The sleek, sporty 2018 Audi A5 Sportback toes the line between a spacious sedan and a nimble coupe. Its top-notch technology features and 5-star safety rating make this vehicle a leader in its pack. As you will see after reviewing this powerhouse, it’s hard to go wrong choosing the Audi A5 Sportback.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Luxury sedan
(with coupe styling)
MSRP
Starting at $42,600
MPG
Up to 24 city / 34 highway
Fuel Type
Premium
Seating
5
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Horsepower
Up to 252 HP
Towing Capacity
N/A
Engine Options
2.0 liter TFSI direct-injection DOHC four-cylinder engine with Audi valvelift system
Body Types
& Trim Options
Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige
Awards & Rankings
- Named Best Buy among luxury cars by Kelley Blue Book
- National Highway Traffic Safety Association’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program awarded the A5 Sportback a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 111.2 in.
Length: 186.3 in.
Width: 72.6 in.
Height: 54.6 in.
Passenger volume: 93 cu. ft.
Cargo volume: 22 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3758 lbs.
Features & Specs
Interior
Entertainment/Technology
- MMI® navigation plus
- MMI® touch with handwriting-recognition technology
- Audi connect® CARE assistance and security services
- Six-month trial subscription to Audi connect® PRIME and Audi connect® PLUS online services
- Bang & Olufsen® sound system with 3D sound, 19 speakers, 16-channel amplifier and 755 watts
- Voice control system
- Audi virtual cockpit (12.3” LCD fully digital instrument cluster and two visual modes. Classic and Infotainment)
- HD Radio™ Technology
- 8.3” MMI® center infotainment/navigation display
- Audi smartphone interface including Apple CarPlay™ and Google™ Android Auto™
- Sirius XM® Satellite Radio with 90-day trial subscription
- SDXC card slots with 64GB operating capacity (dual slots)
- Cruise control with coast, resume, and accelerate features
- Audi music interface with two USB ports for data and charging
- BLUETOOTH® wireless technology preparation for compatible devices
- BLUETOOTH® streaming audio for compatible devices
- INRIX XD® Traffic
- Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
- Audi advanced key-keyless start, stop and entry with hands-free trunk/tailgate release
- Parking system plus with top view camera system
- Audi side assist and Audi pre sense® rear with Rear cross traffic assist and Vehicle exit assist
- Audi pre sense® basic
- Audi pre sense® city
- Head-up display with navigation and assistance systems information
- Audi drive select
- Rain/light sensor for automatic windshield wipers and headlights
Interior
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel
- Shift paddles
- Comfort front armrest
- Power windows with one-touch up/down operation and power retention until front door is opened
- Tilt and telescopic manually adjustable steering column
- Aluminum Trimaran inlays
- Black cloth headliner
- Panoramic sunroof
- Driver and front passenger extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Four beverage holders
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- Ambient LED interior lighting plus package
- Leatherette covered center console and door armrests
- Black door sill inlays
- Front and rear floor mats
- Leather-wrapped gear selector
Exterior
- 18” 10-spoke-dynamic design wheels with 245/40 R18 93H all-season tires
- Singleframe® grille
- Full LED headlights
- Automatic headlights
- Power tailgate
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals
- Power-adjustable, auto-dimming, power-folding, heated exterior side mirrors with memory
- Dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Aluminum trim around exterior side windows
- Led turn signals integrated into the exterior side mirror housings
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
Safety
- Driver adaptive and front-passenger dual-stage airbags
- Driver and front-passenger thorax side airbags
- Driver and front-passenger knee airbags
- Sideguard® head-curtain airbags
- Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbags deploy
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with secondary collision brake assist and traction control (ASR)
- Vehicle immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
- Safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear seats
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Integrated child door locks in rear doors
Optional
- Transmission: Seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds
Is the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback right for you?
Pros
- Athletic body/framework
- Hatchback versatility
- Well-realized technology
Cons
- Tight back seat
- Unsettled highway ride
- Annoying electronic shifter
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