This German compact luxury crossover SUV is one in its class. Production began in 2008 with an unveiling in Beijing. It features exemplary modern features like a more powerful engine and improved braking.
Like any modern luxury SUV, the Audi q5 has its specials like steel-plated pedals, lane assist, and voice control. Q5 is the sweet spot in Audi’s range of vehicles: it is quite compact, relatively inexpensive, balanced, and gives a sense of luxury.
The Q5 attracts with its balance, a large number of different configurations, a comfortable ergonomic interior, and excellent behavior on roads with different surfaces
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Which Year Models Of The Audi Q5 Are Most Recommended?
- 2017 Audi q5
- 2018 Audi q5
- 2019 Audi q5
What Is The Most Reliable Audi Q5 Engine?
The 4.0 TDI is considered the most reliable Audi engine ever. It boasts considerable peak torque which accelerates power from low speeds with ease. The speed is commendable apart from a slight rag from the turbocharger.
What Year Of Audi Q5 Model Is Most Reliable?
Most reviewers will support the 2017 Audi Q5 in this question. The redesigned exterior and luxurious interior are the most noticeable features of this marvel of engineering art.
Pros of Audi Q5
- The excellent suspension, moderately soft, moderately stiff, holds great in corners.
- Very good fuel consumption 7-8 l/100km or 19 mpg on highway, city 10 l/100km or 25mpg.
- Great looking interior
- Decent dynamics.
- Good ground clearance.
- Comfortable S-Line chairs with Alcantara in the middle – that is, not hot in summer, not cold in winter, R 20 wheels, sports steering wheel, bumper, radiator grille, turn signals in mirrors, auto start.
- High-quality finish interior and car painting. There are no crickets, and buzzing sounds.
- Excellent handling.
What Are The Most Common Problems With Audi Q5?
Undesirables are uncommon with the Audi brand except for some instances.
- Timing chain failure
- Excessive oil consumption
- Leaks in the fuel flanges
- Some lights not working
These issues were reported by the owners and some are not officially confirmed by the manufacturer. Audi is a reputable manufacturer and is often making recall actions for some Audi Q5 models where they repair the issues for free.
It is easy to check whether some year models have been officially reported with issues on Audi’s website, but there is a list here.
Do Audi Q5 Have A Lot Of Problems?
There are many car brands in the same class as the Audi q5. By comparing Audi q5 problems to these other car problems, we can say Audi stands in a great spot. Unlike other cars, the Audi q5’s problems are rectifiable and not very common.
Bottom Line
The Q5 is a worthy car as far as luxury and comfort are concerned. Since its launching in 2008, the Audi SUV has done nothing but impress. The later models set new highs for motor engineering and design. The few drawbacks with models from some years are not enough to label the q5 unfit for the title of excellence.
The Audi Q5 is often bought as a family car. And there are explanations for this. Firstly, the car has a spacious rear part of the passenger compartment (with folding seats) and a low central tunnel.
Secondly, a spacious rectangular trunk with a low loading height and all kinds of hooks/hatches, and thirdly, due to good visibility from the cabin and the relatively small dimensions of the car (4629x2089x1655 mm), driving along city streets and parking in tight yards does not cause problems
