Audi S5 Sportback | Low Calorie Performance
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- We review the 2019 Audi S5 a car that has many ambitions. The Sportback trim adds a hatch which improves capacity while also selling the "sports car" image. With BMW getting more aggressive and Kia Stinger trying to copy this formula is there any reason to spend 60k on this Audi? SUVs and CUVs are also getting faster and larger, can the hatch make this 4 door car any more exciting for all-around usage?
Index:
00:00 - 1:00 Intro
1:00 - 5:02 Interior Impressions
5:02 - 9:45 In the Shoppe - Mechanical, Engine and Suspension
9:45 - 15:38 Driving Impressions
15:38 Final Thoughts - Auta a dopravní prostředky
this guy talking about how audi uses Nvidia GPU in their dash display is the reason this guy should be at 5 millions subscribers. I swear other reviewers just get in and get excited audi loaned them the car so their review is basically 20 minutes of "woww they really improved this! so much better than this! wow !!"
Truth is, most people are incapable of appreciating quality content. Mr. Goose isn't aiming at the fat part of the curve. He's in search of the facts. He's in search of the truth. Most YTers are only interested in what all of those "little buttons" do, and of course, those all important "quirks and features."
hmm hmm YES.
agreed, I watch his reviews even on cars I would never buy. I learn something after every review that is real life info. great channel!
And f'ing DeMuro has 3.2M subscribers. That alone is enough to make you doubt the existence of a supreme being.
See if you can fit your entire head up there not just your tongue.
I own an S5 Sportback 2018 for about 1.5 years, can’t agree more with everything you said except one thing - this car is really handsome. I know it’s a subjective opinion but I got tons of compliments on the looks and it’s a pleasure to look at the car when it’s parked. Love every angle and not selling the car anytime soon haha
Agreed. I have an S5 sportback too for as long as you do, in white, and I get soooooo many compliments and stares everywhere I go. Plenty of attention. So it's not boring by most people's standards
Does it use runflat tires?
Any carbonization on your 2018 ? Tks
@@chocolatewheelchair no, I also have a 2018 in red.
@@chocolatewheelchair I'm nearly 100% sure NO.
I really appreciate the arrows when talking about the underbody of the car components.
need it since too many shit is in it...
exactly!
I'm such a sucker for Audi styling
"sterile" "boring" nah, its perfect
Just put some other rims on this car and its a massive difference..
I agree. It's clean, and its classy! Great lines and proportions. Perhaps most importantly, distinct, which is becoming a rarity these days.
@@NotstarvinMarvin no kidding, there's an S5 at my office with some matte black wheels, and blacked-out exterior bits, and it looks mean. That's what I like about Audi styling - it's like a canvas.
Audi has a type of styling that's appropriate for pretty much every age group tbh.
the cake is a lie: Great point and I agree. I like the subdued and classy exterior and interior. Too many vehicles are starting to look like Transformers...aka...Civic Type R, Lexus, etc......have you seen the new C8 interior...too busy and chaotic looking.
For me 5 sportback and 7 are the best looking Audis 🤔🤷♂️
Kris Rudecki A5, A7, Q8, R8, E tron GT(look it up)
A7 is boss
You call new Audi interiors sterile. I think they are perfect and the best interior in the business right now
You don't feel cozy, but like in a modern, ultra-desinfected hospital. Looks good for design awards show, but in daily use i know way more pleasant interiors.
Tomasz Kolowca what car is the coziest?
@@chocolatewheelchair I would have to say my volvo is pretty cozy
Audi's interior is nice but the industry has become more competitive in the past decade. I love Volvo's interiors the best, both for functionality and aesthetics. For more economic cars, I really like Mazda's direction. For trucks, FCA may ironically give Ram better interiors than Maserati (or rather, Ram gets updated more frequently). I enjoy Tesla's interiors conceptually but their fit/finish and ergonomics can improve.
They're great. I think Mercedes E Class does it better though.
Dear SG: I really appreciate the time you took to talk about the daily driving aspect. A lot of these big car channels spend SO much time talking about how a car performs at 9/10ths, but leaves me wondering about it’s daily drivability. Please don’t stop that, please increase it!
And also, keep on grinding my friend, you’re an absolute god with the camera and editing software. Cheers!
Boring looking?! This car is freaking sexy!
I’m not particularly an Audi fan and man this thing breaks my neck. So beautiful it’s insane to me lol.
@@AlexSchwartzATV they changing design form stealth to more interesting car... need to be or nobody will buy this money pit... like a hooker...
I wouldn’t say this car is ‘boring’ but the design is a little more laid back compared to the other German company’s. But the interior on the other hand fire
Where is the sexy? It looks like styling from the 90's.
It's boring to me
Loving the camera work; detailed, smooth, and great lighting.
yeah love that shot at 10:58
I rented one and drove it from Charleston, SC to DC and it was incredible to drive. Great highway manners, extremely comfortable, and I found myself wanting that 7 hour drive to last longer. Took it on some back roads for some fun and it did not disappoint either. It’s the perfect blend of sport and comfort without being ostentatious or overtly flashy.
I think he perfectly summarized the S5. This is exactly what I want from a car. Im not gonna drive it in a track. I just want a smooth and little bit of fun here and there. Good news is that they did a refresher for 2021 model and it looks more aggressive. Thanks for the review.
Exactly
And better infotainment with wireless CarPlay and touch
@@troya.8094my dad bought a 2021 model in May 2023, and I followed up with a 2022 A4 in October 2023. Both cars are excellent.
Still can’t believe Scott Turbowski left to be a scriptwriter for Doug Demuro!
True? Or just a joke?
@@thomasreuter1968 r/woosh as the kids say
Thx for being clear although I needed to look up the meaning of "r/woosh" ;-) (English is not my mothertongue or I'm too old lol). I'm just wondering why Scott has disappeared from Mark's channel so I'm curious to know why.
thomasreuter1968 what is whoosh and was his comment real. Please speak English like you’d talk to a small child.
C_dubbz _ haha, thank you for explaining brother! Learn something new
I had no idea this channel existed by far best review I've ever seen. As a mechanic I always get frustrated when no reviewer talk about suspension or mechanical components. This guy did all that and showed the undercarriage this is incredible quality review
I just found your channel and binged a few of your videos. You are LEVELS above 90% of car content on CZcams, so much useful information for those legitimately looking for their next car. You’re like Obsessed Garage but a bit less loquacious and more concise 👌🏼
Man your video production quality is miles ahead of any car reviewers, it's really a pleasant experience to watch your channel.
Wow...these photo montages are constantly refined with each new review they start to border on the edge of absolute fine art. Keep up the great work guys!
i really like that this review goes a bit technical and doesn't talk only about common visible things! great video montage also!
Bought a 2019 S5 and love it, the style, the ride, the comfort. And it is as quick as I need it to be for a family car.
As an owner of this car, I couldn't have said it better. Great review. This car is so good at being an Audi.
The proportions may look strange, but I actually prefer the A5 Sportback over the A4. Not only does it look better, but it also seems to be more practical.
A5 coupe - the best.
Only problem is that Audi makes the A5 like $5000-$10000 more expensive over the A4, so you could get an S4 for an identical lease to an A5, which is beyond fucking stupid.
I think the coupe looks sexier and sportier. I hate how elongated and overly long the proportions of the sportback are. But i want the 4 doors fuck
@@hatchell18 S4 or S5 coupe
@@Jadenh87 s5 coupe. It's way sexier then the s4
What keeps me coming back is the production quality as a whole with a slight hint of fuck aroundery on the commentary at times. Great video!
The interior is so well done...
And then there's the display that doesn't retract.
Love the car and your presentation. How you can keep a straight face while making savage remarks is beyond me though.
Been waiting on this review from SG for awhile now. I own an Audi 2018 S5 Sportback. I owned a "New" 1967 GTO w/ 335 HP when I was younger. I looked at the Alpha but it was too expensive for my wants which was "Power" Control, Speed, and Styling. Then I saw this Audi. My experience was extremely satisfying. My Trim Package was Premium + Sport etc carbon trim inside. The Red Seats, Black Outer Skin was perfect. The Power and torque are amazing, the ability to "Be There" is almost instantaneous. The Steering is tight and firm. I Love the Quattro Drive especially around corners, almost like being on Rails. It's that Good. As for the Auto upshifting, it actually is very comfortable for me, especially when I'm slowing down. In manual it doesn't upshift. This Automobile is a Lot more that just an upgrade in performance, Its a rocket ship with low end torque that will escape gravity quickly. It is almost too fast for the "Atlanta" Streets. Who needs more. This is a "Fine" German Auto. Thanks Audi and SG for all of the experiences. Love all of SG reviews!!!
This is my “maybe someday” dream car. I really like Audi’s subdued styling and I love hatchbacks. I have an older A3 sportback from when they still sold them in the US, and it’s been a great car. Great review as usual.
Savage you never cease to impress me. Your intro shots are amazing. Rivaling top gear imo. Which is incredible your operation can even come close to let alone exceed imo a program with the resources top gear has. Not to mention you don’t use all those annoying quick cut shots to make the cars seem faster than they really are. As always your info on the car is top notch. I would never consider this owning this car but still enjoyed the review. That’s the mark of a quality car reviewer there.
Very professional 👌👍 video, no need for the foul language or obnoxious inuendos. One of my favorite reviews so far. Thank you.
This is so beautiful. I am looking forward to the new s7 review. I’m in the market for it and your in-depth facts based analysis will be a gold mine I know that. Keep doing your thing, we’ll be here one day the world becomes truth and fact loving enough for us to get over a million people subscribed here. Cheers
Nice review. I am a BMW guy but I’m impressed by this particular Audi model.
I would love to see your intro segments longer! The one of the bmw GT was gold and cinematic. Thank you for your content.
I love the B roll footage of geese. Ties it all together. At the beginning the goose family looked like they were swimming away saying, "Take care of our car while we're away!"
saw it on the road, 😍😍 holy shit, the stance the elegance of the swooping shoulder lines, slim headlights, dynamic turn signals, perfect shape n proportions, big wheels , hexagon grille , so minimalistic . no wonder they're being copied so much lol
@@campkira sorry that ur fav car cant make you like that😂
It's a total beauty. Just got A5 S-Line sports back . Perfect !!!
I have a 2018 in red, its beautiful, practical and pretty fast. I would recommend you to get one
That complaint about the phone drives me nuts!! Absolutely correct about that gripe
Perhaps a small detail, but I appreciate the extra goose footage you included in the intro! Adds a little extra touch of "Premium" to your already incredible videos.
His videos are a work of art , best reviewer period
I greatly appreciate the arrows to certain under body aspects. This show is no longer just entertaining, and informational it is educational!
THANK YOU! For putting the arrow pointers back into the suspension descriptions. It really makes it easier to learn about things!
I own a 2019 SLine A5 Sportback with a stage 1 APR engine Tune which adds a little HP but more importantly more Torque which gives it a nice boost of pep off the line. Unfortunately, APR doesn't offer a stage II or III, but as this reviewer said perfectly, this car is an excellent mix of street performance and comfort....nice job on the review!
Mark, I've been putting my turbo between the hot V set up since 1983!! :) you guys are the best. I think you're spot on with this review. I have test driven both the S5 and RS5 recently. While I really appreciate the interior and exterior design which is subjective, the performance of the S5 was impressive albeit less "hardcore" as you put it) for what segment it competes with (BMW M340, Mercedes C45).
Wow the shots into the suspension assembly were sweet. Nicely done.
This is the best S5 review. I really like the technical stuff
The new camera work is dope. Helps clarify the specifics on component VO.
MORE VIDEOS... your content is literally therapy lol so calming
I am picturing a grey gaggle of S5's flying south for the winter now.
Excellent technical review.....no one else gives in depth info like this. This car is on my short list ...waiting for 2020 with update MMI.
I like the way you rated the performance here, ⁷/10ths. Gives a great 3rd person feel as to what the car can really do.
Great review. I have this car and love it for how rounded it is and how sweetly it manages compromises. I drive it hard and it never complains or fails to thrill.
I’ve got a 2018 audi and I love everything about my car. I’m so glad I got the MMI with the touch wheel instead of audis new touchscreen system.
Also Quattro is the best, it makes the car feel fast and fun.
Intro video of the car can easily be an ad for the car 👍 great cinematic quality
Indranil Ghosh that’s exactly what I was thinking. Looks better than the official stuff from Audi.
I've had mine since March and it's the perfect daily driver, got mine in Quantum gray and everyone thinks it's Nardo which I 💗
In terms of automotive channels, savagegeese is like the un-donut media of CZcams. Anyway fwiw I think this s5 is technically a liftback, not that anyone really cares. Great review
Good work showing the suspension in depth..Really love it....
Not exactly relevant but as an owner of a BMW and Audi, I can say hands down Audi ownership is way nicer than BMWs. I have worked on both cars in my garage and as an mechanical engineer you can really tell which company does more cost-cutting exercise. Hint: it is the BMWs. The discussion forums all agree that BMWs are known for oil leaks and other leaks regardless which generation of BMWs as well as worn out bushings. Comparing the two cars, you can quickly realized the size of the bushing, and heavily wear components are so much larger and heavier on the Audi than it is on the BMWs.
In the end, BMWs are nice looking cars, great fun to drive when it is working but an endless money pit in terms of maintenance. Audi is easier to drive, equally precise in steering (at normal road driving conditions), far more durable and way better value for money.
Cars like this S5 Sportback underwhelm when they’re “all-new” and expectations are high. But as time goes by, they age gracefully. Restrained styling and no nonsense performance suddenly look classic compared to the new abominations coming out today.
I saw this car in real life outside parked. Love the look. They did a nice job for the 5 model.
Brilliant review! I have an S5 coupe and he nailed every aspect of the car. I think the coupe is much, much less "bland". I also think the car has one of the best interiors out there. I have a black/carbon interior.
Thanks for the review, Maynard. And congrats on the new Tool album
I got a 2018 A5 which is fast enough to make me fear for my license when I have a momentary lapse of sanity. I can only imagine how dangerous this car would be for me...
Love the looks and "all roundness" of this car.
I think it’s fucking awesome that you measure the speakers. Sound is a big think for me and I only seem to get good audio from bmws, haven’t played with merc or Audi. Domestic and imports just don’t sound as good.
FishFind3000 wait till you hear Audi’s with the b&o sound system, better than any bmw HK system I’ve heard out of the 5 series and 3 series
Acura RDX with the 16 speaker system. He talked about it in his video and I checked it out for myself. It will blow your mind.
Z Mich yeah I think he shows the results of the RDX in one of the first videos he starts to test audio (not the RDX video itself) and I think it actually outperformed the A/S5 B&O system.
@@fordr8646 my old 2008 bmw 550i with the logic 7 has 2 8" subs under the front seats as factory. i guess the older systems were better?
First time i watch one of your review love the mechanic part good work
I look forward to watch your reviews. Absolutely wonderful!
I just did 2,000+ miles in a rented A5 Sportback 50 Premium TDI in Europe. I didn't know what an A5 was beforehand. It's an awesome hatchback that doesn't look like a hatchback. Also, the turbo diesel has great torque.
This is the first legitimately beautiful Audi I’ve seen in some time.
You need to get out more
Best reviewer on CZcams. Amazing.
Another great review of you man. It's incredible how you make your videos in comparison to other "car reviewers". It's lonely at the top, but you're definitely there Savagegeese...
Fantastic Intro and great video, keep it going!
In Australia German cars last for 200 Kay's no problems and are sought after secondhand,maybe we drive and service them differently here don't know,but like all cars you occasionally get a bad one,which taints the entire brand,fantastic review and camera work
Best reviews on the tube. Hands down
Comments like at 9:31 are the reason I watch Savage Geese. The filming is on point too.
This review gives the info a review is meant to give, very complete, as objective as possible and with attention to what a car actually is. Still, on some parts it's always an opinion, don't forget. I'm an audi fan for over 20 years, I love this brand and have just ordered the A5 sportback. There are things that I wish they didn't do like fake exhausts or air vents but I forgive them, cause, the technology, the eye for detail and beauty... Yep, my audi
I love the subtle jokes that you put into the videos. Great video and great review.
great review! your "in the shop" segments are the best man! can we get some audi rs reviews?
Great video and review as usual. Always worth watching your videos !!!!
Hats off mr savagegeese this is the most indepth technical review for a new car , on youtube you asses and measure all the car parameters instead of reading the spec sheet and commentating on the cars drive like most generic car reviewers , i guess you have an iq of above 130!, you got my sub and respect , cheersss!!!
Hi there, I really like the way you do cars reviews. I’ve watched a couple videos from you channel and it really amazing what you do,and for that I subscribed to you and opened the notification bell. I love Audi so much and I hope you do full review on the new S8 and mention if Audi will release S8+ any time soon, because I decided to get the new S8 and I’m afraid they will release the S8+. I guess you know what I mean. Thanks in advance and I hope you read my comment....
Where you ever a car salesman? You are very talented at showing a vehicle.
Super excited to see you review my car! In regards to the design, I have the tango red exterior and black alcantara seats with the carbon fiber interior trim. Makes a difference. Just wished I could've ordered the black optics exterior trim on my 2018 to save me the trouble of an aftermarket chrome delete. I agree with you regarding the dash being overly bright, I kind of wished I went analog. Also, the B&O sound system really lacked in the subwoofer department for me. Another hated aspect is the engine stop button and drive mode being blocked by my big Yeti cup in the cupholder.
Final note, I totally agree with you regarding the daily driver aspect being so tame and a tad regretful I did not buy the RS3 even though it's impractical, it's more exciting.
Got an S4 recently and I love it but sometimes I do wish I had sprung for the S5 sportback instead. Such a great looking car, awesome daily driver.
Cookin’ Wieners on the Hot V! Just how I like it 😉
Thanks for the review - just bought a new S4
lol you take the thought right out my head.
Shoulda called Dave Ramsey first 😂
my 370z can made 350hp without the turbo.... the only reason they get lest power is they used part that focus on economy... don't save that much fuel so I don't know why the hell they do that... but again... it is a money pit.... it only overbuild but design to fail.... to made money at the end...
campkira good point
golden comment XD
I actually really like the way it looks. I don't mind an understated design when it has nice proportions, well-placed lines, and overall clean, classy, and mature. This ticks all of those boxes for me. It's not my top favorite, but I'm definitely a fan of Audi's design language. I appreciate that it's distinctly Audi and doesn't really look like anything else. So many are just doing the same shit these days. I don't see why people think it looks "boring", but it is easy on the eyes.
I can't imagine how badly the underhood temps of a hot V is going to get to all the little vacuum lines, underhood plastics, and wiring over the years. It would be a nightmare chasing all this down in the years to come.
And also the carbon build up on the intake valves due to direction injection. And add all the electronics and typical over-engineered complex German crap and you've got a money pit waiting. This is a lease only car for sure.
rockn roll carbon build up is definitely an issue. Their are plenty of channels that discuss this in detail including savage geese. Are you gonna tell me oil dilution is not a big problem with the turbo Honda engines too?
I am talking long term. I cant imagine how brittle everything under that hood is going to be in 5 years. How about 10? These cars are going to need serious restorative work due to heat damage.
@@JAM_2024 Coming from a BMW N54 engine, I wanted to be prepared so I looked up the carbon build up cleaning procedure on this "hot v" 3.0 V6 and was shocked to see very little info on it. From the one video I've seen where they cleaned the carbon, the engine was out of the vehicle. With the engine in the vehicle, the axles and front subframe will have to be dropped in order to gain clearance to clean the valves! On the N54 carbon cleaning was $300-$400 with a forum member, and around $500-600 at a shop on a RWD car. AWD +$$ I'm imagining this Audi engine is going to require a substantial amount more. I forgot to mention the ZF transmission fluid filter/pan on the Audi is not easily accessible, it needs some of the front suspension/possibly the subframe dropped to pull the pan out. ouch!
Your review convinced me to get the S4 btw. Send this comment to Audi corporate, I will provide my VIN if they want.
Also, why are your reviews so informative yet not boring?! I guess the cost of not selling out is that you're not more popular on YT?!
Great 411 on the Audi S5! I got and 2020 S4 because I saw very little difference between the two, incase I missed something would you do an comparison video about the two Please. Loved your video very much and you are correct m, there is not too much to complain about! Go Audi, ❤️
I just bought one of these (S4, to be exact). While it is undeniably a nice car and great for road trips, I really miss my 2016 S3 (it had what I think is called a double clutch automatic transmission as opposed to the transmission in this car). The S3 just felt more "fun".
I watched with pleasure.
Please, make the Driving Impressions part longer!
Check out TheTopher for long driving impressions
@@lunisce Thank You! Did not know Him.
I really think you're wrong about the looks. With some different alloys and de-chroming the trim it looks really slick.
Black optic package is required for this car.
I love ur videos. Honest. Great quality. Passionate. Thanks again mr.goose
I love the look. I’m going for test drive soon.
Savagegeese upload at breakfast time?
Now this is one of those few occasions where I appreciate living in Midwest central time.
Have a real appreciation for your videos. Especially educating us with all the specs, especially underneath with the suspension setups 👍🏾👏
the s and rs5 is one of the most beautiful cars right now
The dude with no sleeves, giving us the tricep flex needs to take it easy. I was super intimidated.
Great video dude! I just got a 2019 myself!
Just bought the same color S5 however the coupe version... one of the best decisions ever :)
Awesome video. Great job guys!
Been waiting for you to review this car.
This car just got refreshed and it’s coming soon to the US! 😌👌🔥❤️
You can manually dim the screens in the audi, and it's easy. There is a small black button around the headlamp control knob that does that. In this car's case, it is pressed inward. Pressing it again makes it pop outwards, and you just rotate it to adjust the brightness of the screens.
great video like always
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small typo in the audio analysis part (are are)