2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet First Drive REVIEW – A Polite Midsize Sun-Soaker That’s Also A Sports Car
With sporty style matched to an engine and handling package designed to thrill keen drivers without upsetting passengers, the Audi S5 Cabriolet occupies a rather unique niche - or at least it did until the Mercedes-AMG C 43 Cabriolet came along.
Borrowing from Audi’s tried and true recipe the Benz provides zingy turbocharged six-cylinder performance with all-wheel-drive grip and the glamour of a folding fabric roof.
Now, Audi isn’t alone in the segment, but that doesn’t mean the German automaker is ready to lay down arms. The new S5 Cabriolet, as part of the wider A5 Cabriolet range, has just touched down in Australia, bringing with it the raft of improvements that come with the A5’s latest platform and electronic architectures.
Vehicle Style: Midsized Sports Cabriolet
Price: $119,111 plus on-road costs
Engine/trans: 260kW/500Nm 2.9 litre V6 twin-turbo petrol | 8sp automatic
Fuel Economoy Claimed: 5.9 or 6.7 l/100km
OVERVIEW
As a flagship model of the cabriolet range the S5 is the largest and most powerful four-seater convertible Audi offers, sitting at the top of the A5 range.