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New York Auto Show: Audi sends over the S5, A5 a no show

omarrana submitted on 4/6/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:34:28 AM

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Well not that we really care that they sent the better of the two ‘5' for us to look at, but it would have been nice to see both, the Audi A5 and the Audi S5, next to each other at the 2007 NIYAS.

We got a chance to snap some great shots of the interior and exterior of the Audi S5, not to mention get a wiff of that new car smell. The Audi S5 features a V8 that produces 354 horsepower and a peak torque of 325 ft-lbs. at 3,500 rpm giving it ability to do 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. A six-speed manual and quattro all-wheel drive come standard.

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New York Auto Show: Audi sends over the S5, A5 a no show

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I've seen the outside... red color is hot. This car will be sweet.

As for the inside. I've only seen bad press-release shots. These "personal" shots impress me; the interior looks beautiful, as usual. The one thing I'd change in there is the roundness of the air vents/door handles. I liked the more sqared-off look, such as what's employed in my own car.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 12:52:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

Why was I de-boosted?
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 1:08:41 PM | | Votes: 3

Disappointing interior
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 12:52:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

compared to what? it looks great
— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 1:13:42 PM | | Votes: 1

Note to competitors: This is how a car interior should be!
— rom64 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 12:54:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

you must be talking to the 20-25000 coupe crowd, because thats what the interior looks like, a low budget sports coupe
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 10:11:13 PM | | Votes: -6

bmw- your an idiot, Audi's interiors are by far the best in the industry, 10x better then BMW
— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 5:43:50 PM | | Votes: 4

and im sure guys like you that are so immature they have to resort to name calling over cars, decided that......
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 10:24:28 PM | | Votes: -1

i like the front but still not a big fan of the back end. it looks too large for the sleek and agressive front end. I like the leather inside with the door panels the way they are layered and such. That is a really good look ... not too big of a fan of the readout between the speedometer and tach ... I wish the space was more narrow ..
— BMW4me4ever (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 1:12:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

whats wrong with the read out? its on every Audi, and is very helpful.
— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 1:15:05 PM | | Votes: 2

jmr ... It is my opinion. I just dont like it.
— BMW4me4ever (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 2:19:26 PM | | Votes: 0

jmr .. People complain about the back of the BMW 335 coupe and such. What I dont get is how the back end of this car is so much better? The front of this car and profile is really sharp. The back side profile and rear end of the car isnt very nice at all. in fact it is very bland. Very un-audi like. Audi's typically have a very attractive rear tail-light and sporty look to them. I think the a#% end of this car gets away from the sport look of the rest of their line ups
— BMW4me4ever (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 2:22:19 PM | | Votes: 4

i know its your opinion, just asking what u think it wrong with it.
— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 5:17:17 PM | | Votes: -2

sorry for my english in that last post, it is only my first language
— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 5:18:26 PM | | Votes: 1

The S5 looks great and will come out before the A5, so that is why it was there but the A5 wasn't.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 1:43:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Where did you here this? That's very unlike them.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 11:25:54 PM | | Votes: 0

the first S5 will come out very soon and will only come in a stick / A5 will follow in a few months
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 2:02:06 AM | | Votes: 2

same here, before I saw the 3 series and 6 series in person, i wasnt impressed with them in pictures, but in motion on the road they look alot better. I think the same applies to 80% of cars.
— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 5:20:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

'Audi didn't send Regular A5 (The main Car) to the show’. There’s definitely something not Normal/Right in Audi HQ, Chewy admit it.

I think Audi is making some styling revisions (Front end,side profile and some other minor details) and will reintroduce the slightly modified car later.

Just what I think could be the reason for the absence of Audi at NYIAS

JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 3:40:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

There hasn't been a single hint that Audi would do anything styling wise to the A5. It looks great already. While I agree that the A5 should have been there, the S5 will come out earlier and maybe Audi wanted to put more focus on it.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 4:33:49 PM | | Votes: 1

no audi is coming out with the S5 first so they have the S5 there
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 2:55:39 AM | | Votes: 2

Audi has a winner on their hands in the S5. the size of this car is perfect. the interior puts the 3 series interior to shame. throw in a nice size V8, add the upcoming RS5.....it spells perfection
— RS4inPA (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 5:21:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Do your homework bro..then add a post. Just because Audi is a division of VW does not mean it is a gussied up VW. Is a Phantom a gussied up 7er?
— Occarnut (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 7:05:45 PM | | Votes: 1

keep dreaming. BMWs are just gussied up French cars based on your way of thinking.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 6:04:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I love the back side of this car, its fat and screams power!! Its resembling another car, forgot its name, Velda or Volda?
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 6:58:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

AmazingBimmer get used to people paying a lot of money for gussied up Volkswagens.

They already shell out $72K for the S6, $75K for the A8, $92K for the S8, $109K for the R8, $50K for the S5, $65K for the RS4 and close to $100K for the next RS6.
— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 7:01:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

This car looks 6-series big in pictures (I realize it's not), I look at pictures of the 3er coupe & it looks very small in comparison.

Also if you ask me with exception of the A8, this is Audi's best looking interior to date! I don't like the R8's interior & the A6's while best in class is still a little conservative.
— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 7:53:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

the A8? was that a typo?
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 2:57:37 AM | | Votes: 1

The S5 is gorgeous. 3-Series Coupe sucks ass compared to this.
— AudiLexus (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 8:41:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

As much I love the 3 series coupe. The interior from the A5 will be more interesting and better styled. Anyone know how much the A5 will be starting?
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 11:20:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

someone deboosted me for asking a question? idiot
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 7:44:56 AM | | Votes: 1

I do agree with some about the rear end. It doesn't flow with the rest of the vehicle. For some reason, I think the Cabriolet version will look better.

HOWEVER, I must reserve judgement until I get to do a walk-around. The front end is beautiful, and I do love the character lines. Perhaps the rear end will gain my approval with time... I hated the new 3 Series coupe in pictures, but after seeing it in person, I think it's the hottest coupe under $50K.

In fact, I did see an A5/S5 barrelling through the streets of Beverly Hills last week... however, it was black, with blacked-out rims, no badges and a covered grille. It was also going about 65mph in the other direction while I was at a light in our rented A6 3.2 quattro, so I didn't get the best look at it.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 11:29:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

It is definitely not hard to surpass BMW on the interior front, so for me, choosing this over a 3-Coupe is not even a question. I'm concerned about the price of an S5 vs. a 335i though.
— Anthony (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 11:30:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

That's an ugly steering wheel, detracts from the rest of the interior (which to me isn't all that special anyway in looks).

I've noticed most companies are bolting on the ugliest piece of crap wheels they can find. Did everyone start contracting Chris Bangle to design these?

Acura TSX. Simple yet distinct wheel design and layout.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2007 11:36:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7

"I've noticed most companies are bolting on the ugliest piece of crap wheels they can find."

I've noticed you are offended by style (A contributing factor to your hate of Europe). Ooh I see, let's make huu76 in charge of vehicle design rules, so that all cars must come with plain, uninteresting wheels which detract from the rest of the car.

Do you know what the problem with plain, inoffensive wheels are? They're plain and inoffensive!

Remember huu34, not everyone is boring. Some people actually like their cars to look good.

Fancy that!
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 1:18:22 AM | | Votes: 7

better than any BMW or Lexus out there!
— AudiKing (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 1:36:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

I don't know if it's better than any BMW out there but it sure is better than any Lexus out there. Lexus doesn't even have a coupe to contend with any sports cars the German's have to offer. They insist that their 4 door sports sedans are true contenders, which they are not.

However I can't wait till a real competitor comes out from Lexus. I would assume it's at least half decent since they have had all these years to come up with a proper design as well as all the brands to take ideas from. Being the under-dog they may have a slight advantage. In terms of it being a true drivers car I don't know if it will take out any BMW or Audi. Notice I never mentioned Mercedes. It's because Mercedes makes what they make and people buy them for what they are(luxury cars with hints of sportiness). Now that doesn't mean the sporty Mercedes models aren't great handlers, but Mercedes has been known to be less racer type but more luxurious-more flash than it's German counterparts. However the SLR is a great example of what Mercedes can create.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 1:49:37 AM | | Votes: 3

I actually believe the AMG 'Black series' cars are a better example of the ultimate sports car from Mercedes-Benz.

The SLR is not as compromised as the race-focused Black Series.
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 2:52:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

power is no good without control
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 3:02:58 AM | | Votes: 1

Very nice.....I love it! I cant wait till it gets compared to the BMW 335i... now that would be one hot battle! I still prefer the BMW though, just because of my personal taste. I think they should have got rid of the 3.2 V6 they offer, because I think its underpowered and getting old....
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 11:39:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I agree. Instead of letting the 3.2 compete with the 328i, they should've just made the entry-level A5 the 335i competitor.

I guess, however, that this means the S5 has a real place in the B8's lineup. Instead of being an oddly placed coupe that competes with neither the 335i nor the M3, the S5 will compete with the 335i, and the RS5 will compete with theh M3. I like it that way.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 1:11:42 PM | | Votes: 1

Again, the 3.2 V6 is far from underpowered. Its actual displacemtn is 3.1 liters, it makes 265 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. The 328i is the weak sauce engine. Only 230 hp and a pathetic 200 lb-ft of torque, this is all from 3-liters of displacement. The regular A5 shold do fine against the 328i coupe. The S5 will go up against the 335i and might possibly go above. The RS5 will be the M3 challanger, and is also likley to go above the M3. That is how Audi has always positioned its cars.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 5:49:34 PM | | Votes: 2

Or one step above as the RS series has shown, you silly goose. Plus, the A5 will be above the 328i coupe.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2007 10:44:05 PM | | Votes: 2

The A5 doesn't look like the 3-series coupe. Look at the lines, the headlights, the rear brake lights - the interior! Anyone who thinks Audi is copying BMW needs to get a clue!
— S4Super (View Profile)

Posted on 4/8/2007 12:01:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

The 3.2 is a competitor for the 330i.

But you guys don't get that one right?
— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 4/8/2007 7:52:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

330i? We had a 330i in 06 but now changed to 335 with the new engine. Unless in Europe they still offer that trim as well along with the 335i? I wouldn't doubt that. It is Europe after all. Many trims, models, and specs. Gotta love that.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/8/2007 7:53:54 PM | | Votes: 1

Why does everyone resort to name calling. All this for a car you'll probably never drive.
I'm not too fond of this transformer look Audi is going through but at least they are far better then the bland looks of the previous models. As far as interiors go, all cars in this segment have very good inteiors and the differences are very minimal, axcept for the badge whores.
— zorbeeze (View Profile)

Posted on 4/8/2007 8:50:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

we have a 10 k markup on our S8's and RS4's

is that droping your pants. didn't you read my post about BMW leading the industry in incentives? 5500 a car is big money
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 2:59:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

The sole reason people look down on bmw owners. Ignorance is bliss.
— zorbeeze (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 12:42:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

i am glad this idiot is here/ let's everyone know what a true BMW fan sounds like
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 3:00:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

BMW's= Amazing cars

BMW ownwers=Amazing jack@sses! The biggest of them all AmazingBimmer
— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 1:42:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

by the way WHERE WAS THE M3? No M3 at the NY Auto Show?
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 3:08:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

BMW were morons not bringing it to NY!
— drakarula (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2007 1:43:34 PM | | Votes: 1

AmazingBimmer you can say whatever you want about the prices. You can't take away from the fact that Audi sells a whole bunch of cars above $70K.

The S6, A8L, RS6, S8 and R8 are all above $70K.

I'm going with a Z4M Roadster actually. I like the hardcore driving performance a long with top down motoring.
— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 4/9/2007 1:47:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

It is awesome in person. Cant wait to drive it!!! It has one of the best looking seats I have ever seen!!
— drakarula (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2007 1:38:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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