Less brutish than Audi’s RS models, this high-performance coupé hits the Goldilocks zone
The S5 is an appealing mix of sporty performance and slick styling. Picture: DENIS DROPPA
The S5 is available in cabriolet, sportback and coupé guises, and it’s the latter on test here priced at R1,110,500. As the A4 sedan’s sexy sister it’s arguably the best-looking car in the A4/A5 line-up, with a sportingly curvy roofline and proportions that work just right. By contrast the Audi’s infotainment touchscreen is intuitive to use and is complemented by a small number of physical buttons for oft-used functions like the climate control and audio system. These buttons are quick to locate and cause minimal driver distraction. There’s also an old-fashioned volume knob, which is easier than having to jab an icon.
The S5’s sub five-second 0-100km/h sprint attests to its athletic nature, and the V6 picks up pace quickly, without any discernible lag. There’s enough power to entertain but it’s smooth and well mannered. Likewise, the subtly sporting growl attests to a car that is never boorish in nature.
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