Audi S5 Cabriolet 3.0 TFSI qu S tronic Review: Sweet Toppings
The Audi S5 gets a new engine and loses its roof. Is the Cabriolet version every bit as good as its fixed roof cousin?
What we like:
Beautiful looks- roof can be operated on the move
- quality interior
- superb B & O sound system
- superbly equipped
What we dislike:
Not as dynamic to drive as a 335i convertible- costs significantly more than the base A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
- engine doesn’t sound as muscular as the S5 coupe’s V8
Standard with the S5 Cabriolet is sat nav, cruise control, electric adjustments for the front seats and my favourite – the Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with SD card readers, a hard disk and DAB.
The long list of standard kit makes it better equipped than the slightly more expensive BMW 335i Convertible. The BMW might be the better handling car and ultimately more fun to drive but the Audi offers stronger straight line performance and the sheer beauty of it all – the latter factor is hugely important for a topless car and is surely more than enough to blow anyone away.
Credits: Story and photos by Raymond Lai
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