 Own a 2012 S5 after testing the 2.0 A5 in pretty much every configuration available at the dealership.I'm not sure why Edmunds thinks the steering is "contrived" or "artficial" because my experience is of an extremely tactile and responsive control system. My own gas mileage IS actually improving as I learn how to properly drive the car.Now at 1000 miles I am getting closer to 26 to 28 hwy and 15 to 19 city mpg now thanks to my judicious use of the responsive cruise control, and active mileage monitoring system, and I can adjust my driving style to suit.Well-mannered in traffic when it needs to be, and becomes an elegant beast when pushed with very little effort.