The 2024 Audi A5, S5, and RS5 models are offered in coupe, cabriolet, and Sportback body styles. A5 models all come with a 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine with turbocharging, direct injection, and a new 12-volt hybrid system. It increased power from 248 to 261 horsepower. The A5 Sportback 40s produce 201 horsepower. While S5 models get 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque with a 3.0L turbocharged TFSI V6 engine. The super sportier version RS5 has under the hood a 2.9L twin-turbo V6 pumping out 444 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Quattro all-wheel drive is the only drivetrain available, not that that's a bad thing.
Transmission options vary between the three models. The A5 Sportback, Cabriolet and Coupe only come paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The S5 and RS5 models are equipped with an even more outstanding 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission that features 4 separate modes of driving. (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Individual)
The entire lineup gets Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system, which sends 60 percent of power to the rear wheels under normal driving, to give these models more of a performance character and a more balanced feel in tight corners. The S5 and RS5 models get a sport rear differential that helps distribute power to further aid performance.
Cabriolets feature a power-folding acoustic soft top that can be operated at speeds of up to 31 mph; it also has enough thermal insulation for winter use, and special attention has been paid to trunk space. Even when folded, the top allows enough trunk space for a couple of small weekend bags. The rear seatbacks can still be folded forward to access more space. The setup also includes LED reading lamps and a heated rear window.
Depending on how much luxury is desired, there are three different trim levels for the A5 and S5: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.
The features will vary depending on the option chosen, for example the 40 or 45 TFSI and A5 or S5. Premium models of the A5 and S5 include a sunroof, 10.1-inch infotainment MIB 3 infotainment system, heated power mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, 10-speaker, heated windshield nozzles, leather upholstery, sport suspension (45 model only), power front seats, cruise control, push button start, 3-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, HomeLink universal remote, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto and 180-watt sound system with auxiliary input and SD card slot. The S5 Premium has standard 19-inch aluminum and leather/Dinamica upholstery with diamond stitching.
Premium Plus trim adds 10-speakers, 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus, Adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam assist and Audi active lane assist, convenience package, matrix LED headlights, top view camera, 2 extra rear USB ports, wireless phone charger, xenon headlamps, LED tail lamps, heated front seats and driver's seat memory settings, among other items.
Prestige trims get matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light (45 model only), heads-up display, MMI navigation with Audi connect, heated rear seats (Sportback), Interior Lighting Plus package, warm weather package, traffic sign recognition, automated parking, and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
The RS5 top all models features with 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound, leather power seats with massage, sport rear differential and a powerful twin-turbo V6.
Key options include the Audi adaptive cruise control, which applies the brakes as necessary to keep a safe following distance and is packaged together with Audi Side Assist. Standard tech safety features are lane departure warning and forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection. Heated and ventilated seats are also available. The comfort front seats in the cabriolet circulate warm air at neck level to allow you, perhaps, to have the top down in cooler weather.
The Audi Connect system is also available, utilizing a dedicated Internet connection for the vehicle to form its 4G LTE Wi-Fi network. The system also works with Audi's hard-disk-based navigation system to allow easy streaming Google Earth imagery for maps, live Google Search and live news, traffic and weather.
Some of the packages available: Dynamic, Black Optic Carbon, Dynamic Plus, RS Design, Black Optic, Bronze Styling, Navigation, Side Assist, and RS Driver Assistance.
Strong Responsive Fuel-efficient Powertrains
Stylish Interior
Nicely Proportioned Exterior
Excellent Quattro All-wheel Drive System
Advanced Infotainment And Connectivity
Great Soft-top Arrangement In The Cabriolet
The Audi A5, RS 5 and S5 carry over with minimal changes for 2024.
The 2024 Audi A5 and its performance variants, the S5 and RS5, are a family of compact luxury sedan Sportback, coupes, and cabriolets. The biggest differences between the models are oriented around powertrains and performance hardware.
The A5 lineup offers a competitive alternative to the BMW 3-Series, Cadillac CTS coupe and Infiniti Q50 coupe. In S5 form, it offers an excellent compromise between ride, comfort, and performance, with 0-60 times of under 5 seconds. With the Audi Connect system and revised MMI controller and its live Google Earth maps, it has one of the best (and best-looking) infotainment systems.
