New 2009 Audi S5

The 2009 Audi S5 follows the luxurious example of its S-generation brethren, with similar A5 comparisons and added sport handling and performance in a nice and tidy two-door, four-seat luxury sports coupe package.

The S5 is built strong and tough, well-equipped with a 354-horsepower, 4.2-liter V-8 engine. It can be married to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission with Tiptronic paddle shifters. Audi's proprietary Quattro all-wheel-drive system comes standard, and the new Audi Drive Select package includes an adaptive suspension and dynamic steering system. And fuel economy is strong with others in its class, exhibiting 14 MPG city and 21 MPG highway with the manual transmission and 16 MPG city and 22 MPG highway for the automatic transmission.

Exclusive model-specific features on the S5 provide 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front sport seats and aluminum interior trim accents. Drivers can add worthwhile continued driving options like the Bang & Olufsen audio system, voice-activated navigation, adaptive cruise control and Audi Side Assist. New options for this year’s model present a blind spot warning system, adaptive cruise control and the Audi Drive Select Package with balanced steering and electronically adjustable dampers.

Comfort and luxury do not tamper with overall safety on an Audi, and this holds true for the S5. A four-wheel automatic braking system, electronic stability control with anti-slip regulation,  traction control, dual-stage front airbags, front seat side airbags and side curtain airbags are all included to provide a strong sense of control for situations when driver’s feel they seemingly don’t have it.

With consistent praise year after year for meeting expectations of handling, power and class, the 2009 Audi S5 will offer a worthy and value-based price; superb maintenance record and style that will make car buyers stand up and certainly take notice.