2017 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet Review – Video

The new A5 cabriolet will be offered here with a 252-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, while the S5 will have a 354-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 and an eight-speed torque-converter automatic.

Audi said the convertibles weigh up to 88 pounds less than their predecessors, in large part due to the new MLB Evo architecture, which places an emphasis on shedding pounds. This, despite the fact that the cars are larger: The wheelbase has grown fractionally, by 0.6 inch, while overall length is up by 1.9 inches. Inside, there’s more front shoulder room and rear legroom. The fabric top can be lowered in 15 seconds and closed in 18 seconds while the car is moving at speeds of up to 31 mph. All versions get a standard “acoustic” fabric top, which utilizes several layers to reduce noise. The 13-cubic-foot trunk is expandable via the folding rear seatbacks. As is the fashion nowadays, the trunklid can be opened via a wave of a foot under the rear bumper.