Should You Buy an AUDI Q5? (Test Drive & Review 2010 2.0TDI Quattro) 

What do you think of the sound quality? Has it improved or deteriorated? I’m using a new mic. Let me know...

At long last a car reviewer who actually realises and appreciates that people will usually be moving from something older. So many slate older used cars for not having the latest 'must have' tech. I have an old Hyundai (don't laugh, its damn reliable and perfect for my needs, if a little dated) and in comparison, this Audi is like a tech-fest spaceship of a car. Top marks Matt for keeping it real.

The 'DAB devices found between the garden furniture and the ukaleles in Aldis' . The best line in this video . Matt you crack me up !!!

Loyal Big Mac fan 😂

I agree with you Matt. My ex-wife had a Q5 and drove it for 5 years before trading it in for an X3 Sport but, other than the better handling of the BMW, I really missed the more luxurious interior and more comfortable and spacious seats in the Audi. She had no problems with either car, but then again, was buying them new. Another good and perfectly honest review.

this video tickled me because i bought a 2010 audi q5 premium plus back in august. no serious maintenance or problems since then, just new sparks and coils. very solid, fun, luxurious little thing. definitely would recommend!

It’s funny because my dad gets his cars from BCA auctions and we got one of these a couple years back. It was a 58 reg and we loved it. So modern for its age.

Great review Matt ... comparing the Screen mounted DAB retro fit to “something you’d find in Aldi between the garden furniture and the Ukuleles “ brilliant 👏👏👏😂

Great honest vid. I drove one just last week and covered 150 miles and it took me the first 100 miles to work out the heating controls, so definitely spot on with that. Agree it’s a great and comfortable drive

I've been considering a Q5 for quite sometime. Thank you for this honest review Matt

good vid as usual I have had the 3.0 tdi s-line 59 plate for 6 years paid 17k but it has been a quality motor had the gear box serviced at 95k and changed both door locks but besides oil and filter changes every 10k this has been the most reliable car I've owned testament to Audi no rush to change it still looks and drives mint.

I have bought a Q5 2.0 TDI quattro (my 2011) in 2017 with manual transmission, and it works very well. With little manteinance and timing belt ok the car it's very perfect inside and outside (finished with a nice detailing Gyeon). No scratches, no elettrical problem no other issue in general, no strange consumption. In any case I follow the regular services in Audi and sometimes in not Audi service. Keep an eye on the Fuel Pump that sometime have an autodistuption. I suggest this SUV today that for me have a nice build quality in general! Nice car!

0 interest in an Audi Q5 but for some reason I'm still watching And yes, I also watched the video of the Ford KA

Excellent video as usual, Matt. My wife has a 2012 Q5 S Line 2.0TDi automatic with an Elite remap (210hp) and it's surprisingly quick, handles well for a jacked up "A4" and is very reliable but noisy. It comes with leather and heated seats which are very handy most of the year round if one has back problems! Wind noise from the huge wing mirrors can be a problem unless they've had a factory fitted modification which ours hasn't so we tape up the seams with black insulation tape. The doors and dashboard finish are somewhat plasticky for a car of this value and it's not insulated very well thus the road noise. Tyres can make a big difference to road noise too. The sound system is awful - very thin but not uncommon from German vehicles without upgraded hifi. Economy with the remap is outstanding and we get 35+ mpg in London and 45 mpg on at motorway speeds. Overall I'm not a fan and much prefer driving my old 2007 L322 Vogue SE but it always starts unlike the Range Rover! If you're in the market for a family estate then you could do a lot worse.

It annoys me when cars have leather interiors but no heated seats? What the point of leather then??

Another top quality video! I had the pleasure of driving a 2020 BMW X4 30D today, would be great to see a review on one of the newer 3.0 BMW’s, I was blown away by the instant torque, fantastic car!

No desire whatsoever for any soft-roader(let alone an Audi (Aldi?😁)) yet I watched from start to finish, as I have most of your videos. Your reviews are honest yet entertaining, and I like that you’re not trying to ape any of the more established presenters out there. Nice work chap. 👍

Brilliant, I’m in the market for a new Ukulele... Keep up the great content Matt

I’m really glad I watched episode of your excellent Vlogs I’ve been looking for a new ukulele for ages!

Love these videos. So useful especially when looking for a new car 👍🏽

You are my favourite honest reporter, where do you get all your info from?

Heated seats are a must! As you mentioned recently once you’ve had them there’s no going back 👍🏻

Loyal of Big Mac fans, another classic. Keep them coming.😂

Great video thank you for the upload. I considered this exact car and spec back in May 2019 but instead went for the X3. Although I found the drive and overall quality to be good I just preferred the interior of the X3. Thanks again mate all the best as always.

I love your channel. Your patter is perfect and informative. Pete 🇬🇧

Another great review. Ran a 2.0 TDI Quattro S line manual fews years back and really liked it. Dark peal metallic blue with suede and leather seats and 20 inch alloys. It looked the dogs. Try and get one with the B&O sound system as it's amazing. Even my one owner low mileage example with full Audi service history developed a couple of electrical faults . As recommended here keep some cash for unexpected faults.

Wonderful showcase of another brilliant SUV! Thank you for sharing, love watching these.

It's quite a smart thing- I like the higher driving position. Great real-world review as ever Matt, happy new year to you.

finally a review of the first generation q5 - thank you mate.

Q5 is definitely a very friendly sized car for UK roads. My sister upgraded her 2014 X4 to a 2018 X3 M Sport just this month and it’s pretty much the same size as the facelift 2019 Q7 which is way too big for a Q5 alternative

Very informative review with excellent knowledge 👌🏻

Fantastic Review! I bought mine last year and no regrets! The 2.0TDI is super economical, also its worth noting that it has one of the cheaper tax band for a SUV.

Best review ever! Thanks 🤗 BR from Austria 🇦🇹 🍻

Love all your videos hopefully not tempting fate I have a 2l 2007 petrol focus fully loaded had it since 2012 been all over the countryi in it 95 000 on original clutch and never let me down once brilliant car

I love cars but I'm getting older no more new cars lol I must say during lockdown and this lockdown your videos relax me so thank you

Another great video on the Q5 honest and well just great cheers

Just picked up one of these for my wife. Still looks like a modern car from the outside and internally its aged well too. S line 2.0 tdi manual with optional extras. One owner with a full Audi service history. One problem I've had which is a common problem is one of the doors not opening from the outside. Fortunately only a small job which the dealer is rectifying.

If you were the top gear presenter for BBC, i would watch that show again. Great job mate 👍

I love how whenever you say a joke, you say it with the straightest face and in the most serious tone,

Another great video Matt. 👌 enjoy them

New mic 🎙 👌 3.0tdi q5 is awesome especially in sq5 👍👍

Great review on the pros and cons.

We had a 63 plate, Quattro Black Edition one of these after a thirsty Mk 1 Touareg Altitude. Was a great car until (at 125,000 miles) it disappeared from our drive never to be seen again! Still got the keys though! 😂 Face lift version had much cleaner controls and I think the wheel was on the centre console, not the dash as shown here. Facelift version also had prettier headlights IMO. Sound quality is good!

Would love to see your thoughts on an Octavia Vrs if you ever came across one 👍

You should do reviews on second hand cars that are more 3-5 years old too.

Great video mate as always 😎

I've replaced clutch, flywheel and bearing on my old bora and now I have a dsg which is worrying. I've had a minor issue on it micro switch which was fixed under warranty. It's been serviced at 62k when I bought it and I serviced it again at 100k now I'm on 111k 2015 car

Quality review!!

Buying an Audi is a bit like booking a flight with Ryanair everything's extra! Not good that the gearbox broke at 95k although as you say reinforces the need for gearbox servicing! Personally don't find the Q range very inspiring but then I'm not a fan of many SUV's! Thanks for the video informative as usual.

Awesome vids almost wish that was in my budget

Great video, I have the same year S-line Q5 with the 3.2 petrol with all the extras except sat nav, but why bother when you have phones. I just love the engine on acceleration, and get fair millage when the wife drives, though she think the side mirrors are too big and cause a blind spot.

As others have said, the mic picked up a lot of road noise - having said that, it's an S line Audi so road noise comes as standard (one of the few things that does)

You know why it was never serviced and I bet it wasn’t just the gearbox? was when bought new they were told it wouldn’t need an MOT for three years so in her mind if it didn’t break down before then and that’s probably when she also had it mind to exchange it for some new kerbside furniture then it simply wasn’t her problem

Audi seem to be notorious for long options lists including features that really should be standard. If I recall correctly, somebody at work has a 2015 RS3... and it doesn't even have cruise control. How is that not standard when my mid-spec 2012 208 has it, and cost about a third of the price?

Would love to hear your take on a Peugeot 3008 post 2017.

My sister bought a 2012 2.0 gas version of this. Loves it. Had 78k miles on it. Paid $16k U.S. has well over 150k now with no issues.

Pleather seats in that Q5. Not leather and not heated either! Like you say, an optional extra. Massive problem with VAG vehicles are the big glass panoramic sunroofs, absolute pain in the arse for water ingress. I’m definitely going off VAG group products. Oh! The microphone sounds ok to me. Best wishes for the year ahead.

I like the q5 for the reasons you stated the looks and good size around town. The interior is the one thing that puts me off looks the same as a 2008/09 a4

Sound quality a lot better! Do you know much about the VW Eos from 2006 to 2010? Reliability? What to look out for? Any info would be much appreciated.

I feel like I’m hearing a lot of road noise, but that might be the car and not the mic 🎙

I have been waiting for a review of the Q5 although I was nervous about what your thoughts might be. (I have a 2009 Q5 2.0 TFSI). I got out of a Nissan Xtrail T30 2009 when it reached 260000kms. I had considered another Xtrail, Subaru Forester etc.,wanted something SUV like and something different. The Q5 came up at the same price as an X trail or Forester but it had 80-100,000kms less on the clock for the same money. So far it has been a fabulous car and chalk and cheese compared to my chicken out choices. I haven't had a problem with the heater controls but the sat nav is from another time. I know that Q5s have issues like every other car but so far these issues are no more difficult to solve than the ones I had with the Xtrail. Btw I just did the DSG service.

the most important thing about this car is that most engine repairs can be done with the engine inside, unlike with the Q7 which needs the engine removed for every little repair, which costs a fortune

Is rattling on start up with 3l diesels being a timing chain a gen issue with 3l diesels or just with the Audi's?

No DAB/sat nav/ heated seats welcome to premium German motoring ...🤣🤣🤣🤣great review again...

Hi , new to your channel , but watching all the vids on SUV's all of them suffer from lack of servicing on the gearbox's, diff's ,transfer box's, even engine oil and filter services being left till overdue and possible wear associated with that , then the new customers face having all the correct maintenance done or face very expensive ownership costs down the line , you are refreshingly honest about what to expect and how much it will hit you for , I no longer aspire to a quality SUV for the the reasons your honesty has highlighted. My go to you tube channel now though

Im looking at a 2010 X5 or Q5 similar mileage, history etc.. which would you recommend or prefer?

It would be great if you could review a Touareg hybrid, not sure if you got those in the UK 🇬🇧. Great content 👍

I’ve got a 2016 SQ5 and it’s great. I spent about 30 mins looking for the locking wheel nut key - it’s very well hidden in these!

To me who is hard of hearing, the new microphone seems to be picking up all the background noise, not sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing, once you pointed it out I noticed it more, if that makes sense. Back to the car, a leather interior and no heated seats is a bit naff.

Every single video, you can make me laugh Matt, thank you sir! 😬

A gearbox, IMHO, should last the life of the car and not 95k miles. You’re right though in that their not alone; BMW have gone down the DCT route with their latest 1 series - and associated X range - and gone away from torque converter autos which is a shame as they’re good for the life of the car. An honest, accurate and informative review as ever and agree that the Q5 is the sweet spot and it looks as if it’s aged well and will make a good alternative to a newer Kia/Hyundai.

Great review.

In answer to the question should you buy an Audi Q5 For me, naa. Sline rides like it has flat tyres, I found the 7 speed box was snatchy when cold and moving off, the 3 l diesel allegedly can have dodgy timing chains and the 3l petrol has or used to have thermostat issues which costs north of £750 to fix.

Hi just wanted to have a peace of advice planning to buy one 2009 model of Audee Q5 Diesel the price is Good enough but im worry about the milage 225k kilometers for a 13yrs old Car.what can you advise to check on the car?

What is your camera setup if you don't mind me asking? also is that a mic attached to your seat belt?

Hearing you say £1.25 per litre now in April 2022 makes me want to cry.

Lovely Jubbly video, seats look like they need a good clean or treatment, bit shiny.

As usual I watch your videos on my big screen tv + cinema sound system and I jumped from the sofa when the video started. Unfortunately too much noise and not enough sound of the voice. But as usual content really nice!!

Why buy a top of the range car and then pay for extras that come free in lower quality cars? Another great review Matt, thank you.👍

I have narrowed it down too two cars that once we are out of this poo hole, i WAS going to test drive an GSL AMG and an X1 Msport, but since watching your vids on the Q3 & 5, my options change.. looking to spend 12 - 14k

I have a 2016 190 TDI S-LINE Manual. It's not very interesting or exciting to drive but it is well-engineered. The boot is small for a car this size. B& O Sound is underwhelming. The heated seats are great in the winter. Quick enough when you need it to be. The metal trim at the gearstick is prone to unsightly dents. The glovebox has very little space because of the owner's manual shelf. 20-inch alloys Kerb easily. Dual Mass flywheel was an issue on my previous Golf. The indication of a problem is if you hear a rattling noise with the gearbox in neutral when you press the clutch. Not currently an issue on my 60K car. Average 38 MPG. If you stall the car when stopping at the traffic lights at the same time as the eco engine switch off cuts in, the electronics on the car get confused and you have to turn the ignition off, put it in neutral. It can take about 10 seconds to restart the car. 190 BHP is the power to go for-150 too low for the weight. If you tow a boat or horsebox, buy one with the factor installed towbar preparation(improved cooling system) as they overheat if you don't.

The bluetooth of the lower trim level MMI can only make phone calls but cannot stream music. 🤷‍♀️

Lol, great review Matt, I recon McDonald's should appoint you as their brand ambassador lol, the art of diplomacy in your jokes lol. Keep up the good work.

Commodious?! You totally googled some synonyms for “roomy” before this recording, Matt! Great vid, as always. 😂 I enjoyed my 09 Q5 but I found the acceleration disappointing. Picking up more sound from outside for this vid perhaps?

this is a good video, would be good to make a series of reviews of cars around the 10year mark and if they are worth it as not everyone can afford a brand new car, even if the reviewer says for only £25k

Every time you review an suv/4x4 type vehicle, I keep thinking back to your rx450h vid. You prefer other ones but they all seems to made of cheese.

Just a general question Matt... do you use the same driving route for your videos... I presume the kickdown test is on the A6 Chapel by-pass?

You're right about stingy, was that drum brakes on the rear ?

Pretty sure VAG say their gear boxes are "sealed and need no servicing", which really means it's not going to need servicing under warranty or on a pre-paid plan. It's a mechanical doohickey with spinning bits of metal in oil, it will need servicing.

Please do a review about the VAUXHALL ANTARA

The microphone sounds fine to me. Lots of road noise but that just might be the car? Take care and let’s start 2021 with kicking some ass (at work and in life I mean, not actually beat up people.)

My old a3 SE 2007 had heated all 4 seats and they where cloth!! Also is it me or it sounded really loud in this car??

Would it be possible to review a Ford Kuga. Looking for a new car in about 6 months.

Can you make review about Ford Fusion? Hybrid is doing 5L/100km and it's very popular car where I live. Interested what you have to say about it.

Just picked one up for 6400 with 136k miles on it loved the ride of course

I had no idea these were so much money. £10k seems an awful lot for a 10 year old jacked up A4 with nearly 100k miles. But I guess people only want SUVs now.

Another great informative video. Usual funny sense of humour as well. Cheers!

A very commodious video.

I'm stuck between a q5 and a Evoque... looks wise I prefer the Evoque but overall package wise the q5 looks good

I like the look of this car ✅