2024 Audi Q5 hybrid review: 55 TFSI e quattro S line | New PHEV plugs-in to BMW X3 xDrive30e battle
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- The 2024 Audi Q5 mid-size SUV represents the German brand's return to the plug-in hybrid game in Australia, having been a pioneer with the A3 e-tron small hatchback all the way back in 2015. But this attempt at selling PHEVs will be different given it'll be led by the most popular body-style in the country.
Dubbed the 55 TFSI e quattro S line, the new Q5 PHEV has a long name but also long electric-only driving range, with its 14.4kWh battery delivering stints of up to 55km between charges. Moreover, the petrol-electric powertrain's combined outputs are a formidable 270kW of power and 500Nm of torque, so it's no slouch in a straight line, either.
In this expert review, CarsGuide Managing Editor Tim Nicholson puts the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line through its paces to find out if it's been worth waiting for. After all, PHEVs haven't exactly proven to be popular, while EV sales have exploded in 2023.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Pricing and features
02:48 Design
04:54 Practicality
08:05 Under the bonnet
08:40 Efficiency
09:33 Driving
13:04 Safety
13:42 Ownership
14:08 Verdict
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Ordered one recently, and didn't have the option of the black exterior package on the deal. That one with the black package on the road near the end in Daytona grey look slick.
Its disappointing this is the 'same interior' as the 2021 series........ like its good...... but like, more! update it, bigger screen/infotainment.
I denfinately agree on the physical buttons for climate and audio. Its a great balance. Audi falling behind if they dont refresh.
My personal opinion is its like we've skipped the prime period of PHEV and gone from Petrol to electric so quickly.. we may have missed what could have been some of the best ranged/fuel effiient cars for the longest time. 50km is 'ok' but bump it up to a 40kwh battery atleast which would give 100km range of EV with buffer, give it a 50L tank and expect to see close to 1000kms a tank if you had a full charge.
Great review.
Are these the 2024 models? I don't think the details have been announced let alone and hands-on videos.
If the sports back plug in version was available in America I totally would get it. Have 2020 love it
This car is sold. Why is Audi releasing this variant so late? May as well wait for the next gen.
Imo these wheels have never worked as 20". But when in 21" they look great.
Now days driving phev is the best choice, you will not worry while you're driving on the long trip, very compromise, peaceful.
You burn thru 30-40 ev range pretty quick, way quicker than having to charge it for 2hrs on commercial fast charge or 10-12hrs at home... That is if you have one at home, or else you would have to stay at a charge station quite often for hrs of you wanna make full usage of the evening part of the hybrid...
We considered this when we purchased our current car - we came from the Q5 50Tdi (v6 twin turbo diesel) and a 4.2Tdi Q7 (v8 twin turbo diesel) prior to that so we were on the way to being embedded in the Audi brand, but there is pretty much nothing about this variant that is better than the car we ended up with which is the XC60 T8 Recharge in Ultimate trim except maybe the infotainment system, the Volvo is cheaper, faster, quieter, has a better electric only range, much more comfortable seating and much better storage options.
That iPad on the dash is really a turn off
Disappointed.i tought it was redesigned for 2024 😮😢?
The new one is not revealed yet!
Those prices are outrageous . Def not worth it. Who prices these vehicles? The depreciation after it gets out of the lot is shocking . Only an a dummy will pay
Probably one of the few phev’s I’d consider out the Toyota…. Sorry, Lexus
The term "P.H.E.V." is so clunky. surely "Plugin Hybrid' rolls a lot more easily
Nobody I know actually pronounces the letters individually - they pronounce it "FEV".
@TB-up4xi nobody I know says PHEV either. It is commonly used among British car reviewers and is creeping into Australian use too
There is a huge difference between a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) and a standard Hybrid.
@@gordonross7740 relevance?
Disappointing EV range. It should have closer to 100kms by now.
DO NOT TOUCH ONE OF THESE CARS! I bought a Q5 Sportsback TFSIe and after 35,000 Kms and 2.5 years the transmission failed and as I bought the car in Spain (which up until 2022 only came with a 2 year warranty) it is not covered by warranty. What is more annoying is that this transmission fault is a known and common fault with these cars. I will never buy another one. No wonder the South Korean and Chinese cars are taking over the world with their 5 year warranty and great reliability.
If you think you’re getting a better quality vehicle buying an Audi you’re only fooling yourself. I’ve owned around 17 new vehicles and my last was a BMW X6 and previously to that I owned 4 Range Rovers. All which were far more reliable and beautifully put together. My Q5 feels and looks like it’s build out of cheap, lightweight plastic (they obviously want to keep the weight to a minimum) and even the overhead cam cover (with the Audi logo) is actually made out of molded foam.
Never again will I spend the extra on a brand name when Kia’s and BYD cars are far better made (particularly the electric variants), cheaper to buy, come with far more extras AND a 5 year warranty.