Audi S5 Sportback [2015-2017]

Summary

Audi introduced the S5 as it a perfect fit for a four-door coupe for the Indian car market. The S5’s twins are the RS5 and the A5, which are two-door coupes. The RS 5 is already available in India and is the racing ready version of the A5, while the S5 is about more power and luxury over the A5. The S5 is imported to India as complete body unit and there is only one variant available on this coupe. It comes only with one engine, 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol.

Further to this, read Audi S5 Sportback Road Test details by our expert.

Exterior

Audi S5 is the new coupe that is on offering for the Indian car market. The S5 is the sportier version of the A5, however comes with four doors instead of two like the A5. The front grille is a single-frame grille that has the S5 badge with V6T badging on the front fenders, indicating that there is more power under the hood.

The car’s visual details like the radiator grille has platinum grey insert and this also comes with horizontal chrome struts, adding to the sporty character. The honeycomb grille in the air inlets with dual chrome trim and angular fog lights, the exterior mirror housings in aluminium look. Then there is the sill mouldings that have been painted in the same colour as the body enhances the car’s sporty character. The S5’s has large wheels with low profile that makes it stand out. The S5 is a lot more premium and sporty looking when compared to the A5, while the RS5 looks a lot more aggressive.

Interior

The interiors of the S5 has a lot more premium than that of the A5. The S5 gets a flat bottom steering wheel with a black leather-wrapped steering wheel. This multifunctional sporty steering wheel has shift paddles and the aluminium look makes it look race-ready. The S5 Audi’s MMI system and several other features like fine nappa leather and single gazed safety glass. The mirrors are heated, electrically folding and has a memory function too. The optional S sport seats in the front with S5 embossing and electric seat adjustment with driver side memory offer excellent support

The Audi S5 comes draped in Alcantara upholstery and one can access and drive the authorisation system. The engine is started and switched off via the engine start-stop button that does look elegant; it has smart card, which means that the vehicle is unlocked and locked from outside via sensors on all door handles; the luggage compartment lid can also be opened separately when the vehicle is locked. 

The MMI (Multimedia interface) Navigation Plus with a 17.78cm colour monitor has 3D navigation mapping enabled. The music system is a 10 channel amplifier Bang & Olufsen Sound System that delivers a whooping 505 watts of powerful sound via 14 high-performance speakers concealed behind aluminium-inlay covers.

Engine

The engine that the S5 gets is the supercharged 3.0-litre TFSI that produces 333bhp of power and the torque it produces 440Nm of maximum torque. This is a lot more powerful than the A5 and this is the same engine that also powers the S4 as well. The S4 is a proper sedan while the S5 is a fastback coupe. The V6 TFSI engine comes makes to a S Tronic dual clutch transmission, and this makes the S5 a lot more quicker due to faster shifts.

Performance and Handling

The Audi S5 Sportback to sprint from 0 to 100 km/hr in 5.1 seconds and reach an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/hr. There is also the RS 5, which is a lot more powerful than the S5 and is race-ready.

Braking System

Being a S, it has good acceleration and an equally good braking system too. The S5’s brakes have a progressive bit and this makes it easy to brake and even the pedal feel id good enough. The parking brake is electronic like all the other Audis.

Mileage

The 2995 cc Petrol - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 8 kmpl in city and 10 kmpl on highways.

Safety Features

Various effective safety measures have been incorporated in the S5. The basics are Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with assistance from Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC). Then there are multiple airbags. Head airbags with side airbags with security measures include the reverse parking camera and parking sensors (front + rear), crash sensor, brake assist, engine immobilizer impact beams, etc.

Verdict

Audi S5 is the coupe one needs to buy. If you need style, power and luxury in a sedan, your search should end here. The S5 is a four-door coupe that will not just fit in your budget, but at the same time even look a lot more expensive than its price tag.

Competition

There is no competition for the S5 at the moment. The S5 is one of the most stylish looking sedan and this is the perfect bet for those who do not need something as big as the A6 and the A4 feels smaller.

Pros

1. Excellent handling

2. High fuel economy

3. Lesser emissions

Cons

1. Expensive because its a CBU (complete body unit) import