Audi SQ5 review // Still the best all-rounder? 

We just traded in our 2016 sq5 with 140k on it for the ‘22 sq5 sportback. Love it, great suv with heaps of tech in it. The ‘16 was rock solid reliable, not one hiccup. We traded it because we wanted something newer. I also own an ‘18 rs3 which I race routinely. Great reliability and understated performance coming from Audi products. Awesome review👍

No mmi wheel is a deal breaker. I had an 18 SQ5 and loved it.

It’s simply the best in class for everything, speed, luxury, comfort, style, technology, convenience, engineering. The list goes on and on. Only those who has truly owned and driven this will know. And sometimes it not simply the numbers on a paper, but the acceleration Audi provides is like riding on an light arrow shot by a bow.

I just bought an Audi 2022 SQ5 Prestige, Black optics package, Sport exhaust tips, S Sport pack, Audi "s" beam, 21" wheels, nappa leather seats, it was expensive, compared to my 2021 Acura RDX that I traded, but this SQ5 is so fun to drive! I sold my 19 Shelby GT350 and the RDX was not giving me enough get up and go or bells and whistles, this Audi SQ5 delivers all of it! The only thing is the with the chip shortage, I did not get the wireless charging, but they reimbursed the $250.00. I love the red brake calipers, reminds me of my Shelby! :)

Lol! A was struggling with that s to subscribe 🤣 had me laughing good job as usual guy's 👍

Who hates ventilated seats!? They are a revelation. I don't know what I ever did without them.

I also was laughing along with the subscribe debacle lol 😂 always fun to watch you guys 🙌🏼

Bought an SQ5 recently, just prior to this review,. Agree with your observations completely. Only the centre console arrangement is a disappointment to me, however the pure driving pleasure more than makes up for it. Great review, you are a great team and I like the balance of perspectives.

Such a beautiful neighbourhood that you guys always drive through.

How can you NOT fall in love with this couple.. Their Goofiness/bloopers are contagious!!!! At least on camera, they work SOOOOO well together... And this video/review is one of my favorites, as I've owned Audis for about 30 years or so. And the SQ5 has been a fan favorite for sometime. I wanted a Super Charged version bad!! But decided to wait, now that it's in its face lifted 2nd gen.. I may pull the trigger. Own an Audi now but, the styling of the SQ5 has me by the ..... Neck lol Okay, Back to Andrea and Zach.....

Thanks Zach and Andrea! The SQ5 is my FAV of the Q5s if not my FAV Audi vehicle period.

Love how Andrea is cracking up! S lol

You guys are my favorite car reviewers 🤣🤣

Love the impending, uncontrollable laugh attack from "S, for subscribe". So funny and cute!

Great review, as always!! I think an end of the year blooper video would be great 😉

Great review. Can't believe they charge for real exhausts. However looks nice but maybe too understated to me. Love the performance though. Yay my comment was featured. Love your reviews!

Great coverage on the SQ5. It does a lot so well. It offers plenty of power and I can see why it is a best seller. Ty for selecting my question for the review as well.

I always love the Q5, love the SQ5 even more. But the problem with SQ5 is its in-house rival, Macan S. Both are my favourites if I have to buy an European mid-size premium SUV.

The SQ5 is truly one of the best and most well-rounded cars - the balance of great technology, comfort, sportiness, and styling make a jack-of-all-trades vehicle that doesn't excel in any area, but does everything well. Thanks for the review!

Andrea's laugh is infectious! that was funny

Touch screens for life!

Thank god someone else mentioned the lack of the MMI controller now and them just putting that cubby there. I hate that! I’ve had 4 Audis recently and will not get another until there’s a better option than just a touch screen. Traded them in for BMWs.

LOL, Andrea' got a case of the giggles 😃 Your chemistry is endearing... reminds me of my wife and I when we get silly. Thanks for another informative and entertaining review Andrea and Zack!

I loved this couple!…the team up is excellent A grade!…the review is so detailed and no dull moments…keep safe and God Bless!…

Got to love Andreas laugh

Just bought a 2024 love it.😮

love the look of the q5 but i wish it had the interior lighting like the mercedes’

Idk what , or why. But i ended up loving audi. Coming from a Volkswagen. I checked out Mercedes, porsche, Toyota, jeep, you name it. And audi simply won me over. I bought a kia k5 and an audi q3. Will keep both until i can get my audi supercharged for 450 hp

Awesome review of the audi SQ5 Andrea and Zack! This design uplift looks nice and to me as the performance aggressiveness that audi is known for. Slightly pricey but probably worth it.

My neighbour had friends over. In drove a SQ5. The driver, 72 yrs old.

Thanks for keeping the outtake in so I can laugh with you :) Curious though, what was so funny?

It certainly is a contender. It is out of my price range, but for it’s group/class ... you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not shortlisting it for consideration. Excellent review. Thanks for the video.

I drove both sq5, m40i, and gv70, no benz yet. But I really really by far liked the bmw m40i. Genesis gv70 is the prettiest one! But felt underpowered for a 370hp. After driving m40i, I didn't liked sq5.

You guys need to do a bloopers reel! Would probably be hilarious.

Andrea "corpsing", great stuff😂 wonderful review as ever👍

Loved the laughter with “s” mode

Lmao was I the only one cracking up with Andrea. I couldn’t stop laughing 😂

I do have to say, I missed the "Night Life" segment from this product.. As Zach would say, "Give me back" my night Life!!! lol

Отличная машина. Жаль, что из-за ограничения скорости на дорогах, невозможно использовать весь её потенциал. Привет из Португалии.

Every time I'm in traffic behind one of these Q5s I can't stop staring at the fake exhaust tips because it's such an awful look on an otherwise beautiful SUV. It's a hilarious look on a Toyota Corolla hatchback but please, not on a luxury German SUV.

Another great review guys!

Thank you very much for your review, SQ5 is next my baby. 👍

Fuel costs getting so high and Premium SO much more makes us think twice before buying any car that requires Premium. Why not build them to run on Regular like the Outback XT Turbo that only requires regular gas??

Thank god they added real exhausts back I remember looking at a 2019 sq5 and it had the fake exhaust... Turned me off right away

Thumbs up for the bloopers 😂

Rarely is it for me to see the contenders and would choose either..no worries. I have owned BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.....its hard to look away from that GV70.

The slot below the volume is for the convertible controls. And they should have left the wheel

Great video. I’d go polestar xc60

😆 Having trouble saying “S”. This is not bad. The hole you mentioned it could be use as garbage. Love the interior design but could improve the gas mileage and quality. Great video Andrea! 👍🏻👊🏻☕️

To my surprise, the SQ5 didn't drive nearly as well as I thought it would. The chassis feels big and tall. Even comparing to the Mazda CX-5, besides of course, the SQ5 having a more powerful engine, but everything else, including the feel of build quality, choice of material in the cabin, driving dynamics etc. the Mazda feels quite a bit better. On paper, the SQ5 is slightly slimmer and shorter than the Porsche Macan, but it feels at least one size up. Where the Mazda CX-5 actually felt like a closer relative to the Macan than the SQ5 did, very surprising.

Yes, Audi q5s is Best all rounder!

Also that slot in the console isn’t for a pen, it’s for convertible controls for the a5.

So how many outtakes did you That had me laughing 😂 out loud myself, Anyways great review!

Please do a couples review of the Q8. Would love to hear Andrea's take on that vehicle.

Yeah, totally "past the tablet stuck on the dash look", as well. That said, I've always liked the exterior of the Q5

Really interesting that Audi Canada reserve the Technik name for top trim levels. Over here in the UK, Technik is the entry level base model

Why don’t you like ventilated seats? This is one of my must haves on my next car. I have vented seats in my 2012 A7 and whole it probably isn’t the strongest, I do notice the difference when they aren’t on.

Nice review folks! I may be biased, but my ‘20 GLC 43 AMG is a better sport ute in every way. The GLC has a more attractive exterior and interior, and I know it’s more comfortable; I’ve had the SQ5 as a loaner when my Audi Q8 was in the shop. Btw, the GLC is more comfortable than my bigger Q8 55. Andrea, the Macan’s cargo is way too small and the Stelvio is an Alfa Romeo with all that entails, including suspect future support as Alfa sales crash. I also prefer the GLC’s infotainment; guys it’s not old, as it was just upgraded with Mercedes latest MBUX in 2020. The GLC’s stereo also sounds better than the Audi, and mine is the mid-range stereo. I much prefer the GLC’s dual touch screen and redundant tactile controls, not to mention the wonderful looking and feeling AMG steering wheel. It also happens to be the exact same steering wheel that’s on the most expensive AMG sports cars! The GLC 43 is VERY fast with its sporting twin turbo V6 and snappy shifting 9 speed auto (real metal paddle shifters), and it sounds amazing with the optional sports exhaust; much better sound than that sport exhaust on that SQ5. The air suspension, even with the upgraded 21” wheels, is actually comfortable (in comfort mode) which I was shocked about when I test drove. The wheel designs look better than the Audi’s also. The Audi’s ride is fine as well but my GLC seemed the better handler, plus has the more solid steering feel that Andrea alluded to. Don’t get me wrong, the SQ5 is a nice car, if a tad awkward looking from some angles. I’m both an Audi and Mercedes fan, but folks the nod goes to the GLC 43 here. Ya have to go test drive one. If you’re a sporty type, make sure it has the sport exhaust; it’ll make ya smile as it roars off!

Good review 🚙

It might be best in braking. As in stops on a dime, better than the competition.

Awesome. Thanks for this one Zack and Andrea. Will you be able to review the 2022 Volvo XC60?

The premium gas and the tablet look on the dashboard are a disappointment for me! Great review

“Ya gotta put it in S for SUBSCRIBE.” 🤣 I always wait for them to say that. I also randomly say it.😅

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Great review and yes, it's one of the best all around vehicles out there. It took me a while to get on board with the whole crossover craze but I see the benefit in them especially where easy entry/exit is concerned and the way they're designed now they feel very car like on the road so no compromises.

GLC43 coupé is my fav

Great review! Glad to hear Audi adjusted the gearing. I’m an Audi guy, but it is losing me lately - no manuals, I want the MMI wheel, I want exhaust pipes - so I may be leaving Audi for my next car. 😩

Such happy people 🤗

Like the SQ5 very much, but the price here in Saudi Arabia is nearly double the price in Canada. You seldom see one on the highway.

Great car but damn luxury brands charge for everything and it never ends increasing the price when you want to buy. Sadly we can't compare a Tiguan R because we don't have it in North America so the only option in the VW family for real performance suv (at "low cost").

I love Lucy lighter steerings definitely

Respect 👍

Why does Zac hate vented seats? Thanks for your reviews

Top notch review, thanks! Unfortunately, over here in Germany you can only get a diesel in your SQ5 (72k euro bone stock, need at least another 20k to spicce it up). I am pretty sure that you guys cannot imgaine that in North America... EU policies have totally ruined the engine portfolio for car enthusiasts in Europe :-( You are guys are blessed, enjoy them while you still can.

My excuse would be that my wife always wanted ""that car with the four rings"" - but I need more cargo space...so stick with the RDX.

Premium fuel is $1.72/L where I live on Vancouver Island. That's about $6.50/US gallon, $7.80/Imp gallon. My 4Matic S-Class guzzles it, of course. I won't be buying a premium fuel car again. In fact, I think I'm switching to an affordable used EV (Leaf?), since 95% of the driving I do is in the city and I'll rent a car if I need to go on a long road trip.

GV70 SPORT with 3.5 twin turbo starts at $52600.00 in USA. 3 grand less than than the SQ5.

Will Audi update the Q5 interior console for 2023? Right now the Q3 interior is a lot cooler :)

looks like it could benefit from wider tires and a lower stance

Hello! So I finally test drove a 2022 Macan S and I wasn’t impressed with the power delivery. The handling was nice, the body roll is so minimal compared to the sq5. But it was heavier to move from a full stop. The macan steering was heavier and you had to work it more than the sq5. I’m very conflicted. Do I go macan s for handling, or sq5 for power and all the creature comforts. Keep in mind the macan s has more power and hp but is only .1 second faster to 60 mph.

The reliability rating seems low. Is that a concern? Would like to hear from actual or past owners of the Q5 or SQ5.

What would you choose between glc 43 2020 facelift coupe or this 2021 audi sq5 Prestige? And why? They in similar price range. To me Mercedes looks more luxurious in and out... does anyone has experience with both of these cars???

3:16 Jesus, what type of maneuver was that with both hands at 7 o’clock?!

We got to put in S - Sports Mode as well as Subscribe Mode 😂😂😂👌👍

What happened to Zack's hand? Hope he feels better soon.

Andrea what's the weather like in Montreal , Canada ?

Curios why you hate ventilated seats.

I want one ☝🏽

How can you spec it with the real exhaust tips?

Hi motormouth which trim is this ?

She almost kept it together… very funny

Is this the progresiv trim or the Technic trim ?

i will pick the Porsche any day

How is the SQ5 compare to the CX-5 Signature? Performance and space?

Nice SUV, but to less Cargo space!

Is the Q5 reliable?

S for subscribe! Love the bloopers!

How does anyone ‘hate” ventilated seat? Does not compute.

Why do u hate ventilated seats?

What’s with quilted seats, not my choice of style, I’d walk away because of that style seats.