Vehicle Overview
What it is: The Audi Q5 competes in the crowded compact luxury crossover segment that includes the Acura RDX, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60. It seats up to five and comes with standard all-wheel drive. For 2017, power comes from a gas four-cylinder or V-6 engine; Audi has stopped offering a turbo-diesel V-6 while it works on resolving an emissions-cheating scandal, and the gas-electric hybrid has been shelved until the Q5 is redesigned. A performance-oriented SQ5 model remains in the lineup.
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New for 2017
The uplevel 3.0T Prestige model gets a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, Audi drive select and adaptive cruise control. The 2.0T Premium Plus model gets new 19-inch wheels and all-season tires.
Significant Standard Features
- 220-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Power liftgate
- Panoramic moonroof
- Leather upholstery
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- 272-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine
- 21-inch wheels
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
- Adaptive cruise control
- Adaptive headlights
- Blind spot warning system
SQ5
The SQ5 is the performance model in the Q5 lineup. It features a more powerful version of the Q5’s available supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 gas engine that’s rated at 354 hp. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are standard.
For 2017, the Prestige model comes with adaptive steering, and a Black Optic Plus Package is a new appearance option.
What’s Special
- Zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, according to Audi
- Gray accents for the grille
- Aluminum side mirror housings; body color available
- Quad exhaust tips
- Lowered suspension
- 20-inch wheels; 21-inch wheels available
- Leather and Alcantara sport seats
- Available adaptive steering with variable ratio and assist levels
