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2010 Audi A5 Safety Review

October 30, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

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No test data
NHTSA

No test data
IIHS

front, front-side, side-curtain and knee airbags
Kelley Blue Book

A blind-spot warning system is optional
Edmunds

Neither NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) nor the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has crash-tested the 2010 Audi A5/Cabriolet. However, the new Audi A4 has a similar body structure and receives top ratings in crash tests from NHTSA and the IIHS; TheCarConnection.com's editors award its safety score based on the shared mechanicals and will revisit the score when more data is available.

The 2010 Audi A5 and Cabriolet get some differentiated safety systems for their unique missions. The coupe sports eight standard airbags, as well as traction and stability control; the Cabriolet lacks curtain airbags, but comes with larger seat-mounted side airbags and pop-up bars that activate in the event of a rollover. The stability and traction control help keep the A5 in line, but according to Kelley Blue Book, either feature "can be switched off" for more sporting drives.

A lane-departure warning system, a blind-spot warning system, radar-based cruise control, adaptive headlamps, and rear parking sensors are options on the A5 lineup.

As for visibility, it's "surprisingly good in all directions" in the A5 Coupe, notes ConsumerGuide. The optional rearview camera and reverse parking sensors mitigate any difficulties drivers may have with the A5 Coupe's somewhat thick roof pillars and small rear windshield.

Conclusion

The 2010 Audi A5 / Cabriolet hasn't been crash-tested, but earns a high safety score based on equipment and commonality with the highly rated Audi A4 sedan.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:No test dataNHTSANo test dataIIHSfront, front-side, side-curtain and knee airbagsKelley Blue BookA blind-spot warning system is optionalEdmunds Neither NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) nor the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has crash-tested the 2010 Audi A5/Cabriolet. However, the new Audi A4 has a similar body structure and receives top ratings in crash tests from NHTSA and the IIHS; TheCarConnection.com's editors award its safety score based on the shared mechanicals and will revisit the score when more data is available. The 2010 Audi A5 and Cabriolet get some differentiated safety systems for their unique missions. The coupe sports eight standard airbags, as well as traction and stability control; the Cabriolet lacks curtain airbags, but comes with larger seat-mounted side airbags and pop-up bars that activate in the event of a rollover. The stability and traction control help keep the A5 in line, but according to Kelley Blue Book, either feature "can be switched off" for more sporting drives. A lane-departure warning system, a blind-spot warning system, radar-based cruise control, adaptive headlamps, and rear parking sensors are options on the A5 lineup. As for visibility, it's "surprisingly good in all directions" in the A5 Coupe, notes ConsumerGuide. The optional rearview camera and reverse parking sensors mitigate any difficulties drivers may have with the A5 Coupe's somewhat thick roof pillars and small rear windshield. ConclusionThe 2010 Audi A5 / Cabriolet hasn't been crash-tested, but earns a high safety score based on equipment and commonality with the highly rated Audi A4 sedan. 2010 AUDI A5 / CABRIOLET STYLING | [9 out of 10] Edmunds: "slinky sheet metal" Automobile: "looks even better as a convertible " Motor Trend: "handsome styling, whether the top's up or down" Car and Driver: "handsome, fun-to-drive, and oozes class and refinement" The 2010 Audi ...

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The 2010 Audi A5/Cabriolet has a very understated appearance, as do its direct rivals from BMW. The BMW 3-Series continues to set the standard for handling, though the folding-hardtop convertible has gotten quite heavy, with duller responses. Its interior is more conservative than the Audi two-doors' cockpits, too. The Infiniti G37 has a firm ride and sharp steering, but it's not quite as comfortable as either the Audi or the BMW coupe, and it's a little noisier. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and the forthcoming 2011 E-Class Cabriolet have a new hard-edged style that's not universally appealing, but its dynamics are a step up from the former CLK-Class coupe and convertible.

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