AUDI S5 Cabriolet · photos, packages and modifications

Audi launched the S5 Cabriolet as a better and more performance centered variation of its original A5 Cabriolet. The S5 is available with a V6 3.0 litre supercharged engine unit capable of producing 328 bhp producing beautiful sound from its exhaust and delivering an overwhelming performance. The ride due to a firmer suspension is of course more rigid though not too uncomfortable. The 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet was made available with minor changes in the interior, bumpers and the lights, so the good looking got even better owing mostly to the new styled LED headlights. The inner cabin too seems to wear an even higher quality features and the driving experience is more driver friendly due to lesser switches and buttons.

The S5 updates for 2012 included replacing of the old V8 4.2 litre unit by a V6 3.0 litre supercharged unit which produced 328 bhp and an acceleration of 0-62 in only 4.9 seconds. Not only performance but the noise it makes is superb too. S5's handling is quite sharp and predictive too and the all wheel drive system provides extensive grip. The steering wheel though at times feels numb casting a left out feeling in the experience.

Safety features of the S5 includes driver, side and passenger airbags and pop up rollover feature of protection. Also included are the all wheel drive, stability control feature and an added feature of drying the brake pads out in wet weather. The S5 model is not NCAP tested however if it were it would receive a definite five star. Reliability should also be undoubtful as all Audi's are known for their reliable nature and an enviable history of reliability.

The S5 Cabriolet is available with a boot reaching 360 litres with the roof on and when its folded the boot space is still quite impressive with 320 litre of boot space. The roof opens and closes at a speed of 30 mph. The rear seats are spacious enough to seat two grown ups and so the S5 is in no way anything accept a practical and high performing convertible model.