“My 2020 Audi S5 Sportback is a an extremely well built vehicle. The styling and performance are tremendous. I highly recommend this vehicle.”
2020 Audi S5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Audi S5 is its mid-cycle refresh, led by a new 10.1-inch touchscreen with Audi’s newer infotainment interface. The exterior also looks sharper, but the V6 powertrain and standard all-wheel drive carry over.
About the 2020 Audi S5
2nd generation S5 (B9, 2018-2024 in the US), refresh year.
Audi positions the S5 as the sweet-spot performance version of the A5 family: quicker and more serious than an A5, but easier to live with than an RS5. Its appeal is the mix of strong V6 power, standard all-wheel drive, upscale cabin materials, and everyday comfort. The Sportback adds real cargo usefulness, while the Coupe and Cabriolet lean harder into style and grand-touring character.
The 2020 S5 pairs a 349-hp turbocharged V6 with an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive in Coupe, Cabriolet and Sportback forms. Premium covers the performance and comfort essentials, while Premium Plus adds digital gauges, blind-spot monitoring and wireless phone charging. Prestige brings the fullest technology and driver-assistance package, including adaptive cruise control, a head-up display and a 360-degree camera.
What changed, by category
Styling
Audi revised the grille, bumpers, lighting details and rear trim on the Coupe, Cabriolet and Sportback.
Tech
Every S5 received a new 10.1-inch touchscreen with Audi’s newer infotainment interface. Built-in navigation changed from standard to optional on Premium Plus.
Trim lineup
The Premium trim expanded to the Cabriolet body style in the U.S. lineup.
2020 Audi S5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | Quattro AWD | Quattro AWD | Quattro AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19–20 mpg | 19–20 mpg | 19–20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26–27 mpg | 26–27 mpg | 26–27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 349 hp | 349 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 9.3–21.8 cu-ft | 9.3–21.8 cu-ft | 9.3–21.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.7–35.1 in | 32.7–35.1 in | 32.7–35.1 in |
| Seats | 4–5 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Top View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Audi S5?
The biggest change is the new 10.1-inch touchscreen with Audi’s newer infotainment interface. It arrived as part of a mid-cycle update that also sharpened the exterior styling.
Did the 2020 Audi S5 get a new engine?
No. The 2020 S5 keeps its 349-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, eight-speed automatic transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive.
How is the 2020 Audi S5 different from the 2019 model?
The 2020 S5 has revised front and rear styling plus a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen with a newer interface. The underlying V6 powertrain carries over, and built-in navigation is optional rather than standard on Premium Plus.
Which 2020 Audi S5 trim has the most driver-assistance features?
Prestige has the most extensive driver-assistance package. Its equipment includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition and a 360-degree camera.
What changed for the 2020 Audi S5 Premium trim?
The Premium trim received the refreshed exterior and new 10.1-inch touchscreen, and it expanded to the Cabriolet body style in the U.S. lineup. It retains the same 349-hp V6 and standard all-wheel drive as the other trims.
2020 Audi S5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Audi S5.
4.8
2020 Audi S5
(14 reviews)
“I am not very happy with the infotainment system. For example, whenever I use Siri on my phone when it is hooked up to my car with bluetooth, there is a message that stays on the screen afterwards that I must answer to remove. Navigation around the screens is not very easy or logical.”
“Drive the car, with the top down and in Sport mode. Shift the gears manually and listen to the growl of the engine.”