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A few years post-release, the 2016 Audi A5 Convertible has a fair market value between $22,000 and $26,000 per Kelley Blue Book. Although it was redesigned in recent years, the 2016 model year offered a sleek, stylish driving experience like no other—which can now be yours at a more accessible price point.

The A5 comes standard as a coupe. It’s cute and all, but with a shrunken frame, you lose the functionality of an everyday vehicle.

That said, not all drivers covet functionality. Some just want a fun drive. If that sounds like you, then why not maximize your driving experience by committing to it all the way and opting for the cabriolet model?

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Class with the top down: the 2016 Audi A5 Convertible

To start off, we’ll level with you. Stacked up against some of its contemporaries—like the

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Audi TT

, and

BMW 2

and

4 Series

—the 2016 Audi A5 Convertible wouldn’t take home the gold. Its value props just weren’t as valuable.

But make no mistake: that doesn’t mean the A5 is a letdown. No, the A5 Convertible offers a smooth-handling, spry drive that is to this day hard to beat.

Let’s start with a look at its powertrain. The 2016 Audi A5 Convertible is powered by a turbocharged, 220-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 258 pound-feet of torque. Standard, too, is Audi’s proprietary quattro® AWD and an eight-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

While this engine can purr, it does so a tad slower than we would like on such a sporty vehicle, moving from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds.

As for fuel economy, the A5 Convertible performs about average for its class, with a combined 24 mpg (21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway).

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Is the 2016 Audi A5 Convertible comfortable?

Did someone say comfort? Here is where the Audi A5 Convertible excels. In fact, the ‘16 A5 model’s designer claimed that this vehicle was the greatest design achievement of his career.

Step inside an A5 Convertible, and you’ll be met with silky clean lines exuding an air of modern elegance. The style isn’t over the top. It’s simple, timeless, and tasteful, constructed with quality materials that hold up over time.

The A5 Convertible can seat up to four passengers. Drivers will find solid support in the front row seats, comfortable enough for long trips. That said, the rear row, while equally cushiony, is quite small. You’ll be hard-pressed to find adults willing to ride back there for any longer than a short journey.

We think the back-row space is probably best maximized when used as storage. The seats can be folded back to augment the 10.2 cubic feet of trunk space.

As for technology, the 2016 A5 Convertible kept it simple. It didn’t come with all the gadgets and doodads that drivers are coming to expect these days. But—controversial opinion here—perhaps it didn’t… because it didn’t need to.

By keeping its infotainment options basic, drivers can focus more on the road, the driving experience, and the feel of the ride. And if you’re behind the wheel of a cabriolet, that’s why you’re driving, isn’t it?

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Is the 2016 Audi A5 Convertible reliable?

Drivers say so. Read any car review or check out any forum or comments section, and almost unanimously, you’ll find rave reviews. Edmunds, for example, boasts a 5/5 driver rating replete with effusive user reviews.

The Audi brand also has a pretty solid reputation when it comes to reliability, one that’s only increased with time.

Is the 2016 Audi A5 Convertible safe?

Usually, we’ll turn to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for safety scores. But as is typical for luxury models, Audi has yet to publicly list its ratings.

But remember: Audi has garnered a fairly impressive reputation over the years—one that it lives up to through consistent performance, which includes consistent safety features.

That said, the 2016 A5 doesn’t offer as many of the advanced safety features standard in today’s market. Yet many of these features are available at the A5 Convertible’s higher trim level, including:

Front and rear parking sensors

Rearview camera

Blind-spot monitoring (available in the Technology Package)

Adaptive cruise control (available in the Driver Assist Package)

Your standard option came with these features:

Active rollover protection system

Dual front and front-side airbags

Knee airbags

2016 Audi A5 Convertible trim levels

While the Audi A5 cabriolet previously came and would subsequently come in three trims, the 2016 model simplified it to just two: the Premium and

Premium Plus

Here are a few key takeaways about the two:

Trim level	Starting price	Key features
Premium	$23,000	18-inch alloy wheels, tri-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, 10-way power front seats, four-way driver lumbar support, Bluetooth connectivity, split-folding rear seatbacks, MMI infotainment system, 10-speaker sound system
Premium Plus	$24,000	Bang & Olufsen sound system, sport-tuned suspension, enhanced exterior styling

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