Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Audi A5 is an all-new midsize luxury sport coupe. Based on the Audi A4 sedan, the A5 promises more engaging handling than any recent mainstream Audi and comes wrapped in seductive sheet metal.

• Elegant design inside and out, crisp handling, superb fit and finish, plenty of luxury and safety 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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  People Crash For It - 2008 Audi A5
  By AudiConvert - June 12 - 6:42 pm

  I have owned this car for a couple of months now, and all I can say is wow. Though it is down on horsepower compared to the BMW 335, it completely makes up in looks. Two months ago, I was at a stop light on a main road. A man was too busy looking at my A5, he drove into the car in front of him. I love the fact I got parked in front of the restaurant by valet. I love that I cannot go a night without a compliment, I just love the car.

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  First month update - 2008 Audi A5
  By Franklin - June 11 - 9:57 am

  After a few weeks of ownership, I have learned that the A5 continues to impress, and truly is the beautiful girl whom you can marry and live with. The most amazing epiphany is remarkable fuel efficiency that exceeds EPA estimates of 18 and 27. I have averaged 26 in city, 34 on highway! My weekly trip to Costco also revealed I could transport abundant cargo 3 large boxes of diapers and baby wipes, detergent, gallons of juice, and more.

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  My first impressions - 2008 Audi A5
  By Franklin - May 29 - 12:12 pm

  My first week with A5 reveals its a well-made car. Exterior design appears even much more beautiful in real life than the pictures. Walter de Silva (designer) was right when he says A5 is his best design. Interior design is peerless, controls perfect and intuitive, fit and finish defines fit and finish. Audi design doing in the auto world what Apple computers did in the computer world. Performance of the V-6 is not as robust as the BMW 335i coupe, which was the other car to choose from. However, A5 is powerful enough for everything besides drag- racing.

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  Im in heaven - 2008 Audi A5
  By Chicago Audi Owner - May 28 - 7:09 pm

  Drop dead gorgeous. Da Silva is a genius. This is my first Audi (but coincidentally, this is the 6th among my whole family). Almost bought the 3 series and then saw the A5 was coming out in the states. The outside is absolutely stunning, the inside design is beautiful but ridiculously comfortable. I drive 3 hours a day going to and from work and my commute couldnt be any more fun than it is now. Audis made me a fan for life.

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  Outstanding - 2008 Audi A5
  By Vinny - May 20 - 8:55 am

  All I can say is if you are thinking about buying it and you have the money to do so do it. it is the nicest car Ive owned and I own many cars including BMWs and Mercedes. When you drive down the highway the amount of brakelights you see in the opposite direction as the try to catch a longer glimpse of you is astounding.The car is amazing, I love it!

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  Best Luxury Coup - Audi A5 - 2008 Audi A5
  By Rich - May 17 - 1:59 pm

  The A5 is a truly exceptional car. The finish and fit is perfect. Absolutely no imperfections. The suspension is firm but not harsh with very slight oversteer. It is comfortable, fast, and gets a lot of attention everywhere I go. The fuel economy is better than the ratings indicate. On a recent 1400 mile trip from Ft. Lauderdale to Gainesville GA and back, I averaged 30.85 miles per gallon at 80-85 MPH.

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  Unreal - 2008 Audi A5
  By New A5 Owner - May 5 - 4:18 pm

  Forget turning heads, this car snaps necks. I have only had the car 2 weeks, but there is nothing I am not thrilled with. The value, drive, style and technology are all superior to any other car I considered. I originally wanted an S5, but just cannot justify the extra ~90HP given the fuel economy difference.

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  Almost perfect - 2008 Audi A5
  By houstontechguy - May 3 - 11:06 pm

  I am a huge fan of Audis, and this one takes the cake. Its got a gorgeous body shape (kudos to Walter deSilva), perfect watchmaker-quality interior, and is oh-so-fun to drive. Its not a barnburner like the S5, but its more than adequate for me and will save me a few speeding tickets. Ive had so many second glances, head turns, and people stopping me in parking lots and traffic lights to ask about it. I actually like the fact that theyre very rare and will slowly trickle onto the market over the next 1-2 years. For people who like to blend in the crowd and follow the status quo, then go buy a boring BMW (with crap interior and total crap stereo/tech). This A5 is for me!

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  Best Ive Ever Owned - 2008 Audi A5
  By CTguy - April 27 - 6:53 pm

  This car is truly the first car Ive ever been excited to own and to drive. The exterior design is breathtaking, the interior quality is phenomenal. If youre looking to have adults ride in the back seat, this isnt the car for you (especially if youre tall like I am). MMI much easier to use that BMWs iDrive iPod integration and Sirius satellite makes the 6CD changer almost an afterthought. Cellphone with Bluetooth integrates in seconds. Manual 6 makes the most out of the engine I recommend it over the 6A (the gimmicky faux manual in it isnt that exciting). Trunk is huge, overly large for its class.

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  Wow - What a Surprise! - 2008 Audi A5
  By chi-chi88 - April 13 - 10:39 am

  Ive owned everything from Porsche 911 to the Cayenne Turbo, from Lexus SC430 to BMW 745i and Mercedes CLS. For the money this new AUDI "Rocks". Dont sell the 911 but for everyday zips to work this new A5 not only saves a little in gas but offers on nice comfortable ride. If you like all the bells with true performance then this car is for you and if your luck to own, you know what I mean. Thanks Audi!