2018 Audi SQ5 Quattro Reviewed 

Wish the center console represented the car better. A shame you have to goto the Q7 to get a nicer one.

IAN Z really? I prefer Mercedes interior

They are both basic “luxury “ vehicles it’s not like either one is a Rs or S class model the amg43 is what I call the almost there Mercedes model lol for those who didn’t make it to 63 . Audi’s are what I always bought when I didn’t want people to think I had any money . These are for moms and dads who want to feel like they have finally made it . Like an introductory fee to cable they lure you in with the cheap shiney shit then they fuck you on the bills cause of the brand name .

Relax, people still dont think you have any money.

iron rf// I don’t know what experience this person had with the Audi SQ or Mercedes AMG43 vehicles. But, it sounds like you’ve never had money to purchase either one, and will never have. Poor soul. Work hard and try to buy one in the future mate.

So what do you think? I saw someone comment you feel every bump in the road and I have a hard time believing that especially if in comfort mode.

Mo Town it’s very smooth, and as you say when in comfort mode it’s a proper cruiser. Not as comfy as the Range Rover, but it soaks up everything! When in dynamic though, you can tell the difference. I need to play around with the individual mode as I would like to make the steering heavier, I find it a bit too light

RAD Garage hi. Would appreciated your thoughts. See my comment above. Cheers.

RAD Garage sub me also a car channel

It's actually that people don't stand up and notice that I love ... flying under the radar is the only way to go .

I've owned several Audi's and watching/reading all of the reviews I felt so let down by this new one. I went and test drove one, Audi's in general but especially this new SQ5 are a vehicle you have to EXPERIENCE to appreciate. It's not fair to judge it just by numbers or a comparison against it's rivals.. to drive it is to LOVE it, to find fascinantion in the engineering that went into this thing. It's not razor sharp but it hauls ass, the shifts are nice and quick and there's a nice little "brraaap" between gears. I am so ordering one when i'm ready to buy early next year. I test drove the BMW and it was super nice, faster than the SQ5 for sure and it backed up BMW's driver focused history in a surprising way, but it lacked the outright class, warmth and timelessness that the Audi offers, and felt alittle cheap by comparison. So, I may clearly have a bias but it's been established through time and experience with good reason.

@@JakeDrives1 Yeah, been doing lots of research on this class, and it all seems to point to this: The BMW and the Mercedes are more sports car oriented than the Audi, which seeks to deliver the best of both worlds. So basically, if you're willing (and/or wanting) to trade off comfort and everyday drivability for a tad more in the sports driving area, then pick either the Beamer or the Merc. I'm sold on the Audi. Not that it's superior, it just seems the better choice for everyday driving.

So your shoes don't get dirty... lol... what is the big deal with the pipes folks?

pesto12601, exposes tailpipes can add to the sporty design of the vehicle. Also, the signature design cue for S-series Audi models is quad exhaust outlets.

Every single person who complains about the fake exhaust pipes cannot afford the SQ5 anyway. Lol. Dream on~

Just my 2 cents. I’ve just ordered the SQ5 after much research with other models. Namely the BMW X3M40i, Mercedes AMG GLC43 and the Porsche Macan S (granted not the Cayenne but still very similar in design). I extensively test drove all the above. I narrowed it down to 2 (The SQ5 and BMW). Both of these models cabin and tech massively outclassed the Porsche in my opinion. I guess it depends what your after in the vehicle. The badge? Or the Specifications (Audi hardly has a weaker badge then the Porsche in my opinion also). The virtual cockpit of the Audi is a class above anything else. Hope that helps😀

jasonleon1976 thanks. I’ve had a Cayenne 6 years ago and actually sold it after 2 years. But my kids have left home now so I don’t need such a large car. The SQ5 makes me smile so much more. I prefer it. I’ll take your advice. Cheers.

Porko Rosso no problem glad I can help. I would highly recommend taking both the Porsche and Audi out for a spin ideally in the same day and have a play with the tech and see which you prefer. I sat in the Porsche after I had a play in the Audi and when I saw the analogue dashboard it just seemed dated after the virtual cockpit of the Audi. And that google earth at your fingertips was a master stroke by Audi. Good luck with which ever you choose👍

Price is basically why the Porsche is a hard sell, the Macan/Cayenne does give you a sporty drive that the others can't provide, but very pricey. If you are not buying for performance than yes don't get a Porsche...

If I were you I would wait for the 2019 models of each vehicle and then decide. Audi's virtual cockpit will be obsolete in a couple of months when the 2019 model comes out. Cayenne is also all new for 2019 but the Q7 is more comparable to the Cayenne.

brad williams did u get the air suspension??

Mine is smoooooth air susp

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Would be nice but nope it stands for Turbo ;)

@@murok9042 no, it doesn't lol... I know that they have a turbo from 2017 on, but my 2016 has the same badging and the T stands for TFSI which is standard for both engines

@@variabl3 wrong again buddy

@@kingmiller1982 My information is direct from Audi (not an Audi dealership).

@@kingmiller1982 Nah he's right. Even the supercharged 6's from 2013 had the V6T badging.

He was describing the rear ‘brains’

Nope unless you tune her

Change to non-dynamic drive mode... no more farts

Farting noise? Is it bad?

What do you think clown

Alam Sekander I thought everyone can Google anything. Here is the thread of the discussion and take a close look at Audi of America's responses. www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=804214

I don't get this this - is anyone really that dependent on Google Earth to drive somewhere? Really? I can slip a SIM card into the card to get data for GE but why? It has SatNav. I have an iPhone so I have CarPlay, Siri AND SatNav. It's the point of diminishing returns. You are meant to be DRIVING the car right??

fast forward to 2020 and hey - what do you know.. it still works! Panic and mayhem avoided..... LOL... of course, google earth and traffic only work if pay Audi's crazy pricing. Better off using Android Auto and just avoid the Virtual Cockpit... great idea.. but since you can't get anything other than stock nav to show, useless unless you are willing to pay Audi's crazy 18 month $500 subscription!

They're not crap cars, they're for folks who can't afford a Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc.

X3 M40i is even faster

gordonyz4 GLC43 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds.

but the X3 sucks tho

David Orgun on another post you say you have an SQ5. Call me sceptical 🕵️‍♂️

jasonleon1976 I sold it.