The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback is a four-door sedan with a coupe-like fastback design that blends athletic performance with daily practicality, making for a sporty yet versatile driving experience.
2024 Audi S5 Sportback Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback
The Audi S5 Sportback gains some additional standard features for 2024, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, a heated steering wheel, and remote start. Additionally, traffic-sign recognition is now part of the optional Navigation package.
Design
Unlike the coupe and convertible versions, the Sportback features a five-door hatchback design, providing additional cargo space and accessibility. It’s available in three trims: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige.
The S5 Sportback comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels. The Premium Plus and Prestige trims can be further upgraded with the Black Optics Plus package, featuring 20-inch dark wheels and dark exterior accents for a more aggressive look.
Powertrain
Under the hood, the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, delivering 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to quattro all-wheel drive (AWD). The Sportback achieves a zero-60-mph time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph.
The S Sport package is available on Premium Plus and Prestige trims and adds an adaptive damping system, a sport rear differential, and red brake calipers, further enhancing the vehicle's performance capabilities.
EPA fuel economy estimates for the Audi S5 Sportback are 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. It requires premium fuel.
Interior
The Premium trim comes standard with a combination leather and Dinamica upholstery, as well as Carbon Atlas inlays. Standard features on the Premium Plus trim include leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and even massaging front seats. An available Warm Weather package adds ventilated front seats. Upgraded Nappa leather upholstery is also a standalone option.
With the rear seats folded, the Audi S5 Sportback provides up to 35 cubic feet of cargo space. With the rear seats in use, it has a still-helpful 22 cubic feet of cargo space, all accessed via a standard power liftgate.
Technology
The 2024 S5 Sportback comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Premium Plus trim features a digital instrument cluster and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. The Prestige trim adds navigation to the touch screen.
Safety
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback is well-equipped with a variety of safety features. Standard equipment includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. The Premium Plus trim adds a surround-view parking camera system, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Prestige adds a head-up display and self-park assist.
Pricing and Release Date
Base MSRP for the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback starts at $57,500. The Premium Plus trim starts at $60,500, while the top-tier Prestige trim is priced at $64,900. The S5 Sportback is available now at Audi dealerships and is backed by a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty.
