Audi A5

Name: 2012 Audi A5
Brand: Audi

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

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EPA MPG: 22 mpg

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Elegant exterior styling and a well-crafted interior are the big draws for the A5. The convertible version is lovely and offers some clever features. Both coupe and convertible are rewarding to drive and feel solid. The Audi A5's agile handling also makes it fun to drive. Ride quality is firm, yet absorbent and steady.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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Features & Specs

convertible

coupe

2 front, 2 rear

AWD, Front

2-liter 4 turbo (211 hp)
3-liter V6 supercharged (333 hp)
4.2-liter V8 (354 hp)

7-speed sequential
8-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
CVT
6-speed manual

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Model History

2025-Present

Current Generation

For 2025, Audi consolidated almost its entire lineup of small luxury cars into the A5 and its sporty S5 variant, replacing the A4 sedan, A4 Allroad wagon, S4, and the A5 coupe and convertible. The A4 is replaced by a redesigned version of what is now called the A5 Sportback, which is a four-door model with a hatchback-like trunk opening. There are only two engine options: The A5 gets a 268-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder, while the S5 gets a 362-hp, turbocharged V6. All A5/S5 models have all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Audi says the new car gets sharper steering and the suspension has been tuned for more agile handling. Inside, most physical controls have been replaced by a large infotainment touchscreen. The outgoing A4 and A5 Sportback are selling alongside the new A5 for a duration.

2018-2024

2018 Redesign Year

The 2018 A5 and S5 coupe and convertible have been redesigned. The A5 gets a 252-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The S5 is powered by a 354-hp, 3.0-liter turbo V6 mated to an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard. The Sportback, a four-door hatchback, is also be available. Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. For 2022, the S line comes with a firmer, sport-oriented suspension. For 2024, all A5s get standard adaptive cruise control.

2008-2017

2008 Redesign Year

The exceptionally handsome Audi A5 coupes and convertibles have quiet and luxurious cabins with accommodations for four. Although the rear seat is snug, it's one of the best in any convertible. The Audi two-door drives well, demonstrating agile handling and a taut, but compliant suspension system. The A5 initially used a 3.2-liter V6 engine in the base model, while the S5 performance version featured a 4.2-liter V8. A turbocharged four-cylinder arrived in 2010, delivering ample power but sounding raspy. The V6 was dropped in 2013. The eight-speed automatic is super-smooth. The convertible has a shudder-free body structure and is almost devoid of wind buffeting. What's more, the well-insulated soft top can be operated while driving at low speeds. The revised S5 uses a supercharged V6 with a seven-speed automated manual transmission.