2009 Audi S5 in Torrance, California
Drive the Most Beautiful Coupe of the Decade--the 2009 Audi S5
The 2009 S5 is one of those cars that comes with bragging rights. Let it sit in your driveway for awhile and it will attract the usual gaggle of envious passers-by, and with good reason. Little wonder since its designer, Walter de'Silva claims it's the most beautiful car he has ever designed. In their review leftlanenews comments about this Audi's exterior beauty; "Every once in a while, you stumble across a piece of art that is so breathtaking that you sit for several minutes to calm your breathing and to take in the overall experience of what it is you are really witnessing." The euphoria doesn't stop at the outside though. Audi did an awesome job with the interior as well. It features three zone climate control and Audi Symphony Radio. A 354 hp 4.2 FSI V8 Engine purrs beneath the hood and adds to the appeal.
The performance features that give this Audi forward thrust, efficiency, and the superior handling that Audi is famous for include quattro all-wheel drive, Electronic Stabilization Program which includes Anti-Lock Braking; Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution; Electronic Differential Lock; and Traction Control, and a dual circuit diagonally split braking system with tandem servo; ventilated discs at front; and solid discs at the rear. Completing the package is S sports suspension which offers stiffer suspension and damping, and Servotronic steering which is a speed-dependant power steering system which offers the largest degree of power assistance at lower speeds. At higher speeds, an electronic sensing system gradually reduces the level of power assist.
The exterior has several nice features that include heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors, front fog lights, headlight washers, heated windshield washer nozzles, LED Daytime Running Lamps equipped with Bi-Xenon headlamps, a panoramic sunroof, a rear spoiler integrated into the trunk lid, tinted glass, and aluminum trim around the side windows. All of the elements work together to make the S5 a very pretty picture.
The interior of the S5 is bedecked with every convenient element you'd expect from a luxury coupe. You'll enjoy an auto-dimming, anti-glare interior mirror with a digital compass display, front power windows with one touch opening/closing, leather seating surfaces, a split 60/40 folding seatback, a storage package and Electrically adjustable front seats which include fore/aft position; height; lumbar support; and angle of seat cushion and seat back adjustment. You don't need to share your air because of the fully automatic three zone climate control which includes separate temperature and air distribution controls for the front left, front right, and rear seating areas as well as rain, sun, and humidity sensors and active charcoal and electrostatic filters. The three-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel provides easy access to audio volume, radio stations, CD tracks, navigation voice prompts, telephone dialing and the voice control system.
Make your music listening experience better than ever with the Audi sound system which means 180 watts of power, 10 total speakers, including two in each door, a subwoofer above the rear seat, and a center fill speaker. You'll also enjoy Sirius Satellite Radio, and Audi Symphony Radio which features an AM/FM stereo with a six-disc in-dash CD player and one SD card slot with MP3 capability. The Radio Data System (RDS) displays several types of information on the FM radio signals including station, track and artist info. Graduated Audio Level Adjustment (GALA) ensures the optimal volume levels as cabin noise increases with speed. Other helpful technology features include Bluetooth for your cell phone, a HomeLink universal garage door opener, a Multi-Media Interface, and a rain and light sensor. The rain sensor automatically activates the windshield wipers in wet conditions. The light sensor measures surrounding light conditions and activates the low-beam headlights at dusk when headlight control is set to "Auto."
The 2009 Audi S5 is replete with active and passive safety features to better protect you before, during, and after a crash. It has a crash sensor, which, if activated, automatically unlocks doors, switches on interior lighting, switches off the fuel pump and engine, and turns on the hazard warning lights. The safety belt features include LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), front 3-point safety belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters, and 3-point rear safety belts. The S5 comes with several airbags including two stage driver airbags, an adaptive passenger airbag, seat mounted side airbags, and sideguard side curtain airbags. Other notable safety features include an advanced anti-theft vehicle alarm system, reflectors in the rear of all doors, Electronic Stability Program, an Anti-lock brake system, and a Central Locking System.
