Review | 2018 Audi A5 | All Jokes Aside
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- With premium vehicles comes a level of status and quality. However, in a market filled with so many good cars do the premium brands like Audi, BMW and Mercedes still make sense to purchase at lower price points? We review the Audi A5 to see whether or not the badge translates into a higher level experience.
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Index:
00:00 - 1:00 Intro
1:00 - 4:13 Exterior Impressions
4:13 - 11:00 In the Shoppe with Turbowski
11:00 - 11:32 Curb Weights
11:32 - 18:20 Driving Impressions
18:20 - 22:25 Interior Impressions
22:25 Final Thoughts 
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This is one, if not probably the best non-biased car review ever produced. Savagegeese never disappoints. Love the new SHOPPE!
Kululekani Makeleni exactly. The people saying this car is so boring etc. are as biased as one can get, either bmw or Mercedes fans. Audi’s design is very beautiful and timeless, only thing that gets boring is that all their models look similar, but you don’t have to buy an Audi every time.
You're right.
You're always there for me, unlike my dad
i love you
I'll never let go
You should consult.
Your dad has better things to do.
My dad wasn't around when I was a kid, he just bought one of these. If that helps.
Audi still does some of the best lights in the business. I love the subdued looks. It's neat, clean and proper.
Clyde Glide
Audi still rules in that department... look at how Lexus lights are rated, they just look good. the iihs actually rates those new Lexus LED headlights as being unsafe, all they do is blind oncoming traffic and they can't even illuminate roads properly
Your soothing voice is perfect for review videos. Thank you for speaking like a normal human in your videos. Im so sick of "car enthusiasts" jizzing their pants everytime they talk about alcantara or adaptive suspension...
Agreed! There's just a lot of "ME TOO" / copy cat reviewers clogging up youtube trying to out dooshnozzel eachother with hyperbole and too many energy drinks. They don't make up for their annoyances with knowledge but instead they take the over cut/over edited/annoying music approach, but then don't do simple things like buy a decent mic/polarizing filter. My latest gripe: "5 things I love/hate about" videos. What is it with millenials and counting? you see it everywhere now. Damn millenials and their checklist lifestyle.
ohh man you are so right in this one.. Those overacting bastards are sooo annoying
Alex on Autos is the standard when it comes to intelligent sounding reviewers. He breaks the mold.
checklist lifestyle really hit me in the feels
Yeah too bad he’s short bald and a dick
" ... it doesn't scream 'I'm douchy' ..." ... love it!!
It has an Audi badge, no idea where you are but in the UK, driving an Audi is exactly the same as tattooing "I'm a cock" on your forehead.
Edit: To make it clear, that doesn't mean I dislike Audis, just the drivers ☺
Yup. We're looking at you BMW 330i drivers!
After seeing this video in December I got myself a 2019 A5 Sportback Sline and i cant be happier. This car is so dope and practical and the best place to be when you get out of work tired.
I got an A5 2018 Sportback after weeks of indecision between Audi/BMW/Mercedes entry luxury models. So happy. The A5 is perfect for a young adult/professional.
I'm revisiting this review after owning mine for 5 years and I agree completely. Awesome car and very reliable. I've had a stage 1 tune and bolt-ons for the past year and it only adds to the fun factor.
Clearly the best reviewer of cars on the internet. Always clear and concise...no gimmicks.
As an S5 owner, I totally understand the screen up on the dash. It made room for a floating dash and tons of room for large double cupholders, which in the previous version (which I also had) were in the way. And now there is a cubby that is partly open to slide the phone in and out without it showing. Mostly because that screen moved up there on the dash. Now, they could have had it fold in every time but that is unreliable.
Have u ever driven the a5? I use to own the S5 and love the steering! Thinking about buying this and having it delivered to me. The q5 steering was kind of loose so I’m hoping the steering is identical
@@summerbreeze5758 Actually I have test driven both an S5 and an A5 from 2019 the past few days and I really felt the A5 was just what what I was looking for, sure I have the money to buy both of them but it's not about having the most expensive car there is, sometimes less is more and since I do not live in a large country and everything is highly limited and monitored here, there is no point in buying an S5 unless you're the type who begs for confirmation from that 1 person out of 100s if not 1000s who thinks it's more posh to have an S5 over an A5.
I ended up purchasing a 5 door A5 Quattro S Tronic from 2019, it has barely passed 9500 km and has the S5 steering wheel, S5 carbon dash, S5 rims, S5 seats and this car was ~30k cheaper than its S5 equivalent and don't even get me started on the huge difference in the monthly insurance rate so I'd say check with a reputable Audi dealer near you and just make sure that you know what you're looking for and that you do not allow yourself to be manipulated by some self righteous salesman, even the slightest doubt or uneasiness should cause you to not go for the purchase so just get your bearings right and check it out, I went in there with a very low expectation but left with an exceptionally high satisfaction, not only about the car but also the dealership itself.
@@Daurentius322 Totally understandable. There is a decent sound and performance difference, but you can make an a4/a5 as fast as an s4/s5 VERY easily. Audi did a fantastic job at making the entry level vehicles great.
I have the 2016. I was looking to see a neutral biased critique of the new platform and body style, since it will likely be with us for at least 5+ years. He hit all the things I thought might carry over, and gave what I thought was an honest evaluation on this next gen A5. I found it very very useful, and something that could be counted on. The complaining guy didn't add much to the video/discussion unless I missed it.
Great production quality and I appreciated the professionalism of this review.
The complaining guy is turbowski. The mechanic that's burnt out from wrenching most of his adult life. . But he's funny as hell, and his appearances are one of my favorite parts of the channel.
SmoothJyzz Imo the previous generation of A5 has a better looking front, I don’t like what they have done to new grill, even the A6 too just doesn’t look as good as the previous
How is the reliability?
Still have it?
That thing is gorgeous. Most car manufacturers are trying too hard to do unique, aggressive, and futuristic, but often come out looking too busy, and awkward. I like the clean styling of this. In my opinion it isn't boring at all, it's just tastefully designed. I love that it's not all bloated looking like most newer cars.
4 seconds on screen after what felt like a year off, and the man is already complaining. gotta love turbowski!
Mark's reviews are definitely the most profound and most eloquently presented to be found on YT or elsewhere. The quality of the vids are only the cherry on the cake and I'd watch them even if they were available in 240p only.
Thanks a lot for your outstanding work and keep goin'. It's a pleasure watching.
Glad I waited for the 4k to show up. Outstanding production quality!
Thanks! This was a huge help in my purchase. Love my A5
I owned a 2009 and I can tell you the A5 looks even better in person. It is a piece of art. Pics don't do it justice.
I'm adding "Get off the road, turkey" to my daily driving vocab
Audi is making such good cars these days. I was under the impression that "just" an A5 would be quite boring but after watching your review I no longer think that. Turns out, "just" an A5 is pretty darn good!
Man, I just came across your reviews. Really nicely produced and edited, very nice job man.
Easily the best review I've seen in long time! Thanks for putting all that together!
This is an absolutely beautiful car - the design is so understated yet striking. I don't need or even want an S5 or RS5. This beauty is more than enough for daily duties 👍
Such a complete review, with outstanding production quality. Work to be proud of - well done.
The production quality of this video is amazing once again. Keep it up Geese! These reviews are the best thing on RUclips right now
Because of this review I just bought this exact car. My car was rear ended and totaled. I am very happy with this Audi for my commute car. Thank you for posting and helping me.
Absolutely superb review, done by someone that gets cars.
You will never win against people are biased for or against the A5 or Audi.
It's not about being the best car, the fastest car, or best handling, it's providing a really really good car, that does many many things well.
I have to say I miss my A5 Quattro, with the 2.0 TFSI. Superb all rounder, and it really does make you question what more you need out of a car.
This is what Audi does. It's a lovely auto with lovely attributes. You get one you're hooked for life as I have been for 30+ years. Nice video btw, thanx.
Faxxx
"In the Shoppe with Turbowski" felt a little different than before: Scott came across as substantially more passive, less dominant. Probably has to do with it not being in his garage anymore. His casual apparel was also a factor. Though maybe its mostly from his extended absence, and he simply needs a couple videos to warm back up.
Still, happy to see him back! (and having the garage segment be more of conversation between two people instead of with the camera)
i love how you hoist all cars. Keep that up ty...
Just bought a used manual 6 speed 2018 A5 Quattro with the S line sport package, Bang & Olufsen sound, and heated steering wheel upgrades. 14000 miles! A beautiful car. Your video analysis hit all the high points. Some of the negatives don’t apply to me. I don’t have the nav system so the cockpit display is fairly clean. One button makes it a minimal display which I prefer. Thanks for the thorough review. You have reassured me I made a great purchase. Also test drove a 2017 BMW 440i xdrive. Audi’s shifting was so much smoother, especially 1st gear. The A5 does not have rev-matching on down shifting. So a more true manual feel, if you know what you are doing! Thanks again.
let me know if you decide to sell it :)
I’ve come here because I was looking for a review of this car, I’m a subscriber but I mainly watched your last 1.5 year videos and I can see how far you’ve get into this reviews. Nice move to cut turbowski btw.
As usual the best reviews on RUclips. Keep the good work.
This has to be one of the better reviews, very informative.
haha, I kept waiting for you to talk about the steering feel (or lack thereof) and you finally got to it right at the end
I really enjoyed this review. Looking at the underside of the car is a great idea and really showed the German build quality. One criticism - Scott was in no way an asset to this video. He was not really interested in the car and I question why he was involved. I keep him off camera and let him operate the lift.
I disagree. I think Scott IS an asset to this video. He calls out bullshit when he sees it.
I’ve had 2 A3’s and I know it’s nothing like this car but I really made me appreciate the Audi brand and being able to grow into one of their more expensive cars.
This engine has so many applications. I had a 2009 Gti with the newer TSI engine and I flashed it with an APR tune. The torque steer was so much that it tore away at the braids on my down pipe. In any event, I was amazed as I could torture A-5s and walk away from them at 150+ The manual for me was the best. So much bottom end torque made hills delightful. The cast iron block was meant to be boosted and seems like the industry standard for many VW / Audi applications. I think this is one of the best engines every made and the easiest to be modded.
Best car reviews on RUclips.
Tested this engine in the a4 and a5. There's still spool up lag, it doesn't feel like a naturally aspirated engine. That said, it's probably the best turbo 4 I've driven as well.
I own this car and there is very little turbo lag, I don't know what you're talking about.
your reviews are unmatched man seriously. ive seen them all. so much detail and stuff people SHOULD care about. thank you. the lexus rc350 helpped me make a decision and go with another car
I may have said this already but you have the best reviews on youtube. keep up the good work.
Best picture editing on the internet.
The GOOSE IS BACK!
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Excellent review for its mix of engineering insight and clear driving impressions. Balanced and clear opinions. Thank you!
I just bought a used 2018 A5 Sportback and get more looks driving the car...I absolutely love the car!!! Simply a sophisticated luxury sports sedan!
Mr. Goose, I've been quietly watching your videos for sometime now and thought this would be the right time to comment. Your calm voice along with detailed review drew me. Subscribed. Keep'em coming.
When I saw Turbowski without his shop uniform, I almost reported this video for Sexual Content.
Did you get a little hot?
Your reviews are certainly one of the most comprehensive, and the only one I've seen that puts the car on a lift to critique the parts on the underside.
I've liked the A5 ever since it first came out, into production. Smooth ride.
Thought about checking out the new 2018 camry xse or the 2018 toyota c-hr?
it would've been interesting to see the manual version of this engine, i find it amazing they even offer it
I have an a3 s line 2018 and its an amazing vehicule. Same engine tfsi but 228 hp 260 pound of tourque. Amazing engine. Great review by the way
I agree about its exterior, especially the first gen version of this look especially good. Simple yet elegant
This is a great car and I love mine. Best car I've ever had.
you must not own many interesting cars or just not care
Absolutely superb review of what looks to be a very decent car.
Glad to see turbowski back. Great review as usual.
Another awesome video, love the attention to detail and production value, keep it up man
Good review ! I have a Q7 and I could not agree more on the diagnosis you made of the user interface (which is the same one: the part about voice control is THE MOST FRUSTRATING THING EVER. You spend 80k on a car and voice control is not bad, it is totally, 100%, dysfunctional (PS: audi told me they'll rely on google starting 2018). The screen brightness: never bothered me and i'm quite sensitive to light. Having switched from BMW, i'd say: way nicer interiors with Audi, quieter cars, but voice command in beamers works great (here is doesn't, period) and they are livelier to drive. I would recommend those new gen Audis if you look for discrete luxury, maybe not if you look for excitement.
I I owned two A5 Quattros. An 08 V6 5 speed M, first year, and a 09 V6 5 speed auto S line. The 08 had a beautiful pure black paint job and a Cinnamon Brown interior. It had a lot of little nagging problems. It was the first year of this model and as they say, don't buy the first year of anything. Liked the car, but the manual transmission didn't like rush hour traffic and the desert dust loved the black paint. Traded it in for the 09 with Meteorite Gray exterior and matching interior. Loved that freaking car. Even though it had an automatic transmission, that V6 was a beast. It drove better at 90 mph than it did at 55! Drive it at highway speeds and the gas mileage was around 31 mpg. But that was not always possible. Besides yearly maintenance, the only money I spent was for tires and alignments. Got married, had a kid and that damn child car seat hated the A5 as much as the A5 hated it! That was my favorite model of the A5. The newer ones look too generic. I love my kids, but I miss that car!
Oh, I drive a 2015 Q5 V6 Quattro diesel TDI! Yes, the diesel that Audi lied about the emissions on. They had to reprogram the computer to correctly measure the exhaust emissions. Lost about 3 miles per gallon. Getting 25 mpg in the city and 33 on the highway. Don't know if l lost any horse power, rated at 260 and 428 lbs ft of torque. That thing will blast the doors off most cars from a dead start. And, it likes child car seats!
In europe I used to have a Q7 V12 TDI and that engine is so sweet and felt like butter smooth and electric ready before the EV was a thing.
Now than I'm moving to Canada I really would like to buy an A5 with manual transmission and keep for looong time (wife is lucky and will get a new EV suv lol) buth those versions are really rare
Excellent review as always! No other youtuber is doing this type of reviews!
I've put over 8k miles on my B9 A4 with the Sport Plus Pkg (manual, adjustable dampers, the variable steering). I love it.
As an engineer, I object to this car's price-to-cylinder ratio.
As a human with a functioning brain, I also object to this car's price-to-cylinder ratio.
Scott blowing his vape into the shot at 2:26
I’ve got this in Matador red and I love it!
Your videos are killer! Video composition, lighting, editing, killer. And Scott in some different duds - alright!
Here's how you improve the engine: add some port injection so the valves don't carbonize every 30,000 miles / improve the rear main seal / redesign the chain tensioner / no more plastic water pumps... how much more do you need?
VW AUDI make the best 4 cylinder engines, they've been perfecting for years. But the V6 sounds quite good in the S4/S5.
Audi should hire you because you just sold me. This was the best, most thorough yet interesting review vid I’ve seen on this car. Thanks, and great job. Quality vids. 🔥
Damn it, that was the best info on an Audi coupe!! I'm looking into an Audi A5, 2019! I have until the end of the month to scoop it up, thanks for viewing the undercarriage, and the engine compartment!!
OMG what a practical review!! PLEASEEEEE do A5 Sportsback
Waqas Bashir watch the video over and pretend it has 4 doors...
You are right about Ford, it's like their only care is for the car to move, no attention to detail whatsoever!
question---btw, thanks for the very fine reviews, Much appreciated! Your comment about some engines/cars being very hard to work on, especially for ourselves--- do you think 6 cyl turbo's are much worse, due to size and configuration in engine bay, e.g. Bmw? (and then, vs bmw 4 cyl Turbo.) ?
Excellent review. When I drove the A4 it blew me away. I was in shock. I can only hope the Tesla 3 I have on order will drive as nicely.
I like you but Turboski need to concentrate on telling us some useful information like "This looks like it's easy to work on... etc" from a mechanic's perspective. Otherwise he might as well not be in the video!
I could care less about the junks they review all i wanna see is turbowski ;)
We all like scott for his dry humour
I will agree with that, definitely need more Turboski input on mechanics.
Lucas L Yes more Turbowski input!! Even if its just crap talking as long as its about the cars setup
He does exactly that, but in language that people with the ability to work on that car themselves can understand. The sarcastic language is how a mechanic would think about that car. If you can't pick up on it I doubt you would have the ability and understanding to work on a modern vehicle.
I've owned two of the earlier A5's. They are beautiful cars, and I wanted to drive it until the wheels fall off. But after 50k miles, all heck broke lose with problems that were unresolvable, and customer support is poor. The truth is not in engineering, and beauty is only skin deep. 😞
you got what you wanted. you drove it until the wheels fell off. i bet you wont purchase another audi :/
My S5 has been 13000kms (yes, thirteen thousand) of unbridled heartache. First a wheel bearing, then the proximity key stopped working. Coolant bottle cracked. Constant misfires, and CEL's. Then the ECU failed. It took 44 days, and, $3774.70 for the ECU to be sorted out. I drove it 7kms home, and the car died in the driveway. It was towed back to the shop again today.
As of January 30, 2019: I have had the car for 186 days. 64 of those days, the car has been offline for repairs. 35% of the time I have had the car so far, I haven't been able to drive it. I have spent as much trying to keep the wheels turning, as I paid for the down payment.
I hate this car with an absolute passion. I would jump for joy if it was stolen, or wrecked.
Audi builds crap cars, and, backs them up with crap customer service, and, support.
@@Gandalf721 I am thrilled that your friends don't have problems with ther 2014, and newer Audi's. Mine isn't newer than 2014. There is no warranty. There is no lemon law where I am.
Have this car in six speed manual. I love it. So smooth. So reliable. Doesn’t ask for much but give you so much
Most thorough car reviews on YT
Scott Turbowski is back in action!
NootNoot! But what does he contribute?
The bitter truth.
Food net work
His presence is just... filling.
LMAO!! 15:32 Perfect music selection .. crackin up
DUDE A VIDEO! FINALLY!
Hey man just want to thank you for making this video. I was curious about the Audi A4 2.0T and this is basically the same car/engine. It seems like you enjoyed reviewing it as well so that's awesome!
Please review the MK7 GTI
Nooooo, I just sold mine. Don't make me regret plz...
@savagegeese if you want to drive one I have a 2017 GTI S I live in Rosemont, probably not too far from you.
It would be interesting to see his thoughts on this as the drivetrain is almost the same and it handles much better
Yes please review the Mk7
+Xianyue Wang chinese people are rich ?
The speed of the needle dropping on the tachometer was faster than my pants dropping when I saw this video post
darth415 I would get so many speeding tickets just so I can watch the needle drop
Well done, your video presentation is refined, comments are informative. You are an artist my friend !
Those are some of the best looking alloy wheels I've ever seen.
Would love to see the RS3
+1. Very nice review. .. The Audi A5/S5/RS5 coupe design will/has gone down in automotive design history; Its beautiful on the outside and inside. Signed, a former Audi USA MY95.5 UrS6 Kombi owner. From new a daily driver of ten years as the interior quality always impressed. The uber ski wagon . . Audi Quattro rules . . . .
Man seriously your videos are amazinggg
After watching this video i cant stop loving Audi a5.
Pllease please please never stop going under the car with Scott, it makes us understand the car from other prospective. Thanks man
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The holiest of shits you posted a video right when I went on my lunch break
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you do best reviews. can you do a review on 2.0t Porsche Macan please. would like to know your opinion on that particular model. keep it up good job...
A great review beautifully done...thank-you sir.
Awwwwww fuck yeah, shoppe time
You have to have the manual transmission? What? So you can go slower?
Bro check it out car and driver test of the 2018 audi a4 manual with the same engine, they say the manual is 0.1 second faster on both 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile than the automatic.
My favorite thing about that car is the rims. I think they look amazing
Man that was a great review, thank you.
Long term reliability is a concern for me.
scanspeak00 I would get the base or mid-level of this. skip the premium.
+ scanspeak00 If you like the car and you are planning on keeping it long-term, negotiate and purchase the extended warranty. If you can get at least a 4-year extended warranty, that is 9 years of headache-free ownership. Their prices could look steep now but it will most likely be a life-saver. And remember extended warranties are always cheaper when brand new then purchasing it when basic warranty is almost over.
+ Alfred Valrie If you have extended warranty (exclusionary), you do not have to worry about more tech/electronics. Get the most you can afford.
You will usually get 100,000 miles of relatively trouble free driving out of a modern Audi. If you do have a problem the warranty and service is very good. If you want to keep an Audi past the factory warranty GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. It is very reasonable. You do not have to buy it with a new car just before the standard Audi warranty expires. Only get the Factory Audi extended warranty. IF you keep any German car past 100,000 miles good luck. I would tap out at 80k or 9 years. There are allot of + 100k German cars out there. The reliable ones are still the minority. Even scheduled maintenance can be expensive. Keep all your maintenance records.
The Unfortunate thing is ......well .....no other car under $100,000 drives as nice as an Audi. This is their time. They are the reference standard.
I drove a bottom of the line 2017 A4. It is one of the best all around automobiles I have ever driven. There are no modern Japanese or Korean cars that drive as nicely. At any price point.
Yes, like most things German.
Your car reviews are very good and informative. Said this before, Scott Turbowski ads NOTHING to your review.
WTF?!!! Turbowski is the Man... he's just a little jaded because he sees, first-hand, the kind of shit most auto manufacturers foist off on their unsuspecting sheep... I mean customers. That's why we appreciate Mr. Savage Goose so much. When he starts to pull his punches I'll go elsewhere - meanwhile, I come here to get educated. That's how I learned that connecting the upper-left ball joint to the 5-link snapinkrabbitz eliminates driveline lash and NVH in the superspension.
Great to hear that you feel Audi's in good form these days...personally, when it comes to styling choices, I preferred the first-gen A5, or at least the mid-cycle refresh version thereof, but to each our own...
Can you please review the c class 300. I loved this review and just subscribed.