Audi doesn’t currently offer the A5 Cabriolet with the 3.0-litre diesel that makes the coupe such a refined performer, but the 2.0 TDI or 2.0 TFSI are still both perfectly adequate.

The dual-clutch S-tronic gearbox shifts brilliantly smoothly, whether you let it take care of itself or use the steering wheel paddle to take control, but the handling majors on stability over excitement, with no feel through the steering.

Even the flagship S5 with its Quattro all-wheel drive prefers outright grip to intricate feedback, and so while it can cover ground very quickly it doesn’t ever feel like a particularly rewarding process. Best then to just drop the roof, settle to a cruising speed and enjoy the sunshine.

Reliability 5/10

Probably won't leave you stranded, but the warranty could be better

Audi doesn't have the best record for reliability. In the 2016 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study it came 22nd out of 24 manufacturers - a pretty poor showing by anyone's estimation

It’s also worth noting that Audi's warranty last for three years or 60,000 miles – whichever comes sooner – whereas BMW and Mercedes offer unlimited mileage cover over the same time period.