2022 Audi S5

　　

2022 Audi S5 Review

byNick YekikianNews Editor

　　Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the News Editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

　　A car is simply about getting from A to B for some people. But for others, power, presence and style all matter. Thankfully, Audi offers options for those less interested in utility and more interested in enjoying your experience behind the wheel. The 2022 Audi S5 combines stylish looks, oodles of power from a turbocharged engine, and enjoyable driving dynamics into an elegant package.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Audi S5 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$189/mo  for S5 Premium

　　S5 Premium

　　Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $55,300 MSRPPremium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $55,300 MSRPPremium 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $63,400 MSRPPremium Plus 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $58,900 MSRPPremium Plus 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $58,900 MSRPPremium Plus 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $67,000 MSRPPrestige 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $63,400 MSRPPrestige 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $63,700 MSRPPrestige 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $71,500 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　But don't think of the S5 as a case of function following form — there's still plenty of greatness hiding beneath its shapely sheetmetal. The S5 is available as a coupe, a convertible and a four-door hatchback. And compared to the base Audi A5 on which it's based, the S5 adds some extra standard features such as massaging front seats, heated rear seats and diamond-stitched upholstery.

　　There are a few alternatives if the S5 isn't quite to your liking. BMW has recently redesigned its 4 Series, and it also comes as a coupe, convertible and four-door (the 4 Series Gran Coupe). You might also want to check out the Lexus RC or even a sport sedan such as the Acura TLX Type S. But overall the S5 is hard to beat. Read our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full in-depth take on this year's S5.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　8.0

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the S5 drive? We tested an S5 Sportback, which is the four-door hatchback. There's plenty of power from the turbocharged V6, even if it's not immediately explosive off the line. Once on the move, acceleration is swift, steady and satisfying. In zzdcar' track testing, our S5 Sportback test car was able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a rapid 4.3 seconds. The brakes work well to bring all that speed to a halt, offering relatively fade-free performance in dynamic situations, but they're equally easy and smooth-acting during a casual commute.

　　The S5 is capable around corners too. Our car came equipped with the optional S Sport package. It helps blend the best of all-wheel-drive traction with the nimble feeling of a rear-wheel-drive car. The S5's dynamic steering also feels well matched to whatever drive mode setting you're in.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the S5? We continue to be amazed at the balance of the S5 Sportback. Comfort is just as much a priority as performance. The front seats are very supportive and pleasant, and the available heated and ventilated elements work swiftly. The easy-to-use climate control maintains the cabin temperature accurately, and the fans aren't excessively noisy, even on high.

　　The optional adaptive suspension is a great way to go in the S5 because it offers excellent qualities for multiple scenarios. Comfort mode smooths out rough interstates and broken pavement with ease, while Dynamic mode keeps the body motion in check through spirited driving. The S5 is relatively silent at all speeds and well isolated from both road and wind noise.

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