First drive of the do-it-all new-gen ‘B10’ A5 (Audi A5 2025 Review)

[@koddesa]

Man, that dashboard with full on screens just kills the vibe of this car

[@96libertytt]

I think this is a new reviewer. He is doing a good job.

[@twodogsslc]

Thought the same

[@MikeStevens]

Very kind, thank you mate!

[@KeithPatrick-wo5cw]

Agree. Seems like the kind of bloke you could be mates with. Humble but not afraid to chuck in words like accoutrements.

[@TheSheikhtareq]

Not too bad looking BUT still prefer the outgoing and the older A5 design

[@brooksr4013]

Yea you’re right

[@Plen3716]

I love this car. A lot of screens but the design is still interesting...

[@caryg4638]

Thank you, Audi for a premium cloth fabric interior. Not everyone wants leather. And not every dislikes leather because of the environment. Some people simply prefer cloth fabrics.

[@Ben-yt2rv]

what a great review, cant wait to see more reviews from you. Your microphone audio could have been a touch louder than ambient noise, but other than that, top notch 🙂

[@MikeStevens]

Cheers Ben, very kind!

[@HiiImChris]

I personally love this vehicle. I love the a5 and a4 and ive been looking fwd to a proper modern rework. Everything isnt perfect, but i love the new interior and the overall look has evolved tastefully imo

[@entertainment6630]

So Hyundai used to copy Audi’s front bumper design, now it looks like Audi is copying theirs…..how in the world is going on….

[@dsinghr]

yes, it looks a bit like 2016 Elantra. But I am glad it looks like that because that was a looker

[@optiplex445]

Which part? The large grille has always been an Audi signature since the ~2008 A8, and it was changed to a hexagonal shape in the ~2012 A6. The silver-accented vertical air vents were also found in the 2016 RS6. I don’t think there is anything on this car that is particularly unique to a Hyundai that Hyundai didn't already copy from an older Audi.😉

[@franklinerasmus5826]

The reason is over a decade ago an Audi designer left and went to Kia/Hyundai and that’s when the copying started. So I guess it’s payback lol

[@maddyst]

All parts are already copied by Hyundai, while Audi is just maintaining Audi look.

[@Salyar]

@@optiplex445 None of the things mentioned change the fact that it looks like a Hyundai Elantra. Audi needs to step up its game. As for the interior, it looks too generic, like every other model nowadays. Honestly, if it didn’t have the badge, I’d think it was some French car, probably a Peugeot or Renault. And that gloss black trim is just an eyesore 😬. It’s a shame because I love Audi, and the previous A4 was brilliant. Here, you can’t even adjust the climate control properly, as Thomas from Autogefühl pointed out in his review.

[@WimalSamarasinghe]

On which road was that test drive done?

[@hitman2720]

This car gives me goosebumps. ❤😮 Audi 👌

[@mart_en]

8:40 " The space in the rear is a country mile ahead of an A4, more leaning towards an A6 " What ? This is absolutely wrong ! Despite having a 7.5 cm longer wheelbase both the legroom in the rear and the trunk space have SHRUNKEN. The knee room in the rear is 1,3 cm less than before and the trunk lost almost 50 liters in space ! As a 6.2 foot tall driver you could easily sit behind yourself in the old A4. Now your knees hit the front seat if it's adjusted to your driving position. Where do you get your information from and why do you make false statements ?

[@rasmusansin3273]

It would be nice if you could write the specs of the car in the description.

[@chasegova]

Sportbacks are the new sedans. Makes it so much easier to place stuff in the car now

[@ssdass4303]

The EU/US infrastructure is not able to match their cars. Drive a modern car in the last century's road condition.

[@udeshhhhhh]

Why is the front looking like a Sonata N line tho 😂😂

[@maddyst]

Because Hyundai started copying Audi long time ago and audi doesn’t give a rats arse to it

[@rlm5834]

Hyundai have a design studio in Germany they copy many VW Group models, even model naming convention. R Line N Line etc. Been going on for a decade, look at a Hyundai from 10 years ago and you'll see Hyundai has become German

[@tipp55]

Good and thorough review. The new A4 successor seems just a bit dull and predictable though, no 'wow' factor at all. Those screens seem to get bigger and more pervasive with every new model, whatever the make. The interior materials look less luxurious now than in previous Audi models and the 'money-saving' thing is pretty obvious throughout the cabin. Seems like the prestige makers like MB, BMW & Audi have less and less to separate them from the mass manufacturers nowadays, especially where build quality, equipment and styling are concerned.

[@MikeStevens]

Cheers Tipp! And I agree, re differentiation - the legacy volume brands, especially the likes of Hyundai and Kia, are really going above and beyond when it comes to interior tech and materials. I spend as much time in those cars as I do any premium cars, and the differences are really starting to come down to jewellery.

[@seth1455]

@@MikeStevens the dimensions and price would have been good to know

[@MikeStevens]

@@seth1455 sorry, yep, the dimensions are all in the written review but I should've included it here too. "In size, the new A5 Sedan sits closer to the 2018 C8 A6, the newcomer is just 100mm shorter in overall length (4829mm), 24mm shorter in wheelbase (2900mm) and 26mm narrower in body width (1860mm)." Price is unknown, however - they won't reveal Australian pricing until it arrives next year. Expect it to be upwards of 70K though, given the outgoing model current starts from just under that.

[@michaltarnawa]

The car is beautiful from the outside, but the speedometer readings are unacceptable. I hope there will be some update that will allow for normal odometer readings, like in the older A4 or A6 models. The readability of the tachometer and speedometer is a disaster, not in the Audi style, probably no car enthusiast is able to accept something like that

[@Splendid_Lad]

Everyone just likes to complain. I’d take this over a BMW and Mercedes. This design looks more cohesive than what those brands are currently putting out.

[@sebastianaldana9172]

whatd be the price in australia?

[@MikeStevens]

It'd have to be upwards of $70K - the outgoing model now starts from $68,900 in Oz.

[@sebastianaldana9172]

@@MikeStevens not too bad

[@intellips]

When will you be reviewing the new E class?

[@liquidmoon3325]

Will hold on to my A4 B9 Quattro…

[@BrokenBoyx]

S line and no leather seats?

[@Saintgermaingreatdanes]

Damn! The old one looks better!

[@WeveGotBush]

So when the sun hits those screens are the visible and blinding to the driver?

[@MikeStevens]

No trouble at all. I only spent a couple of hours in it, but the sun was out in force and I didn't have any trouble. Except for having forgotten my sunnies!

[@mysticprophecyroblox]

Pretty awesome, definitely reminds me of the e-tron GT in styling but not super obvious

[@stephengoodwin2754]

I've a 22 reg a5 Best car we've ever had

[@flashjordyn03]

Maybe the front end would look good if you get black paint with black optics 😂

[@ShahnoorGilani]

u should give this guy trucks and suvs to review its only justice

[@MikeStevens]

😂Cheers. If only I knew more about off-roading!

[@ShahnoorGilani]

@@MikeStevens u look like u could do it

[@MikeStevens]

@@ShahnoorGilani I'll have a go someday!

[@Digiphex]

I'm not keen on the overstyled giant aluminum rings in front. They seem to be descending into hell with BMW and the gigantic screens and removing the ergonomic and useful controls. I only buy 2 door coupes and have bought several Audis over the years. Now they drop the 2 door coupes. Insane.

[@ironlungthe3rd]

The headlights flicker, that would have been a defect before, Now it's a "Design feature"

[@ChristinaThanogianis]

its how cameras pick up LED light.

[@anarchosunday23]

there are buttons on the seat to move that seat back, big guy

[@ChrisOConnorWookie]

Glad they’ve ditched the frameless doors. And the new wagon looks amazing - just hope it’s not super $$$ when it lands in Australia. I’d buy a BMW 340 wagon - but they don’t bring it here. S5 wagon/avant - please !!

[@HiiImChris]

I dont understand the big deal around the audi logo. It looks identical and 99% of people wouldnt be able to know from 10 ft away

[@BenGoodbrand]

New look looks a lot like the old look

[@lucassitanggang5154]

I want Audi to make competitor of BMW XB7 Alpine And Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

[@gregorygant4242]

" Tie me kangaroo down sport tie me kangaroo down !" I can recognize that Aussie accent anywhere mate . "Crikey !" BTW I don't live in Australia I live in Europe. Lol, lol !

[@MikeStevens]

So do I actually, but the Aussie accent isn't going anywhere! 😁

[@gregorygant4242]

@@MikeStevens I didn't say it was bad just that I recognize it . BTW , I was born in OZ left as a kid now I live in Europe should have said that ,never forgotten my mother tongue's accent so .

[@MikeStevens]

@@gregorygant4242 nice one! Reckon you'd ever live in Australia again?

[@gregorygant4242]

@@MikeStevens Nope , I like life in Europe better. Nice review of a cool car . Have a good one mate !

[@WeveGotBush]

The screens are exposed to be changed easily when they start to fail😂

[@oggyoggy1299]

I’ve never read a screen fail in any car, ever. Or TV or phone or computer or tablet.

[@jasonsaridis8864]

You have to say kia and hyundai are ahead of the game. As bmw and audi are copying their designs how ironic.

[@nisu1918]

@@johnnysilverhand1733 Well then I hope no one poach BMW's current designers. Don't let that aweful design spread!

[@fergalreidy9669]

is there a diesel in new a5................in uk and ireland

[@MikeStevens]

There's a 2.0 TDI, yep, but not sure about the UK and Ireland.

[@hakimboucharra771]

what colorrrrrrrrr !

[@Sean-sz7zo]

Omg you are such a funny and smart person

[@delroymadden8005]

Bring back the coupe!!!!!!!!

[@eponymous7910]

Why can't we just have normal door handles ffs

[@danhooper1588]

Cool video, but this guy looks like he needs to be driving an extra wide suv.

[@nikserof2183]

It's painful seeing him wedged in that seat. Ridiculous naming reshuffle and way too many screens. Give me back the separate air-con controls, and if it's a liftback, give me a frickin wiper.

[@vsboy2577]

Wish it had a thumping v8

[@Lukeheski]

What’s with all these bloody randos doing the vids? Gotta at least give us an intro to these cats tommy boy

[@MikeStevens]

Sorry mate! I've been around a long time in the Oz auto publishing scene (not so much on video), but this is indeed my first piece with Chasing Cars. I moved to Europe earlier this year, so I'm obviously pleased the chasers have made the most of that.

[@Lukeheski]

@@MikeStevens that’s awesome, you clearly know your stuff from the review! The comment about the S-line logo on the steering wheel is serious nerd territory 😅 It’s great to see more pro’s on the CC payroll 💪

[@MikeStevens]

@@Lukeheski Hahah, yep, that's me. Funnily enough, Audi Australia's marketing campaign a while ago with Richard Roxburgh had him making fun of me for my comments on the haptic controls in the Q8 - I wasn't amused at the time, especially as I'd largely been fairly positive about the car, but nowadays I can see the humour. My skin's a little thicker now! Anyway, that PR boss no longer works at Audi 😂

[@garylee4542]

The grille is totally off and the outlook is no longer appealing , will look for other cars after my Audi A5 B9.5😢

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

From the front, it looks a hell of a lot like my Mazda 3 hatch.

[@mramed8448]

No Panoramique roof 😡😑!?

[@UrbanoGarcíahernàndez]

Ugliest interior, looks really cheap

[@garluns]

The interior looks claustrophobic

[@MikeStevens]

Nah, that's just how huge I am!

[@beinjar5634]

There’s something wrong with the interior 🥱

[@sjh4803]

Why gloss over the lack of a spare ... a compressor for minor road side repairs is a ludicrous statement. Say it, if you are on a drive away from the Cap cities you are totally stuffed if you have a flat. The only answer is a roof box and spare but do they ever road test a car with them ? ... no because the car manufactures wouldnt like it. Gutless reporting

[@angelostamboulakis8371]

Kia called. They want their Stinger back

[@yslee1401]

Think Hyundai hired Audi designers

[@JoeCole12]

They did indeed several years ago.

[@kishan8592]

Dial 😢

[@q-tez1559]

Those wheels just aren't working for me...

[@Olivier_The_Dilettante]

multi systems to fail expensively, very.

[@miba8303]

Geeee u're big....what about trucks reviews ...this big a5 looks like a1 with u in😂

[@MikeStevens]

😂 Don't they say the camera adds 10kg? I must've got the camera that adds 50kg... heh. Fellow journo Cobey Bartels does keep telling me I need to try truck reviews!

[@ruialves4965]

That dash 🤮

[@vanjabobic5791]

Congratulations Audi! You managed to make a disgusting interior! What the hell were they thinking

[@xixinan]

Mediocre design, German cars are done

[@Oversight85]

Big downgrade from the existing model. What a shame.

[@MikeStevens]

In looks or..?

[@jamesmasters4255]

Miss the old a4 not the same at all, the Frankenstein of the a5 & a4…..electric is shite

[@NikolayGanovski]

the rear is ugly. should've kept separate tails

[@ianmitchell6789]

Not a great looking car like the original. Disappointing.

[@Leo_Vasileio]

The bumper and interior are absolutely ugly

[@IEATU95]

horiffic

[@karlfrench6628]

WTF - there goes the want for getting a new Audi, it looks like a Kia Cerato mated with a Toyota Camry 😂 gross Audi 🤮🤮🤮 10 steps back 🤐

[@paulparker8298]

Organic? Ffs 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MikeStevens]

@@paulparker8298 'tis just a synonym for curvaceous, inspired by more natural curves rather than sculpted angles, etc. English is a weird thing mate, I wouldn't spend too much energy on defending its rules. Even as a journalist! Prescriptivism in the bin. 😂

[@paulparker8298]

@@MikeStevens haha ! Should’ve put a laughing emoji next to my comment! Was actually just taking the piss ! Keep up the great work! And I actually like the new style, don’t like the front passenger screen ! It’s so cluttered!

[@MikeStevens]

@@paulparker8298 thanks mate!