5 Things I Hate About My 2018 Audi Q5

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[dr]

Heads up Display and the front facing camera are options. It looks like you went for the base package and are not completely happy with your decision. Not having the touch screen is one of the reasons i love my Audi's. The next remake will have the touch screens. All Audis are now moving to a touch screen. IMO they are a distraction and are dangerous as it takes your eyes off the road.

[privatestockrecords]

I am fine with the Q5 with fake exhaust, because I have a S5 as well, (My Wife has the Q5) those tips get black carbon build up all the time, if they are not chrome, I wont be bother, but I have to clean them every car wash, and its a pain.. The SQ5 exhaust sounds very nice and with them being hidden, you dont have to clean them all the time. I am fine with fake exhaust if it still sound good. Its not expensive to purchase aftermarket tips when you upgrade your exhaust later. 2. HUD wise, its OK, because the VC (Virtual Cockpit) made up for it 100% I hated the Mazda HUD that project on a flimsy plastic. The only thing I say about the VC is its too bright at night. 3. No touch screen. Coming from a S5, I am used to the MMI control, I like the non touch screen setup so that my screen wont cover with finger prints, just like the exhaust tips I have to clean them often (Im OCD like that). I can see people who came from Touch Screen Infotainment will complain with lacking the feature. 4. What was 4? oh Front facing cam.. That feature is pretty much useless unless you love to go off road and Rock Climb (which the Q5 is not made for). if you are worry about hitting the front bumper. The Sonar parking sensor is available for that reason. 5. Funny Gas Paddle feel which is a by product of a DCT. the feeling of the Transmission can varies. But I would not worry about it when the Q5 shifts like a Porsche. Oh I am from Camp Hill PA.. Hello neighbor.

[TravelWithJonathanP]

I've always found that buying a vehicle mid-product cycle is frustrating. What I mean is that there will always be newer vehicles which showcase the latest technologies that Audi have developed and you'll be left wondering why it hasn't made it into your vehicle. In your case the new Q5 was released in 2017 and will be updated again later in 2020. The 3D camera system on the e-Tron, Q8 and A8 will eventually trickle down as an option into the Q5 but you would have to wait until the next product cycle. As for the heads-up display you have to realise that premium badge cars are all about upgrades; only the A8 comes with a heads-up display as standard. If you want it you will need to add and pay for it. This is not something that is unique to Audi or even German cars - even a $100k Range Rover Vogue will come without adaptive cruise control or a heads-up display. You might ask why they do this? The answer is simple - they know you will pay! With all that said, if you've got virtual cockpit I don't think a heads-up display is necessary.

[jpizzledrizzle]

It doesn't have fake exhaust, just doesn't have chrome exhaust tips. Perfect, one less thing to clean! 85% of the general public will never notice the exhaust. Buy a 2020 and get your touchscreen, spend the extra money and get a prestige for the hud. My gas pedal feels fine.

[AKAJugz]

I had to like the video as soon as you mentioned carwow stick of truth! 😂

[pkocylowski]

Thank you for your video. HUD and front facing camera are a part of Prestige package. You can also get lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and warm weather package that is optional for Prestige and gives you ventilated seats. I hated the fake exhaust tips until I got my Q5. Maybe they don't look the greatest but they are always clean and you will never see exhaust soot on them. I drive a lot and I was getting a lot of soot buildup in my previous cars and sometimes I had to wiped the exhaust off between the car washes so it doesn't bake onto the surface. So I take it as a plus. I agree with your issue/behavior when accelerating. I just got used to it.

[blackCaliGirl]

I own a 2018 Q5 and I never really use my camera. But I've been driving for 22 years.

[SubzeroMNX]

I have never driven or owned an Audi, cool looking cars though. And I might add the inside of that car is quite sexy and sleek. I'm not as cool I own a Chevy Equinox lol

[lindalovchuk]

I do love the nimble handling and quick acceleration, but what I hate is the lack of useable storage (tiny glove box and console storage and no sunglasses hideaway). Even worse is the tray that either covers your drink holders or your console storage. It’s always in the way of something. And I hate that you have to take apart the whole back of the car and reprogram the computer to install a trailer hitch. No more $300 hitch install at the local UHaul for your bike rack. And the price gouging for service. $950 for a 40, 000 mile checkup that is basically just oil, brake fluid, and ATF fluid changes?! I’ll be going back to Toyota or Acura for my next car.

[kapishsharma]

Hey, I have the exact same car. Are u talking about the lag and weak feeling on the gas pedal? I hear a tick noise too, sometimes. This doesn't happen everytime.

[pesto]

lol.. fake exhausts.. and no heads up display.... 1st world problems... buy a 2019 prestige.. has almost all of these issues solved.

[robertweiser]

I have the prestige package-- comes with heads up display and speed limit sign recognition--- Took ME awhile to figure out I would be going a LIL over speed limit and come to a slower speed limit sign and the car would BRAKE to get to new speed AND change the cruise control speed to match !!
On the adaptive cruise too -- IF you come to a sloping turn-- the car will SLOW down!! I assume to make sure you are safely going to make it.
Lastly-- I don't mind NOT having touch screen-- EXACTLY why when you said-- I won't touch it to avoid FINGERPRINTS!!

[brentmacdoanld]

Fun review. As title states, “Things I Hate…), is personal, so not everyone will agree. I did read an article which spoke about the exhaust and it was one of the designers answering. He stated, the Q5 was focussed on European “female” purchase and focus group complained about dirt, exhaust on their dresses, coats when gaining entry to the rear”, thus the hidden exhaust”. They felt men would prefer the SQ5 for power and outside exhaust available. Sounded a bit weak, but plausible.

[Siper]

Hey, just found your channel. My wife and I are local as well! I had no idea you were in Mechanicsburg, I was just looking for 2018 Q5 videos and yours popped up. How funny!

We owned a 2011, sold it 4 years ago and she's looking to get another one. I want to stick with 2018 and up, to have Android Auto. Might want to consider 2019 with a couple of the comments you made. I'll see what I can find!

[grzesiekw]

Gas pedal kicks every time ca 10mph its normal. Some system activation.
I hate trunk cover sliding mechanism and scratched around it. When the trunk is full it is really hard to close and hide what is inside. Try it at night...
Why all of the US Q5s has got fake headlights washers? European has got washer system there...
Interior storage is the problem too. Wireless charging plate is in terrible location you have to choose cap holder or access to the armrest storage. What else... Oh, the front license plate bracket for US rattles! All of the Q5 2018 - has got it! How is it possible that audi NA missed that?! I asked dealer to fix it and its ok now. One more thing is headlights status icon missing on digital cluster. A4 has it. It should be upgrated. I have to double check the lights when its raining. And... When you press MENU it goes to drive select, why? We have other buttons for it...
Prestige is superb, but has got some issues as well. For example Line keeping assist is a nightmare. I love that car is in a middle of the lane, but have alarms and notification every 2 minutes. Sometimes even faster. On the highway its alerts passengers! In prestige I wish to have matrix lights and cool/warm front cup holders. And of course headlights washer system! I have to upgrade these one day:)
The last thing is you can't close tailgate from inside or remote, why?! In other SUVs its possible...
BTW, standard wheel alignment for Q5 with LKA and ACC is $600-$700 and is should be done every year...
I also wanted to purchase cargo safety net or divider to seperate and secure during some transportation of bigger loads but... Guess what... Is it not available! So why there are holes for it in the headliner?

[LipsaSharma]

I recently test drove an Audi Q5 Progressiv 2018 and also Audi Q5 Progressiv 2019. When starting from 0 kmph to 30/40 kmph, it felt a bit weird on the gas pedal. It felt like I am pressing the pedal, and its taking its own time to start and take off.

[uavcalifornia]

I agree with fake exhaust and touchscreen. Some of those others you can get on a higher trim, like 360 camera and heads up display on a prestige

[RichardShelton]

Appreciate your honesty, and agree that a car that costs that much should be a little better equipped. I guess you should have ponied up for a higher trim level. Best of luck to you.

[hayesmentz]

I totally agree with you in the pedal feel!! Lots if lag

[johnrees]

Front facing cameras are unnecessary because most people have the mark 1 eyeball plus sensors. Talk about wanting to be pampered and having unrealistic expectations