Audi A5 Sportback 2021 review | Chasing Cars

[@tdv901]

I bought a silver A5 Sportback TDi in 2019 and more that a year later I am still seriously happy with the car . It dates beautifully. Audi service is awesome.

[@donaldojluna]

Question, do the rear seats fold down to create even more space in the back?

[@jaineshpatel4570]

@@donaldojluna Yessir

[@xerxiusmaximus]

We own a 2019 A5 Sportback S Line Prestige, LOVE IT! I love the "wheel" over the touch screen, just for practicality of not reach(ing) and having the security of close-at- and in-hand secure feel, knowing that both me and the wife are equally at home interfacing the MMI... Excellent content. So bang-on. Please, bring us more.

[@siquanwu3131]

Love this generation A5 sportsback, much better looking than equivalent from MB and BMW

[@holidaydestinationsextra513]

The camera angles on this video are so great wow

[@erencavdar]

Great filming

[@nelsonmasiyiwa6772]

I really really like this car. I bought mine a month ago. It is dark inside, 2.0TDI 190BHP. This car is a real beast. Very economical as wheel. I feel this car was well thought of. Well done Germans

[@Neimm]

I'm sorry can I ask what's your profession??

[@MrSleazey]

Beautiful scenery behind you, with that lake and the hills! Where is that? Oh, and nice review too!

[@faisalledmi]

I watched your video while I was looking to change my Q3 sportback and straight away I made my mind and went and order a 40 TFSI in district green thank you for the lovely video

[@intellips]

Gorgeous car. Great review! Nice meeting you at Audi centre Sydney, Tom!

[@damianxavier7343]

i saw this car in this beautiful dark blue and it was absolutlely stunning

[@goran2009]

I was the owner of 2018 A5 Quattro up until recently. I must say that it’s the looks that makes it stand out 😎 And sportsback is just fantastic and baby seat fitted just perfectly! Fun on twisty roads as well!

[@JudeMarchisio]

How were your maintenance costs?

[@goran2009]

JudeMarchisio 1st service was around $600.

[@michaelstimpson1137]

Real pity the screen couldn't be integrated into the dash like the new A3

[@yes8032]

I think for 80% the next generation will get an intergrated screen

[@brianbelmont4100]

Just bought a 2021 A5 Sportback in Turbo Blue 💙💙💙it

[@brendanfeldwick6493]

I really like the look of these as well, and am a fan of the liftback shape. When I've been looking at the Octavia's I do remember thinking 'if only it had a nicer interior and was 4wd'. Guess I'll be taking one of these for a spin when my lease is up next year (provided the Australian economy hasn't collapsed)

[@enriqueali]

I hate how that big tablet -like screen is just plonked on top the dashboard like that, with not even a token attempt at integration. Big fail on the part of the design team imho.

[@nicholasriley3569]

A5 is a handsome car. My brother's 2.0 TFSI Q3 is on its 3rd water pump in 30K miles.....

[@putthegundownkinkade]

I actually can’t imagine a scenario in which i would select a sedan over a Sportback version of the same model for my use cases

[@aliyousefi246]

When you have some greedy friends who wants to get free ride all the time! Thats the scenario I give you 😂

[@robcousins231]

I think you would if you were looking at an S model and see the difference in price between an S4 and S5.

[@raccs600]

Sedan are far more simplistic

[@fratista]

@@aliyousefi246 wrong friends

[@ericc705]

Some people may like the look of a sedan more? And some may like the added security of a lockable trunk?

[@kishan8592]

Still prefer the rotators dial, its more comfortable to use, I reckon. The height of the car is a bit lower than the A4, Still a pretty car.

[@kingneptune886]

Would love to see the Coupe A5 review by you guys.

[@hfmmin6761]

I got my 2021 I’m so happy with it

[@geoff_greenQV]

Just put deposit down on a discounted run-out MY19 S5 Sportback. Collect it in 2 days time. Can’t wait!!!😁

[@theoadams7665]

You baar now?

[@Thenoogz176]

Hey Tom , would be good to put in RRP at the end of the video. Great review though !

[@HypaxBE]

I own this car now for 4 months in the EU and it's a lovely vehicle concerning driving, design, luxury, quality, ... Software wise I got to say I am disappointed quite a bit, here are some examples: - Your phone has to be connected via cable either under the airco or in the cubby under the armrest. Using a cable in the latter case is a fiddling pain, even finding such a short cable. - Get the upgraded wireless charging because here in the EU the light version charges superslow - Although virtual cockpit is super nice, it cant work with the google maps or waze. It only uses only the GPS software that Audi delivers and is far inferior so what is the added value there? In comparison the Polestar 2 has the right vision. - The voice assistant of Audi is terrible compared to google assistant which you can use, but what is Audi's added value there then? - And then lots of small bugs like synchronisation of contacts with the car (no problem with Android Auto), music switches between folders and you cant turn it off. ==> My big suggestion to Audi would be to integrate phones software even more and either step up their own software or ditch it completely because it's never as good In conclusion, they know how to build cars really good but on software they have tons of unused potential

[@MrUser999999]

Hopefully, they will release android automotive models soon. Im suprised the ev's audi has dont have android automotive like the polestar 2. They were one of the two(volvo and Audi) that showed android automotive interfaces at google io.

[@12pm59]

Have no issues with mine also uses google maps also

[@flsal27]

The way the implemented the touch screen is, I think, a step back compared with the version with the MMI wheel. They should have kept is and just add touch screen for those who want to use it. MMI wheel is more safe to use while driving. and you had shortcut buttons at your fingers.

[@aj.1505]

The 2020 A5 and S5 Sportbacks have been refreshed in Canada, however we still only have the 2019 RS5 pre-redesign model on sale here... Can't wait for the new 2020 RS5 Sportback!

[@jimprovan8866]

Keep up the good work Tom. It is a lovely car except for the infotainment screen, it looks like an afterthought. All manufactures need to integrate the screen into the dash board like Mercedes has.

[@12pm59]

U forget about the c300 using that ugly tablet

[@andrewd7586]

I like it!😎👍🏼 Good review yet again Tom!

[@spe3m]

What is the official name for the color? Thanks

[@djsthemetereman]

This would make me return back to audi

[@MS-gs2ux]

Ordered a fully speced out A5 Edition One Daytona Grey

[@tawfeeqpatel583]

I got the same it was either a6 or a5

[@avaliacarros7739]

At 5:14 he spoke, spoke, spoke, and spoke a little more again about boot and did not inform the capacity of the trunk or boot, something that is essential in a sedan.

[@chasingcars]

It's 480 litres. I think that in Australia we don't get quite so hung up on boot literage, and more on overall size, space and usability.

[@avaliacarros7739]

​@@chasingcars Thanks for answer and explanation. Here in Brazil sedans with less than 470 liters of trunk or boot the same capacity of trunk of the MOST SELLING CAR IN THE WORLD, the Toyota Corolla, are bound to fail. They are bound to be replaced by an SUV. The Corolla is the best selling medium sedan in Brazil. The best-selling compact sedan in Brazil, the Chevrolet Onix Plus has a trunk with 469 liters of capacity, one liter only smaller than that of the Corolla. For example, Hyundai Elantra is no longer sold in Brazil, it sold very little, here nobody buys sedans with mediocre trunk. Look for a playlist on my channel called SEDÃS TOP 500 there you will better understand the Brazilian SEDANS market.

[@Viscount86]

I actually like how he says his name.

[@12pm59]

Love my 2020 a5 sportback

[@JudeMarchisio]

How are your maintenance costs if you don't mind me asking.

[@12pm59]

JudeMarchisio just got it for 3 months now so no maintenance as yet I’ll keep u posted thou if your thinking about get one I’ll say go for it

[@Ben-ih8fh]

Does anyone know if Audi removes the adaptive damper from the A5 TFSI 45 2023 model? I can't see this option nor in any package.

[@wisecountryman49]

It sels better beacause it looks better and it's more practical. I think all saloons, except executive ones (A8, S-klass, 7series) should have a liftback. I know so many of my friends and myself included, when you pass your 30's you need that liftback for family purpuses. Reason number one why in EU, Skoda Octavia was the best sold saloon car.

[@geenogabb]

This is really dope! Such a head-turner!💯

[@nevilletisch9637]

Tom how would you compare the audi a5 to vw arteon

[@whirlooper]

audi s5 review per chance? I think I'm a bigger fan of the pre-facelift tbh

[@valiant1321]

is the cup-holders on the back sits included? or i must pay extra for?

[@vladmihai306]

that tablet slapped on the dash, with no possibility to push it inside and no rotary wheel feels like an afterthought.

[@dondimarco4491]

Why are those rims not available on the USA model A5 sport back ?

[@HDHL315]

Love that boot. I wish A3 got the same...

[@Logicandemotions]

love the look, but touch screen only makes me worried.

[@TheMrBul]

What inch are the Alloys ? 19 or 20 ?

[@caesarforever]

What is the exact title of the color of the car in the video?

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

I prefer using MMI system compared to Apple car play

[@storr66]

Great review Tom! Whereabouts are your countryside wide pans taken? Big props to your drone cinematographer person!

[@Gonzarelli]

The water shot is of Lake St Clair near Singleton NSW. I used to live behind it at the end of the road.

[@WimalSamarasinghe]

Why does the new A5 still have the pop up display screen which looks like an add-on when the new 3 series already has the flush digital screen on the dash?

[@DIN_A8]

Yeah.. thats doesn‘t look organic. First though was .. „ah.. the film crew mounted something“ till i realized, that this is the main screen.

[@gregfoles5480]

That screen will stay until the next generation A5. Then it will get the A6,7,8 type dashboard.

[@liambasson6259]

Audi wow my favorite

[@dyc215]

I like the old 3.0 diesel engine. Very powerful and reliable

[@simonec3893]

I prefer a mersedies banz C class coupe

[@malcolmscott4150]

In Sonoma green yes please love the A5 but at that price I’d go a 520i just cause - in luxury spec they’re like a Hugo boss suit and if I wanted a hatch I’d buy an A4 Avant

[@dalepop1]

What other Sportback cars do we have here in Australia? I’m looking to buy one, but this might be just out of my price range. I know of stinger, Holden and bmw, any others worth looking at? I have an Alfa Giulia, love the car, but the boot is too small. 😔

[@HasSumGold]

Skoda Superb and Octavia (the non-wagon versions) are sportbacks I think. As is the Peugeot 508.

[@vsboy2577]

It’s beautiful yet badass.

[@kjs1973]

Great looking but the B pillar stands out like the proverbial on these cars,would look amazing pillarless.

[@gregfoles5480]

If tinting is legal where you live, that's your solution. Blends the pillar right in. I have a 2018 and it works beautifully.

[@cristianaymat2866]

beautiful car!

[@kilove1]

Yeah man..this spec is Mega..👍🔥🔥

[@storr66]

Hey Tom, how does the A5 stack up against a 330i?

[@ahlsn7346]

I own this A5 45 tfsi and I've test driven the 330i so I can give some hints. Both engines are very good but the 330i feels a little bit stronger. The BMW is very agile and flows in the corners when driving hard while the Audi heavily uses torque vectoring and gripping. The Audi does however not feel that front heavy as older Audis did and the Audi is easier to driver hard. Also driving straight on the highway the Audi feels more planted while the BMW may feel a bit nervous. Both are really great cars but they drive a bit differently so I can recommend a test drive.

[@hh88hht]

@@ahlsn7346 which would you say is more quieter for roadnoise?

[@bohemianrhapsody7086]

lo que mas me impresiono es el paisaje con el lago y esso cerros wow

[@jaredebeling1412]

Does it drive any better than the A4?

[@SilviaRodriguez-ck8bo]

Love from my heart

[@jaredebeling1412]

Is it as quiet as the A4?

[@radissimo1]

exterior looks great, but talk about slap on infotainment system= thumbs down, thumbs up for a review, as usual

[@jakenicholaides3214]

I think they gor the proportions right with this one the other one stemmed off in some way

[@blairakana9984]

Your cameraman wasn’t even showing the tablet screen on the dashboard. We could not see the actual features on the tablet screen.

[@GBGOLC]

Externally, I love the look of the car but the interior is old and has not been updated like the A6, A7 or Q8.

[@ONI1013.]

GBGOLC - agreed. Was in the market early last year for an A6 and looked at the 2018 vs 2019 versions. 2018 was outdated with the old MMI (which was already 6 years old) vs the new MMI. Quickly chose the 2019 b/c of the interior and new MMI.

[@raccs600]

This have always been the case with s & rs models. They put more thought into performance than interiors. Leave that to a models

[@ONI1013.]

DJ josh - If that’s true, then why does the SQ8, S7, S6, S8, E-Tron and E-Tron GT all have the updated interior?? Reality is they are deliberately slow rolling the rest of the lineup later to be more profitable. The A4, A5, Q5, and Q7 are Audi’s most popular lines already, and therefore, the last to see the new change up. It’s not coincidental all these have yet to see the new MMI 2.0 touchscreen upgrades yet.

[@GBGOLC]

GHN1013 This is true, I held back from buying last year because I thought it would be updated at any moment and didn’t want an outdated car. The A4 and A5 series including the S and RS models still have the old interior. Needed a car and couldn’t wait so brought a BMW instead.

[@pal_977]

Great review Tom! What is the price of that particular model with the better engine?

[@chasingcars]

$80k + on roads, though this one has several option packs. My advice is that you only really need the car as it comes, or potentially the Premium Plus pack ($6k) if you care about stuff like a Bang & Olufsen stereo and a sunroof.

[@oysteinalsaker]

Can't get a diesel in Australia? Can't get an Audi in Norway unless it is electric.

[@l-n-s356]

I hate sports back or suvs just bcoz i carry alot of sports gear and I can literally smell the sweat in them. Sedans bcoz of the boot its alot better.

[@hh88hht]

Can you compare to a6 45tfsi. And VW arteon

[@chasingcars]

A6 45 TFSI feels quite a bit more refined, but it's a lot more expensive than the Arteon 206TSI

[@hh88hht]

Thank you. What about the a5 45tfsi and arteon? which i think is only 10k difference. And the a5 45tfsi to the a6 45tfsi?

[@rynomuncher]

I really love the look of the a5 Sportback so much! I think the exterior is a little too busy but the interior looks great! I think I like the previous gen one a lil more and that means some awesome deals to be had on runouts surely? I’d love to own a 2017 RS5 Sportback in Sonoma green in a few years 😍

[@chasingcars]

Sonoma Green RS5 SB - yes please!

[@storr66]

@@chasingcars Only if you can find one with a tan interior ;)

[@JohnInSale]

Great car and much better in the real world than an old fashioned saloon / sedan etc But it’s crazy having wireless phone charging but no wireless CarPlay, so you have to plug your phone in to use it D’oh !!! #StaySafe 😷

[@rodrigob383]

I have the 2021 model, and it doesn’t include the flat bottom steering wheel this year. This is the 2020 model...

[@davidc.7838]

Would you recommend it?

[@WorldofThaiFood]

Awaiting delivery of our 2021 A5 45 TFSI Q with a flat bottom steering wheel - it was however an option at extra cost.

[@forestwu1862]

what is the color of is

[@midas1929]

Daytona Grey

[@Snaz72]

Love the A5 family , re the touchscreen about time they caught up with other manufacturers. Wireless apple and android play would be a bonus. Ability to turn on speed post recognition in Australia is another catchup feature Audi should consider . Audi seem to be playing catchup and not leading with innovation anymore. Still a brand fan however.

[@krishnatirkey308]

Lovely car

[@wzk921109]

I tried A6 45 TFSI S line, not impressed with the 12v hybrid system. It will be outdated in no time, 55 TFSI have 48v which is much better.

[@ismailkaya2349]

Well yeah, that's what we expected

[@Will-dm9lc]

i like the 2019 better but this one aint bad too

[@12pm59]

Same car

[@NZsarge1]

Huh, that unusual Audi and Volkswagen have had 5 year warranties here for a little while now. A very good looking car and it be a difficult choice for me between this or a A4 Avant.

[@chasingcars]

It’s definitely time for Audi to move to a five year warranty in Australia. As for the choice - I’m in the same boat. Like the A4 Allroad but the Sportback’s body control and road manners are 30% better.

[@danielspecks5771]

I had exactly the same struggle. At the end i got a nice a5 sb for a better price than the Avant with better options. So it was a nobrainer. Just take a look whats on the Market and if you have few months time to buy just keep searching .

[@zaamuro8408]

Hate the fake exhaust. Wheres the location at 8:09?

[@gordonclark7632]

Other than making more money, what is the reason that you only have a sim card for navigation and then have to subscribe to keep it up to date. Manufacturers seem to be coming up with new ways to rip you off.

[@akashmanick2883]

Manual or automatic

[@atshamali8247]

Great review but I have the same car in diesel 2.0TDI sline but the drive is how can I put it absolutely shiiite it’s so harsh I don’t feel like driving it anymore I would not recommend this car if your looking for a comfortable drive

[@GAAShorts]

Mine foesnt have cup holders in the back

[@danh2310]

3 litre diesel v6 in the UK 😊

[@alexandergrigorov2594]

11:24 - “... new Audi 2020 A5 SB”?

[@Atipat12]

COOL

[@leonpalmer2429]

Whats the difference between this and the a7

[@Markusgebvor]

Are you seriously asking? 😂 even a child can see the differences...

[@leonpalmer2429]

@@Markusgebvor im on about the fundamentals not the looks . Same as a 3 series and a 4 series gt the same car but diffrent

[@Markusgebvor]

Leon Palmer A6/A7-Cars do have longer wheelbase than A5. Thus, many bodywork-parts below the obviously exterior-differentiation are A6/A7-specific. A6/A7 also offers PHEV. A5 does not. Same counts for interior. A6/A7 has 2 touch display below the dashboard, A5 couldn’t fit it in. As well as autonomous driving. A6/A7 does offer different LIDAR/RADAR-Sensors, which are not being offered within A5...

[@leonpalmer2429]

@@Markusgebvor arh well that will explain it then . Thank u

[@tylermontgomery9807]

Are those rims only in Europe?

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Phone holder wireless charger?

[@chasingcars]

Yeah came up just at the end of the front cabin section. Worked pretty well! Very shallow bin, though...

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@chasingcars A bin is a bin for crap, I mean a dedicated phone holder. Cars really haven't come far really. Sometimes your lucky to even get a friggin cup holder. One would think that these days ergonomic stuff would be a no brianer and armrest consoles would be heated and cooled eskys as that tech now costs bugger all. Forget all the gadget crap that's only going to fail eventually.. Gimme a place to put my coffee where it wont block vents and switches, my phone where it will charge and be visible, my smokes and lighter without it sliding out the minute I turn right, and an actual bin for sticky crap and rubbish.. I don't care for pedestrian alert assist and radar braking and reverse cameras and 35 way heated seats and headrest tvs and climate controlled pollen filters.. There's more ergo amenities on a budget plane seat than a luxury car! All you really get in a car is a seat and, if your manufacturer of choice isn't completely retarded, a cup holder.. wow.

[@liambasson6259]

Audi is for chilling people and BMW is for people to brag

[@krystianjakubowski6248]

Is anyone drive A5 on 20 inch rims without adaptive suspension? Is it really uncomfortable? :)

[@chasingcars]

I haven’t - and I think it’s very telling that Audi specify their press cars on 20” wheels with adaptive dampers, despite the fact that combination requires spending $6,000 more than the standard 45 TFSI which rolls on 19” wheels in Australia. My opinion is the 19” wheels are fine on passive dampers but if I was going to go for 20s you want adaptive dampers.

[@krystianjakubowski6248]

@@chasingcars It makes sense. Thanks for the answers :) In Poland 20'' with adaptive dampers cost $3,500 more than 19''' with passive dampers.

[@kaphlleny4452]

e53 coupe please!

[@robcousins231]

I just think that bolted on iPad look will age very badly. The A6/A7 etc have it right, it's integrated well.

[@ZS-xi4xk]

this is unfortunately an older vehicle that had a different infotainment system in its first run and they just retrofitted the new one in the same position

[@robcousins231]

@@ZS-xi4xk I'm thinking an all-new A5 will be launched around 2023?

[@Rooster1717]

Sexy looking car. Really like it. Trying to convince my wife that this could be a suitable family car with 3 kids.

[@choibtc6121]

lol, tough task. But yeah, sport is a good trade off between space and beauty. Good luck (In my country, they only sell the 2017 version and Audi are heavily taxed, F )

[@ahlsn7346]

The middle seat in the back is not comfy at all. I own this car my self and I feel bad for whenever someone have to sit in the middle seat lol.

[@davidpaterson7642]

I waiting on my new A5 coupe. Sportback nice but coupe more eyecatching

[@andrefourberg3611]

Amazing, you look like Ed Sheeran.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Why is that man driving on the wrong side of the road?

[@phellypemaciel6913]

Anyone still watch this video?

[@Sergio-ln1dc]

What's your height?

[@chasingcars]

Um…6'

[@Sergio-ln1dc]

@@chasingcars so am I. Is this car comfortable for “tall” people like us? I learned it’s pretty small so I’m afraid A5 may not be suitable for guys of our height. What do you think?

[@lowlanz]

The ipad ruined it all..It looks so out of place like an aftermarket stuff

[@12pm59]

Once your in the car it looks normal