The 2018 Audi S5 is a luxurious coupe that offers an unprecedented performance with an “inimitable sports car design.” Athletic and lightweight, the new model of this famous coupe now has a sportier exterior and a completely reimagined interior.
The LED taillights and optional rear sport differential further elevate the look of the vehicle to match the racing heritage of the brand. The all-new Audi S5 has been designed to strike the perfect balance between luxury and performance so that it turns heads wherever it goes.
The addition of latest features as standard, its aggressive design and latest technologies make the Audi S5 even more attractive to Audi enthusiasts across the globe. With the legendary Quattro System and a turbocharged V6 engine at its core, the 2018 Audi S5 is the perfect coupe for people who like their cars to be fast and luxurious.
Here is a review of the 2018 Audi S5 with an in-depth analysis of its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Audi S5
Undeniably sporty and luxurious, the 2018 Audi S5 has been designed to be a complete package that reflects the standards of the brand. The exterior stands out as its aerodynamic elements further add to its aggressive look while the interior has been redesigned to offer the latest technologies and comfort features to the occupants.
Exterior
The exterior of the all-new Audi S5 is sharply designed to retain its aggressive looks without disturbing the flow of the iconic design elements. Many new sport design elements such as a “wave-design” shoulder line and power dome hood have been added for better aerodynamics.
At front, the vehicle has the signature platinum gray Singleframe grille with dashing aluminum double horizontal blade bars that offer the distinctive Audi look to the front fascia. In true Audi fashion, the grille is large and wide so that it covers a large portion of the front fascia.
The grille has been sculpted to match the muscular look of the vehicle and put emphasis on the newly added power doom hood. The hood has striking lines that flow upwards from the grille towards the windshield for a striking look and enhanced performance.
The air intakes below the grille are larger than before to perform better engine cooling function. The designer’s at Audi have made multiple features standard in the all-new Audi S5, which include the automatic full LED headlights and dynamic LED taillights with rear turn signals.
The stance of the coupe is athletic and wide, which is further accentuated by the 18-inch 5-spoke-star design Audi Sport wheels (19-inch 5-spoke Cavo design wheels are optional). Certain S model-specific design elements can be found all over the coupe that include the exclusive quad exhaust outlets along with the front and rear side sills and fasciae.
A rear lip spoiler has been added on the trunk to add to the performance of the vehicle. A rear sport differential is available as an optional feature that will make the vehicle look sportier and much more agile.
Business Coupé Sunday to Thursday. Sporty thrill on the weekend. The Audi S5. Img: @thenashist pic.twitter.com/h5FuWfN8Lt
— Audi Middle East (@AudiMiddleEast) December 19, 2017
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 S5 coupe has been redesigned to be more spacious and refined than ever before. The cabin has 3D inlays that heighten the luxurious appeal of the vehicle while advanced technologies such as the optional Audi Virtual Cockpit has the ability to take the driving experience to a whole new level.
The comfort of the occupants is the first priority of Audi and this is the reason why the cabin is now fitted with latest comfort and convenience features. All seats are leather upholstered (Alcantara surfaces with diamond stitching available) to ensure that the occupants are comfortable at all times.
The front of the cabin has 12-way power adjustable seats with 4-way power lumbar support. To make the journey of the occupants even more relaxing, the front seats also come with massage function and heating and memory settings for the driver.
The rear of the cabin has 40/20/40 split folding seats so that these seats can easily be folded down to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle. As for the in-cabin comfort features, the 2018 Audi S5 comes with a three-zone automatic climate control.
The driver will have easy access to three-spoke multifunction flat-bottom sport steering wheel with driver controls and a leather-wrapped gear selector. For in-cabin entertainment, the 2018 Audi S5 is fitted with Audi Sound System, which offers 10-speakers and a 7.0-inch MMI Center infotainment system.
A 7-inch color driver information system has been added right in front of the driver to display vital information in real-time. Other technological features in the cabin include Voice Control System, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, HD Radio Technology, handwriting recognition, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth and a lot more.
As for optional features, the 2018 Audi S5 offers panoramic sunroof, ambient LED interior lighting with 30 different color profiles, Audi Virtual Cockpit with 12.3-inch information clusters, MMI Navigation Plus System, Wi-Fi hotspot, 4G LTE, Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 3D Sound and 19-speakers, and a lot more.
Performance of the 2018 Audi S5
Audi is calling the performance of the 2018 Audi S5 “heart-racing and head-turning,” and for good reason. The all-new Audi S5 is an all-wheel drive coupe that brings strong performance along with a smoother ride. The use of multi-materials to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle has made it lightweight and enhanced its handling while the drag coefficient has been reduced to 0.29.
The 2018 Audi S5 is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-scroll turbocharged 6-Cylinder engine that is capable of producing 354 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The engine has features such as Audi Valvelift System and Induction Fuel Injection System for a more fuel-efficient ride.
The coupe has a top track speed of 155mph and it can go from 0 to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds. It has a fuel tank capacity of 15.3 gallons and has a fuel efficiency of 21mpg in the city, 30mpg on the highway and 24mpg combined.
The engine is paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with Quattro all-wheel drive that enhances the traction and handling of the coupe. The coupe also offers Audi Drive Select with 5 modes that are Dynamic, Comfort, Auto, Individual and Efficiency that can be selected according to the preference of the driver.
The 2018 S5 is available with Torque Vectoring System for a sportier and more precise driving experience, while the available Sport Adaptive Damping Suspension enables the damping capabilities of the coupe.
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Safety Features
In order to boost the confidence of the driver and to make every ride with Audi S5 safe and stress-free, engineers at Audi have added advanced safety features to the 2018 Audi S5. These features ensure that the coupe offers breathtaking performance as well as a secure ride at all times.
Some of the highlighting safety features of the 2018 Audi S5 include:
- Advanced Air Bag System
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution
- Anti-lock Brake System
- Electronic Stability Control
- Secondary Collision Brake Assist
- Traction Control
- Vehicle Immobilizer
- Tire-pressure Monitoring System
- LATCH for Rear Seats
- Electromechanical Parking
- Anti-theft Alarm System
- Cruise Control
- Parking System Plus
- Rear View Camera
- Audi Pre Sense Basic
- Audi Pre Sense City
The optional safety features include:
- Head-up Display
- Audi side assist
- Audi Pre Sense Rear
- Vehicle Exit Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Assist
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Audi Adaptive Cruise Control
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Audi Active Lane Assist
- Collision Avoidance Assist
- Turn Assist
Price of the 2018 Audi S5 in the UAE
The 2018 Audi S5 is a premium coupe that comes with latest technologies and plenty of advanced safety features. It is already available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 277,500 that can go as high as AED 320,000 with the optional features and technologies.
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