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One of the things you can expect to find in the comments when a Euro car is reviewed: "Not reliable, buy a Toyota". Look -- most people interested in buying/leasing a European luxury vehicle are not going to cross-shop for a Toyota. They just aren't. It's not like they will keep these premium cars for 20 years. When you go to Europe, you'll see people driving Audis, Volvos, Peugeots, Renaults, Seats, VWs, Skodas, and guess what... they are all perfectly fine. What's the obsession with Toyotas on TH-cam?
because people with big followings like to praise toyota and tell everyone that they are soooo reliable, which they may be, but the key to a reliable car is just taking care of it which not enough people do. If you take care of you’re 8 year old dodge journey, it will be just as reliable as a 25 year old toyota camry with 500K miles.
I mean, you are getting far more for the money by going with a Toyota or a Honda. With that said, if you have money to burn & are willing to accept the risk/cost that come with owning a German made vehicle, then go for it.
I’m thinking about buying my first Euro car (2021-2023 Audi Q5), but discussions on reliability is keeping me on the fence. Is there anything I should consider or look for prior to buying one? I’m definitely going to do a pre purchase inspection if it isn’t certified used.
I like the MMI position where it is at. All this talk about distracted drivers looking at screens, it’s placement is in a better line of sight to not take your eyes off the road looking down had it been placed lower. You can look at the screen and your peripheral vision will still allow visibility of what’s around you
Buy a 2 yeat old with low miles in the low $30k's. Silly to pay this kind of money. How do I know? I just bought a loaded one with 16K miles for $33K. The 45 2.0 engine has plenty of power. I do not feel the car is underpowered. It is quiet, timeless looking, and BO Sound is INCREDIBLE. I would not pay $60K for a new one. Whether we are talking BMWs or Audis. Let someone else get to spend it. The SQ5 is super special too, but the upkeep will be higher just like any other higher performance version of the same car
including this new Audi, among these other 3 options, which would you take, glc300,X3 or genesis gv70 3.5t sport prestige? I want to buy a new SUV and I'm in love with the GV70 but I want a second opinion
@@JoseCastillo-hl3vl I would go with the Audi. The Audi and Genisis get you a lot more for your money; the Audi will not age as quickly as the Genesis.
My spouse has a 2019 Q5. That bin in front of the shifter was the trackpad before Audi went to a touchscreen infotainment system. It feels like they cheaped out by just leaving the hole where the trackpad used to be.
@@DAVIDTOMASARTEAGAFLORES what's cheap for you is out of reach for someone else. Everyone has different financial situations and it's important to respect that.
Awesome video as always guys!!! I have one suggestion for your videos, along with the reviews can you also suggest the best trim level for people to go for considering the best bang for buck!!!
I have this car and love it. BUT - there is one major issue. I was rear ended a month into receiving the car. Audi was unable to provide parts for the car. They’re simply not manufacturing them. So, just be forewarned that if you need parts or repairs, your car may not be usable. Fortunately for me, I went to an Audi certified collision shop who was able to repair the part and make it like new after three months of waiting for the part. If it wasn’t for that, I think I would have gone another six months without the car.
Another great review. I would love you to expand the rear lighting that you show with how the rear bumper lights work..there are rear intensity fog lights, and rear break lights that blink when the tail gate is up Also most german cars which dont have separate fog lights/cornering lights , have them built in to the headlight housing. They illuminate when turning corners For those like me who really appreciate extra LED etc lighting, covering these areas will add to your presentation Thanks
Hi, guys love the content awesome thorough in-depth reviews question for you. What type of meter are you using such as brand and model and are you using C WEIGHTING or A WEIGHTING for the meter? Thanks
I love your video.Adui 2024! I see you're expressing surprise or astonishment about the year. Time sure flies, doesn't it? It's always fascinating to think about how quickly things change and how we're constantly moving forward. Is there anything specific you're looking forward to or curious about in the year 2024? Let's chat about it! 😄🎉
Great review guys! I have a Q5 and I really love it. Plenty of power and I love the styling and interior. I agree with you about the storage and my other gripe is that the arm rest in the driver's door is so far away that it basically useless. Keep the great videos coming!
absolutely the same interior as my 2021 SQ5. Although, a surprising thing you left out, when you fold down the back seats, you often have to move the front seats forward. Actually a huge pain. Is it a deal breaker? No, but so scuffed to have to do that each time. Also, good luck putting your phone anywhere. I have tried two different phone mounts and because of the textured top of the dash, it wont stick at all. I have no idea what they are thinking with that minimal side slot, but I have NOWHERE to put my phone and it pisses me off constantly. All those gripes aside, I love my SQ5 more than anything non-human in my life. Such a sick car, and if the new Q5 gets basically all of the bells and whistles of the SQ5 Prestige, go for it
The Q5 is the most " I want it because it's an AUDI " kind of purchase. Simply does not have enough going for it to warrant a 50K starting (Premium Plus) price tag. Severely under-powered & has a DCT which will have mechanics jumping for joy when it comes time to deal with the problems it'll have.
@@bradleyscarreviews To get that, you're looking at an OTD price of 60K on the lower end. That's before the markups & optional packages kick in. The base Premium Plus model isn't doing 0-60 in 5 secs. It barely gets in under 7 seconds. My initial statement stands.
Traded in my Honda Accord for a 2020 Q5 (45 TFSI) last year and I have absolutely 0 regrets 8 months later. Actually my only regret is not getting an SQ5.
Great review as always, guys, but I don't understand why you call it a family SUV. It's roughly the same size as a Forester, RAV4, and CRV, with less interior space.
@@CarConfections Hey guys - in the meanwhile, I just bought the Q5 45 Prestige. I had a couple of other choices - I was thinking Highlander Platinum - but my wife loves Audi, and there are worse cars. We took a drive in the Highlander and she said "take me to the Audi dealer." We bought a Q5 despite it's not having at least 3 features I considered deal killers. Zero storage was one of them. The center console and cup holders get a sliding wireless phone charger that makes it impossible to store anything more than maybe one of your donuts when it slides back and which eliminates the cup holders when you slide it forward. Probably the best sound system I have ever heard in a car, though, and I've been driving for over 50 years. It drives great and sounds amazing. Least body roll of any car I can remember driving. It had one feature I couldn't find in any other car. It was what my wife wanted. (But how do you spend nearly 70 grand and not get remote start on the key fob!? Geez.)
Why Audi is so lazy to update the centre console?? I had a 2018 Audi Q5 and the interior looks exactly same except touch screen infotainment. It has a rotating button to control. Very good car I just loved it and started my driving on my Q5 only. But because I am jobless now I was forced to sold it last week.
I noticed you guys always do your Audi reviews in the same spot. Is the Audi dealer near by? Just curious! Or am I just weird? LOL! P.S. Love your videos 😊
I've had a 2022 Q5 Edition 1 from new and it has never flickered. I have the Audi service plan which is £23 a month and its first service was covered by the service plan, its second service with brake fluid change was also covered by the service plan. Like any other car on the road, if you look after it and get it serviced you'll be ok. Audi's are built like tanks, fun to drive, fast and very reliable. Its only the folks in the good old US of A that have an obsession with Toyota's, as we English and most Europeans find Toyota's boring, dull and not much fun. In the comments below I read that German cars are a risk, well what a load of bull shit that is. Personally I think some Americans are frightened by Euro cars and really don't want to buy a Toyota but do so and make excuses like reliability to justify their purchase.
I picked up my Q5 T 45 2 days ago( not my first), I realized that Audis in general lack storage space. I was wondering if you guys could do a video on all Audi (TFSI 45 premium plus) features.
wth is the point of the fancy instrument panel unless ur a child or constantly looking down which is not safe. makes all those instrument panel features obsolete
This is nice but why would I spend about 100k for this when my 2023 top spec CX5 turbo cost 60k. My CX5 has all the bells & whistles, drives exceptionally, low maintenance costs, very reliable, and looks great. An Audi may impress the neighbours a bit more but do I care about that, not really.
Another manufacturer that has gone down the road of lazy engineering by just slapping what looks like a cheap tablet on the dash. Ridiculous looking in every vehicle that does this
I bought a 2024 Q5 S line new and its been the worst car ive ever owned, clutch went out at 300 miles I have 10k on the car now its already had 8 warranty repairs done to it, Audi isn't what they used to be they are garbage now. trying to get it to bought back as a lemon and im going to go running to Lexus for reliability because this Q5 S line is far from reliable radio quit workin clutch went out front drivers seat loose x2 quatro clutch went out rear diff was vibrating ac went out belt tensioner broke the CV joint fell apart and more all within 10,000 miles most of this happened before my first oil change
nice car but that huge laptop glued to the dashboard is a total deal breaker for me,,looks totally out of place like somebody rigged this up in his garage and,an absolute total eye sore,,whoever designed this should be fired..
I like Audis cause if my boo got one for me I won’t even be mad. But then I’d get a better boo who could afford a Bimmer or Benz!!!! Sorry not sorry boo boo!!! My donk is worth it!!!!!!
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One of the things you can expect to find in the comments when a Euro car is reviewed: "Not reliable, buy a Toyota". Look -- most people interested in buying/leasing a European luxury vehicle are not going to cross-shop for a Toyota. They just aren't. It's not like they will keep these premium cars for 20 years. When you go to Europe, you'll see people driving Audis, Volvos, Peugeots, Renaults, Seats, VWs, Skodas, and guess what... they are all perfectly fine. What's the obsession with Toyotas on TH-cam?
echo chamber.
because people with big followings like to praise toyota and tell everyone that they are soooo reliable, which they may be, but the key to a reliable car is just taking care of it which not enough people do. If you take care of you’re 8 year old dodge journey, it will be just as reliable as a 25 year old toyota camry with 500K miles.
🎯
they’re probably the same type of people who think the Rodeway Inn is in the same category as the Ritz Carlton because they also offer guests a bed
I mean, you are getting far more for the money by going with a Toyota or a Honda. With that said, if you have money to burn & are willing to accept the risk/cost that come with owning a German made vehicle, then go for it.
I’m thinking about buying my first Euro car (2021-2023 Audi Q5), but discussions on reliability is keeping me on the fence.
Is there anything I should consider or look for prior to buying one? I’m definitely going to do a pre purchase inspection if it isn’t certified used.
I got my 2024 audi q5 sport back and I love it. I like the classic look and I really wanted a car with buttons and not just touchscreens.
I like the MMI position where it is at. All this talk about distracted drivers looking at screens, it’s placement is in a better line of sight to not take your eyes off the road looking down had it been placed lower. You can look at the screen and your peripheral vision will still allow visibility of what’s around you
very well said!!!👍
Buy a 2 yeat old with low miles in the low $30k's. Silly to pay this kind of money. How do I know? I just bought a loaded one with 16K miles for $33K. The 45 2.0 engine has plenty of power. I do not feel the car is underpowered. It is quiet, timeless looking, and BO Sound is INCREDIBLE. I would not pay $60K for a new one. Whether we are talking BMWs or Audis. Let someone else get to spend it. The SQ5 is super special too, but the upkeep will be higher just like any other higher performance version of the same car
ME TOO!!! Just purchased one 3 years old with 23k miles it was a lease and I paid 32k 😂
@@gsnt4597 enjoy! We did it the right way
I just bought the exact vehicle and LOVE IT!!
Bang & Olufsen are the better sound system than Bose to me
including this new Audi, among these other 3 options, which would you take, glc300,X3 or genesis gv70 3.5t sport prestige? I want to buy a new SUV and I'm in love with the GV70 but I want a second opinion
Selling true Luxury Cars for over 27 years U would recommend the Audi!!!
Thanks
@@JoseCastillo-hl3vl I would go with the Audi. The Audi and Genisis get you a lot more for your money; the Audi will not age as quickly as the Genesis.
My spouse has a 2019 Q5. That bin in front of the shifter was the trackpad before Audi went to a touchscreen infotainment system. It feels like they cheaped out by just leaving the hole where the trackpad used to be.
Waiting for the 2025 Audi Q5- Lets talk about that!
More audis, my fave cars that ill never afford 😢
I really want an a4 or a5. I like the subtle appearance of audis
Why u cant afford? They are really cheap In Us in comparison to here in southamerica
@@DAVIDTOMASARTEAGAFLORES65k is cheap?
@@DAVIDTOMASARTEAGAFLORES what's cheap for you is out of reach for someone else. Everyone has different financial situations and it's important to respect that.
@@DAVIDTOMASARTEAGAFLORES Let's face it most people can't even afford an entry level Audi like a Q3 or A3
I got my 2025 Q5 45TSI model recently and I love it. A well balanced SUV-luxury and sporty.
Awesome video as always guys!!! I have one suggestion for your videos, along with the reviews can you also suggest the best trim level for people to go for considering the best bang for buck!!!
Thanks! We like that idea!
This car may just have my favourite key fob of any car yet. Love the simple design. Really love it.
My Q5 S-line 2024 arrives in May. I got the progress plus package. It has heated and cooled cup holders plus a wireless charging pad.
I have this car and love it. BUT - there is one major issue. I was rear ended a month into receiving the car. Audi was unable to provide parts for the car. They’re simply not manufacturing them. So, just be forewarned that if you need parts or repairs, your car may not be usable. Fortunately for me, I went to an Audi certified collision shop who was able to repair the part and make it like new after three months of waiting for the part. If it wasn’t for that, I think I would have gone another six months without the car.
Another great review. I would love you to expand the rear lighting that you show with how the rear bumper lights work..there are rear intensity fog lights, and rear break lights that blink when the tail gate is up
Also most german cars which dont have separate fog lights/cornering lights , have them built in to the headlight housing. They illuminate when turning corners
For those like me who really appreciate extra LED etc lighting, covering these areas will add to your presentation
Thanks
I'm leasing a 2021 premium plus. Love it! Maybe 2025 will get an interior refresh.
I’m waiting for the new generation of the Q5 at the end of this year. If you have any information about it, please talk about it.
What about safety features like number of air bags in the front and back seats?
Hi, guys love the content awesome thorough in-depth reviews question for you. What type of meter are you using such as brand and model and are you using C WEIGHTING or A WEIGHTING for the meter? Thanks
Im confused on something. Did the S-Line package go away? I know the SQ5 is different, but there used to be S-Line packages for the Q5
Almost all Q5 trims have standard S-Line appearance here in the U.S.
I love your video.Adui 2024! I see you're expressing surprise or astonishment about the year. Time sure flies, doesn't it? It's always fascinating to think about how quickly things change and how we're constantly moving forward. Is there anything specific you're looking forward to or curious about in the year 2024? Let's chat about it! 😄🎉
Great review guys! I have a Q5 and I really love it. Plenty of power and I love the styling and interior. I agree with you about the storage and my other gripe is that the arm rest in the driver's door is so far away that it basically useless. Keep the great videos coming!
Thanks!
Boring LQQK!!!!
what trim level is it?
Great review, you also advise which tyre size is best for Q5...
absolutely the same interior as my 2021 SQ5. Although, a surprising thing you left out, when you fold down the back seats, you often have to move the front seats forward. Actually a huge pain. Is it a deal breaker? No, but so scuffed to have to do that each time. Also, good luck putting your phone anywhere. I have tried two different phone mounts and because of the textured top of the dash, it wont stick at all. I have no idea what they are thinking with that minimal side slot, but I have NOWHERE to put my phone and it pisses me off constantly. All those gripes aside, I love my SQ5 more than anything non-human in my life. Such a sick car, and if the new Q5 gets basically all of the bells and whistles of the SQ5 Prestige, go for it
Just get a phone holder that you can affix to the ac slats... I found one on Amazon and it works great! 👍🏻😉👍🏻
I'm shocked that there's no Qi charging pad. I just picked up an entry level '24 Q3 and it came with one.
Yeah of course and this will be my first SUV.
Upon intro does Mason ever NOT roll down the window properly?
Yep, we definitely have some deleted scenes sometimes 😂
It’s very nice, it does need more space!! But it’s nice
Why must all the light be led? 3:11
The Q5 is the most " I want it because it's an AUDI " kind of purchase. Simply does not have enough going for it to warrant a 50K starting (Premium Plus) price tag. Severely under-powered & has a DCT which will have mechanics jumping for joy when it comes time to deal with the problems it'll have.
Severely underpowered? 0-60 in as low as 5 secs. And the dct is great…Audi is well know for that dct…same brand that owns Porsche yk…
I’d give that to the q3.
@@bradleyscarreviews To get that, you're looking at an OTD price of 60K on the lower end. That's before the markups & optional packages kick in. The base Premium Plus model isn't doing 0-60 in 5 secs. It barely gets in under 7 seconds. My initial statement stands.
@@LatinLegacyNY yes the base model does. Watch videos. With launch control, it does that, it has the dsg
Yall always find something to hate
Excellent video as always!
2024 model..?? not 2014??
Traded in my Honda Accord for a 2020 Q5 (45 TFSI) last year and I have absolutely 0 regrets 8 months later. Actually my only regret is not getting an SQ5.
Amazing video guys.
Both Q5 and SQ5 are made in Mexico. Just remember that when dropping close to $70k for this beauty.
😂😂 delusional
You need plushy doughnuts in your merch store. My daughter really wants a plushy doughnut!
That's a good idea but we don't know of a supplier! We got the ones we use on Amazon
@CarConfections I wonder if you could make some with the car confections logo on it. I would love to put them on my desk at the dealership also!
Why aren't the rear back up lights LEDs? Laziness by the designers.
You should do Lincoln Corsair and compare it Audi Q5, X3 or GLC
Looking to film a Corsair soon!
Prestige or Presitge?
Great review as always, guys, but I don't understand why you call it a family SUV. It's roughly the same size as a Forester, RAV4, and CRV, with less interior space.
Thanks! We just see a lot of wealthier people with one or two kids driving these it seems like
@@CarConfections Hey guys - in the meanwhile, I just bought the Q5 45 Prestige. I had a couple of other choices - I was thinking Highlander Platinum - but my wife loves Audi, and there are worse cars. We took a drive in the Highlander and she said "take me to the Audi dealer." We bought a Q5 despite it's not having at least 3 features I considered deal killers. Zero storage was one of them. The center console and cup holders get a sliding wireless phone charger that makes it impossible to store anything more than maybe one of your donuts when it slides back and which eliminates the cup holders when you slide it forward. Probably the best sound system I have ever heard in a car, though, and I've been driving for over 50 years. It drives great and sounds amazing. Least body roll of any car I can remember driving. It had one feature I couldn't find in any other car. It was what my wife wanted. (But how do you spend nearly 70 grand and not get remote start on the key fob!? Geez.)
Why Audi is so lazy to update the centre console?? I had a 2018 Audi Q5 and the interior looks exactly same except touch screen infotainment. It has a rotating button to control. Very good car I just loved it and started my driving on my Q5 only. But because I am jobless now I was forced to sold it last week.
I noticed you guys always do your Audi reviews in the same spot. Is the Audi dealer near by? Just curious! Or am I just weird? LOL! P.S. Love your videos 😊
Thanks! That's correct, we're just in a nearby lot to the dealership
Awesome video thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I've had a 2022 Q5 Edition 1 from new and it has never flickered. I have the Audi service plan which is £23 a month and its first service was covered by the service plan, its second service with brake fluid change was also covered by the service plan. Like any other car on the road, if you look after it and get it serviced you'll be ok. Audi's are built like tanks, fun to drive, fast and very reliable. Its only the folks in the good old US of A that have an obsession with Toyota's, as we English and most Europeans find Toyota's boring, dull and not much fun. In the comments below I read that German cars are a risk, well what a load of bull shit that is. Personally I think some Americans are frightened by Euro cars and really don't want to buy a Toyota but do so and make excuses like reliability to justify their purchase.
I picked up my Q5 T 45 2 days ago( not my first), I realized that Audis in general lack storage space. I was wondering if you guys could do a video on all Audi (TFSI 45 premium plus) features.
wth is the point of the fancy instrument panel unless ur a child or constantly looking down which is not safe. makes all those instrument panel features obsolete
This is nice but why would I spend about 100k for this when my 2023 top spec CX5 turbo cost 60k. My CX5 has all the bells & whistles, drives exceptionally, low maintenance costs, very reliable, and looks great. An Audi may impress the neighbours a bit more but do I care about that, not really.
The interior are nothing alike. Not even comparable.
Cheap Looking INFOTAINMENT looks to be clued on and is small....Get a LEXUS NX w/ 14" Much more power and Plug in!
Another manufacturer that has gone down the road of lazy engineering by just slapping what looks like a cheap tablet on the dash. Ridiculous looking in every vehicle that does this
Hate the boring all grey color interior for a luxury car! Also I don’t see a wireless charging option for phones
2024 Audi Q5 45 Quattro AWD Premium Plus S-Line Black Optic Package!
I bought a 2024 Q5 S line new and its been the worst car ive ever owned, clutch went out at 300 miles I have 10k on the car now its already had 8 warranty repairs done to it, Audi isn't what they used to be they are garbage now. trying to get it to bought back as a lemon and im going to go running to Lexus for reliability because this Q5 S line is far from reliable
radio quit workin
clutch went out
front drivers seat loose x2
quatro clutch went out
rear diff was vibrating
ac went out
belt tensioner broke
the CV joint fell apart
and more all within 10,000 miles most of this happened before my first oil change
nice car but that huge laptop glued to the dashboard is a total deal breaker for me,,looks totally out of place like somebody rigged this up in his garage and,an absolute total eye sore,,whoever designed this should be fired..
1 USB type 3.0 at the front and no USB Type C at all? 2024, what?
The bad thing is these cars are all electric. Audi gasolin cars the best.
I just bought this exact vehicle and it’s not electric.
So stale now. That random giant hole by the shifter and iPad has to go
First!
Second :D
Killer depreciation. Simple Volkswagen parts. Sketchy reliability.
It's poorly for buyers who just bought this model 2024 because Audi just remodel 2025 . Sorry .
I like Audis cause if my boo got one for me I won’t even be mad. But then I’d get a better boo who could afford a Bimmer or Benz!!!! Sorry not sorry boo boo!!! My donk is worth it!!!!!!
Audi cars are really crappy compared to competition. wow
Nope it’s not. For the same money you can get a very decent A6 which is a whole different class!
No..........NOT a Great nor good choice.....Get a dependable car with much higher Re-Sale....another Euro..... Get a Lexus and sleep at night!!!
Rubbish interior
Still will spend its time in repair.. not quality built.. buy Toyota.. i do not understand why German cars are so poor quality.. ???
Uh nobody shopping for this type of car is even remotely considering that 🇯🇵 🗑️
Maybe because people want style and luxury rather than a boring toyota? German cars are good quality what are u talking about?
...not even
@@isimonsez
Way TMI. ZZZZZ. JUST DRIVE THE THING ALREADY.🥱🥱
It's almost like there are timestamps for people to easily skip around to the sections they want to see without complaining 🙄
@@CarConfections lol