The 2025 Audi A5 and S5 Continue to Raise the Bar
The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, increases of 67 hp and 59 lb-ft over the outgoing model. The A5 delivers power smoothly; acceleration is never more than a modest surge. The seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission can be slow and a little hesitant to react to your commands, whether you try to shift with the wheel-mounted paddles or bury your foot into the accelerator.
What impresses me more is how composed the A5 is on the road. Nothing is really able to flummox this sedan's smoothness — the body is always well controlled. Plus, aside from a little highway-speed tire roar, the cabin is perfectly well insulated from the outside world.
If you want something with more poke, the S5 has a 362-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. (Need more power? An RS 5 will be coming.) The S5 is sharper than the A5, with more immediate power delivery, plus it's accompanied by a nice yowl from the V6. Whether you're in manual mode or letting the S5 shift on its own, the transmission is much snappier as it runs its way up and down the gears.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
13 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Unplugged Performance to Showcase Tesla Builds at Electrify Expo – North America's Largest EV Festival
3/4 Shot of 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance with Unplugged Performance Carbon Fiber Aero Kit, UP Forged UP-03 Wheels, and Rear Dual Wing 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance with Unplugged Performance Carbon Fiber Aero Kit, UP Forged UP-03 Wheels, and Rear Dual Wing 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance with Unplugged Performance Carbon Fiber Front Aero Kit 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance with Unplugged Performance Carbon Fiber Front Aero Kit, UP Forged UP-03 Wheels Birdseye view of a Tesla Model 3 Performance Highland with Carbon Fiber Aero Kit and UP Forged UP-03 Wheels Tesla Model Y with Leveling Lift Kit 2026 Tesla Model Y with Leveling Lift Kit and UP Forged UP-05 Wheels 2026 Tesla Model Y with Leveling Lift Kit and UP Forged UP-05 "Off-Road Spec" Wheels 2026 Tesla Model Y with UP Forged CYBRHEX Wheels Tesla Model Y Juniper with 22" UP Forged CYBRHEX Wheels Tesla Cybertruck INVINCIBLE build with 22" UP Forged CYBRHEX LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unplugged Performance, the world leader in Tesla-focused performance upgrades, is headed to Electrify Expo, North America's premier electric vehicle lifestyle event. Taking place this weekend June 21st & 22nd, Electrify Expo invites EV enthusiasts, media, and families for an immersive look at the future of electrification. Unplugged Performance will be displaying four of its latest builds at the show, each with upgrades tailored for parts performance, durability, and everyday driving. Tesla Model 3 Performance 'Red Rocket' Track BuildBuilt to dominate the track and the streets, car features our: UP Race Pro Coilovers with Adaptive Canceller UP Carbon Fiber Front Aero Kit + Rear Dual Spoiler and Wing Set Up + Rear Spats and Diffuser 18x10.9 UP-03 Forged Wheels Yokohama ADVAN A052 295/35R18 Tires Satin Red 2026 Tesla Model Y Off-Road/Street BuildAdventure-ready, this MY build includes our: UP 35mm Leveling Lift Kit Off-Road Spec 18" UP-05 Forged Wheels Off-Road Sway Bar + End Links Yokohama GEOLANDAR Tires UP INVINCIBLE® Cybertruck Street BuildThe ultimate Tesla Cybertruck to take on anything on earth and beyond with: HD Front & Rear Bumpers, Bull Bar, Rock Sliders Carbon Fiber Hood w/ 50' LED Light Bar Side Sail Panel MOLLE Rack System 22' CYBRHEX Forged Wheels Yokohama GEOLANDAR Tires Quicksilver 2026 Tesla Model Y Off-Road/Street BuildReady for the streets, this MY build includes our: 22' UP Forged CYBRHEX Wheels Moderate option Dual Rate Lowering Springs Yokohama Parada Spex-X Tires Learn more about our products at Media Contact:Bryan Benitezpress@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
CarMax Stock Jumps After Tariffs Boost Used-Car Demand
CarMax (KMX, Financials) shares surged more than 6% Friday morning after the company posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, driven by the fastest growth in used-vehicle sales since 2021. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with KMX. The company's performance comes amid a shift in consumer behavior following the imposition of new auto tariffs by President Donald Trump in March. The 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles and certain auto parts has disrupted the supply of new cars in the U.S., increasing demand for used vehicles. CarMax is one of the first major automotive retailers to show clear benefits from the policy change. The company's results suggest that pricing power and unit sales have improved as consumers seek alternatives to higher-priced new models. With Friday's gains, CarMax stock is headed for its strongest single-day performance in two years. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
CarMax Stock Jumps After Tariffs Boost Used-Car Demand
CarMax (KMX, Financials) shares surged more than 6% Friday morning after the company posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, driven by the fastest growth in used-vehicle sales since 2021. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with KMX. The company's performance comes amid a shift in consumer behavior following the imposition of new auto tariffs by President Donald Trump in March. The 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles and certain auto parts has disrupted the supply of new cars in the U.S., increasing demand for used vehicles. CarMax is one of the first major automotive retailers to show clear benefits from the policy change. The company's results suggest that pricing power and unit sales have improved as consumers seek alternatives to higher-priced new models. With Friday's gains, CarMax stock is headed for its strongest single-day performance in two years. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
