2008 Audi S5
Not Yet Ranked
Audi S5 - What the Auto Press Says
The 2008 Audi S5 impresses with its combination of sports performance and luxurious exterior and interior design. Its only major downside, however, is its below-average fuel economy.
The S5 is quite simply a superb luxury sports car. "There is so much eye candy in the overall design of the Audi S5 coupe that it's easy to overlook what's beneath the sleek shape -- a hard-charging, road gripping German tourer of the first order," says Road and Track. Still, the S5 is not perfect. Reviewers complain about its sub-par fuel economy and non-sliding sunroof. Its Multi-Media Interface (MMI) system, however, is praised for being much easier to operate than those of its competitors -- especially BMW's iDrive.
- "What the Audi brings to the party is a real sense of style -- a combination of sculpted metal and striking interior design that makes driving it a special experience. Isn't that what coupes are all about?" -- Car and Driver
- "This machine brings out the best Audi offers: Sophisticated but understated design, superior performance through science and technology and a passion for the open road only truly understood in a country with no speed limits." -- Detroit News
- "At roughly $55K, it's pricey but not stupid-pricey -- you'll feel well-compensated for your investment. Alas, our test car is already gone. And I'm still hungry for more." -- Motor Trend
S5 Performance - 8.7 (Very Good)
Test drivers admire the S5's powerful engine and sporty handling dynamics. According to the Detroit News: "It's the total combination of ride, handling and power that create the speed deception. You never notice it until you're washed in red and blue lights trying to catch up." Continue with our full S5 Performance Review to learn how its Quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system enhances its road performance. continue
S5 Exterior - 8.7 (Very Good)
Reviewers agree that the S5 looks sleek and sexy. According to Car and Driver, "The S5's combination of big grille, rakish roofline, and artfully sculpted character lines will turn heads with regularity." Continue with our full S5 Exterior Review to read about its exterior features, or go to the S5 Photo Gallery to see it for yourself. continue
S5 Interior - 7.9 (Good)
The Audi S5's interior receives accolades for its high-quality materials, spacious cabin room and long list of modern features. "Audi continues to outshine other luxury sports cars with well-designed and executed interiors," says the Detroit News. Continue with our full S5 Interior Review to learn why reviewers prefer Audi's Multi-Media Interface (MMI) system over BMW's iDrive, or check out the photo gallery. continue
S5 Safety - NA
Though the Audi S5 has yet to be crash tested by the federal government, if features plenty of confidence-inspiring safety equipments - including Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Sideguard head protection air bags. Continue with our full S5 Safety Review to learn about its other active and passive safety features. continue
S5 Reliability - 4.0 (Mediocre)
The 2008 Audi S5 reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Audi offers coverage on all of its cars, including a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. Continue with our full S5 Reliability Review to read about other warranty coverage. continue