2010 Audi A5: Overview

2010 Audi A5 

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  • MSRP: $36,000 - $58,250
  • Invoice: $33,480 - $54,174
CG Rating

64

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Pros

  • Acceleration
  • Handling

Cons

  • Manual-transmission performance
  • Rear-seat room/comfort

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Audi A5 lineup gains a new convertible body style and a 4-cylinder base engine. In pricing and size, this sporty 2-door slots between Audi's compact A4 and midsize A6. The A5 and S5 Cabriolet models have a power soft top and join the A5 and S5 coupe. The new-for-2010 A5 2.0T comes in both body styles. It has a turbocharged 211-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The 2.0T Cabriolet is available with front-wheel drive or Audi's quattro all-wheel drive. The 2.0T coupe is available with AWD only. The mid-line A5 3.2 comes as an AWD coupe only and has a 265-hp 3.2-liter V6. The high-performance S5 models are also AWD only. The Cabriolet has a supercharged 333-hp 3.0-liter V6, while the S5 coupe retains its 354-hp 4.2-liter V8 engine. Transmission availability is as follows. The front-drive 2.0T Cabriolet has a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The AWD 2.0T, 3.2, and S5 coupe offer a 6-speed automatic transmission. A 7-speed automatic is standard on the S5 Cabriolet. A 6-speed manual is available on 2.0T and S5 coupes. The manual-transmission 3.2 has been discontinued. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Options include a navigation system and an uprated audio system. Audi Drive Select, which includes upgraded power steering and an adaptive suspension, is also optional.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category A5 3.2 coupe Rating Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 7.4
Fuel Economy 6 3.9
Ride Quality 6 3.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 8 7.7
Quietness 7 3.8
Controls 5 5
Details 8 6.4
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 5.2
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 .6
Cargo Room 4 2.3
Value within Class 6 5
Total Score: 66 51

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