2026 Audi S5 | First Drive

Audi's A4 moves up in size and is now the A5. So what happens to the Old A4 and A5 families? Check out what Audi is cooking up with a First Drive hosted by Mike Danger #KBB #Audi #A5

00:00 2026 Audi A5
01:48 Cargo volume
02:19 Engine options & specs
03:02 Driving impressions & performance
05:48 Interior changes
06:52 Passenger space & seating
07:45 Interior impressions & features
08:23 Safety Features
08:57 Pricing

[mattspeer]

How are luxury car companies still putting in so much piano black plastic on these pricey vehicles? It’s pathetic to say the least.

[AutoRevLife]

The USA never gets good stuff when it comes to cars

[AkioWasRight]

VAG needs to start drug testing their display screen designers.

[omarmadrigal]

thank you for being the only person that finally reveals how much torque the normal A5 has. Also a hint at the U.S. price. I been watching this car like a hawk and no one else has said this info

[GuyLegend]

The A5/S5 line competes more directly with the 3/4 series (not 5) and C class (not E). The upcoming A7 (gas replacement for A6) will compete with the higher segment (5 series, E class)

[Mattisttam]

These brands struggle with sedan sales but never bring estate or wagon variants is confusing. Westerners want these options for years now but we never get them. Can someone explain why this is?

[martinherrington]

I love my A4 Allroad. Please Audi, reconsider and send us a wagon.

[grmmjhnsn]

Slick looking car! And that wagon sure is a beauty!

[chiefjacksongaming]

Everyone will complain about something. The new interior looks good. Same thing BMW and Benz are doing.

[brianbarbe]

Once known for their elegant interiors, Audi seems to be following the trend toward lesser finishes and putting all the controls on the big goofy screen. This must stop! With the new model number system, what will the models we now know as the A6/S6 and A7/S7 be called or are they going away.

[badabing]

Im following this 2026 A5 as a possible buy. All in all it looks like a solid package of power, style and design.

[hardykornfeld]

I owned a B8 S4 and currently drive a B9 S4. The B10 is a step backwards, particularly the interior. Looks like my next ICE car will be a BMW.

[SirSchmittyX]

The mild hybrid system to boost performance and mileage was going to be the main selling point to get me to consider this generation. Wagon would have been nice too. Guess I'm out.

[Troy-fvuq]

Why not allow the mild hybrid system? The BMW 3 series has it. Come on Audi!

[florents.]

The list of competitors is so erroneous and misleading. The competitors are the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, and Volvo S60 not the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, Volvo S90, or Genesis G80. Acura and Lexus have consistently positioned their TLX and ES vehicles as in-between options within those segments. Genesis G70 and Lexus IS are also a bit smaller. KBB, you’ve done better! 😮😮😮

[dannyheroic]

wagons and hybrids don't sell enough for audi in the US for them to be selling them here.

[Splendid_Lad]

Great looking car. First people complained about the tacked on tablet screen in the previous generation A4/A5. Now they’re complaining about this interior. Audi can’t win everyone over. I’m just glad they’re still making sedans and wagons… even if the wagon doesn’t make it to the US.

[ryans]

The mild hybrids not coming to the US is strange to me

[Oversight]

This is exactly why the giant one piece screen interior designs are a huge mistake. This interior has zero character or presence, just like the new bmw’s. Just makes every car from Hyundai to Ford to whatever blend together.

[MrFrankieFiggz]

Great job by Audi. This is a FAR better design inside & out than what BMW and Mercedes are putting out at this price point.