{"id":77761,"date":"2026-08-19T21:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=77761"},"modified":"2026-08-19T21:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:27:09","slug":"audi-a5-edition-one-review-ice-car-charm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=77761","title":{"rendered":"Audi A5 Edition One review: ICE car charm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">EVs may well be the future, but not everyone is ready for them.\u00a0They are undeniably friendlier to the environment, but they may not suit everyone\u2019s lifestyle \u2013 not while\u00a0infrastructural\u00a0gaps\u00a0continue to exist\u00a0both locally and abroad.\u00a0Which is why some continue to purchase ICE cars. And if you are in the market for one, the latest A5 from Audi is a tempting proposition.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"_base_1xuyu_1 _tiktok_1xuyu_26\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7675253456466185492?lang=en\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5625\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<section class=\"_expanded_lwxdk_22\"><button class=\"_title_lwxdk_1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Article jumplist<\/p>\n<p><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"9\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><default:path d=\"M1 1L9 8L17 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/p>\n<ol class=\"_list_lwxdk_28\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">1. <!-- -->What\u2019s in a name<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">2. <!-- -->Design and practicality<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">3. <!-- -->How does it drive and how efficient is it?<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">4. <!-- -->Final thoughts\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">5. <!-- -->Availability and pricing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-in-a-name\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">What\u2019s in a name<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"Audi A5 B10\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/148c7825325b9637cd98ffa18a6384286f56126fd01b61100f35677d4825cf6f?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/148c7825325b9637cd98ffa18a6384286f56126fd01b61100f35677d4825cf6f?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/148c7825325b9637cd98ffa18a6384286f56126fd01b61100f35677d4825cf6f?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/148c7825325b9637cd98ffa18a6384286f56126fd01b61100f35677d4825cf6f?w=2000&amp;q=85 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/148c7825325b9637cd98ffa18a6384286f56126fd01b61100f35677d4825cf6f?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.9102196752626552;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1047px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">This new A5 replaces both the outgoing A4 and A5.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The latest\u00a0B10 generation\u00a0A5 is a slightly confusing one because it succeeds both the\u00a0B9 generation\u00a0A4 and\u00a0F5 generation\u00a0A5.\u00a0This\u00a0comes from\u00a0a time when Audi, in what can only be described as a fit of madness, decided that its gasoline-powered models should get odd-numbered badges, while\u00a0its electric\u00a0ones\u00a0would inherit\u00a0the\u00a0even-numbered badges.\u00a0Model names mean something, and Audi thankfully saw the errors of its ways and scrapped that idea. But the damage was done, so this generation of the A4 and A5 is still called the A5.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Having to succeed both the A4 and A5 means a complicated set of responsibilities. The A5 was always the sportier proposition, while the A4 was more appealing to families. For this generation, <b>the A5 will be available only as a sedan<\/b> \u2013 and in the other markets, it will also come as an estate. Sadly, there will be no coupe or convertible models.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-practicality\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Design and practicality<\/h2>\n<p><iframe class=\"_base_1xuyu_1 _tiktok_1xuyu_26\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7675253941604568340?lang=en\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5625\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Aesthetically, the new A5 is more closely related to the old A5 than the A4, and I think that\u2019s a good thing. To my eyes, the A5 was always the more handsome of the two. This new model, with its muscular front fascia, sculpted bonnet, and long slender lines, continues Audi\u2019s tradition of creating handsome compact sedans.\u00a0The press car, being the pricier <b>Edition 1 variant,<\/b>\u00a0means it\u00a0gets the \u201cS line\u201d exterior and larger 19-inch Audi Sport wheels, which, to my eyes,\u00a0adds even more\u00a0attractiveness\u00a0to an already pretty handsome package.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">It\u2019s a physically larger car too.\u00a0<b>It\u2019s 67mm longer than its predecessor<\/b>, which means it\u2019s longer than both its main rivals\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0the\u00a0BMW 3 Series and\u00a0Mercedes-Benz\u00a0C-Class.\u00a0Inside, there\u2019s oodles of space both for front and rear passengers.\u00a0Rear\u00a0leg room\u00a0is ample, and despite the sloping roof,\u00a0head room\u00a0in the back is adequate.\u00a0Boot space is a bit of a mixed bag. Though its claimed capacity of 440L is nothing remarkable, it\u2019s deep, and the larger opening makes it easy to load stuff.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"Audi A5 leg room\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/95f2adbfe7b3fd1076f79208f82b4668e5201604d9c242d59995de457d71ffa5?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/95f2adbfe7b3fd1076f79208f82b4668e5201604d9c242d59995de457d71ffa5?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/95f2adbfe7b3fd1076f79208f82b4668e5201604d9c242d59995de457d71ffa5?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/95f2adbfe7b3fd1076f79208f82b4668e5201604d9c242d59995de457d71ffa5?w=2000&amp;q=85 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/95f2adbfe7b3fd1076f79208f82b4668e5201604d9c242d59995de457d71ffa5?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.644736842105263;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1216px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">There is ample rear leg room.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Inside you have Audi\u2019s latest cockpit design called <b>Digital Stage<\/b>, which consists of two large digital displays positioned side by side. The smaller 11.9-inch display on the right serves as the instrument cluster, while\u00a0the larger 14.5-inch unit provides access to your infotainment controls. This larger display is slightly curved, which makes it easier to reach. <b>It also has a matte finish, which resists glare and fingerprints admirably<\/b>. The two screens are sharp and bright, while the MMI system is mostly fast and responsive. My sole complaint is that initial startup can take a while.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-it-drive-and-how-efficient-is-it-\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">How does it drive and how efficient is it?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"Audi A5 EA888\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/20a7280487a43946a7a075677449939f8e9bf874210a3748adf0aa14f34fa140?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/20a7280487a43946a7a075677449939f8e9bf874210a3748adf0aa14f34fa140?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/20a7280487a43946a7a075677449939f8e9bf874210a3748adf0aa14f34fa140?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/20a7280487a43946a7a075677449939f8e9bf874210a3748adf0aa14f34fa140?w=2000&amp;q=85 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/20a7280487a43946a7a075677449939f8e9bf874210a3748adf0aa14f34fa140?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.937984496124031;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1032px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">Keen-eyed readers will note that the motor is mounted longitudinally, but this A5 is front-wheel drive only.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The motor is a <b>2L turbocharged 4-cylinder<\/b> based on VW\u2019s legendary EA888 unit, and that\u2019s paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The overall powertrain package is brutally effective.\u00a0Audi\u2019s claims of just over <b>200hp and 340nm of torque<\/b> feel entirely reasonable,\u00a0and that\u00a0means adequate performance for local roads.\u00a0There\u2019s a bit of turbo lag, but once the turbo gets going, it builds speed at a decent lick. Also, this has got to be the smoothest dual-clutch I\u2019ve ever experienced. At low speeds, it exhibits almost none of the jerkiness and clunkiness that dual-clutches traditionally do.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Speaking of jerkiness, the ride is on the firm side.\u00a0Maybe that\u2019s because I\u00a0just\u00a0recently drove the extremely cushy new CLA from Mercedes-Benz, <b>but the\u00a0ride was certainly firmer than\u00a0what\u00a0I\u00a0was expecting<\/b>.\u00a0Fortunately, it\u2019s not jarring or uncomfortable, and the upside\u00a0to this\u00a0is that body movement is extremely\u00a0well-controlled, and the car feels sure-footed and agile.\u00a0Those who prefer a sportier handling car will find this A5 very much to their tastes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"Audi A5 fuel consumption\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3a5728aa3767fff3fffc62662fe2c677a789fcc76d0c80b8f0885e4303bbecfe?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3a5728aa3767fff3fffc62662fe2c677a789fcc76d0c80b8f0885e4303bbecfe?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3a5728aa3767fff3fffc62662fe2c677a789fcc76d0c80b8f0885e4303bbecfe?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3a5728aa3767fff3fffc62662fe2c677a789fcc76d0c80b8f0885e4303bbecfe 1140w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3a5728aa3767fff3fffc62662fe2c677a789fcc76d0c80b8f0885e4303bbecfe?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.5;contain-intrinsic-size:1140px 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">I managed 9.9km\/l over 300km. With its 56L fuel tank, one should be able to achieve 500km on a full tank.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Fuel consumption is reasonable for a car that will hit 100km\/h in under 8 seconds. <b>The trip computer said I managed 9.9km\/l over a distance of 300km<\/b>. This was with an almost equal mix of highway and city driving. That said, as\u00a0is the case\u00a0with most turbocharged motors, that figure can drop rapidly in stop-start traffic.\u00a0Once, on a run through a mildly congested CTE and a jammed-up Orchard Road, I saw my fuel consumption\u00a0figure\u00a0drop to\u00a0as low as\u00a0just over\u00a07km\/l.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Final thoughts\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"Audi A5 rear quarters\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/80bd4ef362256f7d51af466078793cdbe5c39e8861a8355b0782290c0b45dc8b?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/80bd4ef362256f7d51af466078793cdbe5c39e8861a8355b0782290c0b45dc8b?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/80bd4ef362256f7d51af466078793cdbe5c39e8861a8355b0782290c0b45dc8b?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/80bd4ef362256f7d51af466078793cdbe5c39e8861a8355b0782290c0b45dc8b 1140w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/80bd4ef362256f7d51af466078793cdbe5c39e8861a8355b0782290c0b45dc8b?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.5;contain-intrinsic-size:1140px 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">The A5 might not be electric, but its good looks, ample performance, and sporty handling make for a compelling option.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">No review of the A5 will be complete without mentioning the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. Thankfully. the A5 compares favourably against them. Not only is it larger, but it also offers more performance. Though this also means a bigger price tag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Whether the premium is justified will <b>depend greatly on your priorities and sentiments toward their respective badges<\/b>.\u00a0Further complicating matters is\u00a0the fact\u00a0that both the 3 Series and C-Class are\u00a0getting\u00a0long in the tooth and\u00a0are\u00a0due for updates soon.\u00a0An all-new 3 Series is expected to debut later this year, while the C-Class will likely get a facelift to stay fresh.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"Audi A5 wheels\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/ff4f4bc947d3d9c1120d713422ef29183d122a0043c8835a4c9292264c4872e7?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/ff4f4bc947d3d9c1120d713422ef29183d122a0043c8835a4c9292264c4872e7?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/ff4f4bc947d3d9c1120d713422ef29183d122a0043c8835a4c9292264c4872e7?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/ff4f4bc947d3d9c1120d713422ef29183d122a0043c8835a4c9292264c4872e7?w=2000&amp;q=85 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/ff4f4bc947d3d9c1120d713422ef29183d122a0043c8835a4c9292264c4872e7?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.8001800180018002;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1111px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">The Edition 1 package gives you larger 19-inch wheels.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Overall, the new A5 is a curious car. While its interior and features are indubitably high-tech, the powertrain is charmingly old-school. There\u2019s no electric augmentation, it\u2019s simply a turbocharged motor mated to a slick DCT gearbox. While that\u2019s not cutting-edge, it does make for a more characterful car to drive.\u00a0Add to that a handsome exterior, sporty handling,\u00a0and a spacious\u00a0and\u00a0expensive-feeling and looking interior, and what you have on your hands is a highly desirable compact executive sedan.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"availability-and-pricing\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Availability and pricing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Audi A5 Edition 1 is available now, and prices start at <b>S$350,999<\/b>. There is a more affordable Advanced variant that starts at <b>S$335,999<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Apart from the \u201cS line\u201d exterior and larger wheels, the Edition 1 also gets a 3-spoke sport steering wheel, Bang &amp; Olufsen sound system, head-up display, and USB ports with higher charging power.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">For more information, visit Audi.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/lifestyle\/cars\/audi-a5-edition-one-sedan-review-singapore-price-specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EVs may well be the future, but not everyone is ready for them.\u00a0They are undeniably friendlier to the environment, but they may not suit everyone\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":77762,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[16384,2079,6551,3192,2087,28],"class_list":["post-77761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets-reviews","tag-audi","tag-car","tag-charm","tag-edition","tag-ice","tag-review","wpcat-32-id"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=77761"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77761\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/77762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=77761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=77761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=77761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}