Overall, imo this car shouldn't have had any bad points. Since you stated that the LED running light can be turn off, problem solved. The steering is too light? Well this is an Audi and it is AWD, you don't want to have a heavy feel when turning corners with AWD spinning for normal driving. There is no room in the back? Buddy this is a coupe, it wasn't meant to have any back room, or to carry back seats passengers for that matter.
The LEDs on the Audi are pretty sweet...completely unique to Audi and look different from the Benz straight line or the BMW curved ones. I have an 2011 S5 black..and always drive with them on :)
talk about LED lights, i say they're the unique audi sytle and i love them. Even the rear light when seen at night, you can absolutely judge right away its an audi going. Audi is the innovator of this state of the art LED technology in automobiles and you say they look way too aggressive, im sorry but i don't agree
The LED lights are one of the selling points for me... name another car/brand with such a trademark as LED lights. If someone sees those in their rearview mirror, then they'll know right away it's an Audi.
HAHAHAHA LED is our future source of lights! all new technologies is trying to use them in many applications! and for MSN it is a bad point?? no wonder MSN sucks :P:P
This is my favorite audi by-far. Yes the R8 is better, but its twice the price and has roughly the same features, minus the two back seats and enormous boot.
Agreed - aren't big "V8" coupes the best?...my modern fave is the S5, my past fave the 928 GTS. simply awesome...both of them. GT's rule. Can;t wait to see if the RS5 comes to North America, wait and see..
the LED Lights are the best bragging tools ever, if i had the money i would buy the car only because of the LED Lights and i would turn them on forever, day and night. Maybe i would add another ones
Exactly the LEDs make the new Audis even more sexy, why is this reviewer down playing the LEDs. It gives the car a uniqueness , like always from Audi.
I think that those LED's are exactely the exterior "finish" that Audi was looking for...after all, BMW has those Halo headlights. I think its a good thing and by the looks of it...so does everybody else!
TACKY?!...You obviously have no design taste the LEDs are the best part of the car. I have an A5 and all i do is get compliments on the LED...You're pathetic.
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you have some serious problems if the only complement u get is on a set of stupid day time lights. id rather keep my leds off, too much "look at me, and my a5".
@gmann00089: Your a pathetic just for buying an Audi, sorry mate your a fucking prick. No one is complementing you, everyone is laughing at you.
The LED DRL's Kickass ! At the Auto Show, people thought those DRL's were one of the ways to tell the S5 from the A5, actually it's not, but it gives you an idea how much zing they add to the looks.
this car is 2 thumps up..im currently driving a ibs white with cinnamon brown interior 3.2fsi..too bad its auto.. im getting my s5 in 8-9 months with Phantom black with magma red interior :)
not really feeling the s5 in red. great in black, white, grey, and blue. I just sold my 03 996 turbo and looking for a daily driver replacement. i think i found it. I'm calling my local audi dealer tomorrow to inquire about msrp and delivery time. this car definitely grew on me.
its even better than CLK. just look at it! this car is amazing. It just looks better than any average car on the road. it has modern and very elegant style. Go Audi!!!
it's 10 grand cheaper, cuz it IS cheaper. the 5 series, and i'm pretty sure the coupe as well, received one of the worst side impact crash ratings this past year. the interior is a joke, compared to the audi, or any other car.
The interior is a joke? No, you must be an Audi fanboy. They both have fantastic interiors, though a admit, the Audi has a slight edge. Handling is better in any BMW though, and...99% of enthusiasts don't care about crash test ratings.
And now everybody is copying the LEDs.
shibbness 2 months ago
Overall, imo this car shouldn't have had any bad points. Since you stated that the LED running light can be turn off, problem solved. The steering is too light? Well this is an Audi and it is AWD, you don't want to have a heavy feel when turning corners with AWD spinning for normal driving. There is no room in the back? Buddy this is a coupe, it wasn't meant to have any back room, or to carry back seats passengers for that matter.
brbn93 3 months ago
LED's.
crawford8991 4 months ago
the LED daytime running lights on audi are the best looking especially on A5/S5.. the styling is just simply sexy!!
99robvamdam99 6 months ago
small children or a dog? if i had one of these i wouldnt let either of them near it
reub123 7 months ago
Your driving on the wrong side of the road!!!!
shane12121989 8 months ago
The LEDs on the Audi are pretty sweet...completely unique to Audi and look different from the Benz straight line or the BMW curved ones. I have an 2011 S5 black..and always drive with them on :)
bartczernicki 10 months ago
the LEDs are pure hot sex
jamoxesox 11 months ago 4
considering they can be turned off its hardly a bad point the LED's that is
6136jordan 1 year ago
considering they can be turned off its hardly a bad point
6136jordan 1 year ago
I FUCKING LOVE LEDs!!!!
theeboy72 1 year ago 6
talk about LED lights, i say they're the unique audi sytle and i love them. Even the rear light when seen at night, you can absolutely judge right away its an audi going. Audi is the innovator of this state of the art LED technology in automobiles and you say they look way too aggressive, im sorry but i don't agree
kinjat56 1 year ago 2
i have currently an audi S3 but have just bought one of these S5,s in silver hope that ive done the right thing as i love my S3
neilyboy79 1 year ago
Steering? The guy obviously doesn't know about how the S5 can switch to dynamic mode and dominate worlds.
darrinLin 1 year ago
HOW IS THE LED HEADLIGHTS A BAD POINT?? WTF those headlights are epic. Every audi has them. Its big selling point so STFU!
EliteSlayer542 1 year ago
The LED lights are one of the selling points for me... name another car/brand with such a trademark as LED lights. If someone sees those in their rearview mirror, then they'll know right away it's an Audi.
roboman18 1 year ago 3
No complaints, but this red color is hideous.
PureInsanity00 1 year ago
Just bought one today! Can't wait to pick it up
LCW1978 1 year ago
@LCW1978 test drove one last night, it was amazin. Gotta decide if I wanna pay 700 a month for a lease...
ScSSwav 1 year ago
its 354 hp, not 349, but hey their brits, cu them a break
cheaniggachea 1 year ago
HAHAHAHA LED is our future source of lights! all new technologies is trying to use them in many applications! and for MSN it is a bad point?? no wonder MSN sucks :P:P
2741718 1 year ago
Stop talking about the LEDs as if they are an issue... especially after you point out you can turn them off... why even mention them?
reedickyaluss 1 year ago 2
led? bad point? ?????????????????????
jh5kl 1 year ago
LOVE IT !!!! just in pearl black !!! =DD
92merci 1 year ago
This is my favorite audi by-far. Yes the R8 is better, but its twice the price and has roughly the same features, minus the two back seats and enormous boot.
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Agreed - aren't big "V8" coupes the best?...my modern fave is the S5, my past fave the 928 GTS. simply awesome...both of them. GT's rule. Can;t wait to see if the RS5 comes to North America, wait and see..
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PacManPrince 1 year ago
@PacManPrince What's wrong with being in between?
DualofChaos 1 year ago
what a fucking tool of a car!
tanner87 2 years ago
i want 1!
IceWaterInc 2 years ago
Agreed, the lights are fantastic!
11cooper11 2 years ago 2
I agree with most of the points he mentioned, excer that I don't consider the agressive LED light as bad points.
lucino128 2 years ago 8
o to 60 in 4.9! all wheel drive, quality like none other.
klipsch540 2 years ago 16
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how mad is this i bought a red s5 today looked on here at review and its this car i bought the exact one how mad. lol
marmenor875 2 years ago
@pretty00lights, why's he a prick for buying an Audi? What have you got?
dubnutter 2 years ago
LOL they surely forgot one big good point, Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi system!
TheBrokenEclipse 2 years ago 7
how could they.. in all honesty.
Ez8ify 2 years ago
the LED Lights are the best bragging tools ever, if i had the money i would buy the car only because of the LED Lights and i would turn them on forever, day and night. Maybe i would add another ones
sharpanator 2 years ago 10
Exactly the LEDs make the new Audis even more sexy, why is this reviewer down playing the LEDs. It gives the car a uniqueness , like always from Audi.
qnzvixen 2 years ago
does the s5 have a sport button?
shawnleenassim 2 years ago
huhm.. nice car..
nitzshinoda 3 years ago 3
I think that those LED's are exactely the exterior "finish" that Audi was looking for...after all, BMW has those Halo headlights. I think its a good thing and by the looks of it...so does everybody else!
DTHPRF66 3 years ago 8
Very comfy seats.
mstt1010 3 years ago 4
* best car ever made until now (it`s amazing)
* el mejor auto jamas construido hasta ahora (es impresionante)
mauroelboga 3 years ago 6
seriously how are the LED's a bad point.. it looks hot.. -__-
charmaynay 3 years ago 73
aggressive LEDs?? LOL what a fucking wuss. Much rather have those than "Harry Potter halos" on the BMW...if those are the gay terms they wanna use.
karmahunden 3 years ago 10
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HAHA yeah man fuck those Fairy Halo lights on the beamer..these LEDs and the new A4 LEDs are RIDICULOUS
gmann00089 3 years ago
Where is Audi RS5??? :(
DeViLiN888 3 years ago
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Thank you for pointing out those LED lights, its downright tacky...
ATJAZZ06 3 years ago
TACKY?!...You obviously have no design taste the LEDs are the best part of the car. I have an A5 and all i do is get compliments on the LED...You're pathetic.
gmann00089 3 years ago 6
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you have some serious problems if the only complement u get is on a set of stupid day time lights. id rather keep my leds off, too much "look at me, and my a5".
@gmann00089: Your a pathetic just for buying an Audi, sorry mate your a fucking prick. No one is complementing you, everyone is laughing at you.
pretty00lights 2 years ago
you have an audi a5? nice ride man. everyone else here are ass holes if they think that its a stupid choice. GO AUDI!!
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DiAneZtheBOMB 3 years ago
she is so hot!!! wow!! d
hmoobvaj2 3 years ago
That guy is a dickhead.
The car with that LED looks gorgeous.
kilian0608 3 years ago 9
I love that the LEDs are a "Bad Point".
TomDukenowski 3 years ago 8
why are they complaining about the LED's when even they them self's say that you can turn them off?!
someonesperson 3 years ago 9
LED a Bit Much????WTF, The new audi´s it´s all about the led´s!!!!
hamburgtrini 3 years ago 7
I don't know why people are hating on the LEDs. I love the way they look.
LCCDrummer 3 years ago 99
I love the audi lights as well. i test the a4 2 days back Its great. first time I ever sat and drove a audi. it was the new a4 2009
mstt1010 3 years ago 7
@LCCDrummer i think you mean to say, why does the rest of the world like the LEDs except for msn. they're bonkers that's why
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@LCCDrummer because they cannot afford them ;-)
PodlyZbigniew 1 year ago
all audi all awsome and LED super kickass!where the host from?
polokid78 3 years ago 5
all audi all awsome and LED
polokid78 3 years ago 6
The LED DRL's Kickass ! At the Auto Show, people thought those DRL's were one of the ways to tell the S5 from the A5, actually it's not, but it gives you an idea how much zing they add to the looks.
HalfBreedMix 3 years ago
this car is 2 thumps up..im currently driving a ibs white with cinnamon brown interior 3.2fsi..too bad its auto.. im getting my s5 in 8-9 months with Phantom black with magma red interior :)
G0B45 3 years ago
haha the CLK63 AMG will eat it for lunch
abohthlool 4 years ago
and it will be twice the price?
good comparison. NOT
nvmcxzoiusae 4 years ago 8
and it should its a crapload more expensive, but wait for the RS5
smithy6375 3 years ago
congrats my man. bmw's r nice but they have become too much of a cliche'. every clown out there has one now. YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE.
pm512 4 years ago 4
2 months before my deep blue sea S5 gets to me
crod37 4 years ago
tons of congrats buddy
khanumam 4 years ago
too bad you ordered deep blue
dmozzletov50 4 years ago
Whats wrong with deep blue sea?
crod37 4 years ago
sucks
mikitoo 4 years ago
i was just joking but seriously you cant really go wrong with any color with this car. Congrats on the ordering the s5!
dmozzletov50 4 years ago
You were right I changed it to white.
crod37 4 years ago
three more months untill i have one of these in my garage
marcelo327 4 years ago
not really feeling the s5 in red. great in black, white, grey, and blue. I just sold my 03 996 turbo and looking for a daily driver replacement. i think i found it. I'm calling my local audi dealer tomorrow to inquire about msrp and delivery time. this car definitely grew on me.
arseneremy 4 years ago
you should also consider the Audi RS4 as they are a more exclusive car since only 1700 are within the U.S
I just purchased mine about a week ago and absolutely adore it. More practical as well with it being a sedan with 70 more horses
mchamp3802 4 years ago
its even better than CLK. just look at it! this car is amazing. It just looks better than any average car on the road. it has modern and very elegant style. Go Audi!!!
DeViLiN888 4 years ago
Leds and front aggressivity oh my god, looks soo good... color black or white :D
Rockety 4 years ago
am about to order my s5 i just cant make my mind up in which color quarts grey on red or metior grey on red anybody any sugestions
zemljotres78 4 years ago
white
rrange 4 years ago
The more noisy and agressive the car is the better it is , FUck msn... :P
solveg18 4 years ago
it needs to be louder. 570hp and the trunk needs to be a little bit longer and get rid of that fin thingy i think its antenna,
xCanadianBaconx 4 years ago
Downside- Aggressive LED lights?! He needs to grow some balls.
24ozheineken 4 years ago 5
servotronic steering is only light cuz you didnt drive fast enough... it gets tight at high speeds.
grooviebeats 4 years ago
Come on MSN - Aggressive LED running lights are one of the best features... And back seat??? Who cares, I drive in the Front Seat!
quattrings 4 years ago 5
i agree. this car is beautiful and impressive. i just can't figure out why anyone would get a bmw 335i now. this car will kill the bmw.
jimpodi 4 years ago
um maybe cuz its 10 grand cheaper? and for only 1300 more it would smoke this weak ass v8
kikiownzjew 4 years ago
it's 10 grand cheaper, cuz it IS cheaper. the 5 series, and i'm pretty sure the coupe as well, received one of the worst side impact crash ratings this past year. the interior is a joke, compared to the audi, or any other car.
jimpodi 4 years ago
The interior is a joke? No, you must be an Audi fanboy. They both have fantastic interiors, though a admit, the Audi has a slight edge. Handling is better in any BMW though, and...99% of enthusiasts don't care about crash test ratings.
StreeTRacR008 3 years ago