Discussion for 2020 Audi A5 Sportback

[justmela]

Hi all

I am new to Audi A5 sportback 2.0A TFSI S-tronic design and is presently looking at a MARCH 2019 model at 150K. 6000KM now.

current ride is a F10 2012, thinking of moving on

bros any advice on 

1. what to expect switching over to AUDI , expectations

2. it claims 188BHP for this AWD or FWD?  what the highest torque at what RPM

3. front passenger seat - any memory ?

4. screen size 9"? touch screen?

5. its cabin noise and ride quality

6. best rim size 20?

7. tune up to 250BHP possible -by who / where can i go?

8. finally any nuance to expect from owning A5 sportsback?

 

thanks thanks.

 

 

[SZ_ford]

2 hours ago, justmela said:

Hi all

I am new to Audi A5 sportback 2.0A TFSI S-tronic design and is presently looking at a MARCH 2019 model at 150K. 6000KM now.

current ride is a F10 2012, thinking of moving on

bros any advice on 

1. what to expect switching over to AUDI , expectations

2. it claims 188BHP for this AWD or FWD?  what the highest torque at what RPM

3. front passenger seat - any memory ?

4. screen size 9"? touch screen?

5. its cabin noise and ride quality

6. best rim size 20?

7. tune up to 250BHP possible -by who / where can i go?

8. finally any nuance to expect from owning A5 sportsback?

 

thanks thanks.

 

 

 

the 188bp version is fwd, with 320nm of torque

memory seat only for driver

no touch screen

cabin noise, subjective, dependent of what car u are in currently. i find it sufficiently quiet

20" rim best for looks definitely. car is on sports suspension, so ride is definitely firmer than say an a4

can tune to 250hp at PA audi, will cost more than outside workshop 

 

[justmela]

thanks SZ and the next important question is should this car be depreciating about 15K a year for a mid size sedan since it is essentially presumably built on a A4 platform.

Do you have an issue with full size adult 1.78M sitting at the rear seat?  verdict?

 

[SZ_ford]

1 hour ago, justmela said:

thanks SZ and the next important question is should this car be depreciating about 15K a year for a mid size sedan since it is essentially presumably built on a A4 platform.

Do you have an issue with full size adult 1.78M sitting at the rear seat?  verdict?

 

hey, i'm 1.8m, don't find any difficulty sitting in the rear. leg space is sufficient even when seated behind my own driving seat.

but if u are ferrying elderly often, can be tough on them entering and alighting from the car

[Dannnn]

6 hours ago, justmela said:

Hi all

I am new to Audi A5 sportback 2.0A TFSI S-tronic design and is presently looking at a MARCH 2019 model at 150K. 6000KM now.

current ride is a F10 2012, thinking of moving on

bros any advice on 

1. what to expect switching over to AUDI , expectations

2. it claims 188BHP for this AWD or FWD?  what the highest torque at what RPM

3. front passenger seat - any memory ?

4. screen size 9"? touch screen?

5. its cabin noise and ride quality

6. best rim size 20?

7. tune up to 250BHP possible -by who / where can i go?

8. finally any nuance to expect from owning A5 sportsback?

 

thanks thanks.

 

 

How much is the guy selling?

just FYI. back in NOV2020, brand new Audi A5 150BHP is selling for about 164k ish.

[justmela]

Hey

The dealer looking for 149,000 but this is the pre facelift model 188 Bhp model la

mulling over staying with the propeller or migrating to the audi land, never driven or owned one before.

 

[Weez911]

I owned a F10 and am very reliant on the autohold function. I can't remember exactly how the version in the Audi works exactly but it's a little different from the F10's. IIRC need to double step on the brake (or is that the Merc?). And the quirky gear stick on the steering wheel in the Merc takes some time to get used. These are little stuff but they do affect my buying decision. 

Edited March 3, 2021 by Weez911

[Volvobrick]

33 minutes ago, Weez911 said:

I owned a F10 and am very reliant on the autohold function. I can't remember exactly how the version in the Audi works exactly but it's a little different from the F10's. IIRC need to double step on the brake (or is that the Merc?). And the quirky gear stick on the steering wheel in the Merc takes some time to get used. These are little stuff but they do affect my buying decision. 

Audi cars you need to press a button to activate auto hold for each journey. Then it will hold whenever at standstill. Merc system is more intuitive and flexible - press the brake pedal harder to activate at each stop, or you can choose not to activate and let the car roll forward slowly. Merc gear lever is actually very easy to use, no need to move the hand away from the steering wheel. Only the left hand feels weird with nothing to rest on except on the wheel. Or your passenger's thigh. 

[Estrangable]

why not get the brand new... it was selling at 163k in jan this year.... really good price and the ir they were offering was 1.88%

[justmela]

thanks they are selling 175K now

No district green color though. what a pity

[Terence2112]

Is this a good price? Am thinking of the A5 too 

[justmela]

Hi 

The price last month was 10K lesser.

But if you are looking for a nice 4 seaters with german design + engine, AUDI is perhaps best priced amongst the other Merc and BM brothers (for a 2litre powerplant range)

 

[Soya]

On 3/3/2021 at 8:24 PM, Volvobrick said:

Audi cars you need to press a button to activate auto hold for each journey. Then it will hold whenever at standstill. Merc system is more intuitive and flexible - press the brake pedal harder to activate at each stop, or you can choose not to activate and let the car roll forward slowly. Merc gear lever is actually very easy to use, no need to move the hand away from the steering wheel. Only the left hand feels weird with nothing to rest on except on the wheel. Or your passenger's thigh. 

Audi no need liddat lah bro. Autohold flick once n forget. Come to standstill either press brake pedal harder or if foot is on brake pedal while stationary for 5-10 secs, it will auto go into autohold mode

 

[Volvobrick]

12 minutes ago, Soya said:

Audi no need liddat lah bro. Autohold flick once n forget. Come to standstill either press brake pedal harder or if foot is on brake pedal while stationary for 5-10 secs, it will auto go into autohold mode

 

My experience is old then. I remember when starting got to activate it every time. And got to deactivate if you want to creep. If not it will auto hold even if you don't want to. Merc is always on, just step harder. Or off, just don't step so hard. Which is better. 

Edited March 9, 2021 by Volvobrick

[SZ_ford]

1 hour ago, justmela said:

Hi 

The price last month was 10K lesser.

But if you are looking for a nice 4 seaters with german design + engine, AUDI is perhaps best priced amongst the other Merc and BM brothers (for a 2litre powerplant range)

 

add 5k for a mtm tuned.....then u won't feel under powered vs pre facelift model

[justmela]

Yup bro, add that 4500 and you get a decent engine horse for less than 180K total.  

the pros

nice MMI info entertainment

nice sales ladies support & excellent services

beautiful matrix LED lights 

Cons

certain lack of horses at low RPM  (MTM can cure)

lack of new safety features 

road dynamics not the same as a Beemer

 

[Fat_slayer]

The A5SB is a looker inside and outside .  I was about to sign for this car last Sept. However, I decided against it due to lack of some safety features such as the blind spot monitoring and collision prevention.  I tot these are features which are already found in certain Japanese and Korean cars...

[Wolfverine]

On 3/3/2021 at 3:44 PM, justmela said:

thanks SZ and the next important question is should this car be depreciating about 15K a year for a mid size sedan since it is essentially presumably built on a A4 platform.

Do you have an issue with full size adult 1.78M sitting at the rear seat?  verdict?

 

Had A5 coupe back in 2010 and loved it.

Fast forward to 2020 and was in the market for either sedan or SUV. Was very attracted to the RS5 SB but the showstopper was when I tried out the rear center seat - the rear side seats are nice and comfortable bucket seats but with that, the center seat is raised relatively higher and with the sloping roof line of the sportback, it is definitely not going to be comfortable. Not sure if the seats are similar in a A5SB but you might want to check it out yourself esp for someone who is 1.78m in height! Rear seating being able to accommodate 3 pax in minimal comfort is one of my criteria.