Audi Q5 SUV car reviews

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Audi Q5 SUV car reviews

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  • Audi Q5 Sportback (2025 onwards) Review

    Easy-going, high-tech SUV coupe that's still impressively practical

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    New price: £53,160 - £78,025

    PROS

    • An undemanding premium driving experience
    • Lots of tech that seems to work well
    • Still very practical, especially for people

    CONS

    • You pay more for a smaller car (compared with the Q5 SUV)
    • Not a large range of engines or trims to choose from
    • Interior quality disappoints in some areas
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  • Audi Q5 SUV (2024 onwards) Review

    An excellent SUV let down by some interior annoyances

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £50,660 - £75,525

    PROS

    • Smooth and refined to drive
    • Impressive mild-hybrid engine technology
    • Excellent ride… on optional air suspension

    CONS

    • We haven’t tested normal suspension versions
    • Fiddly controls throughout cabin
    • Software niggles that could tinge ownership
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  • Audi Q5 Sportback (2021 - 2024) Review

    Audi makes the Q5 less practical and more appealing

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £22,117 - £62,496

    PROS

    • Comfortable ride and seats
    • Beautifully put together
    • In vogue looks

    CONS

    • V6 diesel version lacks responsiveness
    • Expensive even without extras
    • Dashboard controls are less-than convincing
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  • Audi Q5 SUV (2016 - 2024) Review

    Second-generation Audi Q5 is feeling its age

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    Used price: £8,494 - £59,024

    PROS

    • Well-built interior
    • Comfortable, composed ride
    • Superb infotainment system

    CONS

    • Short-range plug-in hybrid
    • Lack of interior storage
    • Missing 'wow' factor of rivals
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  • Audi Q5 SQ5 (2012 - 2016) Review

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £8,195 - £17,797

    PROS

    • Satisfying to drive
    • Excellent performance and economy
    • Practicality

    CONS

    • It's a diesel not a petrol
    • Lack of steering feel
    • Restless ride
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  • Audi Q5 (2008 - 2016) Review

    Audi’s old class-leading SUV is aging gracefully

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £2,075 - £15,074

    PROS

    • Handles like a far smaller car
    • Spacious and sophisticated cabin
    • Large and sensibly shaped boot

    CONS

    • Limited off-road ability
    • Not as engaging as an X3
    • Beware of tired examples
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