2024 Audi SQ5 review
Audi SQ5 highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Pros
- Impressively supple ride for a sporty SUV
- Plenty of space for passengers
- Luxurious and tech-forward interior design
- Sharp handling
Cons
- Engine makes less power than some competitors
- Hard to differentiate it from the standard Q5 at a distance
- Touchscreen interface can be distracting to operate
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 24 highway, 21 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $40,998 - $53,998*
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The 2024 Audi SQ5 is a sporty yet luxurious SUV
The Audi SQ5 is a compact luxury SUV. It is based on the Audi Q5, but the S (as in sport) designation adds several upgrades, such as a powerful 349-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine, an adaptive suspension that adjusts the ride and handling based on the selected driving mode, larger wheels and performance tires for improved grip in corners, and bigger brakes for greater stopping capability. A sleeker SQ5 Sportback variant is reviewed separately.
An S Sport option package adds an adaptive air suspension with a lower ride height and a sport differential that can split power between the rear wheels to enhance the vehicle's performance on winding roads. Inside, the SQ5 adds sport seats, a sport steering wheel, and special trim pieces.
For 2024 there are a few additions to the standard equipment on the 2024 Audi SQ5. This includes active lane centering, a heated steering wheel, and remote engine start via the myAudi app.
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What is new for the 2024 Audi SQ5?
- SQ5 trims have been upgraded with Rear Seat Heaters and Head Up Display as standard equipment this year.
- Memory Seat(s), Smart Key, Rear Sunshade, and Adjustable Suspension features are now available as options on select trims.
What We Like
Handling: Earning the S part of its name, the SQ5 is nimble and enjoyable to drive. It offers superb agility and control. Its summer tires deliver more than enough handling for a public road, and its stability control gives the driver more freedom than the standard Q5. These attributes also pay dividends in making evasive maneuvers easier to perform.
Ride comfort: Despite its sporty intentions and large 21-inch wheels, the SQ5 doesn't compromise ride quality for its added performance. This is especially true with the available adaptive air suspension. It provides an excellent balance between firm and tight in the Dynamic setting but is soft and compliant during typical driving. The side cushions on the sport seats are supportive and keep you in place during cornering, but aren't intrusive during the daily commute.
Technology: The central touchscreen and digital instrument panel both feature high-resolution displays and are responsive to commands. Audi's driver-assistance tech performed well, with the well-calibrated adaptive cruise control being the standout feature. It takes the frustration out of stop-and-go highway traffic, and you can configure how aggressively it slows the vehicle down. The available top-view camera system makes parking a breeze, and the blind-spot monitoring system is effective.
What Needs Improvement
Voice controls: Audi's voice recognition is competent, but it will only follow specific prompts, so you'll need to learn those. The system won't reply to a request for a SiriusXM channel, for example, but it will find station names. Other vehicle entertainment systems handle this better. The alternative would be to use either Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®, both of which are supported.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Audi SQ5 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi SQ5 23rd out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
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Standard Features
- Traction Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Side Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Air Conditioning
- ABS Brakes
- Power Windows
- Overhead Airbags
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Defroster
- Air Conditioning
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Automated Parking
- Head Up Display
- Smart Key
- Memory Seat(s)
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Rear View Camera
- Heated Mirrors
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 4WD/AWD
- AM/FM Stereo
- Bluetooth Technology
- Android Auto
- Navigation System
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Apple CarPlay
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Rear Sunshade
- Adjustable Suspension
- Leather Seats
- A/C Seat(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
349
Torque (ft-lbs)
369
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
111"
Overall length
184.3"
Width
74.5"
Height
65.5"
Leg room
F 40.9"/R 38"
Head room
F 38.1"/R 37.7"
Front tires
P255/45WR20
Rear tires
P255/45WR20
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
440/4400 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2024 Audi SQ5 FAQ
- The 2024 Audi SQ5 has a maximum towing capacity of 4400 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
- The Audi SQ5 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi SQ5 as 23 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUV
- Here is what's new for the 2024 Audi SQ5:
- Automated Cruise Control
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Rear Seat Heaters
- The 2024 Audi SQ5 offers the following fuel efficiency options: • Gas: 19 city / 24 highway MPG (Premium trim) • Gas: 19 city / 24 highway MPG (Prestige trim) • Gas: 19 city / 24 highway MPG (Premium Plus trim) Actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle condition, and driving habits.
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