How does this compare to Audi A5 sportsback?

randian · Aug 18, 2018

ckon said:
The big problem with the S90, and I speak from personal experience, is living with and trying to deal with some of the worst software implementation I've ever seen.

It wasn't obviously terrible when I played with it at the dealer, but of course that's only a few minutes. What's wrong in your view?

ckon · Aug 18, 2018

randian said:
It wasn't obviously terrible when I played with it at the dealer, but of course that's only a few minutes. What's wrong in your view?

24k miles and 19 months of fighting one software problem after another - sometimes serious, but eventually mostly intermittent weirdness. Very awkward and inconsistent keyless entry issues. Slow system boot. Occasional failure of camera to boot when needed, etc. I bought it for me, but passed it down to my wife and she HATED it's weirdness. Finally came back to G80 earlier than planned and she's HAPPY and so am I. IMO, the G80 is a MUCH better car and cheaper, too.

G-88994 · Dec 1, 2025

shaselai said:
I am looking for a reliable, luxury 4 door car and i am basically down to A5 sport, g70 (need to test drive) and stinger. I really dont like how the stinger is still part of kia - at least genesis is removing itself from Hyundai.

In any case, i think a loaded A5 is ~55k. With best negotiations *maybe* 50k. I am curious if a G70 at that price point is better? I guess a gt2 or just normal? i am not really a performance person s not sure i need gt2 either. But my goal is a long lasting car... Any comments? thanks

I crossed shopped both, 21s, hard decision, bit I looked the handling of the A5 better and the interior, the G70 was faster off the line but the A5 felt more nimble and a tighter ride, not to mention the gas milage. I'll probably look at the g70 again when it's time to trade in. The new 2.5 engine looks like it might be a nice compromise. But no regrets, love my A5.