Audi A5 Sportback 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

Take the Audi A5 coupe and slap two extra doors on, and behold; the Audi A5 Sportback! However, Audi didn’t stop there, they also gave the A5 Sportback the high quality interior of the Audi A4. So, you get the extra space of having two rear doors, 15 litres more boot space than the coupe to be precise, and the superior interior of an executive car. Is it worth the extra cost? Would you be better off saving that money and just sticking with the Audi A5 coupe, or opting for one of its rivals, the Mercedes CLS or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe? The former with a hefty price tag. Find out all my thoughts in this 4k video review.
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[@bestman81]

I don't know why Mat seems to be hush on Audis and I'm sorry but Audi so far will never make a RWD coz it seems every generalist turns to criticize FWD and praise RWD .Lets be honest the A5 Sportsback is beautiful

[@proslayer22]

The A5 sport back featured here actually look like the peugeot 508 2013 from the front. The design and edges 😂

[@planespotter7572]

I love the frameless doors

[@Smartlib_lol]

I am neither in the UK nor in the market for a new car, yet I watch all the carwow videos because its so well presented and edited. Keep it up guys!

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[@JULIAN71102]

If you dont want an SUV, this car is perfect.

[@YoutubeDeletedmyF.B.Iaccount]

@RpM_Evan he literally said if you dont want an suv then get this lmao

[@YoutubeDeletedmyF.B.Iaccount]

@RpM_Evan and again ”IF U DONT WANT A SUV YOU CAN BUY THIS SINCE ITS A LITTLE BIT LARGER THAN YOUR NORMAL SEDAN” ahmm....that should make it clear and yes i see your point its no way in hell SUV competitor

[@YoutubeDeletedmyF.B.Iaccount]

@RpM_Evan like i said if you dont want a big car or a small one then this audi a5 is perfect since its pretty big

[@YoutubeDeletedmyF.B.Iaccount]

@RpM_Evan yean no worries have a good one bro :)

[@snakeeyes9246]

Sportback sedans are what I'd choose over an SUV. Examples other than the A5? Tesla Model S, Kia Stinger, Volkswagen Arteon, Porsche Panamera.

[@ExcrementEater69]

You're killing it with the reviews man. Keep em going.

[@kathleenmendez6778]

Ive watched this video literally 10 times and counting.... I LOVE THIS CAR💔💔💔

[@msjsjsjdjdid7389]

Whyyy

[@zaidspetsin9084]

still?

[@deathbastardable]

Those small wheels makes this car look like my parents' Mazda6 hatchback.

[@chrisogrady28]

deathbastardable the Mazda6 is a beautiful car, this Audi isn't.

[@longtailgt]

I have to agree with that! The Audi is ghastly.

[@boby0192]

there is no mazda 6 hatchback. nice try tho

[@tip-topholiday6833]

Adrian Matei Check Again.

[@TheForsaken939]

there is actually, know your mazdas before being a smart ass lol

[@The_18th_Fret]

Love watching carwow reviews even though I'm a Brit living in the US and a lot of the cars reviewed aren't even here. One suggestion, when transitioning from reviewing the interior/exterior to actually driving the car, filming how the engine starts would be a nice touch. Maybe show how the car ignition works first (key or start/stop button) then show the exhaust as the engine turns on so we can hear the car's engine note too. Nothing too long, just a 5 second clip so we can hear how the engine lights up depending on if it's a petrol/diesel/electric, etc... Keep up the great work

[@ramy21602]

With the new A5 Sportback I really dont consider the A7 anymore.

[@noelywu2027]

Great review as always Mat! Would love to see a 4series GranCoupe LCI review soon.

[@shanehahn7]

Thank you for the detailed review. I really appreciate and this clip helps me to decide to wait for A5 sportback 2019.

[@goldroger6392]

this guy... this guy is the sherlock holmes of cars!!

[@JmanSKokh]

I just love the Easter egg spotting thing u do @ the of the video. I watch the whole video till the end just for it and please keep them coming. Also please do a Maserati Levante review Matt.

[@mephistovonfaust]

I just had a test drive with the 2.0l tfsi and fully speced. I'll probably get one. What an amazing car!

[@mariola8566]

So did you get this car? Any feedback?

[@ninadpunekar]

You're the best car reviewer Matthew keep it up.

[@misterosc]

those edgeless windows 😍

[@chekishambarealestate5210]

Haha I already love how you started the review... oooh boy you should also pursue commedy

[@enessharku285]

i would love the reviews done on different locations like this one by the way exellent review as alwavs

[@jamiep61]

Great location for filming the review

[@haremrasul18]

I tried to buy a Tuareg and mentioned Carwow to the dealer , the dealer never phoned back.

[@cezaryjanas1799]

You should have more subs.. great review! Jeremy could be proud :P

[@Mossboy16]

Loving these more exotic locations in recent videos!

[@25jake88]

Looks so sleek in white. 👌🏽

[@alexsosna7180]

I can’t believe the new Accord went after this style of design and didn’t include a hatchback. it’s so practical. i can see it being the future for sedans since trunks keep getting smaller and smaller

[@freeform2020]

Pick mine up soon! Can't wait.

[@ts6070]

My favourite car!!! Love it!!

[@kotomakosako]

Carwow is the best, keep up the great work guys.

[@austinhogwarts500]

Great review

[@MrMustangrick]

This car is on my list when it comes to the US . The sport back design is way cool.

[@mrdinjemek]

This color with some glossy black rimms, black grill, a open sunroof and im sold.

[@365potatochips2]

Beautiful inside!!!

[@dziubek123]

This one somehow remainds me newest Mondeo, and thet's great.

[@SupermanOG]

Clearly Mat is a fan of practicality!

[@iot1452]

What is an A5 sportback? -Its a four door coupé of a two door coupé of a four door saloon.(the A4) This is some 6 series gran coupé madness right here.

[@joecool9739]

If you think thats a mindfuck then please dont look up the BMW 4-Series Grancoupé

[@dillbyy5516]

®ioT actually it’s a 5 door

[@jackcollier8776]

I didn’t know Richard Hammond had KZbin

[@ligregni]

man, I am in the process of buying a car, and can't decide whether to get Audi or VW. These videos are great, they give me great insight on the details. It is a lot of money to spend it without the due diligence. I grew up with VW and used to have a Passat in the US which I loved, but now I am in Europe and I want to see if the extra price of an Audi is worth it.

[@GeorgewhoGen]

Very nice Analysis

[@joshuadickerson2709]

Good review

[@everynamealreadytake]

THe boot where the entire glas part goes up when you open it is a major deal when trying to fit stuff back in there!

[@josipcuric8767]

The car looks much better when you see it in person

[@yuh6466]

Looks really good!

[@manlreymont3265]

idk man, watching ur vids make me feel calm and wanna buy it.

[@4N50N]

looks like a mondeo and a mustangs love child

[@dementisband]

i think we would all love it if your video team started doing some color editing and corrections on the videos they all seem a bit washed , and to be honest your reviews are one of the best.

[@ruddthebest]

Audios the only German buy I would buy and trust me coming from a true Italian it means a lot

[@3L3CTR0static]

Getting this one in black in 2 months yey!

[@andras.89]

Finally, a test car without full digital clocks, just look at that beautiful analog-digital hybrid dashboard! best in its class IMO.

[@mexistratman1]

Those dials with the big screen in between looks way better than the virtual cockpit in my opinion!

[@patrickgillespie9423]

Review the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio or the normal one.

[@pgsm15]

You mean the Quadrifipaligioscikjkwkki

[@patrickgillespie9423]

Yeah... i even have to search at Google to copy the word.

[@vonKartoffel]

Quadrofromaggio

[@iot1452]

Patrick Gillespie You missed last weeks grand tour didn't you?

[@Raprada]

Oh yes please I love the Quadriplegio

[@pxKappa]

yayy, a carwow upload on my bday haha 😅

[@mattharris9851]

pxKfatmaN Happy birthday!

[@pxKappa]

ty 🙂

[@zackariahgill1263]

Grate example at the beginning easy to understand, Love the video also i prefer the previous A5 honestly

[@sos10]

Front wheel drive model with a huge tunnel... great design feature.

[@SupermanOG]

The new design looks a lot better in person! You have to see it to believe it. Haters gona hate

[@RomingFox]

Thanks for a video about the normal daily (cheaper) driving car. Super hard to find videos for the poor.. or just not rich

[@maximlenaerts1055]

Please give us a detailed review of the new A5 sportback !!

[@ostish29]

c'mon, review the facelifted model already!

[@94mikyyy]

I like this because this shows just how good new a7 will be...

[@ultrafloss492]

Shit I think I love this car. So much space 😱 Great review Mat & Team.

[@justinbiebervevou7292]

very nice car for a family

[@skyworks1621]

I love the new A4/A5 because I have one. It is great in quality,style and luxury department

[@Firmbiz101]

Hey mat do you have a review of the BMW 4 series gran coupe? Great job...

[@seanzal]

There are a lot of comments comparing the new shape of the A5 to the Mondeo. That's awful for Audi. The original 'old' 2008 A5 and its 2012 facelift were an original design for Audi. Nothing could touch it looks wise in its time. The now 'old' A5 is still a stunner and I believe was THE inspiration for the BMW 4 Gran Coupe, the Ford Mondeo Fusion and the new Merc C Class coupe. I don't think this can be disputed. Audi's single angular grill was aggressive and mean. Everyone copied it. Audi had a chance to really improve on the original A5 but have decided to follow the others after it Originally Inspired them, if that makes sense which is a little disappointing. However this is not to take away from the quality vehicle it is. It's faster more efficient and built beautifully.

[@twks123]

Beautiful car. What are some of the key exterior differences between this and Audi A7?

[@user-dw4ie1wh4x]

It would realy be interested to have a review for Audi G-Tron with advantages and disadvantages

[@BrandonMeyer1641]

honestly its a tough call between the vw and this guy similar cars but they offer 2 different experiences for sure

[@hampusbergman2345]

Jag älskar denna video

[@thomascain8839]

I want these wheels to mount on winter tires here in the US!

[@duzy87]

Have been looking at A5 sportback for a while but now seriously considering A4 S Line as it's much cheaper. For the price of 190bhp a5 sb you can can get 272bhp A4 S Line, which screams value for money.

[@filipsiroky4439]

Can you do a review on Skoda Superb, perhaps comparison versus BMW 5 series and other similar cars?

[@ilibertywalkedmybaconct4445]

mat can you maybe review the maserati quattroporte?

[@prayerpowersr854]

can you do a review of the opel insignia grandsport and opel grandland x

[@lukencam]

I own a BMW 535i Xdrive. I have say my last car was a A5 Sportback Quattro and it was more fun than the two previous Rwd bmws I had. Mainly because you can push that Quattro to the limit and its fun it never feels unsafe or unstable. The Xdrive is not so good even though more clever.

[@timar4o]

Matt,so now you are working for Head and Shoulders as well?

[@moonmonkey119]

On the outside it really looks like a mondeo!!

[@burraqahmad9226]

My dream car 😍

[@DavidDuchodca]

Hi Matt I would really like a video of a car where the car is really suited for caring 5 people(3 in the back)

[@andyt5559]

I just got my A5 mech blew my mind when he told me it was 55k new! a 3ltr tdi S line black edition Quattro!

[@hinlam253]

Product placement Head and Shoulders 2 in 1😂

[@snoozeCTRL]

I love mine.

[@Crispywantschips]

Did you change your camera? The video quality just went up !!

[@coldude2559]

a bit of a plug for head & shoulders

[@noaharota]

Please review the 2017 lexus NX 300h please thanks!!

[@tuyfab20]

why did Audi drop the retractable multimedia screens???

[@abayamangali]

Fabrice Tuyishime it is kind of old school nowadays

[@MeganoOdles]

Because they can fail, and cost £500 to fix

[@nuvrattansinghsohal7322]

How about the Range Rover Vogue because I really am fond of this car but really need your opinion on it thanks Mat

[@audiekandjo2285]

Matt, can you please do a review for the 2013 Audi RS5, I've never watched it. If possible the 2013 Audi RS5 and the 2012 Audi RS3. Both underrated but, i'd like to hear from you.

[@sheelotastic]

Saw the S5 version of this yesterday... it was amazing

[@BHTAPEITIS]

This is my dream car Unfortunately where I live it'll get stolen in the first week.. So I'll stick to my ibiza

[@markmolenaar4479]

I dunno why but I love watching Mat's reviews even though I can't afford these cars because i'm still 18

[@davecom3]

Mark Molenaar wait till you get to 33 and you still can't afford these cars! Wait for someone else to take the depreciation hit and then buy 'em. None of this 'keeping up with joneses' nonsense.

[@deivisperdomo1382]

i love this car. amazing. i love u friend

[@eric8188]

looking forward to kia stinger review!

[@livc444111]

Kt Eric Tan why?

[@kingdomrun]

Kt Eric Tan dont think they have that in the uk

[@swedishgarage8815]

Sounds better than the one I tried :)

[@Enko063]

Exellent car!

[@quavohuncho6156]

6:10 wait what?!?!?!?!?

[@modernwasnas9863]

Dude that Makes me So mad dude

[@orestispvpgamer4193]

review the bentley continental gt

[@harshulgandhi]

Replica of Skoda superb in terms of outer look.

[@ariqnabil8063]

that fully frameless door was sexy

[@petergitonga2737]

Nimeletwa na the Wajesus 😎😎

[@dennismutuku157]

Welcome to this channel bro wajesus hawajulikani huku😂😂

[@YZJB]

With Australian car manufacturing ending this year it'd be pretty cool if you did a Vauxhall VXR8 review for us Aussie subscribers. October 20th will be a deeply sad day

[@Chris84Redfield]

wow this Ford Mondeo looks nice

[@BucherMucher]

One of the most important things to consider when you are buying A5 .. Would it be possible to move furniture around ? Thank Gad , YES! And funny, there are no levers to fold down the seats, but surprise - it does not bother you, Mat?