2021 Audi A5 Coupe Review: Style and Substance? 4K

[@oneminuteerik584]

Rory is so critical about the cars he reviews. I love it. Nobody else in the business really says their opinion about the car, but Rory gives some real, fair and justified advice.

[@yusafmalik5171]

Chris Harris would be the only other one imo along with Clarkson

[@ducksareawesome8900]

rory you’re honestly one of the best reviewers out there

[@dragospahontu]

Have you ever heard of Savagegeese?

[@AnchonCat]

Man jus kiss it

[@kristians2704]

Doug Demuro

[@Phoenix_Core]

no

[@andrewlawson4901]

In terms of looks, that statement sums it very nicely 0:36. For me, the A5 has always been a head turner. The designers of the car really nailed it, even with all the previous generations

[@spacemanfla]

The designer of the original A5 said it was his masterpiece. The design after 2016 I think is awful. Gone is the elegance of simplicity. It no longer has flowing lines.

[@Mayank_Maximum]

A4 and a5s were best audis and are

[@MrSdb98]

"all about the knobs" 🤣🤣

[@anthonydeas2173]

And this one is a nice one.... 🍆

[@Whiponized]

@@anthonydeas2173 ok calm down ur an adult

[@anthonydeas2173]

@@Whiponized ah.. I'm guessing you aren't...?

[@gazzabrownhigh8891]

worrying, very worrying

[@sov-js6ru]

PAUSE! 😂

[@GeneralCompton]

I purchased an A5, I think it's amazing if I listened to this guy, I most probably wouldn't by it, it's a wonderful car if you really want one don't listen to this guy and go for a test drive. I love my Audi A5 and it performed excellent on the motorway, I don't know what this guy talking about

[@taureangrant5107]

I am here listening from Trinidad and Tobago

[@Dusk0570]

good lad

[@joaquinjr2570]

I’m from Antigua

[@rob3018]

Hi Trinidad and Tabago!🇹🇹... From Colombia! 🇨🇴

[@dukeofyorkshire355]

Wha'ppen!? Wish i was in San Juan, liming in the sunshine, and eating a double. Instead, I'm in Bradford and it's raining.

[@Tripp55]

I'm one of those rare breeds that prefers the A5 Coupe to the A5 Sportback

[@raccs600]

its really a hit or miss

[@abadam6649]

The 5 door version just looks like a business car something my dad would drive.

[@Shyted]

I’ve got a 2017 coupe, no regrets. Really love it.

[@dragospahontu]

Maybe Lexus RC is better

[@Shyted]

@@dragospahontu never been interested in Lexus.

[@JAM_2024]

Hopefully you only leased. These things depreciate really quick and are worthless once the warranty expires.

[@dragospahontu]

@@Shyted dude you have to give em ago, those engines are legit next level!

[@Shyted]

@@JAM_2024 had it just over 12 months, depreciation doesn’t bother me. Will have it a couple more years.

[@CycoWarriorx]

Rory with the pivot into the backseat was impressive but flexing the entire review in some Jordan’s - priceless... 🙌🏽😎

[@liamcastro-wilkins3018]

I guess Rory forgot that there's actually 3 petrols available, the 45 TFSI quattro is an absolute beauty

[@MidnightLux]

"Vertically challenged" is probably the best thing Rory has ever said

[@NS-wy6dl]

Vertically Challenged 😂😂, nailed it Rory 😂😂

[@DRIFTUKOFFICIAL]

The facelift version of the old a5 still looks the best to me. This interior is nicer though

[@raccs600]

far better

[@Wayn3z]

Exactly the 2014 one looks way better IMO

[@AutoTraderTV]

Who's tempted by the 2021 A5? ⬇️

[@gabrielcaramet3238]

Me

[@mahadbajwa5751]

Moi

[@Fredsworld99]

I'll pass on this one. The pre face lift was nicer to look at, the engine changes on these are sad. Definitely this a5 is a posers car. All looks, no soul

[@yes8032]

Indeed a attractive car

[@JAM_2024]

That’s the only good thing about the car.

[@alaffy1112]

This is the latest infotainment. The difference is that anything below A/S/RS 6 gets one screen and manual climate controls

[@henrywang2365]

4:02 you'd expect a car with this price tag to give you electronic adjustable seats...

[@bb-nq5qc]

Rory, in plain spoken terms.. you are a man of benevolent words. The one and only, as far as I am concerned. You literally have no competition.

[@autonewstv86]

No car review channel can ever touch Joe and how he interacts with his community.

[@dilveernirmaan2954]

Yes

[@Afriendinhand]

I dont agree

[@davidjewood]

who's Joe?

[@sph_holl2650]

Erm.... Joe?

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

I lold when you said joe

[@MrHealthWellness]

Excellent review. Can’t see them selling much of these.

[@ianburgess1436]

This is a brilliant review of the A5. I have a 2018 TFSI which has the 190bhp engine. What the reviewer says about the engine edchoed what an Audi salesman said when comparing the A4 40TFSI against the 35TFSI. The former being much better. The eviewer is absolutely correct about the rear seating. It's difficult both getting in the rear as well as exiting from the rear. Nice car to drive but I wouldn't buy another; mainly because of the lack of usefulness of the rear seats. Better buy a Sportback so you get 2 extra doors.

[@Horizon301.]

That is Audis latest MMi system. The dual screen is the same system with the climate controls switched to a screen. A3, Q3 etc all have this one screen system which is far superior. Also, this is a facelift hence it still has the original controls

[@tafaragadze6432]

Honestly, Aufi's wagons are a more propelling proposition for me. I love them.

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

My favorite review channel

[@Gez492]

Agree with Rory about the car q competent, reasonably practical, safe and hopefully good looking. I think this offers a great deal in its segment. If you want thrills and pay the money the 2021 RS5 Sportback is a great car, its ferociously quick and still fights well, with its competitors, even though its at the end of its model life. The shape has endured because its pretty much perfect and copied by many including the 4 series coupe which still hasn't pulled it off imo.

[@joeyn3590]

Serious question; how are 4 seat 2 door coupes legal? To get out in an emergency in a 4 door car, you just open your door and get out. In a 2 door coupe in the back seat, you have to wait for the front passenger to get out and open the seat before you can leave. In an emergency those seconds could mean you don’t escape a fire. I love 2 door coups. I accept the lack of practicality for the better styling. That being said, you would think that by now that governments would have jumped on them

[@magnustan841]

For that driving thrill that some people seek, the S5 is a good bet. Still smooth, still comfortable and refined, but with a decent engine note and driving dynamics to make you smile.

[@rnichol22]

But the price is just silly

[@buba_Dukz]

Shout out from Newyork Rory ✌🏽😉

[@gatgolf]

Excellent - No Nonsense - Review. Well done.

[@richardlabeja]

I have an A5. It looks good sat outside my house but it really isn't that much fun to drive. I'll be replacing it later this year.

[@JurgenFlop]

What don’t you like about it and what did you buy instead

[@Jinny-Wa]

I bought 2008 A5 coupe, absolute beauty. Lots of people look at it and talk when i drive around with it, maybe bit too much for my taste lol, i wasn't expecting that much.

[@Tripp55]

European viewers might be interested to know that you can't even get the watered-down versions of most Audi's in American. It is sold as a more luxury brand here. For instance, the 35 and 40 A5 Coupe FWD does not exist here, only the 45 Quattro.

[@TheKamble]

It can allegedly sit four people 😂😂 Is this a car review or comedy. Can't breathe. Loving it from Kenya🇰🇪

[@Under_Construction100]

Bro 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinkariuki239]

“That person has made the right decisions in life.” Love that

[@Sww1975]

Ive got the 45 Quattro and it drives like a dream

[@nbb6609]

This is interesting. I’m looking at an A5 5dr and a 530d. This might have just helped me decide.

[@Allyourneedsmet]

This is what is called a review. Lol'ed at the vertical challenged joke, quite a nice funny way of saying short.

[@MrGooglemon]

"For me a car with four doors"', says the guy with the two door Mustang ;)

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Nice kicks Rory!

[@grigiogt8793]

Love my 2019 Audi A5, 45 TFSi S line black edition in quantum grey.

[@Steeboohken]

This is a rental car... the car you buy your "side chick" so she doesn't tell your wife. LOL!

[@adr0110]

Travesty that you're not still on Topgear!!

[@Alex-zi6ym]

He already was on TopGear wasn't he?? But left.

[@adr0110]

@@Alex-zi6ym Obviously... 🤦‍♂️

[@Alex-zi6ym]

@@adr0110 haha fs how did i not realise... Im so slow lol.. to much mary jane

[@franciscodiaz9595]

I own a 2019 coupe. 2.0T flawless

[@kalyanbv1000]

You ate one one the best presenter and its really awesome to watch autotrader reviews

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

You are a bit misleading ... If you want 4 (or 5) doors you have the A5 Sportback, if you want better performance there are more powerful engines or even RS5 - and this should be enough even for the most demanding drivers.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

I wouldn't call an A5 sporty but great review as always. i hate fake exhaust tips though and audi keep doing it

[@ChaseBond11]

0-60 in 8.9 with numb steering and floppy suspension isn't sporty enough for you? 😅

[@sutats]

The bag hook in the trunk is the selling point for me.

[@zynan]

The A5 coupe great car for one or two people. I’ve had 3 four-door Golfs and 4 different Audi A3 four-doors, and never used the rear seats.

[@DanielJW247]

For that amount amount of money you can get so much better, more involving cars, like a GTI, a WRX, even base model Mustang (correct me if I´m wrong) Though for people who don´t really care about cars but still want to look wealthy, this is a worthy option.

[@sunshadow9704]

How in a world you can place junk mustang and German engineering Audi in one sentence?

[@DanielJW247]

@@sunshadow9704I just like Mustangs and I really don´t like most Audi models. It´s a subjective thing.

[@sunshadow9704]

@@DanielJW247 Jokes aside, I understand. To each their own.

[@timsamanchi3004]

I have owned both BMW420 and Audi A5 cabriolet Sline special edition. The Audi wins by a mile in everything. Handling, looks, performance, comfort level,..etc. The Audi has more sophisticated looks about and its aim for a sophisticated people where as BMW are tacky for petrol heads and the uncouth.

[@jimp.5896]

I just don't understand the point in reviewing a coupe, and then complaining about the fact it only has 2 doors. ??? I bought my A5 coupe for the styling and rarely need to use the read seats. Love it and will buy again.

[@YusufGinnah]

*"I like nice knobs and I cannot lie..."* _Rory-2021_ 🙈😆🤣🤣

[@Under_Construction100]

"Allegedly seats four". That line killed me 🤣🤣🤣. Rory i keep saying you're on a league of your own. On another note I really don't understand the design of these 3 German coupes (C Class, 4 series & A5). Big bodies but no rear passenger space at all - worse in the C Class. I currently drive a Kia Cerato Koup (Forte Koup in other countries) but the rear leg & head room is quite generous. I'm 5 foot 11 but with the driver seat in my driving position I seat comfortably in the rear seat on long distances. I can't lie though, I'm aiming to get one of these German coupes. I love them.

[@xIcarus227]

Well coupes are supposed to be smaller versions of sedans so I'm not sure why you're surprised about the lack of rear space. Think about it, if you really shuffle people in the back a lot you're going to go 4-door without the shadow of a doubt. Big body does mean you've got more room in the front too though, which is kinda the point.

[@TerryStewart32]

What’s the exterior difference between the A5 and S5

[@epicswirl]

Love my s5 sportback 😍

[@Kev27RS]

Nice review! There's more than 2 petrol engines available. There's also the 45 TFSI with around 265 hp. Cheers

[@danielgrist5830]

I have A5 3.0 Tdi Quattro s Tronic, looks great and fairly nippy being 245bhp, this is a great all rounder car with a little grit under the bonnet should you want it 😃

[@Facieee]

Best review I've seen thus far. You're really good at what you do

[@theheadshotstudio9254]

Really don't like the design of the new A5 - older models looked much more aggressive. Rory was brilliant as ever.

[@avieshek]

Rory, the the MKBHD of cars. Focus on having 60fps HDR support in 2021

[@whyzen2081]

I love Rory's reviews.

[@CarlosLemans]

Nice review direct to the point, specially when the talks about road noise, something unacceptable for a premium car, for this I discarded the BMW series.

[@Gustavo-ly4qv]

Do a review on the RS5 Coupe please

[@NotReadyPlayerOne]

What a way to start a video! That opening line: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@de_xvii]

That intro was a big pause ngl

[@dan_hone4068]

“Get a car with four doors” says the mustang owner! 😂

[@AutoTraderTV]

Mustang Convertible. It has a big door in the roof so it's even more practical than a 4 door.

[@murrynathan]

All the trees in this video are absolutely beautiful!

[@kasimabbas2905]

Love the shape of this audi A5 & the rs5

[@tool8337]

As many nice details as Audis have these days, there's too many dealbreakers (wont list because too long). I thought their last gen cars were much more solid choices. There's so many dealbreakers in every car across the range that I would rather take either the BMW or Merc depending on which car we're talking about. It is such a shame because we KNOW Audi knows how to build an amazing car. It feels like VW is kneecapping Audi to keep Porsche the really premium range. I think Merc and BMW are one tiny slot below Porsche, but Audi is like five big and unnecessary paces behind even Merc and BM across the board. In a world where the new gen Mercedes and BMW are pretty much perfect, and either is a fine choice depending on your personal taste, plus we're seeing more competition from cadillac, genesiss (+stinger), I think Audis should be a lot more compelling.

[@xIcarus227]

Largely agreed, I'm just not sure if they're keeping Audi lower down to make Porsche look premium. It rather looks like they're trying to make VW seem more premium, when in reality all they've managed is to sabotage Audi. I ain't gonna shit myself and say that A7s or A8s aren't nice cars, but boy does everything below the A6 absolutely scream of cost cutting. Meanwhile VW is trying to charge more for the same thing. Feels like the dieselgate fine is catching up to them.

[@AMchou]

that's weird, in Canada we have only one choice of engine and it's a 255 bhp 4 cylinder turbo.

[@TheZimbeatz]

Should have done the S5

[@B_Shala]

Good review as always, however the videos have too much contrast, they're to dark, kinda bluish in fact, and this ruins the reviews.

[@ChrisFtype87]

This is my favorite car review channel together with carwow. Keep on going.

[@georgealex19]

Identical interior as the A4 ❤

[@raymck2115]

Good review, don't know why they got rid of the 3.Od. great engine but now its only on the S5 which is a lot more money not fair for the normal punters. Not everyone can afford the S4

[@Bhh-j2s]

Best car reviews on the ‘Tube!

[@carswith-k]

"If you are vertically challenged.."😭😭😭

[@likeris2]

I love how it 's look. is it reliable 2.0L petrol engine?

[@VRBryantSr]

The hook in the truck is not for hanging clothes. It opens the trunk from the inside.

[@proadsfinest]

I have this in the sportback (4 doors) First the interior, MMI has issues with Bluetooth connectivity, doesn't like connecting to any other phone apart from mine and the other half's. Touchscreen is annoying when you're driving as you always end up pressing the wrong thing and then trying to go back is a nightmare as there's a tiny back arrow button you have to press. No backseat cupholders when putting the armrest down and no behind the seat nets. Driving experior is decent. I have a 35 TDI and it does the job around the city but I find it just isn't as responsive as my previous c class (220D) takes a few milliseconds after putting your foot down for it to actually pick up speed, braking is also very slow, again not as responsive unless you really jam your foot down to stop the car. Granted I only have the 35 and I imagine a bigger engine would be better. Aside from that, you get reverse cam and electric boot standard, it looks amazing and is a real head turner.

[@sn5837]

There are cup holders in the backseat armrest, you don't have this car

[@weeman9869]

@@sn5837 Those are part of the optional storage package...... like the nets in the boot and the ones on the seatbacks

[@Ravi_2244]

Any Rory fan boys from India 🇮🇳

[@theo_konstantinou]

What is the best engine to choice ?

[@louis5945]

Crazy that they cheapen the brand by selling a 150hp engine - completely gutless

[@x7wolverines7x]

Sportback is the way to go

[@neiltodankar8034]

Autotrader: Remember to insert a short joke. Rory: "Vertically Challenged"

[@GY9944]

I really miss that generations of iPod's you were referring to in this video haha

[@shockthepig]

Imagine this, rory as hammond doug as may and alex from ct as jermey and making top gear 3.0

[@jacdariper]

Well, I love Audi's and miss mine but I'll live and no, you can't fit grownups over 12 yrs old behind anyone 5'10" but it looks sexy.

[@jasongreen7065]

Excellent review. Was considering one of these exact models, but it seriously lacks power. Will be looking at the latest gen 4 series instead. Thanks

[@mr_vag]

2 door coupes are waaaay beautiful than those have 4. Cars with 4 doors are not coupes but sporty sedan

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Looks very nice 👍

[@kaybonsu7731]

U only get Quattro in Canada with 225 hp base.

[@AlstonOwens]

Quote of the week( possibly the Month ) - "This person has made the right decisions in LIFE !!!! 😎😎😎

[@CGMediaproductions]

DON"T buy the 40TFSI. The 35 TFSI is basically the same engine. Put a tune on the 35 TFSI it and you get approximately 225bhp and 425nm torque.

[@xIcarus227]

Good advice, it's literally the same engine from what I'm seeing.

[@epicswirl]

Get an s5. You won’t regret it.

[@Kev27RS]

The best looking Audi model from the actual Audi line-up! (including the Sportback version)

[@actuallypaulstanley]

Audi seats do not adjust low to the chassis like a BMW. Mercedes come close, but Porsche are the best IMO... But, for absolute comfort, I think any car manufacturer would be hard pressed to beat Volvo's electric, heated, ventilated massage seats. Oh, and in case you were wondering I prefer knobs in cars too, but you get used to the touch screens and soon build your muscle memory to locations of heating and ventilation.

[@hoop5824]

"I'm all about the knobs..." what have I clicked into?

[@strikefootball10]

Can you review S5 sportback?

[@davidhayes4814]

Modern day Ford Capri 2.0 perhaps?

[@swayama6489]

Imagine this KZbin channel giving giveaways🙄😂

[@billminkowitz3710]

Just as I was thinking “ Ugh,not another Audi!” You said knobs and blamo I’m sucked back in!👍🏻🍸

[@CarObsession]

Great review Rory!