Used Audi – Owning The Audi A5 Sportback
Audi seems to be the master at mass producing, if the amounts of new cars they have released recently are anything to go by. One of these is the Audi A5 Sportback. The first word I could think of when I first saw this car with its five doors, extremely long body and dark grey exterior finish and sleek body was handsome. It truly is a good looking car, and while if Im to be picky, Im not a fan of the rear which seems a bit over compensatory for something unnecessarily, it looks like the kind of thing an executive would have as their company car, and theres definitely a sense of self importance when you see this car, whether it be driving on the road or sat in the driveway. Getting a car that says what you want it to say to the world can almost be as important as the actual function of it. If you want to tell the world you mean business, Id recommend this A5.
If you want to know the difference between the A5, the A4 and the A6, The A5 is longer, lower and wider than that of the A4. The A6 on the other hand is mid-sized in comparison and nowhere near as dominating as the A5 on the road. This model was released and then almost immediately followed by the coupe and the cabrio which are a little bit smaller, and therefore slightly less domineering. Their presence is still felt on the road though the drive of self importance evident.
This car is definitely a mans car. Not just in looks but also in how it runs. I cant imagine it would be a womans first choice of car. I think Audi supplies for women adequately with the TT, but with the newer A5s, the structure of the body, even to the way they have set out the interior, everything about it screams male.
With that long body, its natural to expect it to be roomy in the back, and it doesnt disappoint. The amount of leg room would be adequate even for those over 6ft whether youre the driver, front passenger or in the back. Back seats are notorious in my experience for being a little uncomfortable and the main place where you are the most likely to get car sick. However the back is so comfy, with Audi catering for every need; too cold? Heated seats, too warm? Air conditioning, too low? Height adjustment is catered for along with the standard back and forth movement the front seats have. So if youre making a long journey or need to pick somebody up, you dont have to worry about whether they will be comfortable or not. Id be very surprised if they werent.
So overall, a good car if youre a man. The only issue I have with it is the price which is a tad above my range. But if you can afford one used, itd be worth every penny.