I wasn’t expecting a world shattering model in the Audi S5 Sportback but to be perfectly honest I was expecting something more special than what this test drive from Fifth Gear suggests. The S5 Sportback is sleek, luxurious and of high quality but it seems to be missing some extra mojo to make it great.

It’s achieved the ‘practical but elegant’ mix and if you want glamour, this coupé-sedan could do more than just satisfy. It’s also very powerful but there are a few things lacking for the purist driver in you like a manual gearbox and stickier steering. Whether it’s the right combination of the S4 and S5 for those in the Audi know is a bit doubtful and while I personally would never be in the market for this car, the final verdict left me a little disappointed. I’d still be going for the ’standard’ S5 coupé if a luxury but roomy Audi sports coupé was what I wanted.

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