Audi Q5

Name: 2018 Audi Q5
Brand: Audi

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

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EPA MPG: 25 mpg

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The new Q5's subtle redesign barely hints at the many improvements made compared with its previous generation. While the size and shape of this compact luxury SUV remain, underneath the evolutionary bodywork is a new platform. With the redesign comes a better ride, along with more space and power, yet fuel economy has also improved. As expected of a new model, lots of high-tech features have been added alongside a variety of standard advanced safety features. Taken together, it becomes one of the most well-rounded models in its class.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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EPA MPG 25 mpg

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

2-liter 4 turbo (252 hp)
3-liter V6 turbo (354 hp)

7-speed sequential
8-speed automatic

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Model History

2025-Present

Current Generation

The redesigned Q5 gets new styling, increased performance promise, and a growing list of advanced safety features. The latest Q5 retains many of the aspects that made the previous version a strong competitor within the compact luxury SUV class, including agile handling, comfortable seats, and a quiet, well-appointed cabin. But we don't love the new Q5's stiffer ride, and the lurches from the dual-clutch transmission mar the driving experience at low speeds. At higher speeds, the 268-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivers a healthy midrange punch and sounds refined. The performance-oriented SQ5 has a more muscular 362-hp, 3.0-liter turbo V6. The Q5's handling is taut and agile, making it one of the sportiest SUVs in the class. The ride often feels too firm, though. The front and rear seats are comfortable and supportive. The interior is nicely furnished with a high-quality look and feel. Audi relies too heavily on capacitive-touch controls, rather than physical knobs and buttons. Common tasks, like adjusting the climate system or media, require extra attention and driver involvement.

2018-2024

2018 Redesign Year

Like the A4, the Q5 is powered by an updated 252-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard. Available advanced safety features include forward-collision warning with automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear-collision warning, and lane-keep assist. Changes for the 2020 model year include standard high-beam assist, and greater availability of lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and front and rear parking sensors. A plug-in hybrid version, with a claimed electric range of 20 miles, is also new. For 2021, the Q5 got a freshening with a modest power boost. Coupe-like Sportback versions are added to both Q5 and SQ5. It also brought wireless Apple CarPlay and more standard advanced safety features.

2009-2017

2009 Redesign Year

The Q5 hits its target as a compact, luxurious and sporty SUV spot on. Handling is agile and sporty, among the best for an SUV. The ride is steady and supple and the cabin is quiet. Early examples had the 3.2-liter V6 as the mainstream engine. It provides generous power and returns 19 mpg overall. In 2011 and later examples you're most likely to find a 2.0-liter turbo four which is less refined than the V6 but still punchy. With the eight speed automatic, this combination returned a commendable 21 mpg overall in our tests. The beautifully furnished interior benefits from supportive seats, but rear legroom and cargo space are rather modest. The MMI infotainment system takes some getting used to, but ultimately proves logical over time.