Everything you need to know about the Audi Q5
The Audi Q5 combines the practicality of the Avant with the everyday usability of an SUV. Those who seek spacious, luxurious transport in a high-tech package will be impressed by the Q5's beautiful, uncluttered interior and array of safety features. If you're keen on the Q5, this article will lead you down the right path.
In this article:
Who is the Audi Q5 a good car for?
What is the Audi Q5 like to drive?
Is the Audi Q5 a good car?
The Audi Q5 has become synonymous with quality, space, and style for five persons. It's a good car, but is rated at 3/5 for reliability by JD Power. However, it's important to consider that luxury vehicles are infinitely more complex than other vehicles, so there's more that can go wrong. It's important to note that Audi (and the Volkswagen Group as a whole) score highly when it comes to customer satisfaction.
Who is the Audi Q5 a good car for?
The Audi Q5 is a good car for everyone who can afford it. Families or couples who need plenty of boot space, cutting-edge technology, and premium comfort features will all find the Q5 to be right up their alley.
Is the Audi Q5 a good first car?
It's probably larger than what new drivers are used to, but thanks to a multitude of safety features, sensors, and cameras, new drivers will soon get used to driving and parking the Audi Q5. Additional safety spec can be chosen if buying new.
Is the Audi Q5 a good family car?
It's excellent for families of all ages.
Is there a Hybrid Audi Q5?
The local line-up doesn't offer hybrid drivetrains in the Q5 range at present, but electrification/hybridisation for future models is likely.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
With a supple and compliant air-ride suspension and a very advanced Quattro system under its skin, the Q5 has impeccable road-manners. The 140kW / 400Nm 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine has a fair amount of pull, but you do feel the weight of the big SUV - Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Style
The optimized Q5 combines a sporty character with excellent everyday usability, and comes with a wide array of infotainment and assistance options. The sharpened exterior design of this highly successful model emphasizes the Q identity and boasts a rear light cluster featuring digital OLED technology for the first time worldwide. - Audi
Exterior
Interior
What is the Audi Q5 like inside?
The horizontal emphasis of the interior design conveys a feeling of expanse and lightness. The sculptural, elegant sweep of the trim inlay separates the lower and upper sections of the dashboard, with the focal point formed by the new freestanding MMI touch display with acoustic feedback. The previous rotary/push control on the centre-tunnel console is absent, its place is now occupied by a storage cubby.
Q5 customers can also choose from three interior finishes: base, design selection and S line, which can be combined as desired with the exterior trim packages. The design selection interior comes with the contour/ambient light package, which incorporates an array of lighting effects that perfectly enhance Audi’s characteristic workmanship. - Audi
Tech highlights
- quattro with ultra technology
- Parking Aid Plus
- Audi virtual cockpit Plus
- Driver information system with colour display
- Regenerative braking
Pricing
Which is the cheapest Audi Q5?
There's no such thing as 'cheap' when you're shopping in the premium segment! The most least expensive Audi Q5 is the 40TDI quattro. Prices usually start from R 852 000 without options, but once you start ticking those boxes it quickly adds up.
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How much does the Audi Q5 cost?
| Audi Q5 40TDI quattro | R 852 000 |
| Audi Q5 40TDI quattro Advanced | R 871 000 |
| Audi Q5 40TDI quattro S line | R 897 000 |
| Audi Q5 40TDI quattro | R 947 000 |
*Pricing and models for sale correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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