The newly redesigned 2010 Audi A5 is as beautiful to drive as it is to look at. Short of forking over the cash for the likes of an R8 or something in the same league, the A5 is arguably one of the nicest sports coupes in the Audi lineup. Like all other Audi’s, it’s capable of doing everything a sports car is needed for, but is it worth your money? Coming in at around $36,000 for the base model, it may very well be.
What’s the Good News?
Well, the Audi A5 is almost all good news. There are two options for what you can get under the hood, although there are some quirks attached. Audi’s 2.0 L turbocharged engine, the same one they’ve rammed into the A4, makes its way into the A5 as well. The V6 from previous generations is still available to order with the car, but if you’re looking for a manual transmission, you won’t find it in the V6. The 2.0T is available in both manual and automatic and the V6 is automatic only. However, that’s not a big downside. The 2.0T is one hell of a powerful engine and reigns in 211 horsepower and if you’re considering getting the V6 just for the extra juice, don’t. Once you go automatic, you’re going down a dangerous road.