2018 Audi SQ5 Quattro Reviewed

We check out the go-fast version of Audi's second-generation crossover. Is this loaded version worth the $68,000 asking price? Is it extra special or just extra expensive?

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[WorldReserveCurrency]

I love the SQ5. Beautiful crossover. Elegant, refined, and sporty.

[MrGBAmax]

Owned GLC300 for 2 years, and now I changed to SQ5. People may ask why not 43?  I test drove both. 43 is much quicker than sq5, but Sq5 is much more comfortable and better interior ( sq5's temperature controller is much easier to use :D ).

[pjn]

Great review. I've got the Australian 3litre TDI 210kW 620Nm and it's an What a car.

[tonybailey]

lol you made the Audi sound like someone is pulling up to a party in a honda vs a BMW...I think Audi has much more cache than "oh that's nice" lol

[adventurer]

Guy nailed in on the head, it’s an over versatile vehicle that can take on any surface anywhere. It’s not a look at me car, it’s a for you car. The exhaust notes, amazing power, handling, ride quality, craftsmanship, & tech that even competes with today’s vehicles.
You will be very pleased to own one of these.

[MultiMb]

I purchased one of these a couple of hours ago, pretty much the same spec actually, and I cant wait!.. replacing a range rover with it!

[origamicrane]

Great review. Liked the part about the blind spot awareness also including the light inside the car.

[victorvandyke]

Great review. When I ordered mine, the Sports (Air) suspension wasn't available, I also elected the standard seat Package, meaning I didn't get the quilted leather, but Alcantara that is really nice and warms up in a heartbeat!

I do have the 21" wheels and they were a handful in this terrible winter we had here in the North East. Even with Quatro, the Summer tires were just not up to the job, slipping and sliding all over the place, scary. Order All Season tires if you can.

Ended up getting 20" Goodyear Weather Ready tires that were great. Look for these, they were specially designed for the North East, where a lot of people have both Summer and Winter tires. This tire is all weather and can be driven year round and carries a 65, 000 mile warranty. Even with the "Snow" rating! The only one out there right now.

[RADGarage]

You nailed it. It's not about what other people think. I love mine.

[md]

love this channel a lot . He always bring us to nature kind of country side

[djdoomy]

personally I think that Stelvio has a far worse design than SQ5. The lines in Stelvio are really outdated. It's just that Alfa Romeo had a long period of time where they didn't do anything as far as cars are concerned so people forgot about them and now it looks like something fresh for them. Whereas Audi has released more models and more frequent therefore it's already in your mind so you think it looks boring.

[summerbreeze]

How does this steering wheel feel like? Does it feel like a S5? I don’t like the q5 the steering wheel is loose! But the S5 is perfect!!! Please answer...

[kmuinde]

Good car, your right i never buy a car because of what other people think its mine not there's

[georgeskiener]

Very good review. I absolutely love mine.

[as]

But why is there no real exhaustpipes!!! :(

[bradwilliams]

I just bought a sq5 the engine And transmission are great the only negative is the ride you feel every bump in the road.

[armaniusmaximus]

Hi Ryan. For the "normal" 2018-2020 Q5's, what is the effect on the all wheel drive system when I place the Q5 in "off road" mode? Likewise, what happens to the all wheel drive when I use the "dynamic" mode? Lastly, does the Q5 have torque vectoring like an Acura? My 2020 Q5 does not have the air suspension. Thanks for the help. I've looked for that information everywhere and can't seem to find the answer. Thank you.

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[joninwv]

I set my speed alert at 95. It's too easy to go 100 without even thinking you are going that fast.

[porkorosso]

I love it too. Help. My Tourareg RLine goes back in June so looking for next Car. Was thinking about the New Cayenne (base model) or SQ5. If I spec the Cayenne in just a basic way it is similar in price. Thoughts...thanks.