“Love my new A5. Was in love with my previous S5 convertible, very attached, and thought I would never love a new car as much but I do. Drives very similarly to my S5 which was a huge surprise. Still very zippy but I am hoping the slight increase in tire thickness will ultimately mean way fewer blown out tires which was the only problem with my previous car.”
2023 Audi A5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Audi A5 gets a light equipment update led by standard Matrix-design LED headlights across the lineup. It is not a redesign, and its turbocharged engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and quattro all-wheel drive carry over.
About the 2023 Audi A5
Second-generation A5, post-2020 refresh, late-cycle model year.
The A5 is Audi's style-led alternative to the A4: a compact luxury car sold as a coupe, convertible, or hatchback-like Sportback with the same basic mission across all three. Its appeal is less about hard-edged performance and more about clean design, a high-quality cabin, standard all-wheel drive, and easy-to-live-with technology. Buyers choose it for upscale feel, confident year-round traction, and a more dramatic shape than a typical small luxury sedan.
The 2023 A5 Premium is well equipped with a 261-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, quattro all-wheel drive, heated leather sport seats, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. Premium Plus adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, and Bang & Olufsen audio, while Prestige brings built-in navigation, a head-up display, park assist, and upgraded lighting.
What changed, by category
Styling
Matrix-design LED headlights become standard across the lineup, and the standard 18-inch wheel design is revised. Cabriolet models also gain sport-styled exterior trim, sport front seats, illuminated door-sill trim, and gray oak wood inlays.
Tech
The Bang & Olufsen 3D audio system becomes standard on Premium Plus.
2023 Audi A5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31–33 mpg | 31–33 mpg | 31–33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 236 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 | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Top View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Audi A5?
The biggest change is that Matrix-design LED headlights become standard across the entire 2023 Audi A5 lineup. Audi also revises the standard 18-inch wheel design.
Is the 2023 Audi A5 redesigned?
No, the 2023 Audi A5 is not redesigned. It remains part of the second generation after the 2020 refresh and receives only light equipment and appearance updates.
Did the 2023 Audi A5 get a new engine?
No, the 2023 Audi A5 keeps its 261-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and standard quattro all-wheel drive.
What changed on the 2023 Audi A5 Premium Plus?
The 2023 Audi A5 Premium Plus gains standard Bang & Olufsen 3D audio, along with the lineup-wide Matrix-design LED headlights and revised standard 18-inch wheels.
What changed on the 2023 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
The 2023 Audi A5 Cabriolet gains sport-styled exterior trim, sport front seats, illuminated door-sill trim, and gray oak wood inlays. It also receives the lineup-wide headlight and wheel updates.
2023 Audi A5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Audi A5.
4.3
2023 Audi A5
(176 reviews)
“This vehicle is overly complicated as to the electronics, not at all intuitive as to operation. Warnings and alarms seem to go off for no apparent reason.”
“It is reliable, dependable, easy to care for, does not break down, comfortable, has easily accessible additional modern features, has admiring responses from onlookers, has modern new features to help with comfort cooling/warmth, good brakes, fast speed when necessary.”