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2012 Audi Q5 consumer reviews

$35,600 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Q5 Audi
(73 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.7
Interior
4.7
Performance
4.6
Value
4.4
Exterior
4.8
Reliability
4.5
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Truly a SPORT Utility Vehicle

Fantastic vehicle! I've driven sports cars in the past, but wanted the utility of the Q5. Couldn't be happier driving this! Love the comfort. Love the quality. This one has over 100k mills and looks like new inside and out. Super well built. Drives like new, too. Small downside--no built in Bluetooth. Super odd. No aux in port other than an old style iPhone plug in the glove box. Bought an after market Bluetooth adapter that connects to that, and it works perfectly now. The radio and steering wheel controls work on the phone and everything. I just found it strange that it didn't come with Bluetooth already part of the stereo. The stereo,btw, is amazing. 15 speaker Harmon Kardon. Mine is the S-line, so I don't honestly know if they all drive like this one, but it's a sports car dressed as an SUV!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome suv

If you never drove an Audi before you should you get all the convenience of an SUV the drive and the performance are outstanding

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very classy and comfortable vehicle to drive

This car met all my needs: stylish but very comfortable and great for the family. The interior is great! Kids love the heated rear seats! I feel all the gadgets are easily assessed when driving. The only issue I still have to figure out is playing music through Bluetooth and charging cell phones are not as updated as other vehicles. Funny ...it still has a cigarette lighter!!! Need the old school charger !!! Overall a beautiful car and am happy to own one!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great car

- comfy - reliable - good value - cheap to maintain - great materials - huge panoramic sun roof - amazing all weather capability

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've ever owned

Drives like a sports car. Has plenty of power and gets great gas mileage. No maintenance issues whatsoever

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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already my favorite car

I LOVE this car. Not too flashy but still very attractive, great on gas and an extremely sporty ride. Highly recommend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car out there

great car! very reliable, and safe. I never had any problems with this vehicle. Tough to top the smooth ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth it

Very good looking car. Best premium mini SUV avaiable on the market. Beats bmw x3 and mercedes hall when it comes to design

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best SUVs i've owned

This turbocharged sport utility gives the buyer the perfect balance between luxury and utility while still having power when you need it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing, safe car.. until out of warranty

The 2012 Audi Q5 is one of the safest vehicles I've owned, but with less that stellar reliability post 60,000 miles. I was in one total loss accident in the Q5 at walked away without a scratch. The car is built to get through the warranty and it isn't long for costly maintenance and mechanical failures to consider a trade-in. At 85,000 miles, my turbo charger failed. This is after continuous issues with the oil pressure sensor (which the dealership insisted was a common problem and the oil only needed to be topped off). Turns out there was a large leak in the oil gasket, which in turn, may have been detrimental to my engine. Great car if traded in before warranty is up. Otherwise, expect the car to be worth almost nothing when it's time to trade.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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