2022 Audi Q5 review
Audi Q5 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Plug-in hybrid model gets a bigger battery
- More equipment across the range
Cons
- Firm suspension can be uncomfortable on rougher roads
- Trunk isn't as spacious as in rivals
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 28 highway, 25 combined
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The 2022 Audi Q5 is a tough-to-beat compact luxury SUV
The Audi Q5 SUV, a mainstay among compact luxury SUVs, and its sleeker-looking Q5 Sportback alternative remain appealing despite many impressive rivals. This very able all-arounder has been improved for 2022 with some updates to its infotainment. The plug-in hybrid model also gets a bigger battery for slightly improved electric-only range. More equipment and a slight styling refresh keep the Q5 looking and feeling good, as it always has, only more so for 2022.
Audi clearly has the basic formula right to keep the Q5 such a strong choice against such tough competition. The Q5 drives well—not as exciting as a Porsche Macan, perhaps, but with a competence that few are likely to find fault with. The interior remains among the best in class for fit and finish. Meanwhile, performance from the engines is good, both against the stopwatch as well as in EPA-estimated fuel consumption.
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What is new for the 2022 Audi Q5?
- The Q5 is available in a variety of new trims, including the S-Line Premium, S-Line Premium Plus, and S-Line Prestige.
- Q5 trims have been upgraded with Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Air Conditioning and Android Auto features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Premium trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
2022 Audi Q5 trims
Premium:
- 261-hp, 236-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Leather Seats
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Power Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Smart Key
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
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S-Line Premium:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- 261-hp, 273-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Overhead Airbags
- Alloy Wheels
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Bluetooth Technology
- Auxiliary Audio Input
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Premium Plus:
- Includes all features available on the S-Line Premium
- Panoramic Sunroof
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S-Line Premium Plus:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Plus
- Automated Cruise Control
- Memory Seats
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Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the S-Line Premium Plus
- A/C Seats
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
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S-Line Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Prestige
- 2.0L
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Navigation System
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5 reasons to buy the 2022 Audi Q5
1. Lots of standard features
As a luxury compact SUV, the 2022 Audi Q5 boasts a long list of top-spec features. You'll love the standard 10.1-inch touchscreen, 10-speaker stereo, wireless device charging, Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, and Bluetooth® connectivity. New for 2022 are a panoramic sunroof and rear seat heaters as standard. In this luxury vehicle, every trim offers premium comfort.
2. Luxurious interior
The 2022 Audi Q5 offers good looks and comfort both inside and out. Whether commuting in the city or road tripping to the countryside, you'll want to feel at ease and content in your vehicle's cabin. The 2022 Audi A5 has standard leather seating—with available super-soft Nappa leather—and stylish wood trim or available carbon fiber or aluminum inlays. This car is an attractive vehicle for all your journeys.
3. Plenty of driver aids
The 2022 Audi Q5 really highlights the "U" in "SUV," with a huge list of helpful driver aids. Standard driver-assistance features include lane departure warning, a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning. A surround-view parking camera system, lane keep assist, and traffic jam assist are also available. This will give you peace of mind on long journeys or on busy city streets.
4. A powertrain option for every need
The 2022 Audi Q5 has multiple options for picking the powertrain that best suits your lifestyle and needs. The standard offering on the 2022 Audi Q5 45 TFSI is a 261-hp turbo, which is more than peppy enough for most. However, the Q5 55 TFSI plug-in hybrid offers 362 hp, and the Audi SQ5 comes with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 349 hp—perfect for power-lovers and adventurers. If maximizing time on the road is important to you, the standard 2.0L turbocharged engine offers an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined fuel economy.
5. Tons of entertainment features
The 2022 Audi Q5 is packed with entertainment features to keep everyone happy on long drives. All of the tech in the vehicle is user-friendly and intuitive, too. The 2022 Audi Q5 has a standard 10.1-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, two USB ports, a 10-speaker stereo, and HD Radio™. The Premium Plus trim has an available 19-speaker system, which is standard in the Prestige trim. On top of that, all models of the Q5 feature haptic feedback from the touch controls, creating a pleasing user experience.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Audi Q5 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Audi Q5 19th out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
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Premium 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Leather Seats
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
261
Torque (ft-lbs)
236
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 39.6"/R 39.3"
Rear tires
P235/60HR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Audi Q5 FAQ
The Audi Q5 that's right for you will depend on many factors, including your budget and desired features. If you’re looking for an Audi Q5 with more standard tech features and conveniences, a newer model year may be best for you. However, if you’re looking for lower prices, an earlier model year may suit you best.
The Audi Q5's standard leather seats are reported to be quite comfortable, even on longer road trips. On warmer days, the Q5's leather upholstery is even more comfortable if you have a used model that's equipped with ventilated seats. Regardless, the front and rear seats on this model offer plenty of comfortable support for drivers and passengers alike.
While the Audi Q5 may be on the smaller side in its class of midsize SUVs, it still offers ample seating for five passengers, plus 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space with all its seats intact. Whether or not this is too small will depend on your specific seating and storage needs.
The Audi Q5's Quattro all-wheel-drive system is designed to deliver improved handling and traction in snowy and icy conditions.
While the Q5 has undergone small changes with each model year, the last year this SUV received a total redesign was in 2018.
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