Vehicle Overview
The Q5 competes in the crowded compact luxury crossover segment that includes the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Volvo XC60. It seats five and comes with standard all-wheel drive. In addition to the Q5’s gas-engine models, a hybrid and a turbo-diesel version are offered. There’s also a performance-oriented SQ5.
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New for 2015
A power liftgate and xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights are now standard.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- 18-inch alloy wheels; available 19- or 20-inch wheels
- Heated side mirrors
- LED tailights
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Power liftgate
- Available panoramic sunroof
Interior Highlights
- Leather upholstery
- Available heated and ventilated front seats
- Automatic climate control
- Split-folding, reclining backseat with fore/aft adjustment
- Wood inlays
- Available Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
- Available navigation system
Under the Hood
- 220-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter gas four-cylinder engine
- Available 272-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter gas V-6
- Available 240-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- Available adaptive suspension
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags for both rows of seats
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available backup camera
- Available rear-seat side-impact airbags
Q5 Hybrid
The Q5 Hybrid, Audi’s first hybrid in the U.S., comes with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack as well as a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine. Total system output is 245 hp.
What’s Special
- EPA-estimated 24/30/26 mpg city/highway/combined
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
SQ5
The SQ5 is the first performance-oriented variant in Audi’s crossover lineup. It features a more powerful version of the Q5’s available supercharged V-6 gas engine that’s rated at 354 hp.
What’s Special
- Zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, according to Audi
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- 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 dynamic steering with variable ratio and assist levels
- Available gloss-black exterior accents
