2018 Audi SQ5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

19 City / 24 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

354

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Lee H

It's not worth the money. But it is a great ride..

It's a great vehicle but not worth the money. I think a Volkswagen would be better.

Sarah C

Family comfort for anyone.

It is a very reliable vehicle, comfortable fit for the whole family and easily allows storage for trips and other major events. We like taking the sq5 to the beach and the trunk foot recognition makes it easier to pack everything back up at the end of the day. The spacious trunk also allows plenty of room for our dog to comfortably ride in the back when we take her with us.

clay M

If one wants a high performance luxury vehicle the SQ5 is one of the best

I like everything about the vehicle. It has the looks, luxury and performance I want. I enjoy driving it

Karina R

Audi sq5 review: the must have vehicle for everyone.

The Audi sq5 is a luxury crossover that is meets the needs for everyone. It is a great sports car for car fans out there with horsepower 349. The features include panoramic sunroof, blind side assist, seating capacity, etc. The vehicle also has high reliability and safety rates.

Peter K

Great car for all occasions

Love style and comfort. Also, great tech

M C

It has great performance and is great with fuel economy

It is very high tech and the ride is smooth and very roomy inside. Like the auto trunk opening and closing.

Gina B

Comfortable, fast and stylish.

I love this car for many reasons. It is very comfortable, it is super fast and handles really well. I enjoy the extra long sunroof and the heated seats. The GPS appears in the dash which is really helpful and feels safer than having to look over to the larger screen. It also easily integrates with your phone and has Sirius radio.

Fred Fields

Fabulous engine

Bought this SQ5 Premium, dark grey with red leather interior brand-new in 2018. Fabulous vehicle, fast, reliable, comfy with a ton of safety features. Two years in, and I have not encountered a single problem. 5 stars! If there is a negative, it has to be the faux tail pipes.....

Negative Owner Reviews

Peter Csomor

Strange issues

I traded in my 2016 Sq5 for a 2018, while my 2016 had zero issues I can’t say the same for the 2018. From what I understand manufacturing has moved from Germany to Mexico and I suspect Quality has suffered. It’s my wife’s daily with about 1000km a month usage -First week off the lot I notice a speaker was crackling intermittently. Dealer fixed no hassle -Very shortly after delivery I noticed the steering wheel was off center, 3 visits to service and 2 years later it’s still about 3% off. I stopped fighting with Audi -One day entire left side of car has electronics failure.Windows, mirrors and locks stop working. Audi tells my wife she must have been in a car accident she isn’t revealing to them. Day later everything works again -20,000km tires are already bald. $2500 replacement cost for the cheaper option -22,000km rear brakes need to be replaced. I own 3 other vehicles and the Audi seems to cause me the most problems and cost me the most to maintain.

Sean F

90% reliable but for the brakes

Good vehicle except that brakes needed to be replaced by 38,000km and there is definite lag in vehicle acceleration.

John A

Great car to have, just make sure you have the pockets.

Very sporty, agile, handles well. Beautiful design outside and in. Lots of technology included in the vehicle. Bluetooth does not work great with older or less advanced smartphones (like the ones you get with prepaid plans). Expensive to lease.

Audi SQ5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Premium Plus

354 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

Prestige

354 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

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2018 Audi SQ5 Owner Reviews

4.36

14 Reviews

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5 stars

57%

4 stars

21%

3 stars

21%

2 stars

1 star

Peter K on January 25, 2021

Great car for all occasions

Love style and comfort. Also, great tech

John A on January 19, 2021

Great car to have, just make sure you have the pockets.

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Pros from Owners

Gina B.

It is comfortable, fast, and handles well. I also like that technology, like my phone, integrates easily. Additionally, I love that it has Sirius radio, and that the GPS appears in the dash. It is also a beautiful car.

Cons from Owners

Gina B.

I really love everything about the car but two cons that stand out would be that it does not get great gas mileage and that it has a few blind spots I notice when driving, specifically when changing lanes.

Ranks #10 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2018 Audi SQ5 has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.36

Ranks #8 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Audi SQ5 has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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24 MPG

Is The 2018 Audi SQ5 A Good Car?

Excellent vehicle. Handles very well, good performance, very comfortable to drive. Has a full array of electronics as well.

Clay M.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Audi SQ5?

I have had zero issues or problems. Other than 2 oil changes, it has not been back to the dealer since I purchased it.

Clay M.

Is The 2018 Audi SQ5 A Good Value?

I believe it is a very good value. I paid $67,500 for the vehicle and it drives and handles like a very good sports coupe and yet it is a 5 passenger SUV.

Clay M.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety