Great, But One Problem.. 2021 Audi A5 Convertible Review
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- 2021 Audi A5 Convertible Review featuring a base Premium model with the convenience package. The Audi A5 drives great and has a solid interior but there is one major problem that I go into detail about in this review. See my 2021 Audi A6 Review: • Before Buying.. 2021 A...
I believe the Audi A5 coupe, convertible, and Sportback is an excellent choice amongst luxury convertibles like the Mercedes C300 Convertible and the BMW 4 Series Convertible. Audi offers a smooth 4 cylinder in this segment and the most solid interior with a design that's going to age well. The 2022 model years of the A5 don't change much, but the Premium Plus trim might be the best choice still. More details are covered in the full review.
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00:00 - A5 Intro & Context
02:00 - Drive
13:22 - Interior, Features, & Space
18:16 - Conclusion
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I’m definitely getting the 2022 A5 convertible loaded Next month. This will be my 3rd convertible and I don’t think they lose their luster over the years. They are always fun to drive and turn heads. I don’t buy cars for speed. There’s no need for speed in Atlanta. I don’t know why people buy cars for speed if they are not race car drivers. Driving like a maniac on the highway has never been my cup
Of tea. This is a beautiful car that should be driven with class. Cruising through the city looking good. It is not a race car. Audi is a great reliable brand. There is one empty space left in my garage waiting for this car and I can’t wait!
If you have some additional money to blow, I would definitely encourage you to test drive a Lexus LC500 Convertible.
Once you listen to that sonorous V8 and the sheer character that car exudes, you will begin to understand I’m not talking about speed or being a maniac at all.
Just because you have a fast car doesn’t mean you have to use all of it all the time. You can choose when you want to push your car, ie when nobody is around.
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Think that LC500 Lexus is a beautiful looking car but way over priced for its class. Lexus is still a great brand but not as popular as it was years ago. Not enough to put over a 100k price tag on a pretty standard looking convertible. The back seat isn’t even usable. at least in the Audi passengers can ride in the back seat. That touch interface isn’t user friendly and poorly placed in the car. It’s a no go for me on the LC500. I’m sure others will enjoy it if they have a need for speed. I don’t. Even when nobody’s looking.
For those of us who can’t afford a new one, these are great used cars too. A lot of folks only drive them in warm months. Mine is an 06 A4 Cabriolet that I purchased three years ago with 86000 miles! I replaced the top ( the rear window had pull away issues), otherwise it’s been trouble free and just a wonderful car. I spent $3300 for it, $2000 for the new top, and that’s it. It’s my daily driver.
Another great review Kevin! This blue Audi A5 convertible is stunning. I love its lines. Good information on work-around for that lag issue. Thank you!
Thanks! 👍
easily one of the best reviews regardless off the car being reviewed.... keep it up dude
I’m humbled by that my friend thank you 🙏
Really really great review. I've been wanting this car for years, and I'm finally able to make it happen. Thanks for an honest opinion.
Great choice my friend you will love it and congrats!
Great review bro just bought an A5 2014 cabskii
I bought a 2016 this week and I’m loving it. It’s my second convertible (VW Eos) and I love it. It doesn’t have the Start/Stop or Auto Hold technology. It does have the choice of S or D for the drivetrain and I’ve kept it in D mode for fuel economy.
Ayyy he's back with another review
Glad to have you stop by my friend!
Excellent review, thanks.
Great review and all of your comments/observations were spot on.
Thank you kindly!
Loved the review. Very informative and honest… thanks brother
Glad it was valuable my friend
Really good review and you covered all the details Thank you.
Glad it was valuable my friend!
I have the 2021 A5 Coupe. The turbo lag is an issue for sure with the stop/start enabled. But in my experience, as long as you put the car in auto mode and don’t floor it right after the engine starts, the lagging wouldn’t be as big of a problem. With 261HP just don’t put it in comfort…. You aren’t gonna burn much more fuel and you’re actually getting the power you paid for.
I have an older 2017 and I couldn't agree more about the different drive modes! If you drive the thing with the paddle shifters or in sport mode it's wonderful. But the second you forget to turn traction control off or leave it in drive it's a completely different car.
I agree with the transmission lag (from a complete stop). Quick red-to-green light changes can be stressful. Nothing.. nothing.. now I’m doing 60 in 30
yea gotta be in the sport/dynamic modes for sure to help alleviate those issues
I have a B9 a4, which is very similar to this car. I have felt the delay at start he talks about. I always turn off the stop/start button like he describes. But the only other thing I do when I know I'll need a quick start is pull back the gear selector to put it into "S" which increases the idle slightly. Then pull back the gear selector again to put it in "D" once I'm done.
This almost eliminates the delay while maintaining the good gas mileage. I wish there was a way to permanently turn off the stop/start.
I have the same model, 2018 that I purchased new. Like the OP, I only drive it in S mode, which keeps the auto stop/start off. Over 39k miles, the trip computer notes 24.7 mpg with most driving being done around town. I live in New England and have driven it top down at least once every month since new. If you live in a four season location, I strongly recommend you get the luxury seats. They feature cooled and heated seats with the next scarf heating system which makes it very comfortable to drive in any temp above 32F.
I do like the A5 convertible as well as the C300 convertible. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
I've been thinking about trading my 14 supercharged 3.0t A6 for a 22 A5 cab for sometime now..90% sure I will soon..great info you're sharing..I prefer the A6 but I want to try try a cab now..always wanted one..would you say the prestige is a good choice?..thx
I love the review style
Thank you my friend!
I think there’s the Sportback 40 and 45 iterations. 40 is just detuned, 45 has the 261hp or something to that effect.
Aren't the rival C Class Coupe and Cabriolet versions getting discontinued?
The configurator for 2022 shows the same base wheels - where did you see otherwise?
Pull the circuit breaker and put it in the glovebox! Best way to handle stop start!
Can the A5 fits mostly forward facing car seat no problem?
This is probably the best looking European convertible out there. The C300 looks like a bigger A class with the rear doors and the roof removed. And the 4 series...🤢😫
I forgot that the Jaguar S type exists. This comes a close second. More beautiful convertibles (Lexus LC) will cosy you much more.
HQ review!
just picked up a 2022 a5 cab base! appreciate the review and especially the settings tips! thank you so much for the honest feedback about it and not sugar coating it.
i am also (mildly) frustrated by the auto stop start. but do you really think going 25 to 17 mpg would be worth it? maybe some of those 3 settings (traction control, sport vs drive mode, and auto stop start setting) are less helpful to the start lag and hurt the mpg too much? i think it’d likely be fine leaving it in non-sport drive but disabling auto-off, what do you think?
We have just started to look for the same set up as yours. If I can ask, is it hard to find one to your chosen color, specs etc.? We'd love to find one in Grey with the Brown interior. Was pricing and negotiation acceptable overall? Thanks!
@@gerry2893 Good luck on your search! Audi has a car locator tool that you can use. In my experience in California, almost 100% of the pre-made cars had black interior. Pricing was definitely negotiable as there were several in the lot & in other nearby dealers. I got mine for just over Dealer's invoice price (significantly under MSRP.)
Hi Blinky sorry I’m just now seeing your comment from 4 months ago, yea i think all things considered getting 25 mpg in normal mode is the best thing. Perhaps Audi dealers can update the software and feel less laggy because I tested a 2022 Q5 recently and the stop start worked great, minimal lag. These Audis are super efficient and it’s very easy to beat EPA Mpg numbers. Congrats on the excellent deal my friend.
@@BlinkPls Thanks! You were very fortunate to get it at that price point. Here in NJ I'm not having that kind of luck thus far (bad negotiating skills? 😄). All have said MSRP ONLY or even above MSRP!
Great review, congratulations. I have owned an A5 a few years ago and it has been the most pleasant car for me, so I plan to buy a new one, probably a convertible.
There are just 2 points that my poor English prevented me to understand:
1-.Is there still a lag with the turbo when the car is set in the dynamic mode ?
2-.what is the fuel consumption (I mean how many liters every 100km/h) in dynamic mode ?? it is unclear for me
Thank you very much for your reply,
No lag in Dynamic mode with Traction control off!
You should be able to get 30 mpg in city and highway which is about 12.75 km/L but that will be in the comfort mode
Definitely a great car
@@MeynMotorGroup Thank you very much for our reply !
is the lag removed by disabling the control mode, or by engaging the dynamic mode, or the both are necessary ?
Great review, more detailed and informative than most other, thumb up !
What color is this? Anyone know? Why don't reviewers provide basic information like the color?
for me its good this cabriolet from audi company this 2021 year model.
Hey Kevin, the introductory duration for Interior is somewhat lenthgy. It would look cooler with only 4-5 sec time.🙃
Yea im probably going to shorten that to 5 seconds
All hail algorhythm 🙌🏻 🌚
I like the S5 coupe very much but unfortunately to much money for me, thanks Kevin.
S5 is def an awesome car but agreed it's a lot of money
2022 a5 cabrio the senders for rear view mirrors stopped working,2,000 miles..yikes!
Lolz those taillights are sick
I agree my friend wish this was the premium plus tho with the nicer headlights to match
Only problem i dont like about the a4/5 is that they have carbon build up issues which means ur better off leasing it rather than financing or buying
Not really higher Milage ones maybe
@@rogerl7533 its an issue with their turbo cars which are more prone to the issue compared to their competitors. This is coming from someone who owns an audi but i got n s4
Has an A5 45 TFSI Sportback - can confirm the fuel economy is amazing on longer drives. And it's quick. But the quattro makes it so front-heavy. I think it's something like 60:40.
Yea it does get great real world fuel economy in comfort mode even beats the EPA ratings
Am I missing something? You've said twice that you can't recommend the A5 Sportback anymore because it has less HP now but that is not 100% true, and your graphic at 3:15 proves my point.
Audi now offers 2 engine choices for the A4 and A5 Sportback: the de-tuned version TFSI 40 and then the higher HP TFSI 45 (which is the same engine in the Coupe and Cabriolet, and the Q5). So, sure, the A5 Sportback does have less HP *standard*, but the majority I've seen for sale in the U.S. are the optioned TFSI 45 with the increased HP. To not recommend it based on HP numbers is really not an accurate statement.
Yes so the confusion came from Audi not providing the 45 engine option as standard on the Sportback however it is an option and many outlets made it seem like the 40 model was the only A5 sportback powertrain so yes that was a mistake and a mistake on Audis behalf a very dumb and confusing move on their part
@@MeynMotorGroup Agreed!! I get it as an entry-option on the A4, but personally, if one is going for the A5, I consider it a step-up from the A4 and should hence come standard with the 45 across the board!
Yea on the A4 that’s fine but the A5 especially that amazing looking sportback should come standard with it but at least it is an option so that’s good and I will be sure to correct that in the video my friend. Thank you.
where lexus?
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Appreciate you stopping by as always my friend!
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Really appreciate the support like always brother
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It's nice but it will never be a classic like the A4 B6 convertible.
I’ve own a a5 sport back and now have a a6 a5 is definitely quicker it’s lighter
Reacts a lot quicker more eager to downshift I noticed reducing lag plus more top end power on the highway
@@MeynMotorGroup definitely the a6 is no slouch thou
A6 I drove was a complete slouch around town and def on the highway had no balls past 80. I'm pretty there had to be something wrong with it previous person must have used regular gas
@@MeynMotorGroup probably mine is a 2022 not sure if that makes a difference
Yes 2022 can certainly make a difference but I just think it was an issue with the particular car I got. Every A5 and Q5 I drove with the 4 cylinder was smooth and very quick for what it is
Yo bro
Hey bro! First as always thank you
@@MeynMotorGroup No problem bro 🤝👍🏾👍🏾
S5 will solve all these issues
Sure will and it will solve that burning hole in the pocket
The plastic in the grill is just ugly.
Clear plastic would look soo good.
My previous Toyota Corolla 2.0l Hybrid Touring GR has clear plastic at the license plate holder creates such a clean look.
I don't compare the cars!
Um ok 👍
@@MeynMotorGroup xddddddd bro my corolla looks better ! HAHA
yea nah c400 convertible waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay nicer in every aspect that woodtrim looks like a 2008 camry wood trim kit from ebay
You think so?
@@MeynMotorGroup front is cool but the back suffers from the audi design dna , boring
Oh the looks yea I means that's subjective doesn't look terrible but yes lacks character wood trim is junk they should have used some aluminum. Benz looks great but 4 cylinder isn't that smooth interior looks nice but lacks solidity
@@MeynMotorGroup nothing like a a 340i am i right? ;)
Yea I liked the F30 generation and G20 but man that new one I can usually see the beauty in most cars but that grill I still can't get over. Maybe it's better in black idk
Very over engineered and unreliable car. It can strand you in the middle of nowhere and risk your life. So it can be dangerous. I prefer Toyota/HONDA products for safety.
Wonder what my Master tech would say about your comment. He's got 2 benzes with over 300k miles on it...never stranded him gets 250k plus mile bimmers in all the time for routine maintenance. Problem is people have seen 1 too many Scotty Kilmer videos
@@MeynMotorGroup because he is a master tech. He possibally kept repairing and maintaining those cars without spending thousand of dollars on it. The case of those two cars is simply not statistically significant. Compare it to the numbers that breakdown and do the same for lexus products.
Nah player he's got cars like that coming in all the time just regular maintenance is all they need. A lot of problems come from user error people aren't too bright and they do stupid ish all the time. I know of someone who broke through their own window to get into their house because they didn't have their key on them. People like that owning a car...yea they will def be stranded mostly because they won't know where to begin with car ownership. All we hear are horror stories never the good. Hell I know a guy with a new Camry where the transmission went out.
@@MeynMotorGroupThe maintenance cost is tens of thousands of dollars for these cars. That's why they lose more than 70 percent of their resale value very fast.
to be unreliable doesn't mean it can't be repaired or it's useless. It means the car requires serious maintenance, money and time.
I wouldn't choose such cars for long trips or for difficult situations. I would most likely choose a Lexus.
It’s clearly not for you it’s a luxury car and it has luxury prices and actually the Audi s4 and s5 a6 platform are good on crash safety ratings and these cars are actually reliable if you actually take care of them and don’t drive them like shit