The exterior of this car has an understated elegance that I really like. The interior is simply beautiful and upscale. I find the standard seats comfortable and supportive. My wife wishes the seat bottoms were a bit longer (more support under the knees). Ergonomics are spot on, and all controls fall into my hands easily without searching or having to take my eyes off the road. The motor is responsive and revs easily. It sounds a bit gravelly\raspy, but it is a four cylinder. I have a coupe and find that there is plenty of trunk space that is easy to access (lift over height is low). I have the virtual cockpit in my car and love it! That was the primary feature that attracted me to Audi in the first place. My only complaint is with the DSG tranny. It works as advertised, but there is a slight delay getting started from a stop (not turbo lag). The transmission is not as smooth shifting as I would expect an Audi transmission to be. I really don't understand what advantage the DSG provides over a standard automatic transmission. If I were to change anything about the car, it would be the transmission. It is not a deal breaker, however, and I would buy the car again.

My wife is on her second Audi, and my kids on VW number three, so suffice it to say, we're fans of the Audi/VW products. I wasn't really looking for the A5 when I looked to trade my last vehicle, but after driving it, I was sold. Great power for a four cylinder and awesome styling. Since my wife has an A6 and previously had an A4, the controls were completely familiar and comfortable. The A5 is a driving car, and I've read reviews where people thought the controls weren't convenient, but they are precisely where they should be. If you're spending time changing radio stations and messing with settings, then you're driving distracted and should probably just pull over. Both cup holders hold venti Starbucks cups just fine, so unless you're planning on an oversized water bottle, no problem here. The doors conveniently hold water bottles if you need more fluids in the front seat. All in all, this is a great car that's fun to drive and looks fantastic.