2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet review

All in all, the RS5 Cabrio is for RS-line enthusiasts; we love it, but there are smarter buys out there

I'm surprised to find I have mixed feelings about this 2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet, as I've always admired both the A5 and especially the S5. The coupe version's muscular exterior is one of my favorites compared to other sports coupes and sedans, and the S5 in particular is notably fun to drive.

Step up to the RS tuned by Audi's in-house Quattro GmbH performance freaks and, not having driven an S5 in quite some time, the 4.2-liter normally aspirated V8 engine stands out immediately as the star of this show. It cranks out 117 additional horsepower compared to the S model, though torque drops by 8 lb-ft.

2013 Audi S7 review

The 2013 Audi S7 receives an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

Beautiful to look at and sit in, the 2013 Audi S7 nevertheless left me with mixed feelings, much as it’s kissin’ cousin the S6 did. There’s nothing wrong with the handling feel or chassis dynamics; the engine is magnificent, capable of hurling one like a sixth grader’s spitball, but the dual-clutch automatic exhibits enough weird behaviors to spoil much of the fun.