Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Audi S5 is an all-new high-performance sport coupe.

• Elegant design inside and out, strong performance, crisp handling, superb fit and finish, plenty of luxury- and safety-oriented features, standard all-wheel drive.

• Brakes can be touchy until you acclimate, rear seat short on room for taller passengers.

User Reviews:

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  Easiest $60K choice Ive ever made! - 2008 Audi S5
  By S5 Chicago - December 29 - 1:59 am

  To be a first time Audi owner with a 2008 S5 is the best car experience Ive ever had. The car is absolutely stunning from any angle and light setting. I have soccer moms looking at the car at stop lights! Not very easy to get used to I might add. The performance and V8 sound more than equal its stunning looks. Interior Fit and Finish are Audis best, and the MMI is easy to use and informational. The Bang & Olufsen stereo is amazing, but its usually muted since I love hearing the V8 engine noises inside the cabin, and also with the windows down.

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  Well integrated, what a motor! - 2008 Audi S5
  By Fluxcap - December 15 - 8:30 am

  This is my 17th car, following just about everything but Audi (Porsche 928 and 996 Turbo, SL500, BMW 735, and assorted Ford and Chevy cars). Hands down, this is the best automotive execution I have driven. Im a nut for picking apart failed user interfaces (my job), and this car has not disappointed me, however Im only about 75% familiar with it after 400 miles. MMI is a bit complicated, so the Driver Information System and steering wheel controls are fabulous you can do 90% of what you need very quickly, intuitively, and with eyes forward. IPod integration, including playlist support, is great, and will save lives. The motor and drivetrain is wonderful.

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  600 miles into my S5 - 2008 Audi S5
  By 1st S5 - November 9 - 10:57 pm

  Being the 1st review means I havent had it long enough to really have good answer to some question. Went in for an A6/R6, was shown this "one and only" by a friend and 5 min later it was mine. This car is as nice to drive and it is to look at. The DI V8 has such a unique sound at first I though there was a miss, but its growing on me. Waiting for more mileage to go stand on it. Quick checks tell me that MPG is 22+/- if your on the road. This is a 6 speed and love the way it shifts. If I had the option I would have got the automatic but would have to wait for 4-5 months and maybe not in a S5?

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  Audi has nailed the perfect car! - 2008 Audi S5
  By EX Bimmer owner - November 7 - 6:09 am

  Until recently I have owned and driven BMWs, the most recent being a 330 xi. That was the last Bimmer I will ever buy, Audi has converted me to a loyal and longterm fan. I have been curious of Audi as a brand for some time and the look of the new S5 was what it took to get me to go and have a closer look. Wow.