First Drives

First Drives2025 Audi A6 e-tron : For Range and Comfort3.5/5
The automotive industry is going through a generalized identity crisis at the moment. Structural reorganization, reassessment or even cancellation of electrification plans: most automakers are having to adjust more quickly than ever to constantly changing realities. Audi has not been spared this game of musical chairs. Remember, for example, the …
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First Drives2025 Audi A5: What’s in a Name?4.0/5
Months ago, Audi changed its alphanumeric nomenclature so that odd numbers refer to combustion models, while even numbers are reserved for electric models. This shuffling has led to a certain amount of confusion, particularly affecting the A4 and A5 . For 2025, the latter—codenamed B10—marks a new generation of the …
First Drives2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5: Deft Handlers on Colorado’s Rockies4.0/5
The best-selling Audi Q5 is all-new for 2025 and more sophisticated than ever. This third-generation model boasts a sleek yet muscular silhouette with raised wheel arches. The upper part of the headlamps and taillamps—featuring OLED technology—can be customized in eight different ways simply by selecting a motif in the infotainment …
First Drives2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5: Sportier But Pricier4.0/5
Malága, Spain— The third generation of the popular Audi Q5 is making its debut for 2025, based on the same Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture as the new A5 lineup. The Car Guide recently got an exclusive opportunity to put the Q5 and the sportier SQ5 to the test in …
First Drives2025 Audi RS 3: Finally Back and Better Than Ever4.5/5
Sitges, Spain— Fantastic all-wheel drive and sleeper looks in a small package sum up the Audi RS 3 , but the inline five-cylinder engine under the hood is what makes the car special. Behind the wheel of the RS 3, you can’t help but fall in love with this mill, …
First Drives2025 Audi A5: A4 Replacement is Still a Treat to Drive4.0/5
Nice, France— After somewhat taking a break last year, Audi is now busy revamping its model lineup for 2025. Headliners include electric vehicles like the all-new Q6 e-tron midsize crossover, the substantially refreshed e-tron GT sports sedan and the upcoming new A6 e-tron midsize sedan. What about conventionally powered vehicles?
First Drives2025 Audi Q7/SQ7 and Q8/SQ8: Sleeker and a Bit More Fun4.5/5
As previously reported, the Audi Q7 and Q8 —including their sportier SQ7 and SQ8 models—are getting some cosmetic revisions and a technology update but no mechanical changes for the 2025 model year. The Car Guide was invited to Park City, Utah to take a closer look at these refreshed midsize …
First Drives2025 Audi S3: RS 3 Lite?4.5/5
The Car Guide recently flew to Germany for a first drive with the updated 2025 Audi S3, the sportier variant of the entry-level A3 . The subcompact sports sedan is refreshed inside and out, while performance is elevated with an upgraded powertrain and revised chassis. The first units will land …
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