The S5 was extremely poised under normal driving conditions with the ESP switched on even on this surface. However, if you feel like having some fun, then all you need to do is switch off all the driving aids such as ESP and traction control and, boy, you can get the car sideways and have all the fun in a nice and safe environment. The most important lesson that I learned from this drive pertained to how much extra grip and traction you can get from a four-wheel-drive car compared to a two-wheel-drive one. Greater traction and grip mean a safer car for you and your family.
This driving experience underscored the fact that the four-wheel-drive Quattro system allows one to use the 333 PS of power from the S5 even on ice. The driving exercise was conducted by Audi to prove how much superior their Quattro system is to the system in an ordinary car and, boy, did they prove it!
