2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus

This is Audi's mid-size performance coupe, convertible, and hatchback, the step up from the A5 for buyers who want more muscle. The ride is firm but controlled, so you feel the road, yet it stays comfortable enough for daily driving. Inside, the cabin feels upscale with high-quality materials, and the Sportback's hatchback body adds useful cargo space. The Premium Plus sits between the base model and the Prestige, adding key tech like a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. Its 3.0L V6 makes 354 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, paired with a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, which gives it strong all-weather grip and a 0-60 time in the mid-four-second range. The firm suspension keeps body roll in check during cornering, but you'll feel expansion joints more than in an A5.