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The Audi Q5 design is more aggressive with new body panels and wider grill. The headlights are sculpted. The vents are side air breathers to cool the wheels. The sensors for autonomous driving tech are in the lower part of the bumper. The reviewer is not a fan of the new Audi logo. This car has black wheel surrounds, side skirts, mirrors, and window surrounds. There are better looking silver surrounds on other trim levels. Compared to the older models, the wave effect on the wheel arches is gone and is now sleek and smooth. The reviewer thinks that glass area is less and may affect interior visibility. The car is equipped with a full width light bar in the back. The reviewed car has real quad exhaust tail pipes because it is the SQ5.The previous Q5 used to have fake exhaust. On this model there is a UK badge, indicating the car has likely been taken abroad. The interior has more tech and is intuitive, like massage seats. Audi tried not to copy BMW's long screen but added a huge amount of bezel. Steering wheel controls are a single panel, which reviewer believes is for cost effectiveness. Driver's display is as good as ever, though the color scheme is darker than before.
A head-up display is optional. Quality wise, parts of the SQ5's interior feel good, but parts such as a big piece of plastic were described as scratchy. Door bins were described as big and the cupholders are conveniently to one side. The armrest height adjusts, and there is a nicely dampening glove box. A couple of bottles are going to be hard to keep upright in cupholders.The windows are incredibly loud upon opening. One new option is to lower suspension to assist with loading. There are USB C ports and a 12V socket. There is a large wireless charging pad with ventilation.
As for performance, the SQ5 has a 3.0 liter V6 Turbo petrol engine, with 367 horsepower. All engines are paired with an 8 speed auto and all wheel drive. While the claimed 0-60 is 4.5 seconds, the reviewer got 4.28. However, average MPG is 23.
As a note of comparison, he suggests the Q7 may be a better value if space is important. Ultimately, he only suggests shortlisting it as an option due to the rattles heard within the model tested. For best results with new Q5, look closely for rattle free models.
For the 2025 Audi Q5, it is found that one must get a white color as standard. The colors that are optional will start at about 750 pounds. A 3-year, 60,000-mile warranty is included.
