I received my Q5 TFSI E Vorsprung Competition 4 weeks ago and I have to agree with pretty much every point in this review so well done. I would like to add that yes the real-world electric range is between 20-25 miles, but on a £60 tank of premium fuel, I drove 750 miles! I have a Pod-Point 7KW charger at home which completes a full charge in 2 hrs so just topping up the car whenever it's on the drive is easy. I think what people don't realise is although the real-world range is not great, whenever the car is stationary the engine is off, when you pull away (even with no charge) the electric motor still moves you away before the engine comes in providing excellent efficiency. The drivetrain on this car is superb - even on the motorway when using the petrol engine, the electric motor picks up some of the torque and variance, so when motorway cruising the engine is pegged at 2,000 RPM and the electric motor is providing additional power where necessary to reduce fuel. The hybrid drivetrain on this car is superb, the way the car helps you drive by pushing back on the gas pedal and automatically slowing to recoup energy when you approach bends or junctions is excellent. There is a lot of intelligence behind this system which until you drive it over a period of time you cannot appreciate just how clever it is and how it all works together to provide some amazing cost savings.
Just taken delivery of one and Audi were doing crazy discounts. Got mine for £44,000 and it is amazing. 31 miles of charge if you don’t switch the air con on. Don’t need the charging cables in the boot as only charging at home so boot issue sorted. The silence of the engine is the best with a hint of space age waft. Great review Rebecca
I’ve just ordered mine with a bit of extra kit and I got a similar price. Totally agree with you comments re:charging. Having owned a diesel Q5 for four years I wouldn’t go back to that. This car feels miles lighter than my current Q5.
how is it to drive long distances of say 700 km? Will the battery just get depleted or will it keep a bit of charge? How is the drive with empty battery?
Far too many people that do reviews make horrible jokes and ramble on about things that have nothing to do with the car her reviews a succinct and to the point I enjoy her presentations she is thorough and to the point well done!
Tase I understand that some people do not like electric cars, but what’s wrong with Hybrids? It saves so much fuel and those cars are usually much quicker.
@@lorenzmuller4000 No they aren't quicker, and they are too soulless and not engaging to drive, also there's too many modes and tech which does to enhance the driving experience and gives you too much options.
I don't see the point of these plug in hybrid vehicles. I prefer self charging hybrids like the Toyota prius or many others like that. Why not just buy a full on electric vehicle its green and it has a good range. Then the icing on the cake is for these plug in hybrids is you have to charge them up for 2 or 3 hours and you get 30 miles if your lucky absolutely pointless.
I think the main advantage is it serves two purposes: short trips (groceries, commuting to work, etc) and longer road trips. We have a Tesla model 3 and just took our first road trip over the battery range. Charge times we’re about 45mins at a super charger. The battery range was reduced by about 30% from rated capacity because we had skis on top, the temp was cold, and we had four people in the car. So, we had to charge every 200 miles. That was inconvenient and the anxiety goes way up when trying to make it to the next super charger. Overall, the Model 3 is much better environmentally, but long road trips are a challenge.
Losing time with charging is bad but electric cars are better than hybrids? Funny. At least with a hybrid you do not depend on charging points for long trips as you would with a fully electric car. Many countries do not have enough charging points so you cannot really use electric cars for long trips.
26 miles of electric range wont be enough "for many people to cover a large proportion of their driving" as you state it - that would mean going to and from work (or just using it for shopping) if you live in a city - but then why would you buy such a large/expensive vehicle if you are mostly going to cover such small distance in a crowded city? colossal waste of money better spent on buying a small city electric car and still having enough money to buy a second larger vehicle for everything else..
@@fug33 There are lots of people in the San Francisco area that live in apartments and have good salaries (150k+ USD). Parking spaces can easily cost 400 USD a month. A cheap electric car has about a 200 USD month lease. Plus insurance etc, at that point you will be paying more to drive a less luxurious electric car around all the time. Cities/Areas like SF bay area is where these will sell like hot cakes.
I received my Q5 TFSI E Vorsprung Competition 4 weeks ago and I have to agree with pretty much every point in this review so well done. I would like to add that yes the real-world electric range is between 20-25 miles, but on a £60 tank of premium fuel, I drove 750 miles! I have a Pod-Point 7KW charger at home which completes a full charge in 2 hrs so just topping up the car whenever it's on the drive is easy. I think what people don't realise is although the real-world range is not great, whenever the car is stationary the engine is off, when you pull away (even with no charge) the electric motor still moves you away before the engine comes in providing excellent efficiency. The drivetrain on this car is superb - even on the motorway when using the petrol engine, the electric motor picks up some of the torque and variance, so when motorway cruising the engine is pegged at 2,000 RPM and the electric motor is providing additional power where necessary to reduce fuel. The hybrid drivetrain on this car is superb, the way the car helps you drive by pushing back on the gas pedal and automatically slowing to recoup energy when you approach bends or junctions is excellent. There is a lot of intelligence behind this system which until you drive it over a period of time you cannot appreciate just how clever it is and how it all works together to provide some amazing cost savings.
How is it now, 2 years later? are you still happy with it? Any issues or thoughts? :)
Just taken delivery of one and Audi were doing crazy discounts. Got mine for £44,000 and it is amazing. 31 miles of charge if you don’t switch the air con on. Don’t need the charging cables in the boot as only charging at home so boot issue sorted. The silence of the engine is the best with a hint of space age waft. Great review Rebecca
I’ve just ordered mine with a bit of extra kit and I got a similar price. Totally agree with you comments re:charging. Having owned a diesel Q5 for four years I wouldn’t go back to that. This car feels miles lighter than my current Q5.
44k brand new ?
So it actually gets the claimed mileage on electric only? I mean that’s enough for us to drive it electric only for the most part
how is it to drive long distances of say 700 km? Will the battery just get depleted or will it keep a bit of charge? How is the drive with empty battery?
31 mil = km?
I want this woman's voice in my sat nav.
Far too many people that do reviews make horrible jokes and ramble on about things that have nothing to do with the car her reviews a succinct and to the point I enjoy her presentations she is thorough and to the point well done!
Thank you for your kind words
@@CarGurusUK Have you reviewed the Volvo XC 90
@@parkerthomas3395 we did a twin test a few months back. th-cam.com/video/DI3o3Ad4CrU/w-d-xo.html
2:29 she's so adorable especially when clumsy 😍😃 Rebecca whereever you go i will support you, MY BELOVED Racing Queen!!!
0:07 that stance :) 2:12 that sound :) Thanks for the review !
The car isn't my thing, but I love that green
Phil Allen Each to their own...I hate that colour lol
Test drove that model in that color...smashing.
I see Audi have managed to perfect the orange peel paint finish to another level.
This is an. interesting car but that electric only range really needs to be in the high 30's to make it really useful.
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To be honest I’d buy anything Rebecca told me to buy. Literally anything 🤷🏼♂️
She is a total beauty!
That's why they make only fans.. people like you destroy the community 😂
no engine grant through the exaust?? but is there any exaust pipe?
grea review, just brought one afetr your review
3:56 I guess you have to remember where the buttons are to get a feel for them
rear boot space is a deal breaker for me!
I have ordered this car however; I currently don’t have a charging port outside of the house. How do I go about getting one? Do I actually need one?
What’s the CO2 when it’s using petrol engine only. Bet it’s not 49......
Xx Killer PrX petrol and electric engine
Looking lovely in her Bellstaff jacket :)
Another brilliant review. Very good job as always Rebecca 🤗👍
The Perfect car for my family
It would be genuinely interesting to see the rise in subs since Rebecca joined Car Gurus
Probably 12k...😂
When is it coming to the US
Taillights is bit weird watch carefully there's a big ......
It's here NOW! www.audiusa.com/models/audi-q5/2020/build.html?pr=FYB52Y2WPS6W9_2020|A2A2|YM
12k subs on 14.11.2019. Let's count INCREASE together....3,2,1...GO!
Hey Rebecca, I have an SQ5 3ltr diesel on test, drag race?
Next time please the A6 Avant 55 tfsi e
I just bought VW Touareg V6 diesel with AG286 :D :D :D
Emissions of 49............. Not in the real world.............
she's the real deal
Rachel Jackson 🚨
The C02 figures have been updated recently from 49 to 55g/km
Boot space is wrong: I think it's 450l
It’s the UK - of course it’s green. 😉
Yeh, I’m not sold on hybrid or electric cars at all.
Tase I understand that some people do not like electric cars, but what’s wrong with Hybrids? It saves so much fuel and those cars are usually much quicker.
@@lorenzmuller4000 No they aren't quicker, and they are too soulless and not engaging to drive, also there's too many modes and tech which does to enhance the driving experience and gives you too much options.
I don't see the point of these plug in hybrid vehicles. I prefer self charging hybrids like the Toyota prius or many others like that. Why not just buy a full on electric vehicle its green and it has a good range. Then the icing on the cake is for these plug in hybrids is you have to charge them up for 2 or 3 hours and you get 30 miles if your lucky absolutely pointless.
I think the main advantage is it serves two purposes: short trips (groceries, commuting to work, etc) and longer road trips. We have a Tesla model 3 and just took our first road trip over the battery range. Charge times we’re about 45mins at a super charger. The battery range was reduced by about 30% from rated capacity because we had skis on top, the temp was cold, and we had four people in the car. So, we had to charge every 200 miles. That was inconvenient and the anxiety goes way up when trying to make it to the next super charger. Overall, the Model 3 is much better environmentally, but long road trips are a challenge.
Losing time with charging is bad but electric cars are better than hybrids? Funny.
At least with a hybrid you do not depend on charging points for long trips as you would with a fully electric car.
Many countries do not have enough charging points so you cannot really use electric cars for long trips.
lovely the women english accent just lovely
I've got one. Lovely car all round but the electric range is a joke.
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i'm wondering what's wrong with her, since you can see her in new youtube channel like every month :D
Lady first you should learn how’s to sit in the car. Sitting very close to steering wheel, air bag can kill you
55K!!!!
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Сергей МЕЛЕШКО English please
I would like to married her
Exchange Audi badge for Kia and suddenly the 'general plushness' will become a boring, grey, depressing and outdated interior.
26 miles of electric range wont be enough "for many people to cover a large proportion of their driving" as you state it - that would mean going to and from work (or just using it for shopping) if you live in a city - but then why would you buy such a large/expensive vehicle if you are mostly going to cover such small distance in a crowded city? colossal waste of money better spent on buying a small city electric car and still having enough money to buy a second larger vehicle for everything else..
Except you may only have a single parking spot.
@@cavemankiwi ehh, odds are, if you can afford a premium SUV (Q5), you can also afford 2 parking spaces
@@fug33 There are lots of people in the San Francisco area that live in apartments and have good salaries (150k+ USD). Parking spaces can easily cost 400 USD a month. A cheap electric car has about a 200 USD month lease. Plus insurance etc, at that point you will be paying more to drive a less luxurious electric car around all the time. Cities/Areas like SF bay area is where these will sell like hot cakes.
heya hun
Lovely paintwork, not. Still a great review though.
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I can't believe how bad that paint is, serious orange peel.
Too expensive,,,, save money , get the diesel
Looks like an ugly pony.
Useless.
I don’t think it’s a good car
Terrible paintwork
That is a dull looking car
I don’t think it’s a good car