernTechGuy]

Interested to see how this will compare to Kia's Stinger.

[@greaser3069]

Park, can you do a watch collection video if you haven't already...

[@mrmamba5544]

Please do s5 considering to buy one.

[@daredevil3047]

God!! They have seen the light! That audi is better in quality than your "luxury" Cadillac......:)))

[@justinw852]

basically all new vw group auto trannys are dual clutch so its not really that big of a deal

[@northamericanauto43]

Can't you get one of these in a stick? Also, this literally is the Baby A7.

[@vodskaya1088]

2017 model, not 2018. They are at dealers right now, in 2017.

[@InvestBetter.]

Just test drove it and its a very nice car, but it drives sports-car firm, even in Comfort mode

[@shakirrusli4271]

Which one more better audi a5 or bmw 4series?

[@burakgencer65]

Why it is look like FORD MONDEO from front?

[@potions4673]

that little montage/intro at the beginning made me feel some type of way. nice fuckin job haha

[@hobbymadness]

I thought for a second you were waring a fake Audemars "LOL." because it looked like a carbon fiber dial and Audemars never made a carbon dial. great vid tho bro!

[@deezet9518]

Parker, in Europe a lot of normal family sedans and estates with far less hp, even 1.0 liter 3 cylinder engines with a mere 105 hp, have the dual clutch transmission. Like the automatic transmission always was the custom in the States, so was the manual transmission in Europe. But not anymore, a very large part of the cars here are sold with a dual clutch, because it is smooth and quick in operation. It really beats the manual, also because it can be operated like a manual transmission. Hell, it even is a manual transmission with two clutches as the name already reveals. Also, more then 80% of the cars here have no more then 200 hp, so 252 is really a lot. I have a 230 hp family estate and it is far faster then the majority of the cars on the road here.

[@keen1988able]

I believe the touchpad is still there right on top of the nob.

[@dwayne_]

What is the difference between the S5 and the A5?

[@redriver15262]

I forgot this channel still Existed

[@tatoo99999]

almost perfect ,,just i m not sold with the new grill and headlights....almost looks like a ford fusion(by the way fusion is a nice car),,there is something weird with the proportion between the whole car and the front grill,,the car looks muscular and athletic at the same time,,but the front grill and headlights looks skinny. as if had not been designed on the same scale

[@djbahaa3191]

This could be my car but a 50,000+ s5

[@andrewg2586]

is it worth to get the s5?

[@viveklego]

Why does the front remind me of a Genesis coupe?

[@jsummers4030]

I enjoy watching your channel and reviews , very well executed.

[@fs5040]

5:02 why is the screen dancing? 0.0