►Shop for merchandise: autogefuehl.shop/ ►Subscribe here: ruclips.net/user/autogefuehl ►Also subscribe to our RUclips shorts channel: www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: ruclips.net/video/-8gNXlRGngA/видео.htmlsi=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 This is our in-depth review of the 2025 all-new Audi A5 Avant. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience. 00:00 all-new A5 Avant 05:14 Light tech and design 07:28 Suspension 08:32 Engines 11:22 quattro ultra AWD 13:03 Light technology 14:01 Interior quality 16:06 Seats and comfort 17:44 Cockpit 19:17 Driver POV 21:20 Sound and voice control 23:23 Rear seats 25:50 Trunk/boot 27:45 Acceleration and AWD 30:11 Suspension 32:10 MHEV system 32:58 Agile driving 36:32 Electric moments 39:56 Price 41:33 A5 or S5? #Audi #AudiA5
For me elimination of all the buttons - I love screens, air con are set once and never touch again. In bmw I set body comfort setting and auto seat heating and coolng ONCE and forget about it for 3 years until new bmw and lease. Do you really change these settings all the time, why?
@@spk8989plYou really think those big LCD screens are for not touching them? 😅 So, you set all up and let this useless ugliness be there and get dusty? Make sense 👍
My friend bought Chines Geely ,for 3k euros extra from base model you get EVERYTHING ,big panorama roof that can open ,3D camera ,every electronic imagine ,and warranty is 7 years or 150k km ,most Germans give only 3 years in my country even they cost 3 times more
The exterior is fine, but I'm not going to spend 80k on this interior. I'll go for the last ICE A6 gen at full spec for 70k with a beautiful wood/aluminum interior.
Data & facts: Audi A5 / S5 (The Audi formerly known as A4) sedan/fastback & Avant Built in Neckarsulm Germany LED - Full LED - Matrix LED 4,83 m 190“ length (+7 cm 3“), that gain is all in wheelbase +8 cm 17“-20“ wheels (S5 19“-20“) base suspension, fixed -20 mm sport suspension (S-line and S5 standard) or optional -20 mm adaptive S suspension progressive steering standard Optional rear OLED with possible warnings for vehicles behind 12“ instruments 14,5“ infotainment Android Automotive 11“ passenger display optional optional HUD Electrochrome panoramic roof for both Seats fabric or Optional leatherette/animal Or dinamica/animal for sport seat Forms: normal seat or sport seat or sport seat plus trunk / boot 445 l - 1.300 l (480 l - 1425 l Avant) MHEV 420 l - 1.270 l (450 l - 1.400 l Avant) 2.0 TFSI 150 hp (9,8 s) FWD 204 hp FWD/AWD (7,8 s / 7,6 s) TDI and S5 MHEV 1,7 kWh gross LFP battery, recuperation up to 25 kW 2.0 TFSI PHEV 22 kWh 295/360 hp 2.0 TDI 204 hp FWD/AWD (7,7 s / 6,9 s) 3.0 V6 TFSI 367 hp AWD S5 4,5 s 0-100 km/h, sports differential rear All AWD = Quattro ultra, 100/0 front/rear when driving steady and little acceleration, during hard acceleration up to 30/70 front/rear distribution Engines Northern American market (sedan only), slightly different: No MHEV A5 2.0 TFSI 268 hp 400 Nm quattro ultra Audi S5 3.0 TFSI 362 hp 550 Nm oldschool quattro 40:60 Towing 1,8 t / 1,9 t S5 Entry price 45.000 Euro Avant 47.000 Euro S5 Sedan 78.500 Euro S5 Avant 80.000 Euro A5 Avant test vehicle: 81.000 Euro Glacier White Line S5 Sedan test vehicle 89.000 Euro Ascari Blue Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
Was nice to see diesel under it but then you sad mild hybrid and red light turned in my head .My friend has BMW X5 3.0 diesel 2021 which should be bullet prof engine but because is mild hybrid is already dead and siting brick ,when they open engine camshaft had many nasty scars on it ,so it probably run many times with out enough oil pressure .Diesel and hybrid even start stop system dont mix good together
@@alparbiro5892 @alparbiro5892 That mild hybrid have 0 benefits but kills the engine over time and adds much complicity. And like i sad it gives 0 benefits ,my 2.0 diesel from 2016 consumes 0.5-0.6 l PER HOUR on idle so what is the catch .Maybe someone will say it adds torque off electric motor but diesels have already more then enough torque for anything (my 2.0 has 400 nm).First i did on my car when i bought it was to turn off Start/stop forever so never had problem with that car
@@JohnGuidetti751 well, true, but from a consumer perspective I too compare other platforms and drivetrains with comparable prices. Open-minded consumer will never compare apples to apples within one company.
After watching this a second time, the exterior is great, the interior is a total nightmare. Huge step back from current models. Piano black everywhere, screens everywhere, no button controls for climate system and the interface you demoed is a joke. And don’t get me started on the capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel and doors. The interior engineers seem to be more focused on cutting costs by removing physical buttons and less on the practical ergonomics Audi was once known for. I’d never buy this model. Will keep my S4 until I move over to the Porsche or another brand.
Even that sun shade for back window has cost saving ,it has only 1 point for attach, that would be broken by the wind on open windows easily ,my 8 year old car has 2 so it dont move with a wind
Thanx for the review. I had a chance to get into new A5 and I have to say that in real life it doesn’t feel premium. It’s sad that german car manufacturers competing nowadays in cost optimisation and screen sizes.
The interiors on these new Audis look so much like the new GM interiors, like the ones in the new Chevrolet Traverse and upcoming new Suburban. Very cheap imo.
They have to save money because they are stuck between a rock and a hard place, have to spend gazillions on developing Hybrid and EV powertrains alongside petrol and diesel, the company car market is shrinking and on top of the that type of cars most people can afford to lease are getting cancelled ( RIP Fiesta) to save development money.
Thx for the video, I'm even more convinced that my A4 b9 avant V6 TDI with 272cv is the best option for the next 10 years.... And it's much better than that car, in terms of quality Audi is now closer to seat.
@@angmid9210 I love design of new BMW's. I personally lease M4 and my wife decided on M440i. The most beautiful cars money can buy now and technically perfect. Old BMW's are simply awful.
I'd love to see more high-quality fabric or fabric-like materials being used. I know it's not animal-free, but something like the wool blend on Volvos would be amazing. Some high-quality fabric couches can cost upwards of €4000 ($4300), so they can definitely go quite premium. I would have to see what this Audi's fabric feels like, but it doesn't look the most premium from the camera. Leather/leatherette is so underrated. Most uncomfortable and bum-burning material ever made.
Great car. The proportions, angles and lines are much nicer than those from BMW and Mercedes. However the badges used to be better, and too much glossy black in the interior.
Better than the competition, yes. Better than the previous models- certainly not. There was a timeless and subtle design style with the b8.5 and b9/9.5. But this just feels like it’s trying wayyyy too hard to be fancy with the lights and intakes and especially with the interior. My 2019 sq5 will be the last Audi for me unfortunately.
@@Johnny91832 LED DRL was an upgrade from most cars using halogen at the time. The matrix laser was again an upgrade from the xenon HID that the previous generations had been using. These new lights are not that. I feel like they are a tacky addition, especially the fact that they give you choices to change them from the infotainment. Am I mad at the headlights? No. Im mad at Audi for focusing their efforts on something so mundane and useless and could have used the design budget for something more significant. I personally don’t think the bar taillights are an improvement over the separated ones from previous models.
I've been driving German cars for 15 years (MB & Audi) and not sure I'm going to continue. Plastic parts failing, motor mounts, etc. at 55k miles and so on. The funny thing is that I was most worried about all of the tech and screens, but they've been fine. The mechanicals, less so.
@@akj2387 2018 A5 convertible purchased new and well maintained. My previous car was an MB E350 purchased new in 2012 that was a complete tank and no issues. No personal experience with the newer MB's.
It's strange, everyone seems to be complaining about the piano black and the screens, but very few are complaining about the looks. Fitting, because this thing is just beautiful. Especially in this color. If i had the money, I would buy it so quickly
Why does the new A5 now have the same cheap carpet fitted like the lower end models have such as A1 and Q2 but not the high quality velour carpet that was fitted in the previous generation A4 & A5? No longer a premium high quality product it seems with penny pinching going on
Here is a feedback who used to own a Audi and currently owns a BMW.. I had 2023 Q3 till recently with all the tech package a Q3 can have and paid a lot more a Q3 should be priced.. Audi and BMW has subscriptions but Audi charges a lot but BMW rates are more affordable. Audi overall is an excellent car brand but to enjoy / feel one need to go for 4 or above series anything below feels like overpriced VW.. BMW on the other hand , though upfront expensive but perfect for people who loves driving .. and luxurious justifies the price tag!! Again I’m not an expert but just wanted to share POV..
The Germans are now on the downpath when it comes to interior quality. Especially the materials are now not premium anymore. Best to see is the inside of the door pockets for example. Also the trunk is a joke. 450L and no space under the trunk floor….
So many bad comments. Overall is a great car: great motor, great driving, suspension, steering, sound isolation... No physical buttons and gloss black are a minus, but far from offsetting the previous mentioned. Small trunk is a big con for me.
This looks better than the sedan inmo. BUT why do they have the "unibrown" rear lights? The car would be much better looking with just a light on each side :)
As a current owner of a 2023 A4 Avant I'm disappointed with the interior of this new A5 and the fact a list price starting over £40k = £600 road tax in the UK so I won't be replacing with this new model.
Engines Northern American market (sedan only), slightly different: No MHEV A5 2.0 TFSI 268 hp 400 Nm quattro ultra Audi S5 3.0 TFSI 362 hp 550 Nm oldschool quattro 40:60
Was waiting for the A5 Avant PHEV to replace my company hybrid Passat - which itself replaced a diesel A4 Avant 4-years ago because of the lack of a PHEV. I can't understand why Audi are releasing the PHEV later when the technology is already within the VAG group. Plus the pathetic rear legroom has just confirmed that my Passat will be replaced with the new generaiton Passat, I don't think there is much difference to be honest.
I think this is the only segment where the german trio still has good looking cars, i mean Audi usually has good cars in all segments looks wise but bmw and merc been messin up lately
Dieselgate is still very much a thing. I'm quite sad to see this reeks of cost-cutting, from the 1 or 2 piston super-cheap brake calipers, to the tacky panel controls both on the doors, stearing wheel and centerconsole, gear leaver, fabric choices. - Heck even the controls are the lumbar support on the seat are cheaper. With the B9 series they shared more parts with other Audis or even Porsches. Now it's the other way around, this B10 shares lot of parts with Skoda and VW. And the thing looks like Kia ProCeed in the front. - Actually the ProCeed looks better.
These big screens internally, I just prefer a minimal screen with most important info, a handful. The rest should be able to switch on/off. It’s like a christmas tree, especially when driving evening/night time
As the exterior design of some Audi models is now also questionable, I find the A5 quite attractive. The same applies to the fabric parts and seats in the interior - I like them much more than leather or artificial leather. However, Audi completely loses me with the creepy controls and the incredibly cheap-looking piano black in the cockpit. Even if the A5 cost less than 30k, I'd still find it cheeky for that price. In my opinion, the weak sales figures are home-made and not a consequence of the current irritation over the drive issue. I don't care whether it's electric or diesel, but I won't buy a touch-only without full autopilot. That's just plain stupid.
I currently drive the 2019 A5 Sportback and the built quality inside and out is second to none, pretty much perfect ✨ 100.000km just one small repair, no squeaking, no rattling, just silence in the cabin. Materials are very high quality, real Aluminium Inlays, real leather, and soft touch everywhere 🤍 What's the strategy here with making it worse than before? I don't get it @audi 🥺😢
Great review Thomas. The A5 looks great in the white. I think we need you to revisit your A5 comparison to the A7 and see if you have changed your mind.
Since I suspected that the new A5 will have all these shortcomings like glossy plastics, cheap middle consol, only touch controls, capacitive BS and all these visible costcuttings because the car was planned on the peak of this nonsense in the VW Group (ID3, Golf 8), I decided to order the B9.5 in May allthough it also will have the touchscreen. Thats the bitter pill I have to take. But what makes me smile is that I get a car without all these things I would hate for the next 3 years. Maybe next week it`s time for the delivery.
Hello Thomas. Great video. Do you find new Audi screens big or with unusually big bezels? This is how I percieve them, while watching the video. They seem bigger than BMW and Merc.
The exterior styling is great, the interior looks modern, but the car is unnecessarily long, the huge middle console covered in piano black looks too heavy and will become dirty and scratched, and the co2 emissions without the mild hybrid system are too high, so is the price after adding some equipment.
There is a reason why the prices of older cars in good condition with MOT TuV etc. are so firm - no hybrid , pref no turbo/downsizing engine ideally no direct injection, is the cheapest most reliable way of motoring you can get . Every new model review just reaffirms that fact , this one is no exception.
Another great, informative review! I own an Audi 2023 Q4 eTron. The major problem with Audi cars is that their software sucks. It is not well done and Audi cheaps out by not fixing issues and not doing updates to the software. I’ll not buy another Audi until Audi takes automotive software seriously. Mechanically and design wise Audi cars are fine, but the software and lack of proper support is a deal breaker for me.
Actually I like fabric seats. They are really comfortable and feels like a cozy room when you get in car. However, that interiror looks bland. Especially when you consider those knock-off looking screens.
Name of the game: cost reduction. That interior is not worth the money. It's sad when you think Audi had arguably the best interiors of the big 3 german brands. Old A4 was better
The mirror adjustment unit looks and feels flimsy. The door handles are too unconventional. The interior is overloaded with screens and displays... It was as if the car had lost its face, but had not acquired a new one.
I like this A5 estate better than the sedan much more practical for putting your stuff in the back and for all the family . I love German wagons especially the uberwagons , I don't know why Americans don't like estates they are so cool. Americans have this stupid SUV craze , I prefer estates . Thomas you are working so hard you are everywhere now with these reviews , you need a break my man . Anyway , Have a nice day Thomas .
The lack of separate heating controls puts me off. I'm surprised Audi decided to do this. An estate car is supposed to have the most practical load area, yet Audi has put a large lip at the opening of the boot, unforgiveable in an estate car. I definitely couldn't consider it as a replacement for my current estate car.
I wasn't sure initially with some designs but actually they're really looking nice, and I've never had an Avant but I could go for the S5 Avant this time.
This material interior is looking like taken from new Skoda Octavia / Superb. I was waiting for this car, but after Your videos I'm more confused than convinced that I want to buy it. PS. According to online photos of version without 3rd screen - space for screen looks terible.
Please Audi on the facelift of this can you offer us a tilt and slide panoramic roof, some of us enjoy being able to have the sunroof open, while enjoying the summer air breeze on a lovely summers day. I actually love this car, and would buy it, I just can’t do a car without a sunroof that opens. I’m sure many others enjoy the pleasure of the sunroof, we don’t care about the increased drag.
For being a Car that is no 4,83m long I find the space in the boot kinda disappointing. I expected this gen of Audi Midclass Sedan to spread itself between upper midclass and midclass in size and spacewise. But it doesn't seem to deliver that. Well atleast you can drive now bigger size Wheels/Tires on a Midclass Sedan/Wagon (245/40/19).
Nice video. Would be great if you can tell us what formats the usb port can take. many of us like playing our cd collection uncompressed (flac) in the car. Some car support that and its better than Spotify and cheaper when you already own your music.
From what I have looked at it is not possible to change the view of the clocks to what they were on the previous A4. There are no longer round clocks with tachometer and speedometer. The speed is only shown digitally anymore. One big drama.
The car is beautiful from the outside, but the speedometer readings are unacceptable. I hope there will be some update that will allow for normal odometer readings, like in the older A4 or A6 models. The readability of the tachometer and speedometer is a disaster, not in the Audi style, probably no car enthusiast is able to accept something like that
Chrome is way, way better, much more classy and sophisticated than the dull black packages. I prefer my Skoda Superb SE L Kombi 2025 model with Dynamic Chassis Control Plus, 19" wheels and the rest of the extras. It will be less expensive too.
I was in love with the previous A5, mostly due to its amazing interior and exterior design. I can't say many nice things about the new model. Audi participates in the annoying trend of building cars with ridiculously aggressive fronts and they decided to from a perfect climate control system to one of the worst solutions I have seen so far. The back of the car looks decent though.
I think that the correct name is "new Audi A4,5 avant". It's a pretty good looking car, but I miss that frameless doors jeje (I had a 1st gen A5 sb and i thougth to buy new A5 but finally got the last generation of the real A5)
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This is our in-depth review of the 2025 all-new Audi A5 Avant. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
00:00 all-new A5 Avant
05:14 Light tech and design
07:28 Suspension
08:32 Engines
11:22 quattro ultra AWD
13:03 Light technology
14:01 Interior quality
16:06 Seats and comfort
17:44 Cockpit
19:17 Driver POV
21:20 Sound and voice control
23:23 Rear seats
25:50 Trunk/boot
27:45 Acceleration and AWD
30:11 Suspension
32:10 MHEV system
32:58 Agile driving
36:32 Electric moments
39:56 Price
41:33 A5 or S5?
#Audi #AudiA5
Shiny black plastic in vehicle interiors should be illegal. The designers who insist on using it should be fired and never allowed to work again. 😂
Definitely
Let customers decide what they want to buy
So true. 👍
agree
Proves they don't listen to customer feed back. I think all new Audi's since diesel gate have gone down in interior quality
I've started rating new cars not based on their performance or looks, but on whether they have physical buttons to control the temperature or not.
For me add coccon cockpit style driver side, closed compartment for stuff and safety from thief
Also if they have shinny black plastic or not
For me elimination of all the buttons - I love screens, air con are set once and never touch again. In bmw I set body comfort setting and auto seat heating and coolng ONCE and forget about it for 3 years until new bmw and lease. Do you really change these settings all the time, why?
I know they make a difference but now you are just exaggerating it , it barely matters
@@spk8989plYou really think those big LCD screens are for not touching them? 😅 So, you set all up and let this useless ugliness be there and get dusty? Make sense 👍
Everybody: we hate touchbuttons and pianoblack plastic!
Audi: more touchbuttons and pianolack it is then!
70k Audi a4 station, 8000€ tech pro pack, people lost their minds with prices.
With cloth seats LOL
My friend bought Chines Geely ,for 3k euros extra from base model you get EVERYTHING ,big panorama roof that can open ,3D camera ,every electronic imagine ,and warranty is 7 years or 150k km ,most Germans give only 3 years in my country even they cost 3 times more
Absolutely hate the AC controls
Interior is a step back compared to prior A4/A5, which had the best Audi interior of the whole line-up.
I don’t like piano black in the middle console. Why all manufacturers are using piano black? It looks so cheap :/
You said it. Cheap.
I has been cheap for 20 or so years. It's ugly. And they use it for the same reason why the bottom of the doors are plastic, saving.
Because it's cheap
Because it suits well Asia markets (not only)
Isn’t it strange that the Golf has felt lining in the door and the A5 doesn’t?
But yet no felt lining in the glove box where you’d actually want it not in the door.
The exterior is fine, but I'm not going to spend 80k on this interior. I'll go for the last ICE A6 gen at full spec for 70k with a beautiful wood/aluminum interior.
Data & facts:
Audi A5 / S5 (The Audi formerly known as A4)
sedan/fastback & Avant
Built in Neckarsulm Germany
LED - Full LED - Matrix LED
4,83 m 190“ length (+7 cm 3“), that gain is all in wheelbase +8 cm
17“-20“ wheels (S5 19“-20“)
base suspension, fixed -20 mm sport suspension (S-line and S5 standard) or optional -20 mm adaptive S suspension
progressive steering standard
Optional rear OLED with possible warnings for vehicles behind
12“ instruments
14,5“ infotainment Android Automotive
11“ passenger display optional
optional HUD
Electrochrome panoramic roof for both
Seats fabric or
Optional leatherette/animal
Or dinamica/animal for sport seat
Forms: normal seat or sport seat or sport seat plus
trunk / boot
445 l - 1.300 l (480 l - 1425 l Avant)
MHEV
420 l - 1.270 l (450 l - 1.400 l Avant)
2.0 TFSI 150 hp (9,8 s) FWD 204 hp FWD/AWD (7,8 s / 7,6 s)
TDI and S5 MHEV 1,7 kWh gross LFP battery, recuperation up to 25 kW
2.0 TFSI PHEV 22 kWh 295/360 hp
2.0 TDI 204 hp FWD/AWD (7,7 s / 6,9 s)
3.0 V6 TFSI 367 hp AWD S5 4,5 s 0-100 km/h, sports differential rear
All AWD = Quattro ultra, 100/0 front/rear when driving steady and little acceleration, during hard acceleration up to 30/70 front/rear distribution
Engines Northern American market (sedan only), slightly different:
No MHEV
A5 2.0 TFSI 268 hp 400 Nm quattro ultra
Audi S5 3.0 TFSI 362 hp 550 Nm oldschool quattro 40:60
Towing 1,8 t / 1,9 t S5
Entry price 45.000 Euro
Avant 47.000 Euro
S5 Sedan 78.500 Euro
S5 Avant 80.000 Euro
A5 Avant test vehicle: 81.000 Euro
Glacier White Line
S5 Sedan test vehicle 89.000 Euro
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Was nice to see diesel under it but then you sad mild hybrid and red light turned in my head .My friend has BMW X5 3.0 diesel 2021 which should be bullet prof engine but because is mild hybrid is already dead and siting brick ,when they open engine camshaft had many nasty scars on it ,so it probably run many times with out enough oil pressure .Diesel and hybrid even start stop system dont mix good together
@@dzonikg V6 TDI is coming, only for A7 and also with MHEV system, but still
@@alparbiro5892 @alparbiro5892 That mild hybrid have 0 benefits but kills the engine over time and adds much complicity. And like i sad it gives 0 benefits ,my 2.0 diesel from 2016 consumes 0.5-0.6 l PER HOUR on idle so what is the catch .Maybe someone will say it adds torque off electric motor but diesels have already more then enough torque for anything (my 2.0 has 400 nm).First i did on my car when i bought it was to turn off Start/stop forever so never had problem with that car
Interior is a let down- sorry, Audi. Competitors will eat the profit cake on their behalf.
It's 80K ?! At this price point one could get Mid-spec Porsche Macan!
@@nejc3Macan is electric doesn’t compare.
@@JohnGuidetti751 well, true, but from a consumer perspective I too compare other platforms and drivetrains with comparable prices.
Open-minded consumer will never compare apples to apples within one company.
The competitors all have similar interiors, large screens
@@jonathanlupalezwi5951 But better interior materials for 3 series, and i' m telling you that as an Audi enthousiast.
After watching this a second time, the exterior is great, the interior is a total nightmare. Huge step back from current models. Piano black everywhere, screens everywhere, no button controls for climate system and the interface you demoed is a joke. And don’t get me started on the capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel and doors. The interior engineers seem to be more focused on cutting costs by removing physical buttons and less on the practical ergonomics Audi was once known for. I’d never buy this model. Will keep my S4 until I move over to the Porsche or another brand.
Even that sun shade for back window has cost saving ,it has only 1 point for attach, that would be broken by the wind on open windows easily ,my 8 year old car has 2 so it dont move with a wind
Thanx for the review.
I had a chance to get into new A5 and I have to say that in real life it doesn’t feel premium.
It’s sad that german car manufacturers competing nowadays in cost optimisation and screen sizes.
Screen sizes are crazy. Where the real designers! Go back to minimal analog feel non-christmas tree design
The interiors on these new Audis look so much like the new GM interiors, like the ones in the new Chevrolet Traverse and upcoming new Suburban.
Very cheap imo.
True ag
They have to save money because they are stuck between a rock and a hard place, have to spend gazillions on developing Hybrid and EV powertrains alongside petrol and diesel, the company car market is shrinking and on top of the that type of cars most people can afford to lease are getting cancelled ( RIP Fiesta) to save development money.
Thx for the video, I'm even more convinced that my A4 b9 avant V6 TDI with 272cv is the best option for the next 10 years.... And it's much better than that car, in terms of quality Audi is now closer to seat.
It won’t last that long, especially crappy V6 TDI
The v6 tdi is great
@@angmid9210 R6 from BMW is way better and will last a lot longer
@@spk8989pl great engine but you can’t get it in an Audi. If only modern BMWs didn’t look so awful!
@@angmid9210 I love design of new BMW's. I personally lease M4 and my wife decided on M440i. The most beautiful cars money can buy now and technically perfect. Old BMW's are simply awful.
I'd love to see more high-quality fabric or fabric-like materials being used. I know it's not animal-free, but something like the wool blend on Volvos would be amazing. Some high-quality fabric couches can cost upwards of €4000 ($4300), so they can definitely go quite premium. I would have to see what this Audi's fabric feels like, but it doesn't look the most premium from the camera. Leather/leatherette is so underrated. Most uncomfortable and bum-burning material ever made.
Great car. The proportions, angles and lines are much nicer than those from BMW and Mercedes. However the badges used to be better, and too much glossy black in the interior.
Better than the competition, yes. Better than the previous models- certainly not. There was a timeless and subtle design style with the b8.5 and b9/9.5. But this just feels like it’s trying wayyyy too hard to be fancy with the lights and intakes and especially with the interior. My 2019 sq5 will be the last Audi for me unfortunately.
not as sexy as the cls shooting brake
@@constructionbootgazer"way too fancy with lights" they always have been. First brand to adopt the use of LED & matrix headlights
@@kevc.2958discontinued plastic car
@@Johnny91832 LED DRL was an upgrade from most cars using halogen at the time. The matrix laser was again an upgrade from the xenon HID that the previous generations had been using. These new lights are not that. I feel like they are a tacky addition, especially the fact that they give you choices to change them from the infotainment. Am I mad at the headlights? No. Im mad at Audi for focusing their efforts on something so mundane and useless and could have used the design budget for something more significant. I personally don’t think the bar taillights are an improvement over the separated ones from previous models.
I own the previous model A4 Avant B9 2020 and I prefer the exterior and interior design of my car
I've been driving German cars for 15 years (MB & Audi) and not sure I'm going to continue. Plastic parts failing, motor mounts, etc. at 55k miles and so on. The funny thing is that I was most worried about all of the tech and screens, but they've been fine. The mechanicals, less so.
What car?
@@akj2387 2018 A5 convertible purchased new and well maintained. My previous car was an MB E350 purchased new in 2012 that was a complete tank and no issues. No personal experience with the newer MB's.
It's strange, everyone seems to be complaining about the piano black and the screens, but very few are complaining about the looks. Fitting, because this thing is just beautiful. Especially in this color. If i had the money, I would buy it so quickly
I liked the look of the previous A5 model(s) much better. I'm not a fan of these overly aggressive fronts, especially not for a car like this.
@@DevilHorstwell, looks are subjective. I liked the previous A5 but I love this one even more
@@jonathanlupalezwi5951 Can't argue with that.
This A5 definitely stepped into a new segment. A segment of cars with poor ergonomics and cheap sensor controls.
Plastic fantastic
Thomas and Lea - the TRUE 'German Kombi' Great job guys...
I would like to do some cost cutting when it comes to screens and other similar stuff rather than reliability.
Why does the new A5 now have the same cheap carpet fitted like the lower end models have such as A1 and Q2 but not the high quality velour carpet that was fitted in the previous generation A4 & A5? No longer a premium high quality product it seems with penny pinching going on
Here is a feedback who used to own a Audi and currently owns a BMW.. I had 2023 Q3 till recently with all the tech package a Q3 can have and paid a lot more a Q3 should be priced.. Audi and BMW has subscriptions but Audi charges a lot but BMW rates are more affordable. Audi overall is an excellent car brand but to enjoy / feel one need to go for 4 or above series anything below feels like overpriced VW.. BMW on the other hand , though upfront expensive but perfect for people who loves driving .. and luxurious justifies the price tag!! Again I’m not an expert but just wanted to share POV..
The Germans are now on the downpath when it comes to interior quality. Especially the materials are now not premium anymore. Best to see is the inside of the door pockets for example.
Also the trunk is a joke. 450L and no space under the trunk floor….
There has never been felt in the door pockets in any of this segment or higher. Dunno what you’re talking about.
@@JohnGuidetti751 Volvo XC60 and I presume V60 have felted doors. And bigger boot.
@@BokiXI I should have been more precise regarding the German brands have never had it.
@@JohnGuidetti751 what about Skoda? Superb for example.
The mild hybrid system in the diesel is very impressive
Does the engine regenerate the battery?
So many bad comments. Overall is a great car: great motor, great driving, suspension, steering, sound isolation... No physical buttons and gloss black are a minus, but far from offsetting the previous mentioned. Small trunk is a big con for me.
I lost it at CAPACITIVE DOOR HANDLES!
What in the ux hell is this?!
This looks better than the sedan inmo. BUT why do they have the "unibrown" rear lights? The car would be much better looking with just a light on each side :)
I like it. It looks great in white. The S version is probably a better buy, since they are both very expensive anyway.
As a current owner of a 2023 A4 Avant I'm disappointed with the interior of this new A5 and the fact a list price starting over £40k = £600 road tax in the UK so I won't be replacing with this new model.
Chinese will dominate the EU market, 85k for this no way. Germany mobility industry is going down
I'm not a big fan of Audi...
But they know how to make really good break, i found it really nice
Engines Northern American market (sedan only), slightly different:
No MHEV
A5 2.0 TFSI 268 hp 400 Nm quattro ultra
Audi S5 3.0 TFSI 362 hp 550 Nm oldschool quattro 40:60
Was waiting for the A5 Avant PHEV to replace my company hybrid Passat - which itself replaced a diesel A4 Avant 4-years ago because of the lack of a PHEV. I can't understand why Audi are releasing the PHEV later when the technology is already within the VAG group. Plus the pathetic rear legroom has just confirmed that my Passat will be replaced with the new generaiton Passat, I don't think there is much difference to be honest.
I think this is the only segment where the german trio still has good looking cars, i mean Audi usually has good cars in all segments looks wise but bmw and merc been messin up lately
Dieselgate is still very much a thing. I'm quite sad to see this reeks of cost-cutting, from the 1 or 2 piston super-cheap brake calipers, to the tacky panel controls both on the doors, stearing wheel and centerconsole, gear leaver, fabric choices. - Heck even the controls are the lumbar support on the seat are cheaper.
With the B9 series they shared more parts with other Audis or even Porsches. Now it's the other way around, this B10 shares lot of parts with Skoda and VW.
And the thing looks like Kia ProCeed in the front. - Actually the ProCeed looks better.
Loving the German / English explanations both Thomas and Leah are great presenters. Really enjoy these videos 🙏👌👏
Will there be an allroad version?
These big screens internally, I just prefer a minimal screen with most important info, a handful. The rest should be able to switch on/off. It’s like a christmas tree, especially when driving evening/night time
As the exterior design of some Audi models is now also questionable, I find the A5 quite attractive.
The same applies to the fabric parts and seats in the interior - I like them much more than leather or artificial leather.
However, Audi completely loses me with the creepy controls and the incredibly cheap-looking piano black in the cockpit.
Even if the A5 cost less than 30k, I'd still find it cheeky for that price. In my opinion, the weak sales figures are home-made and not a consequence of the current irritation over the drive issue.
I don't care whether it's electric or diesel, but I won't buy a touch-only without full autopilot. That's just plain stupid.
I hate this new interior they been using in all their new cars
I currently drive the 2019 A5 Sportback and the built quality inside and out is second to none, pretty much perfect ✨
100.000km just one small repair, no squeaking, no rattling, just silence in the cabin.
Materials are very high quality, real Aluminium Inlays, real leather, and soft touch everywhere 🤍
What's the strategy here with making it worse than before?
I don't get it @audi 🥺😢
Great review Thomas. The A5 looks great in the white. I think we need you to revisit your A5 comparison to the A7 and see if you have changed your mind.
Since I suspected that the new A5 will have all these shortcomings like glossy plastics, cheap middle consol, only touch controls, capacitive BS and all these visible costcuttings because the car was planned on the peak of this nonsense in the VW Group (ID3, Golf 8), I decided to order the B9.5 in May allthough it also will have the touchscreen. Thats the bitter pill I have to take. But what makes me smile is that I get a car without all these things I would hate for the next 3 years.
Maybe next week it`s time for the delivery.
The price seems insanely high to me.
Hello Thomas.
Great video.
Do you find new Audi screens big or with unusually big bezels? This is how I percieve them, while watching the video. They seem bigger than BMW and Merc.
The exterior styling is great, the interior looks modern, but the car is unnecessarily long, the huge middle console covered in piano black looks too heavy and will become dirty and scratched, and the co2 emissions without the mild hybrid system are too high, so is the price after adding some equipment.
In the UK they called It the Avant, In my opinion a great looking Car and very stylish 😊
"Avant" is the official name by Audi for their estate cars.
Guys, in your opinion should I take this or the c class ?? I need to buy a new car but I really dont know what to choose
There is a reason why the prices of older cars in good condition with MOT TuV etc. are so firm - no hybrid , pref no turbo/downsizing engine ideally no direct injection, is the cheapest most reliable way of motoring you can get . Every new model review just reaffirms that fact , this one is no exception.
Another great, informative review! I own an Audi 2023 Q4 eTron. The major problem with Audi cars is that their software sucks. It is not well done and Audi cheaps out by not fixing issues and not doing updates to the software. I’ll not buy another Audi until Audi takes automotive software seriously. Mechanically and design wise Audi cars are fine, but the software and lack of proper support is a deal breaker for me.
Can we finally get a heated flat bottom steering wheel?
Nice exterior but awful interior. You're great as always Thomas!
The combi looks pretty good. Nothing ugly here unlike BMW.
Audi is a very good brand, and every car I own is an Audi
Actually I like fabric seats. They are really comfortable and feels like a cozy room when you get in car. However, that interiror looks bland. Especially when you consider those knock-off looking screens.
The outgoing A5 is a beautiful car.. new Audis’s have more plastic, less button controls and higher prices... when will they listen to customers ...
Exterior is 10/10 to be fair 👌🏼
Amazing review! Can’t wait for the sq5 review 👍🏻
Finally, Audi has a beautiful instrument cluster.
Name of the game: cost reduction. That interior is not worth the money. It's sad when you think Audi had arguably the best interiors of the big 3 german brands. Old A4 was better
Great review! What about the V6 diesel ? No one is mentioning that ?!! Will it be available later on ?
Same question here. No mention whatsoever
What is the fuel efficiency?
Love this car 🚗 but in full S5 wagon 👊🏽💪💯🙌🥇👍
How can you focus on driving with such amazing legs on the passenger seat?😮
If the passenger screen is optional how does the passenger side look without it? They cant just put a blank piece of plastic.
decor element then indeed, havent seen one yet though
@@autogefuehl You can check it in a configurator, it's a massive piano black plastic :/
Uh
@@scaleboy83 plastic is cheaper than leather i guess lol
That's a good looking car. I'm tempted.
Ah, just seen the climate controls. I'm no longer tempted.
Great video - interesting car.
The mirror adjustment unit looks and feels flimsy. The door handles are too unconventional. The interior is overloaded with screens and displays... It was as if the car had lost its face, but had not acquired a new one.
I like this A5 estate better than the sedan much more practical for putting your stuff in the back and for all the family .
I love German wagons especially the uberwagons , I don't know why Americans don't like estates they are so cool.
Americans have this stupid SUV craze , I prefer estates .
Thomas you are working so hard you are everywhere now with these reviews , you need a break my man .
Anyway ,
Have a nice day Thomas .
what is the ground clearance for the allroad A5 combi? beautiful car from outside with an ugly interior screen 😢
The lack of separate heating controls puts me off. I'm surprised Audi decided to do this. An estate car is supposed to have the most practical load area, yet Audi has put a large lip at the opening of the boot, unforgiveable in an estate car. I definitely couldn't consider it as a replacement for my current estate car.
I wasn't sure initially with some designs but actually they're really looking nice, and I've never had an Avant but I could go for the S5 Avant this time.
This material interior is looking like taken from new Skoda Octavia / Superb. I was waiting for this car, but after Your videos I'm more confused than convinced that I want to buy it.
PS.
According to online photos of version without 3rd screen - space for screen looks terible.
Looks nice but also looks really similar to the new Passat imo
Please Audi on the facelift of this can you offer us a tilt and slide panoramic roof, some of us enjoy being able to have the sunroof open, while enjoying the summer air breeze on a lovely summers day. I actually love this car, and would buy it, I just can’t do a car without a sunroof that opens. I’m sure many others enjoy the pleasure of the sunroof, we don’t care about the increased drag.
You know they share stuff with other brands within the VW group so why they don’t share Skoda buttons and climate control .
Typical German car, on typical German weather 😂
Once again, very good job Thomas! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Kia shown in EV 9 that Piano Grey is better than piano black. Audi - remove all of Piano Black with fake carbon, piano grey, matt grey
Also surprised the trunk is quite a bit smaller but more importantly with a huge load lip making it less usable despite have 8cm more in length.
hi Thomas, so far we haven't seen the New A5 without the second screen. what about the other trim level?
For being a Car that is no 4,83m long I find the space in the boot kinda disappointing.
I expected this gen of Audi Midclass Sedan to spread itself between upper midclass and midclass in size and spacewise. But it doesn't seem to deliver
that. Well atleast you can drive now bigger size Wheels/Tires on a Midclass Sedan/Wagon (245/40/19).
I would love to hear your opinion Thomas, which one is more beautiful in person, Sedan or Avant?
Nice video. Would be great if you can tell us what formats the usb port can take. many of us like playing our cd collection uncompressed (flac) in the car. Some car support that and its better than Spotify and cheaper when you already own your music.
We need the Avant in Canada. Maybe they will do the RS5 in an Avant version, similar to the way they do the RS6 Avant.
콕핏이 bmw만큼 복잡해졌네요.. 전세대도 간편하지않았지만 이번세대는 모든것이 터치버튼.. 고장이난다면 여러모로 힘들것같네요.
From what I have looked at it is not possible to change the view of the clocks to what they were on the previous A4. There are no longer round clocks with tachometer and speedometer. The speed is only shown digitally anymore. One big drama.
The car is beautiful from the outside, but the speedometer readings are unacceptable. I hope there will be some update that will allow for normal odometer readings, like in the older A4 or A6 models. The readability of the tachometer and speedometer is a disaster, not in the Audi style, probably no car enthusiast is able to accept something like that
Can't we just have normal doors that open and close.. why the capcity crap
Useful review, but not a car format I like.
How about the rear legroom comparision to old A4 avant?
Chrome is way, way better, much more classy and sophisticated than the dull black packages.
I prefer my Skoda Superb SE L Kombi 2025 model with Dynamic Chassis Control Plus, 19" wheels and the rest of the extras. It will be less expensive too.
20:30 smooth moves by Lea/Lia. Cue the music (George Michael, Careless Whisper)
I was in love with the previous A5, mostly due to its amazing interior and exterior design. I can't say many nice things about the new model. Audi participates in the annoying trend of building cars with ridiculously aggressive fronts and they decided to from a perfect climate control system to one of the worst solutions I have seen so far. The back of the car looks decent though.
This new television size dashboard screen are actually ugly and ruin the luxury feel off modern cars. It has no design quality
I think that the correct name is "new Audi A4,5 avant". It's a pretty good looking car, but I miss that frameless doors jeje (I had a 1st gen A5 sb and i thougth to buy new A5 but finally got the last generation of the real A5)
I have a suspicion that Leah (sorry about probable misspelling) may not be too familiar with Rod Stewart songs. 😉