2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet

Easily the top-of-the-line model in the production of the new Cabriolet series, the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet came into the market with a downsized engine without any considerable difference in performance but with a much better overall fuel economy compared to its predecessor’s.  Word is that it delivers satisfying driving experience, which ensures it an enviable niche in the market.

The 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet is a front-engine, 4-wheel drive, 2-door convertible that accommodates 4 passengers.  It is equipped with a supercharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V6 engine with direct fuel injection and aluminum block heads.  The engine provides 333hp at 5500 rpm and torque of 325 lb-ft at 2900 rpm.  It is likewise equipped with a 7-speed manual transmission with automated shifting and clutch.  Standard equipment includes the Quattro drive system, acoustic top, Xenon plus headlight, electrically adjustable sport seats, and multifunction sport steering wheel.  Upgrade options are available such as the sport suspension which keeps the body close to the road.  The base price is tagged at $ 55,000.00

Known as the sports sibling of the A5, the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet holds on to its traditional fabric-top and makes a statement.  While close competitors went on and shifted to folding hard-tops, Audi stands firm on its choice for styling and practical reason.  We can readily appreciate how cloth-tops are able to avoid proportion concerns that are typically encountered by hard-tops.  It also allows designers to experiment with different color combinations and textures to achieve increased visual interest.  With the less weight and less trunk space required by soft-tops, more space is left for the use of passengers, which is always good.

Save for the risk of theft due to the roof material, Audi made sure that there are no other drawbacks to enjoying an open-top ride when desired.  Its interior sound levels are comparable to that of a hard-top closed car.  There are no ugly breaks in lines to disturb your aesthetic view of the car as the convertible top looks in place at every angle.  It exudes and offers class where others thread on futuristic looks.

With its “S” representing sport, the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet also stands for satisfactory performance, power, efficiency, and dynamics.  From its exterior to its interior, the sporty styling is evident.  It carries the signature trapezoidal grill that lends it an aggressive front end.  It finishes off with a low and taut rear end perfectly framed by LED tail lights.  There is no question that technology has made the S5 extraordinarily interesting but there are concerns with the added weight that such technology brings.  Its closest competitor is the BMW 335i Convertible which has the advantage of a lower price.  Notwithstanding, the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet can hold its own.