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2025 Audi SQ5 review

Research, photos, specs, and expertise

Audi SQ5 highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Good rear passenger space
  • A luxurious and comfortable interior
  • Surprisingly good handling for an SUV

Cons

  • Not as powerful as other sports SUVs
  • Artificial exhaust ports take away from the sporty appearance
  • Difficult to navigate touchscreen UI

Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 24 highway, 21 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

3
Average

RepairPal gave the Audi SQ5 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi SQ5 23rd out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Audi SQ5 is $949, compared to an average of $642 for Luxury Midsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Audi SQ5 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Luxury Midsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 21% for the Audi SQ5, compared to an average of 13% for Luxury Midsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Audi SQ5 features and specs

Premium 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Side Airbags
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Power Mirrors
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Windows
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smart Key
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Traction Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Locks
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Tow Hitch
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Run Flat Tires

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

3.0L

Horsepower

349

Torque (ft-lbs)

369

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"

Front tires

P255/45WR20

Rear tires

P255/45WR20

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

440/4400 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2025 Audi SQ5 FAQ


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