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2023 Audi S5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Audi S5 is a light equipment update rather than a redesign. The main change is that matrix-design LED headlights are standard across the lineup.
About the 2023 Audi S5
2nd gen S5/A5 (B9, facelifted as B9.5 for 2020), late-cycle model year.
Audi positions the S5 as the sharper, quicker member of the A5 family: a compact luxury performance car that pairs a strong turbo V6 and standard quattro AWD with a polished cabin and everyday usability. Its appeal is broad rather than extreme. The Coupe and Cabriolet lean emotional, while the Sportback adds real practicality. Against rivals, the S5 sells understated speed, all-weather confidence, and a rich tech-forward interior instead of a loud, track-first personality.
The 2023 S5 remains a 349-hp, V6-powered performance car with all-wheel drive, sold as a Coupe, Cabriolet, and four-door Sportback. Premium focuses on the essentials with sport seats and a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while Premium Plus adds richer audio and more driving assistance. Prestige brings laser-light headlights, a head-up display, navigation, and extra parking help.
What changed, by category
Tech
Matrix-design LED headlights become standard across every trim and body style. Premium Plus also gains a standard Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, while remote start changes from standard to optional on Premium.
2023 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 | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28–30 mpg | 28–30 mpg | 28–30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 349 hp | 349 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 7.3–21.8 cu-ft | 7.3–21.8 cu-ft | 7.3–21.8 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 | |||
| 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 2023 Audi S5?
The biggest change is standard matrix-design LED headlights across all 2023 S5 trims and body styles. Most of the car otherwise carries over from 2022.
Is the 2023 Audi S5 a redesign?
No, the 2023 Audi S5 is not a redesign. It continues the facelifted second-generation model with modest lighting and equipment updates.
Did the 2023 Audi S5 get a new engine?
No, the 2023 Audi S5 keeps its 349-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, eight-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive.
What changed on the 2023 Audi S5 Premium Plus?
The 2023 S5 Premium Plus gains a standard Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system. It also has the lineup-wide upgrade to standard matrix-design LED headlights.
Is the 2023 Audi S5 meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
Only slightly. The 2023 model adds standard matrix-design LED headlights across the lineup, makes premium audio standard on Premium Plus, and moves remote start from standard to optional on Premium; its engine and basic design remain unchanged.
2023 Audi S5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Audi S5.
4.6
2023 Audi S5
(109 reviews)
“Fun vehicle to drive. The ride is smooth and interior quietness with the top up is excellent for a convertible.”
“Solid, beautiful vehicle inside and out. It is well appointed, comfortable, powerful, and sounds great!”