I’ve had the 2018 SQ5 for almost a year now and “love” it. I was able to drive a Q5 after having this vehicle for a month and WOW, the SQ5 is worth every penny!!
In what sense? So a 1.1 second different in their test doesn't seem much, but perhaps a real world test would be when passing cars. I had a lead foot and pass cars frequently, would you say the SQ5 would make that worthwhile for that?
Nice review guys. I have the 2018 Premium Plus SQ5 in Moonlight Blue Metallic. I ordered the car in early April 2017! I was promised delivery in June-ish. After waiting and waiting, I was told sometime mid July, then after waiting some more, and seeing several on the road already and at other dealers, I was told now it would be August some time. Cut a long story short, I found another SQ5 at another dealer. I called my dealer and cancelled the car. I mean early June to sometime in August was a stretch! Next day the manager called and I told him I had already committed to the other dealer and they had the car in stock. That's when he offered me this deal - $1,500 below invoice! For a 2018 car in 2017. The final sticker price with options came to $62,205.00. Ended up paying $56,944.00! a smokin deal! $5,261 off of the window sticker, needless to say I am a happy camper.
Thanks all for the comments. Correction: the infotainment screen is not a touch system. We are aware of the error and apologize for not catching this sooner. We appreciate all those who caught this!
I came down here to mention that, not because I care but because I work at Audi and I cant tell you how many people come in and say "wow I REALLY like the car but theres no touchscreen and that's the dealbreaker". people love their dirty screens for some reason
I wouldn't say its a deal breaker but when the world is use to touchscreens now adays its amazing Audi is just now starting to offer it on newer models. I don't see why both options aren't available. Leave the dial but also make it touchscreen. Hell my Info System I bought in 2004 has a remote to navigate the screens and is touchscreen. 2004!!! lol
Touchscreens are on the way out for luxury vehicles and in general most upcoming cars. It for people who own a smartphone and just how many people in the luxury car market even has seem a smartphone or iPad! Most owners still have landlines and a flip or candy bar phone still. All buyers know how to use a track pad on a laptop and so they are heading in that direct from the rotary knob interface. It only takes a month to learn too. To learn a touchscreen which takes around 2-3 years of full time classroom classes and these buyers just loss interest in doing that. Love the large 7” infotainment screen. It is huge now a days. This coming from a S400; with a 3” screen. It is in color too! Wow! Top of the line Prestige and Premium Plus get the oversized 8” screen. Outrageous!
Thank you. It is now crystal clear I cannot afford an Audi with everything being extra ;=) Still looking at the Mazda CX5 Signature. Enjoy your channel.
I really like the fact that you can delete the sunroof. When i purchased my jaguar f-pace all models had a large sunroof and there was no way to get one without it.
Do you guys know how to use Audi launch control? This is the second video where you didn’t engage it. Hold ESP button for 3 seconds until it says OFF, transmission to S mode, and dynamic enabled. Then push brake pedal and mash accelerator until it holds RPM to 3,000RPM...Come on guys!
I own a 2018 SQ5 and often achieve 30+ UK MPG, for example I recently completed a round trip of 300 miles of 80% motorway driving with drive mode set to auto achieving an average of 32 MPG for an average speed of 65 to 70MPH. I previously owned the Diesel Biturbo SQ5 and find the redesigned SQ5 much nicer though the old model sounds nicer. The 21in wheels do increase road noise making the SQ5 noisier but that's to be expected of a sportier vehicle with larger wheels and wider tyres. One think that really annoys me is that Audi redesign the Q5 but the rear camera clarity is still affected by rain and muck from the road especially in the lovely winter weather we have here in the UK, resulting in the need to frequently get out of the car to clean the camera lens before reversing. My Merc GLC came with a rear camera that sits out of view behind the Merc badge until required when the badge flips up and the camera is exposed after the lens is cleaned so the camera clarity is always perfect, why can't Audi consider something like this, it's obvious yet they missed it.
Good overview. I have 2 Audis now: an S3 and a Q3. Planning to replace both cars next year with an SQ5 (I'm retiring - don't need 2 cars). Obviously, I've had a lot of experience with Audi's MMI system, and I like it. I've also looked at cars with touch screen systems (Jaguar, etc). Under NO circumstances would I want a touch screen. It takes your eyes off the road, which is bloody dangerous. Audi's MMI is much safer, and you don't have to do dumb things like dive down 2 menu levels into a touch screen system just to turn on your seat heaters. When you have a car that goes like stink (my S3, or any other model starting with an 'S'), you need to stay focused. 'Nuff said.
“And it always has all wheel drive”-I might be wrong here but for this Q5 and the new A4 they switched to Quattro ultra, which improves fuel economy by allowing the q5 to act as a front wheel drive car most of the time?
Wow !!! so amazing seeing a video that Finally explains Everything I wanted to know about the Q5 in a way that’s fun & easy to understand! from features to pricing to performance -outside in. & to think this video was posted 4 years ago yet it’s still helping those like me who just wanna know which Q5 is a good buy especially with the current used-car price gouging! Thank you so much. Now I know which Q5 fits my style & budget. 🚘 👏
i own a 2017 Q5. i test drive a 2018 SQ5 with air suspension. The air suspension makes a huge difference in the ride quality. I wish TFL would have notice the difference. The air suspension is an option also available in the Q5. Make sure you order an air suspension model. Finally, the 0-60 test does not show how much more Humpf the SQ5 provides compare to a 2 liters Q5. In fact you the performance of a Porsche Macan S in Audi SQ5. I said enough... The SQ5 is an mpressive SUV with the air suspension.
I'm 10,000 miles into a 2018 Q5 Premium Plus with cold weather package, sunroof, virtual cockpit ... I regularly get 30+mpg on easy highway cruising. love the vehicle - but: wish it had more storage options and bigger cup holders, wish it had a touch screen - minor things for a great car!
Visually, it's stupid and I don't know why they did it. Living with it, it's a total non-issue - I rarely sit there looking at the back end of my own vehicle, and it makes no difference to the sound in the cabin.
The thing that bugs me most is that my iPhone 7+ has no cubby or slot to live in (other than the arm rest cubby) - everything is too small! I had to get a mount for it in the end. It's a minor detail :)
Understood. What are the other cons do you think the car has? My mom is looking into newer cars and I have told her the suggestion of the SQ5 but the exhausts bother me. Seems silly but my mom wouldn't mind that.
Some errors in the video. There is no touch screen. On the SQ5 Warm Weather package is Black Milano leather only. The Fine Nappa Leather Package is what gives you the diamond stitching and the black, gray, and red color options.
Ummmm. No. Your thorax is your chest. The curtain airbag is pretty much standard on all cars thesedays (deploys from roof) along with thorax for driver and passenger.(the side airbag in the seat) Thorax is becoming more common as an option now for rear passengers
Glad Audi is doing good in the US. It is a different car than the European one though ... we like diesels and manual shifters, that is how we roll. But finally Audi has an SUV and Americans love SUVs (makes more sense, more space, more cargo space, easier to get in/out, better visibility, most other cars are trucks and SUVs and there is PLENTY of space both on the road, wider roads, more lanes ... as well as ample parking everywhere, it tows better etc). You are still getting the really nice interior, the best awd system and just the Audi feeling even in these SUVs. The Q5 are also getting more popular in Europe as well although we have a lot less space for cars.
Hi, thanks for the great video. I have a question - I test drove a new SQ5 with the prestige package and the driver assistance package a few days ago. When pressing the brakes, there was a grunting. The sales representative said that it was normal since it was a performance car. Is it that all the SQ5s have that brake grunt?
Reviews are generally judged either good or bad depending upon whether or not you got the information you were searching for. As for engine comparison, quite literally there is a power factor difference and obviously the V6 delivers the G force. However, the subtlety is in the shift characteristics and other attributes. That is, the 7 speed S-tronic (2.0 TFSI) delivers the manual trans feel that many of us desire, plus if you run it in Dynamic mode it is rear drive proprietary. Honestly, buying a vehicle for one spec is perhaps not the best plan. So if you like the semi-abrupt shift of the 2.0 with the Getrag 7-speed S-tronic, go for it. Though if you prefer the continuous G force of the V6 with the ZF8HP, then go for that. Realistically, whether one tops out at 170 versus 155 is just ridiculous since most drivers cannot handle such speed. So buying a car based upon a particular spec or two may give you talking point. But is that what you are looking for ...? Please, buy a vehicle that you love to drive...... PERIOD! And yes, I have a 2019 with the 2.0 and S-tronic because I love how that drives! Black Optic package provides 20 R255/45. Wonderful stuff! Cheers, John
Very good review. You did not not get into the electronics. The top down camera has a glitch on the Q5. In brief, it does not stay in camera view. It keeps defaulting to graphic view.
Piotr Sulej How is it easier to steal a car with keyless entry/passive entry? Are you just saying that based on your own convictions? If not, educate me please!
Darren Exactly! Keyless/Passive entry to the best of my knowledge is very secured. I just don't see Piotr Sulej's point. To even steal a car with keyless start, you'll need computers and shit to get it started, a more laborious process.
Ed Jones not really, all you need is a transmitter, which enhances the signal of your car, and a receiver, which saves the signal of your key. There is a shit ton of examples on the internet, if you don't believe.
my premium plus has a lot of options the platinum doesnt have is this normal ? i found my window sticker and it was for 51k as well more than a lot of platinums.
I am currently renting a CX5 while on vacation. I like the exterior, interior, and handling, but it is painfully slow. Unless they offer a turbo by next summer, I will not consider it when replacing my 2016 Forrester XT.
SQ5 was so appealing until I realized that its 10% more weight 4400lbs (heaviest in class)and only 0.7s faster than Q5 (slowest in class among Germans), worse MPG than 3.0T Q7.
just test drove both, i was not impressed. maybe because i expected the SQ5 to be faster than it is, but it was silky smooth going through the gears though.
After test driving yes I agree. The 2.0 gets the job done but you have to cane it if you have multiple people on board or gear. The v6 is almost too much torque for the chassis and lives with touch in throttle. What they need is another 40 hp out of the 2.0 from 3 to 5 k and then they will have the best SUV. While the looks are not what they should be, the q5 is a joy to drive and sit in. It really is a step above the X3 and GLC..and they are both also terrific.
I am looking for a new Audi had the Q5 3.2 2009 I want to be able to put larger tires on what ever I purchase since I live on a dirt road that enters onto a highway. Our winters are unpredictable filled with snow and ice at times. The dealer said that I should not even look at the s series only the Q5 due to the loss of performance not having low profile tires. I am more concerned about what my needs are for safety. But I do not want to sway from what I want. Is the sales person correct or am I being snowed?
I don't understand why people get angry about this. Whats the big deal if a tailpipe is visible or not? Is it a fake tailpipe or just a design feature.
They need to drive it a few years then come back and talk comparisons guaranteed the audi will suffer catastrophic failure before 100k miles mine did and i barely drove it ! Within the first 12k miles i replaced both hi and low pressure fuel pump 3 times low 4 times hi, replaced all the gaskets on the motor ! It was pissing all over the motor, air injector pump , tranny sensors, led lights, pump module driver, alternator , the starters the worst half the motor needs to come apart to get the starter out ! Its the dumbest worst engineering in the world !
Darren passive entry and keyless entry are synonymous when it comes to options. Both imply that you can open the door without needing to take out the key, aka "keyless".
Darren Mercedes Benz and Audi use the terms interchangeably, I even checked it online. I see your point though, guess it depends brand by brand. Personally, I feel like it's not keyless if I have to pull the key out of my bag everytime I reach the car.
Darren now I think about it, I cant think of a car review in the last 5 years that has ever used keyless entry to mean anything besides proximity sensors. They are standard on 20k cars, seems silly of Audi to not make it standard on a 42k car.
I enjoyed the review but I'm not completely happy with direction Audio is taking with the Q5. As a car enthusiast, I tend to look for more power. Saying that it's hard to consider the SQ5 in the S-Line let alone a "performance" version of the Q5 when Audi can't splurge on exhaust tips for the car. It's not even an option??? The last SQ5 I saw with an exhaust looked much more aggressive especially when you pulled up to it. I'm spending dam near 58000+ on an upgraded Q5 i should get a more impressive appearance and options front to back. BTW I have a 2010 Audio Q5 Prestige that I love! Not the perfect car, but I love to drive it non the less.
kwedog2373 that's a deal breaker for you? Exhaust tips? You know Audi S cars have always been about subdued looks. Owners like the under the radar looks. My 2013 S6 looks just like any other A6 short of the silver mirror caps.
Because all car enthusiasts look for power when buying cars. Okay. I guess I'm not a real car enthusiast the same way my old friend told me I wasn't a real motorcycle enthusiast.
Hey guys I am watching your videos atleast since 2013 and I love your reviews. That being said i dont see you doing the review for 2017 Accord sport . Also can you do a mash up or comparrison video for 2017 mustang echoboost and GT, like 0-100 km/h manual transmission if you can please. Also race them side by side like you do. Many Thanks from Ontario Canada.
Junk audis ive got less into my bentley and its never failed to start or drive where i want to go ! My q5 goes a month or 2 then some other catastrophic failure occurs ! Audi had to bribe a bunch of government officials and politicians in order to get this junk imported ! My buddy who sells cars says want a good reliable car get an audi yeah sure ive spent almost as much in repairs as i paid for the car ! Constantly breaking down i changed the oil 7 times so far in the bentley and it doesnt let me down ! Ive had a lit of cars in my life the q5 is at the bottom !
Audi does not have a touchscreen- joystick interface. This is a luxury car. Why do I have to have as options heated seats, real leather, side airbags, pay for any color but black, HID/LED, keyless entry, navigation, etc... Typical example of Audi baiting a reasonable MSRP with ridiculous options that ridiculously jack up the price. For your money, you can do much, much, better. Acura, Lincoln, Volvo. Do yourself a favor and cross shop.
Wonder why so many people feel the need to mention their elevation. Granted with a naturally aspirated engine, altitude matters. But forced induction makes no difference. And if any, it's beyond negligible.
Q5 has led the category for a long time. Volvo, Mercedes and Acura all copied the Q5. It’s still the best. Volvo handles like crap, new Acura top level is more expensive than the sline Q5.
Brian From Zircon Security subaru had the forester and outback out long before the MDX Or the RX. LED lights, interior and exterior design had been led by Audi since 2008. Lexus came out with the single frame grille long after Audi led the way. Acura and Honda have been design nightmares until recently.
John S that's one thing I hate. But I like the Volvo. My father has the previous model with the inline 6 T6 3.0 motor. Really a nice car. Luckily that doesn't have the start stop system.
yeah man, in usa, from the main screen slide to left screen and there is a option you need to disable for start/stop . in normal mode. i do that every time i start the engine....
BMW has so much wind noise through the side windows its obscene. Also nowhere near the room for male drivers. Great engine transmission and suspension however. But a very very noisy ride and they should be ashamed.
The Matador Red, seems to make both the guys, kind of glad. The Matador kills a bull, in an evil exercise of pure torture; matador red is of innocent blood. While I generally like videos with both guys, their indifference to animal suffering is disgusting. What kind of mentality do you guys have? Shame on you both.
I am interested in the car, so I kept watching hoping to learn something more than reading the specs on the Audi website. So I got comparative 0-60 times, and a lot of repetitive chatter. Tedious, link bait video.
mansees it is equivalent to the highlander which is near identical in size. The highlander is the king of suvs that everyone compares to. Not sure why you are baffled
I’ve had the 2018 SQ5 for almost a year now and “love” it. I was able to drive a Q5 after having this vehicle for a month and WOW, the SQ5 is worth every penny!!
In what sense? So a 1.1 second different in their test doesn't seem much, but perhaps a real world test would be when passing cars. I had a lead foot and pass cars frequently, would you say the SQ5 would make that worthwhile for that?
1 second is alot @@3xjlerma
keep in mind the sq5 jumps your insurance up a lot compared to the q5 add that into your payment
Debatable
The screen is not controlled via touchscreen but by the spinning knob in front of the gear selector and by buttons around that area!!!!!
Nice review guys. I have the 2018 Premium Plus SQ5 in Moonlight Blue Metallic. I ordered the car in early April 2017! I was promised delivery in June-ish. After waiting and waiting, I was told sometime mid July, then after waiting some more, and seeing several on the road already and at other dealers, I was told now it would be August some time.
Cut a long story short, I found another SQ5 at another dealer. I called my dealer and cancelled the car. I mean early June to sometime in August was a stretch! Next day the manager called and I told him I had already committed to the other dealer and they had the car in stock.
That's when he offered me this deal - $1,500 below invoice! For a 2018 car in 2017. The final sticker price with options came to $62,205.00. Ended up paying $56,944.00! a smokin deal! $5,261 off of the window sticker, needless to say I am a happy camper.
Small annoyance but; none of the screens are actually touchscreens! It was repeated like 8 times but it's not even a real option..
Dea Garic I know... so annoying! It’s 2019!! Kia’s all have touchscreen options.
Irving Lopez Kia is shit
Thanks all for the comments. Correction: the infotainment screen is not a touch system. We are aware of the error and apologize for not catching this sooner. We appreciate all those who caught this!
I came down here to mention that, not because I care but because I work at Audi and I cant tell you how many people come in and say "wow I REALLY like the car but theres no touchscreen and that's the dealbreaker". people love their dirty screens for some reason
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I wouldn't say its a deal breaker but when the world is use to touchscreens now adays its amazing Audi is just now starting to offer it on newer models. I don't see why both options aren't available. Leave the dial but also make it touchscreen. Hell my Info System I bought in 2004 has a remote to navigate the screens and is touchscreen. 2004!!! lol
Touchscreens are on the way out for luxury vehicles and in general most upcoming cars. It for people who own a smartphone and just how many people in the luxury car market even has seem a smartphone or iPad! Most owners still have landlines and a flip or candy bar phone still. All buyers know how to use a track pad on a laptop and so they are heading in that direct from the rotary knob interface. It only takes a month to learn too. To learn a touchscreen which takes around 2-3 years of full time classroom classes and these buyers just loss interest in doing that. Love the large 7” infotainment screen. It is huge now a days. This coming from a S400; with a 3” screen. It is in color too! Wow! Top of the line Prestige and Premium Plus get the oversized 8” screen. Outrageous!
2:42 there is no touchscreen on a Q5
Thank you. It is now crystal clear I cannot afford an Audi with everything being extra ;=) Still looking at the Mazda CX5 Signature. Enjoy your channel.
I really like the fact that you can delete the sunroof. When i purchased my jaguar f-pace all models had a large sunroof and there was no way to get one without it.
Do you guys know how to use Audi launch control? This is the second video where you didn’t engage it. Hold ESP button for 3 seconds until it says OFF, transmission to S mode, and dynamic enabled. Then push brake pedal and mash accelerator until it holds RPM to 3,000RPM...Come on guys!
I was wondering why both vehicles were a second slower then advertised... Sq5 is 5.1 zero to 60 q5 is 5.9 zero to 60
and the SQ will do 0-60 in 5.1 seconds.
Makes a huge difference in the launch, even with my tuned A3 that doesn't build boost in LC I get about a second off my 0-60.
Who uses launch off lights😂
Lol.. and WHY would you want to do this unless you are drag racing? LOL..... you 25 or something?
I own a 2018 SQ5 and often achieve 30+ UK MPG, for example I recently completed a round trip of 300 miles of 80% motorway driving with drive mode set to auto achieving an average of 32 MPG for an average speed of 65 to 70MPH. I previously owned the Diesel Biturbo SQ5 and find the redesigned SQ5 much nicer though the old model sounds nicer. The 21in wheels do increase road noise making the SQ5 noisier but that's to be expected of a sportier vehicle with larger wheels and wider tyres. One think that really annoys me is that Audi redesign the Q5 but the rear camera clarity is still affected by rain and muck from the road especially in the lovely winter weather we have here in the UK, resulting in the need to frequently get out of the car to clean the camera lens before reversing. My Merc GLC came with a rear camera that sits out of view behind the Merc badge until required when the badge flips up and the camera is exposed after the lens is cleaned so the camera clarity is always perfect, why can't Audi consider something like this, it's obvious yet they missed it.
Good overview. I have 2 Audis now: an S3 and a Q3. Planning to replace both cars next year with an SQ5 (I'm retiring - don't need 2 cars). Obviously, I've had a lot of experience with Audi's MMI system, and I like it. I've also looked at cars with touch screen systems (Jaguar, etc). Under NO circumstances would I want a touch screen. It takes your eyes off the road, which is bloody dangerous. Audi's MMI is much safer, and you don't have to do dumb things like dive down 2 menu levels into a touch screen system just to turn on your seat heaters. When you have a car that goes like stink (my S3, or any other model starting with an 'S'), you need to stay focused. 'Nuff said.
How do you select things with a non-touchscreen MMI using the control bad and not looking??? Lol
Beautifully done! Edits were great, info was perfect, execution was amazing. Well done gentlemen 👍
That exhaust note on the SQ5 is sweet
“And it always has all wheel drive”-I might be wrong here but for this Q5 and the new A4 they switched to Quattro ultra, which improves fuel economy by allowing the q5 to act as a front wheel drive car most of the time?
That is true. The Quattro ultra does switch to front wheel drive. It's amazing for fuel economy honestly.
Just a second difference in 0-60 is quite impressive for the regular Q5, especially when you consider it can actually get 30mpg hwy.
it is slow from a stop though... who brake torques during normal driving? Nobody... just to show off....
Wow !!! so amazing seeing a video that Finally explains Everything I wanted to know about the Q5 in a way that’s fun & easy to understand! from features to pricing to performance -outside in. & to think this video was posted 4 years ago yet it’s still helping those like me who just wanna know which Q5 is a good buy especially with the current used-car price gouging! Thank you so much. Now I know which Q5 fits my style & budget. 🚘 👏
i own a 2017 Q5. i test drive a 2018 SQ5 with air suspension. The air suspension makes a huge difference in the ride quality. I wish TFL would have notice the difference. The air suspension is an option also available in the Q5. Make sure you order an air suspension model. Finally, the 0-60 test does not show how much more Humpf the SQ5 provides compare to a 2 liters Q5. In fact you the performance of a Porsche Macan S in Audi SQ5. I said enough... The SQ5 is an mpressive SUV with the air suspension.
I'm 10,000 miles into a 2018 Q5 Premium Plus with cold weather package, sunroof, virtual cockpit ... I regularly get 30+mpg on easy highway cruising. love the vehicle - but: wish it had more storage options and bigger cup holders, wish it had a touch screen - minor things for a great car!
Paul Jones | Congrats! What is your opinion on the fake exhaust? It bothers me a lot.
Visually, it's stupid and I don't know why they did it. Living with it, it's a total non-issue - I rarely sit there looking at the back end of my own vehicle, and it makes no difference to the sound in the cabin.
Paul Jones | Good to know the perspective from an owner! Thanks.
Whatever man, enjoy your car.
The thing that bugs me most is that my iPhone 7+ has no cubby or slot to live in (other than the arm rest cubby) - everything is too small! I had to get a mount for it in the end. It's a minor detail :)
Understood. What are the other cons do you think the car has? My mom is looking into newer cars and I have told her the suggestion of the SQ5 but the exhausts bother me. Seems silly but my mom wouldn't mind that.
2019 Audi SQ5 Prestige with Sport differential and air suspension. Definitely the way to go!
Some errors in the video. There is no touch screen. On the SQ5 Warm Weather package is Black Milano leather only. The Fine Nappa Leather Package is what gives you the diamond stitching and the black, gray, and red color options.
Like I said before, Audi is starting to make better looking vehicles, especially in the 'Q'series cars.
Good job here guy's.
If I had to sit and listen to all these options at a dealership, I am afraid I would walk out and never return.
Smarticus that’s why you get ripped off and buy the one he tells you to
Dont both of these vehicles burn oil that lead to catastrophic engine failure? Then add Audi's using electrical bugs and transmission issues ?
Ummmm. No. Your thorax is your chest. The curtain airbag is pretty much standard on all cars thesedays (deploys from roof) along with thorax for driver and passenger.(the side airbag in the seat) Thorax is becoming more common as an option now for rear passengers
How come they never talk about the air ride suspension for going off road?
We just got an sq5 and it is one of the nicest cars I have ever had
Why do some q5 have a redline of 6000 RPM? While other have like 6800 redline.
Glad Audi is doing good in the US. It is a different car than the European one though ... we like diesels and manual shifters, that is how we roll.
But finally Audi has an SUV and Americans love SUVs (makes more sense, more space, more cargo space, easier to get in/out, better visibility, most other cars are trucks and SUVs and there is PLENTY of space both on the road, wider roads, more lanes ... as well as ample parking everywhere, it tows better etc). You are still getting the really nice interior, the best awd system and just the Audi feeling even in these SUVs. The Q5 are also getting more popular in Europe as well although we have a lot less space for cars.
Hi, thanks for the great video. I have a question - I test drove a new SQ5 with the prestige package and the driver assistance package a few days ago. When pressing the brakes, there was a grunting. The sales representative said that it was normal since it was a performance car. Is it that all the SQ5s have that brake grunt?
Ashish Deopura mine has done it from day one brembo brakes they are worth the extra might be noisy but will last a long time.
Mine does it too
Mine have it too.
What’s the music that’s playing
Nathan doesn't seem his usual funny self. Hope all is well brother. You are hilarious especially when around Roman.
maybe that Nissan wheel incident got him in deep trouble?
SweetComaBlack What was that? Can you send link to that..
ruclips.net/video/LIdv4QAhJyQ/видео.htmlm1s
Reviews are generally judged either good or bad depending upon whether or not you got the information you were searching for. As for engine comparison, quite literally there is a power factor difference and obviously the V6 delivers the G force. However, the subtlety is in the shift characteristics and other attributes. That is, the 7 speed S-tronic (2.0 TFSI) delivers the manual trans feel that many of us desire, plus if you run it in Dynamic mode it is rear drive proprietary. Honestly, buying a vehicle for one spec is perhaps not the best plan. So if you like the semi-abrupt shift of the 2.0 with the Getrag 7-speed S-tronic, go for it. Though if you prefer the continuous G force of the V6 with the ZF8HP, then go for that. Realistically, whether one tops out at 170 versus 155 is just ridiculous since most drivers cannot handle such speed. So buying a car based upon a particular spec or two may give you talking point. But is that what you are looking for ...? Please, buy a vehicle that you love to drive...... PERIOD! And yes, I have a 2019 with the 2.0 and S-tronic because I love how that drives! Black Optic package provides 20 R255/45. Wonderful stuff!
Cheers,
John
Very good review. You did not not get into the electronics. The top down camera has a glitch on the Q5. In brief, it does not stay in camera view. It keeps defaulting to graphic view.
Thank you Zak and Nathan for another Great buyer's guide.
Some peopple don't like keyless entry, and it's a lot easier to steal a car with such, so I like the idea of it not being standard.
Piotr Sulej it does have keyless entry. It doesn't have passive entry as standard, which isn't the same thing
Piotr Sulej How is it easier to steal a car with keyless entry/passive entry? Are you just saying that based on your own convictions? If not, educate me please!
Ed Jones it's not. I can't see how popping a lock with a clothes hanger being harder then going through the process of stealing the keyless signal
Darren Exactly! Keyless/Passive entry to the best of my knowledge is very secured. I just don't see Piotr Sulej's point. To even steal a car with keyless start, you'll need computers and shit to get it started, a more laborious process.
Ed Jones not really, all you need is a transmitter, which enhances the signal of your car, and a receiver, which saves the signal of your key. There is a shit ton of examples on the internet, if you don't believe.
my premium plus has a lot of options the platinum doesnt have is this normal ? i found my window sticker and it was for 51k as well more than a lot of platinums.
Awesome work fellas. Very informative. Thank you.
I was hoping to hear about outside dimension. Height width etc.
Im actaully looking to purchase the Q5 with dual clutch abd sunroof as well as B&O but im cross shoppimg a CX5 believe it or not .
I am currently renting a CX5 while on vacation. I like the exterior, interior, and handling, but it is painfully slow. Unless they offer a turbo by next summer, I will not consider it when replacing my 2016 Forrester XT.
David Santora That was my same thought on it, it doesnt have the zoom zoom in the engine department to back its looks up.
Nice cars, nice review. Wow, so many choices and options. What did top top $ work out on the sq5.
my 2018 Q5 gets about 33 miles per gallon on the freeway
Are both models made in Mexico?
Stan Sexton yes
It’s not touch screen on either or all Audi cars
The Audi infotainment systems aren't touchscreen in the current Q5
SQ5 was so appealing until I realized that its 10% more weight 4400lbs (heaviest in class)and only 0.7s faster than Q5 (slowest in class among Germans), worse MPG than 3.0T Q7.
just test drove both, i was not impressed. maybe because i expected the SQ5 to be faster than it is, but it was silky smooth going through the gears though.
Guys, did I hear you right? Did you say that SQ5 does not come with a dual clutch option??
Tony
Of course I wish to have the sq5.
The premium plus or the prestige
Anyone else think there should be in between engine option? I feel the 2.0 turbo is too weak the v6 turbo is too much.
I have the 2.0 turbo, I wouldn't say its weak for a 4-cylinder. The car has an impressive acceleration from 0-60.
After test driving yes I agree. The 2.0 gets the job done but you have to cane it if you have multiple people on board or gear. The v6 is almost too much torque for the chassis and lives with touch in throttle. What they need is another 40 hp out of the 2.0 from 3 to 5 k and then they will have the best SUV. While the looks are not what they should be, the q5 is a joy to drive and sit in. It really is a step above the X3 and GLC..and they are both also terrific.
I am looking for a new Audi had the Q5 3.2 2009 I want to be able to put larger tires on what ever I purchase since I live on a dirt road that enters onto a highway. Our winters are unpredictable filled with snow and ice at times. The dealer said that I should not even look at the s series only the Q5 due to the loss of performance not having low profile tires. I am more concerned about what my needs are for safety. But I do not want to sway from what I want.
Is the sales person correct or am I being snowed?
Where’s the 3.0 in all of this? In my garage! Thanks anyway guys have a good one
Correction, display is not touch screen..
No Q5 model currently available has a touch screen.
Those fake tailpipes though
What a stupid trend
always look clean tho
Real tail pipes
I don't understand why people get angry about this. Whats the big deal if a tailpipe is visible or not? Is it a fake tailpipe or just a design feature.
@Dave Penn no, soccer moms buy F150s
Launch control in the SQ5 will get a sub 5 second 0-60.
Been looking all over the internet for these comparison vids, good work guys!
They need to drive it a few years then come back and talk comparisons guaranteed the audi will suffer catastrophic failure before 100k miles mine did and i barely drove it ! Within the first 12k miles i replaced both hi and low pressure fuel pump 3 times low 4 times hi, replaced all the gaskets on the motor ! It was pissing all over the motor, air injector pump , tranny sensors, led lights, pump module driver, alternator , the starters the worst half the motor needs to come apart to get the starter out ! Its the dumbest worst engineering in the world !
Keyless entry is of course standard. What isn't standard is passive entry.
Darren passive entry and keyless entry are synonymous when it comes to options. Both imply that you can open the door without needing to take out the key, aka "keyless".
Dea Garic passive entry is proximity sensors within the door, keyless requires you to press the unlock button on the fob.
Darren Mercedes Benz and Audi use the terms interchangeably, I even checked it online. I see your point though, guess it depends brand by brand. Personally, I feel like it's not keyless if I have to pull the key out of my bag everytime I reach the car.
Darren now I think about it, I cant think of a car review in the last 5 years that has ever used keyless entry to mean anything besides proximity sensors. They are standard on 20k cars, seems silly of Audi to not make it standard on a 42k car.
Super informative. Great review
How many alcantara died for that interior? Lol
Bruce Solomon best we don't know
More than u can afford pal, audi😂😂
Lmao
You think they know what is it for real? you are just triggering people for laugh...good
Alcamtra is fake leather bud
if you had used launch mode correctly on the Q5, better numbers would've been produced.
how do you do it
@@jattrades stability control off, sport mode on, hold hard on the brake and pin the gas for about 3 - 4 seconds...let'er rip. 😁
@@jpizzledrizzle noicee. cheers mate. Will be better once I get the cooler, pod filter, sports muffler and stage 2 tune done
SQ5 Prestige with S package!
SQ5 for sure.
Love that there's so many configurations, especially when compared to the new Acura RDX.
Too bad moist of the features will be broken after using them once or twice
@@steve19745 what?
sq5 sound just like passat cc vr6
I enjoyed the review but I'm not completely happy with direction Audio is taking with the Q5. As a car enthusiast, I tend to look for more power. Saying that it's hard to consider the SQ5 in the S-Line let alone a "performance" version of the Q5 when Audi can't splurge on exhaust tips for the car. It's not even an option??? The last SQ5 I saw with an exhaust looked much more aggressive especially when you pulled up to it. I'm spending dam near 58000+ on an upgraded Q5 i should get a more impressive appearance and options front to back. BTW I have a 2010 Audio Q5 Prestige that I love! Not the perfect car, but I love to drive it non the less.
kwedog2373 that's a deal breaker for you? Exhaust tips? You know Audi S cars have always been about subdued looks. Owners like the under the radar looks. My 2013 S6 looks just like any other A6 short of the silver mirror caps.
Because all car enthusiasts look for power when buying cars. Okay. I guess I'm not a real car enthusiast the same way my old friend told me I wasn't a real motorcycle enthusiast.
I'm an enthusiast with a family, two dogs and the budget for just one car. I'd be so lucky if my next car is the SQ5!
I have the 2018 Q5 and the exhaust tips bothered me for about, oh, ten seconds. Then I got over it and love my vehicle.
You've never met my wife, huh? :D
You should stand behind the product you are reviewing instead of seating in front and blocking the car from view.
Hey guys I am watching your videos atleast since 2013 and I love your reviews. That being said i dont see you doing the review for 2017 Accord sport . Also can you do a mash up or comparrison video for 2017 mustang echoboost and GT, like 0-100 km/h manual transmission if you can please. Also race them side by side like you do.
Many Thanks from Ontario Canada.
Junk audis ive got less into my bentley and its never failed to start or drive where i want to go ! My q5 goes a month or 2 then some other catastrophic failure occurs ! Audi had to bribe a bunch of government officials and politicians in order to get this junk imported ! My buddy who sells cars says want a good reliable car get an audi yeah sure ive spent almost as much in repairs as i paid for the car ! Constantly breaking down i changed the oil 7 times so far in the bentley and it doesnt let me down ! Ive had a lit of cars in my life the q5 is at the bottom !
You just got very unlucky
Awesome video, as always!
But please, stop torturing us doing launchs without launch control! You aren't even supposed to break torque a DSG/Stronic
Nice review but to place a video smack dab right in the middle of the QS5 speed test was hugely annoying. 👎
Audi does not have a touchscreen- joystick interface. This is a luxury car. Why do I have to have as options heated seats, real leather, side airbags, pay for any color but black, HID/LED, keyless entry, navigation, etc...
Typical example of Audi baiting a reasonable MSRP with ridiculous options that ridiculously jack up the price. For your money, you can do much, much, better. Acura, Lincoln, Volvo.
Do yourself a favor and cross shop.
Think i got the audi dealership channel by mistake
4:15 Parkinson’s
lol @ brake-torquing a DSG. Good one.
NOUGAT BROWN 😋
I have it in mine, it's a LOT better than the name suggests :D
Audi sq5 3.0t prestige 2018
audi q5
Wonder why so many people feel the need to mention their elevation. Granted with a naturally aspirated engine, altitude matters. But forced induction makes no difference. And if any, it's beyond negligible.
Are you paid by Audi?
That music in the background is the most annoying noise I have ever heard plz never use it again.
Wow they really nickel and dime you on everything !!!!!!
Have you looked at Porsche lately?
you dont get a touchscreen in all q5, shame on you tfl
Measured times are so wrong, 2 0t does it in about 6.2, SQ5 under 5.5sec
Altitude
Q5 has led the category for a long time. Volvo, Mercedes and Acura all copied the Q5. It’s still the best. Volvo handles like crap, new Acura top level is more expensive than the sline Q5.
The MDX was a response to the Lexus RX the luxury crossover that defined the market.
Brian From Zircon Security subaru had the forester and outback out long before the MDX Or the RX. LED lights, interior and exterior design had been led by Audi since 2008. Lexus came out with the single frame grille long after Audi led the way. Acura and Honda have been design nightmares until recently.
and you drive a hyundai
How come u can't pronounce so many things, such as adaptive?
None
Did I see that correctly? Fake exhaust tips on the SQ5? If so Shame on you Audi!
They are nice but xc60 or new acura for me.
John S that's one thing I hate. But I like the Volvo. My father has the previous model with the inline 6 T6 3.0 motor. Really a nice car. Luckily that doesn't have the start stop system.
yes you can, every time you start the car you can disable it. at least in my xc90 lol
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yeah man, in usa, from the main screen slide to left screen and there is a option you need to disable for start/stop . in normal mode. i do that every time i start the engine....
Painfully expensive!
audi have to many fabrications mistakes it's a popular car here in europe but with alot of problems.
The SQ5 should not be that slow, that is slower than the 220hp GTI
Banana Republic slower at a mile above sea level compared to a GTI at sea level.
+Josh Tavenner They got 6.5 seconds for the GTI at exactly the same place though
I agree. Launch control didn’t look to be done properly.
BMW X3 M40i for the win. real exhaust tips, more power, crazy exhaust sound, etc...
nope, Mercedes-AMG GLC43 is better in most ways.
Ali Mirza interior design definitely, but everything else, I'm not sure
BMW has so much wind noise through the side windows its obscene. Also nowhere near the room for male drivers. Great engine transmission and suspension however. But a very very noisy ride and they should be ashamed.
The Matador Red, seems to make both the guys, kind of glad. The Matador kills a bull, in an evil exercise of pure torture; matador red is of innocent blood. While I generally like videos with both guys, their indifference to animal suffering is disgusting. What kind of mentality do you guys have? Shame on you both.
I am interested in the car, so I kept watching hoping to learn something more than reading the specs on the Audi website. So I got comparative 0-60 times, and a lot of repetitive chatter. Tedious, link bait video.
Go cry
the editing is bad nothing is in sequence with your information.
Learn how to launch cars!
Very informative guys thanks for the info #newsubbie
I love my 14 sq5. Not a fan of the new ones
Underpowered SUV for 50K or more. I am baffled people are lining up to buy this.
mansees it is equivalent to the highlander which is near identical in size. The highlander is the king of suvs that everyone compares to. Not sure why you are baffled