Great review. We just purchased a premium plus q5. Amazing experience. The review mentioned no USB ports for the rear passenger but ours has them below the seat warmers.
This is actually a 2018.5 model. Compare to 2018 version, it seems the only difference is they moved USB #1 to near the cigarette lighter from the center console. Audi just came out with the true 2019 model days ago, so new AudiUSA didn’t even have all the interior photos ready when I checked. The 2019 version sees bigger revisions: on prestige model, now auto-parking is standard. The porous wood trim is no longer a $800 option but free. The sliding item holder under the armrest became a wireless phone charger, big enough to hold the bigger phones. The steering wheel telescoping/tilt is now motorized. There is also one new wheel design and a black optics package. With the additional standard equipment, price seems have creeped up just a bit (about 1k)
I had a Q3 as a rental and I fell in love. As soon as I got back home, I went to test drive a Q5, expecting the same quality, but just in a bigger package. The fit and finish was unfortunately much worse than my rental. I could not believe it. Of course, the Q5 is their volume seller, but you could tell that just by sitting in it. You could definitely tell by driving it. I went just down the road and bought a Mercedes GLC. Once again - a volume seller, but actually looks like I paid $60k for it. It's good to hear that 2019 is looking better because I really wanted to like that car.
Great review, as always! Did you feel any difference between the new quattro ultra system and the mechanical All-Wheel-Drive of the S5 Sportback you reviewed a few months ago? I like the new 2019 A7 very much but I am not convinced that the new ultra system will perform as well as the mechanical quattro system in the snow. Thanks.
Hi Steve, thanks a lot, to be honest I have the TT3 and will have this Q5 (2019) Sline diesel 163hp next week, I prefer this GPS rather than the touchscreen, more convenient in my opinion
Wish the US would adopt the individual lamp funtion on the rear to simplify the brake/turn indicator s; that would help on this q5. Hmm, this or a cx9 signature, atlas sel, or 3series wagon...
Good review! Steve...in your honest opinion, what's better? The Q5 or SQ5? I like the SQ5's power, but after watching your review, I'm not sure anymore.
Sounds/looks the same as my '18 Prestige. My trans always clanks on the shift at 24 mph..No one at the dealership has been able to fix/explain..Any ideas?
Mine does this too. 2018 and above Q5 owners mention this in online forums. I believe its the quattro ultra decoupling from the rear into front drive only. It only happens within the first time reaching 20 plus mph on dry/even pavement
i choose a old RX450h instead of this and never looked back ...greetings from germany. This Audi weighs 1900-2000kg in 2019; a 10 year old RX450h with a 3,5ltrV6 plus Hybrid weighs 2150kg which i think is not so bad for a over 10 year old Luxury SUV without having so much aluminium but airsuspension, full interated HUD, electric adjustable wooden steeringwheel, moonroof and and and ;-)
solid but the one deal breaker for all current lexus products for me is that horrid infotainment system...no apple car play or android auto that silly mouse like device...mainstream cars have better systems....paying too much money to live in the stone age
@@incediery hahaha, i dont care . i have no smartphone . BUT look at the new 2020 RX they have a more narow 12,3" TOUCHSCREEN with Android Auro and Apple Car play ! th-cam.com/video/a1j1muQP8Xk/w-d-xo.html
@@kubanskiloewe well we have our preference....and they're plenty of choice....the Audi is the pragmatic choice balance had always been Audi's strong point
A nice luxury SUV but... for the top model they want $54,000.?!? Lordy, my MAZDA CX 5 GT Reserve (2nd from top model) with 98% of Audi's amenities only cost me $34,050. before 8.25% state tax.. And I'm sure my 2.5 L. turbo's 6.4 second 0 to 60 time is faster than the 2.0 liter turbo time. So is that badge really worth it? Yes, if you have the "disposable income". No, if you want better reliability and nearly the same level of luxury. The CX 5 Signature top of the line is only $36,000. before tax. Nappa leather, 360 deg. camera and a long list of safety and convenience amenities.
I bought a 2017 Q7 The front windshield wipers don't work in the cold because the front defroster isn't strong enough to defrost the window So the windshield wipers stick as you drive and you have to keep pulling over because you can't see with all the ice that builds up on the window So all wheel drive or 0 to 60 in whatever doesn't matter if you can't see The lane assist thinks snow ruts in the road are the lines in the road and pulls you into oncoming traffic The GPS Works 50% of the time most of time driving you in circles when you really need it You can't turn off the air conditioning another design flaw The car always asks you to re-authenticate the cell phone you've had since you bought the car so you have to go through the setup process every time you enter to the car I bought the rear DVD players from Audi they're called RSEs rear seat entertainment package what a joke they advertise that they play DVDs from the onboard Audi DVD player but they don't cost me $3,000 Audi says DVDs are old technology can only live stream from Netflix another $3,000 out the window because of all these lies all these car reviews are done when the conditions are perfect so of course they look like great cars but once you buy the Audi I guarantee you you'll regret it I have a Mercedes E550 and the windshield wipers work perfectly along with everything else very easy to use different animal the Audi
Okay, I test drove a 2019 Premium Plus model today. I absolutely loved the I4 as it had plenty of power for me. Everything in the interior was fantastic, EXCEPT - the seats felt like we were sitting on padded concrete blocks. Really?? Nobody discusses this? Me and my wife had the same opinion, and the seats are real leather as opposed to most other SUVs in this class. We wrote off the Audi Q5 for the seats being so uncomfortable. My Nissan Frontier SL truck has seats that are way more comfy. Sorry Audi, but you FAIL just because you could not make the seats comfortable enough for such an expensive vehicle. Audi should be ashamed after spending so much detail to a great interior. Does nobody else find the seats to be an issue???
Great review. We just purchased a premium plus q5. Amazing experience. The review mentioned no USB ports for the rear passenger but ours has them below the seat warmers.
Very cool! Enjoy.
The 2018 Q5 sales beat out the past top sellers, RDX and NX!
But didn’t beat the top selling RX, which is more in this segment. (not the NX, which competes more with the Q3).
Its no surprise
I have the same car and I realy pround
This is actually a 2018.5 model. Compare to 2018 version, it seems the only difference is they moved USB #1 to near the cigarette lighter from the center console. Audi just came out with the true 2019 model days ago, so new AudiUSA didn’t even have all the interior photos ready when I checked. The 2019 version sees bigger revisions: on prestige model, now auto-parking is standard. The porous wood trim is no longer a $800 option but free. The sliding item holder under the armrest became a wireless phone charger, big enough to hold the bigger phones. The steering wheel telescoping/tilt is now motorized. There is also one new wheel design and a black optics package. With the additional standard equipment, price seems have creeped up just a bit (about 1k)
No way touch screens are nowhere near as convenient as the dial. The dial is superior and I have both the touchscreen and dial version to compare.
I had a Q3 as a rental and I fell in love. As soon as I got back home, I went to test drive a Q5, expecting the same quality, but just in a bigger package. The fit and finish was unfortunately much worse than my rental. I could not believe it. Of course, the Q5 is their volume seller, but you could tell that just by sitting in it. You could definitely tell by driving it. I went just down the road and bought a Mercedes GLC. Once again - a volume seller, but actually looks like I paid $60k for it. It's good to hear that 2019 is looking better because I really wanted to like that car.
Great review, as always! Did you feel any difference between the new quattro ultra system and the mechanical All-Wheel-Drive of the S5 Sportback you reviewed a few months ago? I like the new 2019 A7 very much but I am not convinced that the new ultra system will perform as well as the mechanical quattro system in the snow. Thanks.
Hi Steve, thanks a lot, to be honest I have the TT3 and will have this Q5 (2019) Sline diesel 163hp next week, I prefer this GPS rather than the touchscreen, more convenient in my opinion
Always LOVE your Audi reviews Steve.. Thank you!
Thanks, Jake!
Still the best in its class IMO
Hate the iPad on top of the dash? Car drives the best.
Great video. Really want one
Really attractive
Wish the US would adopt the individual lamp funtion on the rear to simplify the brake/turn indicator s; that would help on this q5. Hmm, this or a cx9 signature, atlas sel, or 3series wagon...
My car is Audi Q5 Premium Plus 2019 but it dont have Head Up Display and Camera All View 😭😭😭
Hoa Truong thats the one i got thats the premium
Great Review Steve. Nice Audi. However, still skeptical of the overall reliability (past 3 years time) and usually ridiculous repair costs
Always a concern with them, for sure.
Good review! Steve...in your honest opinion, what's better? The Q5 or SQ5? I like the SQ5's power, but after watching your review, I'm not sure anymore.
I'd stick with the Q5. My SQ5 review was not as favorable. Did you watch that one?
@@stevehammes I haven't watched it yet but I will later today.
How does it compare with the X3 in terms of comfort, handling and build quality?
I don’t understand what was wrong with the first slot you put your cell phone in? It seemed to hold it pretty well?
It's far too shallow. Doesn't fit my XS.
It’s too short and too shallow. Won’t fit the bigger phones like Xs max or 8 plus. And any phone can fall out after one turn on the road
Fantastic review, as usual, until you used "super" as an adverb.
Sounds/looks the same as my '18 Prestige. My trans always clanks on the shift at 24 mph..No one at the dealership has been able to fix/explain..Any ideas?
Mine does this too. 2018 and above Q5 owners mention this in online forums. I believe its the quattro ultra decoupling from the rear into front drive only. It only happens within the first time reaching 20 plus mph on dry/even pavement
why why why do they out a dual clutch in a suv
The shopper here who has about $55k for a luxury compact crossover will have a tough decision with the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC.
So many solid choices.
Steve, if I had a choice I'd lean ever so slightly towards the X3. No Android Auto available in the BMW could stray me towards the Q5.
AQ5 hands down!
Building on what? 😆
i choose a old RX450h instead of this and never looked back ...greetings
from germany. This Audi weighs 1900-2000kg in 2019; a 10 year old RX450h with a
3,5ltrV6 plus Hybrid weighs 2150kg which i think is not so bad for a
over 10 year old Luxury SUV without having so much aluminium but
airsuspension, full interated HUD, electric adjustable wooden steeringwheel, moonroof and and and ;-)
solid but the one deal breaker for all current lexus products for me is that horrid infotainment system...no apple car play or android auto that silly mouse like device...mainstream cars have better systems....paying too much money to live in the stone age
@@incediery hahaha, i dont care . i have no smartphone . BUT look at the new 2020 RX they have a more narow 12,3" TOUCHSCREEN with Android Auro and Apple Car play ! th-cam.com/video/a1j1muQP8Xk/w-d-xo.html
@@kubanskiloewe well we have our preference....and they're plenty of choice....the Audi is the pragmatic choice balance had always been Audi's strong point
@@incediery the week points let me left AUDI .....happy now in Lexus, most depressing car , riding a whole day long is just a joy.
A nice luxury SUV but... for the top model they want $54,000.?!? Lordy, my MAZDA CX 5 GT Reserve (2nd from top model) with 98% of Audi's amenities only cost me $34,050. before 8.25% state tax.. And I'm sure my 2.5 L. turbo's 6.4 second 0 to 60 time is faster than the 2.0 liter turbo time.
So is that badge really worth it? Yes, if you have the "disposable income". No, if you want better reliability and nearly the same level of luxury. The CX 5 Signature top of the line is only $36,000. before tax. Nappa leather, 360 deg. camera and a long list of safety and convenience amenities.
Audi q 5 geyar filter oil geyar
Model 2018
Nah, SQ5
i went with a used Lexus RX450h ....more reliable and a Hybrid
Not a winner with reliability 😂👍
very reliable with regular and correctly done oil and filter changes, including gearbox
I bought a 2017 Q7
The front windshield wipers don't work in the cold because the front defroster isn't strong enough to defrost the window
So the windshield wipers stick as you drive and you have to keep pulling over because you can't see with all the ice that builds up on the window
So all wheel drive or 0 to 60 in whatever doesn't matter if you can't see
The lane assist thinks snow ruts in the road are the lines in the road and pulls you into oncoming traffic
The GPS Works 50% of the time most of time driving you in circles when you really need it
You can't turn off the air conditioning another design flaw
The car always asks you to re-authenticate the cell phone you've had since you bought the car so you have to go through the setup process every time you enter to the car
I bought the rear DVD players from Audi they're called RSEs rear seat entertainment package
what a joke they advertise that they play DVDs from the onboard Audi DVD player but they don't cost me $3,000 Audi says DVDs are old technology can only live stream from Netflix another $3,000 out the window because of all these lies
all these car reviews are done when the conditions are perfect so of course they look like great cars but once you buy the Audi I guarantee you you'll regret it
I have a Mercedes E550 and the windshield wipers work perfectly along with everything else very easy to use different animal the Audi
You live up to your name...PETER
Everything's checked all right except the almost unchanged dated exterior design.
Geyar filter hai
Okay, I test drove a 2019 Premium Plus model today. I absolutely loved the I4 as it had plenty of power for me. Everything in the interior was fantastic, EXCEPT - the seats felt like we were sitting on padded concrete blocks. Really?? Nobody discusses this? Me and my wife had the same opinion, and the seats are real leather as opposed to most other SUVs in this class. We wrote off the Audi Q5 for the seats being so uncomfortable. My Nissan Frontier SL truck has seats that are way more comfy. Sorry Audi, but you FAIL just because you could not make the seats comfortable enough for such an expensive vehicle. Audi should be ashamed after spending so much detail to a great interior. Does nobody else find the seats to be an issue???
I've had mine since 2019 with 13k miles. The seat isn't so stiff now, but my 22 year old daughter detests the seats still.
Fancy VW.
A F A
No, quite different to any of the VW’s actually
Fancy Honda, Fancy Toyota, Fancy Nissan.. They all compete and they all sell like hotcakes... and VAG builds the best of them all.. what's it to ya?
Or "not-as-fancy" Porsche, or Lamborghini... or Bentley... or Bugatti... You get the point... hopefully.