Audi A5 Sportback 2021 In-Depth Review - More Sophisticated & Desirable
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When it comes to prestigiously-badged compact executive German cars, traditional thinking suggests that estates are fine but five-door hatchbacks aren't. Audi however, hasn't made it to the top of the pile by traditional thinking and their second generation A5 Sportback continues to turn such thinking on its head, with coupe styling married to a couple of rear passenger doors and hatchback practicality.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Background
03:42 Driving Experience
15:37 Design & Build
31:19 Market & Model Range
55:29 Cost of Ownership
01:08:22 Summary
Background
Back in 2010, the original version of Audi's A5 Sportback was the first hatchback in the compact executive segment, the area of the market dominated by models like Audi's A4, BMW's 3 Series and the Mercedes C-Class. Previously, we'd seen estates in this sector, but never a hatch. The A5 Sportback changed that - and was so successful that BMW was forced to copy its concept with subsequent 3 Series Gran Turismo and 4 Series Gran Coupe models. Audi though, reckons that the original is still the best and aims to underline that perspective with the second generation version we look at here.
Like the MK2 model A5 Coupe which shares this car's underpinnings and engineware, this Sportback is sharper-looking, more efficient and lighter than its predecessor. It's also much better equipped and more technologically advanced. Time to check it out in a little more detail.
Driving Experience
You'd think, when it came to driving dynamics, that this A5 Sportback would be starting out with a disadvantage over its BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe arch-rival. Its front-driven layout will, after all, never reward an enthusiast in quite the same way as that rear-driven BMW. But in originally developing this car, Audi was convinced that it could be made to feel almost as good. To prove the point, three different suspension systems are being offered, two of them passive and one featuring adaptive damping. Whatever your choice, you'll find the set-up firmer than it would be in an equivalent A4 saloon.
Under the bonnet, a range of 2.0-litre TFSI petrol and TDI diesel MHEV engines has a familiar look. Petrol people get either a front-driven 190PS 40 TFSI or a 245PS quattro 45 TFSI. Both are quick; even the 40 TFSI manages 62mph in just 7.5s en route to 130mph. The 45 TFSI improves that to 6s and 155mph. Diesel drivers choose between a front-driven 163PS 35 TDI. Or a quattro 190PS 40 TDI variant. The 40 TDI makes 62mph in 7.6s en route to 130mph. The S5 TDI six cylinder model, now diesel-engined and offering 347PS, uses a 48-volt MHEV electrical system, an 8-speed tiptronic auto and of course have quattro 4WD. The top RS5 Sportback uses a 450PS 2.9-litre petrol V6.
Design and Build
Audi designers have brought together dramatic shapes and taut surfaces to update this A5 Sportback, creating a familiar yet very contemporary silhouette for the five-door coupe design that retains the original's handsome good looks. The stretched wheelbase, short overhangs and long, wraparound bonnet featuring a power dome emphasise the sporty silhouette. The Singleframe honeycomb grille is wider and flatter, and above it ventilation slits reference the classic Audi Sport quattro from 1984. A bold blade forms the lower edge of the bumper, which features larger air inlets. A new sill provides for a slimmer appearance when viewed from the side, while at the rear a diffuser insert with trapezoidal tailpipes makes the car appear wider. In profile, the wave-pattern shoulder line is a key contributor to the A5 Sportback's elegant stance.
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This calm, thorough, mature, extended review is a refreshing antidote to the quick and flashy youtube competition. Thanks a lot!
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Got a 45 tfsi A4, beautiful car, can easily keep it for many many years
This really is the only channel to watch for a proper in-depth review a vehicle
Very kind of you to say! What do you think about the Audi A5 Sportback? 👍 or 👎?
thanks for comparing it with other cars man saves a lot of time!
so well detailed like this is what i want to see before i buy a car!!
This is how reviews should be done. Kudos.
The a5 is such a gorgeous sleek fastback I’d get it over a a4
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This is the most considered, thorough review of the A5, covering every aspect with an eye for detail. Well done! I may just buy this car.
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Fantastic thorough review - thanks
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Great review
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Nice review! I've had this car since May last year. I love how it combines a sporty and very good looking appearance with practicality such as leg space in the back seat and large trunk with hachback opening. By the way, V in german are pronounced as F so it's Forsprung.
Thanks for the great feedback! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the A5 Sportback 👍
Which engine did you go for? I really want the v6
Getting one my delivered tomorrow 😎
How exciting! Let us know how you find it 👍
Now that’s a review 👍
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Great review...always love your stuff....I bought this car recently and enjoy it very much.
That's fantastic to hear, Donald! How are you getting on with your A5 Sportback?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Coming from 2017 A4 which I loved very much...but this A5 does it for me..it looks fantastic , couldn't be happier. Not thrilled with the display, liked the rotary knob but I deal with it . Wireless car play is very nice. Keep up your great reviews...love them !
Always a great review guys!
Thanks Jay, appreciate the support 👌
Such a gorgeous car.
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Excellent!
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Does driving the 35tdi with the tyres inflated to comfort, which is 36psi front and 33psi can reduce the fuel consumption?
Thanks for the review. I expect receiving my A5 early January. Your review helps me a lot to get familiar with the car in advance.
Mind me asking which jacket did wear for this video? It’s very stylish. Sorry for offtopic :-)
Hey , may I know did like your car after 1 year ussage?
Bought one in quantum gray.. unfortunately in Brasil the wheel come in 18 inches
Why did aidi remove the rotary know. Why?
Hi. Thanks for the video. I’m bit torn between the a5 40tfsi and BMW 420i . 420 is 10% cheaper than the 40tfsi. I’m wondering if you’d recommend it over the BMW?
Performance is obviously a big consideration.
I like the audi because it’s not common in where I live, gorgeous exterior but IMO the BMW is more beautiful in the inside.
What’s your take on this? Thanks for the video !
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The Audi is much cheaper to maintain and body style is nicer. We have 2020 and a 2022 but was disappointed in the 2022 has only 201 hp.
When will next generatoin arrive?
Would love to see you review the RS5
Many thanks for the suggestion, Dave. We'll see what we can do 👍
Great review! So just to clarify, the concerns around suspension/road noise are best addressed by avoiding the sportier S line version - correct? I'm not doing huge mileage (less than 20k km/year) - should I go with petrol 190PS 40 TFSI version?
Also given the length of this video, I'd suggest putting thumbnails in description to make it easier for viewers to find key nuggets of info.
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Love a lot this car. Order in course for the 40 tfsi Sline 240ps - company’s car
Great news, enjoy your new car! What made you choose this over other models?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply hi, I never got an Audi and love the design and the Audi company’s car sales conditions are very interesting with our company
5:20 even though I’m watching an Audi review, all I can see is the beautiful bmw behind 🤣
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Great review! Please could someone confirm what colour this is?
Hi Gavin, it's Navarra Blue. Hope this helps 👍
I've got one. It's an awesome car
Fantastic to hear, Iain 👍 What made you choose the A5 Sportback in the first place?
How is it on fuel ?
Got it on a fantastic covid deal. Did around 44mpg but I did a lot of urban driving. Nicest car I've ever had. Got a BMw430d now but I miss the Audi. Much nicer car
This is by far the best A5 Sportback review on CZcams. Does anyone know if the 2021 A5 Sportback S lIne 35TDi has Wireless Carplay?
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@@OsvUkVehicleSupply can you confirm if it’s WIRELESS carplay? thanks
I can't believe this model does not have adaptive suspension, bumpy roads for the s-line will not be fun
it's actually pretty ok tbh :)
Bought one in Navarra blue. :)
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Same!!!!!
We hope you enjoy your new car, Philip!
How much is this model that you’re reviewing?
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Is anyone else having problems with the reverse camera? The quality is so poor and grainy.
Sorry to hear that, Gavin. It might be worth taking your vehicle to your local Audi garage so they can look into this 👍
The only problem I have is that it's a sportback and has a hatchback tailgate. If it had a regular boot I'd want it. But it has a hatchback tailgate and so I don't like it. I know the coupe has a regular boot but it only has two doors whereas I'd want 4. So neither is perfect for me.
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Guys and gals, I’m thinking of getting the A5 sports back 2021 edition 1. I am 6ft 3 and am worried I may not fit? Am I other thinking or will I fit as normal?
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I'm 6'4, driven the A5 sportback and I have no complaints - seat set low and I had ample headroom
@@mikeritz4547 thanks Mike, pick mine up in December! Can’t wait!
Audi really needs to work on their base looks.
🇳🇿👉🇺🇦 почему без перевода?
The 40TFSI is not 190PS, it was increased to 204PS last year. Judging by how much of the script is identical, you've obviously largely copied your A4 review from last year over to this model without checking details such as this which is rather lazy to be honest.
It may have been 190PS at the time of filming but you both could be right as it did increase at some point last year.
The 204PS upgrade was introduced with the 2021 model year and thus all cars ordered from around July 2020 onwards would have been that spec. If the review was filmed prior to this date with a 2020 model year vehicle then it's basic due diligence to check what's changed before publication as all manufacturers make various changes each year. As I said, the script for this review is largely identical to that of the A4 review released in May last year. Copy/pasting a review from nine months ago without checking for changes is lazy.
Hi Toby, thank you for your feedback which we'll pass on to our video team.
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Thanks. It may seem petty but does mar an otherwise in-depth and thorough review and you're then forced to question what other details may be out of date. The original A4 review was excellent and very useful as I'm currently in the market for one but this A5 review does feel like a quick copy/paste of an old review of an older model.
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o well as I can see Audi is faded away from BMW
Hi there, are you looking for a new car at the moment?
S5 convertible, how is inventory in US? if preorder from factory how long for delivery? thanks
Talk a lot
Hi there, we have a shorter 8-minute version of this review if you'd prefer to watch that! czcams.com/video/GFZtL28wpus/video.html