What a judge mental stereotyping clown. Certainly not the type of character I'd like to be around nor will I be watching any more of his subpar content
I drive a van in work and you have to do everything with the screen... the stereo volume is the worst thing ever. Who gave that the A,ok? Need sacking.
I'm on my second one ,first a 15 plate, now a 17 plate Plus+.... Upgraded everything, carbon fibre interior, push button start,keyless entry.. Euro cap 6+, more BHP & torque etc.. etc...fantastic SUV, it was the one of the last in the line before they went to the Mk2, so they threw everything at it... 😘
@@yllimehmeti3755 Hi all OEM fully working , it such a long bucket list compared to my 15 plate.....21" OEM wheels, Reverse camera, heated rear seat, panoramic roof, ltd slip diff( Plus+ models only) full exterior De-chrome etc etc.... Prob cheaper to find a Plus+, with all the bells & whistles you want.
Fabulous review as always Matt... I actually love the interior of this car. I honestly find that an older/dated for want of words look to the interior adds to the character and creates a kind of warm, fuzzy feeling. And a bit like sitting in your favourite armchair in front of a coal fire on a cold, snowy, icy winters evening, all snuggled up with a cup of bournVita with the added benefits of sitting in front of a 65 inch monitor, playing need for speed on my PS5.... I've honestly never looked at this vehicle as an option until this review Matt.
Just got rid of my 2017 SQ5plus special edition, very last of that shape. Loved it for 2 years and never thought I’d sell. Now have a 14 plate L404 4.4 autobiography. Different gravy never going back. SQ5 was great car though.
@@paulmcgee1867 Perhaps. It's the only Audi I've ever bought, so I really don't know. It's currently my work car (electrician) & still as good as new. I doubt I'll ever sell it.
Always liked these, however last time my E220d was in for a service the Merc dealer lent me an E class estate which turned out to be a w213 E400d 4 matic. 330bhp, 700Nm of torque, and 50mpg if you took it steady. Utterly brilliant car, there’s a lot to be said for a big, powerful 4wd diesel estate.
@@Alexander_l322 Well you have to drive it carefully, lot's of coasting, slow speed and don't use breaks, and/or accelerator only if there is no other option. You are sitting in a fast car, 0-60 in 4.5s and all the trucks are overtaking you. I don't think it's worth it. 40-45mpg is good enough with normal use.
I have a US spec a4 which is practically identical to this and I must say I love the interior. It’s just modern enough for me without being obnoxious and relying on big screens to disguise poor quality. Mine has an engine start button and smart key entry with nav, reverse camera, and Bluetooth audio… even if it’s old what more could a person really need? Love this generation of Audi
Never even considered this as an option! Nice car! You're too used to modern cars Matt, I didn't think the interior was that bad tbh. I like the alcantara finish on the seats with Audi's.
@@christian-van-e yep, for years Audi's have had the best interiors. Not been in the most recent models but anything in this year range is decent inside
Audi has a long reputation for designing and making top interiors, in recent years BMW catched up after being in hibernation for almost 20 years. This car´s interior of course looks a bit updated and not only the infosystem is the same as in our Audi A6 (3.0 TDI Quattro Avant) from 2005. Had air suspension and what not (you even had to open glove department with a button). The problem of course is with modern cars is that there is so much electronics that many things can go wrong.
I have a SQ5 which I managed to find unmolested with 32k miles, 1 owner from new last year. Best car I've owned. I've replaced the MMI with a touch screen to modernise the technology ie Android auto / Apple carplay
Enjoyed watching this. Mine is a 2015 and spec wise looks exactly like this. Glacier White, 21s, Pan roof but no carbon or B&O. Coming up to 52,000km ownership in 14 months.
Interesting video as usual. Didn’t think interior was bad at all. I’m old enough to remember old plates with raised numerals in the 70s: awkward to get the flies off when you’re washing the plates. Wipe clean plates were a brilliant idea . People fitting 3d plates is like going back to unsliced bread, loose tea instead of bags or non-automatic kettles, why would you?
Great vid once again Matt! Seriously considered one of these when shopping for a family transporter but really struggled to find a decent spec for a good price. Like you said to many G'd out with fully killa black mags and heavy tint!! Definitely have aged really well, so holding out for a good one at a decent price!
Used to have a 13 plate Q7 which we bought when it was 5 years old. The interior was very dated. I think because it was launched around 2006, a lot of the interior was of that era. Stuff from that period really didn't age well purely because technology advanced so quickly around that time.
I like " dated". It means you get proper instruments, proper buttons with no wretched touch screen menus, a proper handbrake and a proper manual gearbox. A car you can fix without needing a lottery win.
@Tim Hancock I agree in some respects Tim. Climate control 'buttons' on the touchscreen are ridiculous, a dial is much better. On our Tiguan you have to go 2 menus deep just to reset the trip mileage! A tiny button next to the trip mileage to reset it is far better. Modern design does at times feel so much like design over fuction/usability.
Great review! I just bought a single owner 2016 Q5 TDI 3.0 hat had 92k km on the clock and I am absolutely in love with it! Coming from a Highline GSW I find the interior to be amazing! So far the mileage is spot on 7.5-8L/100km on mountain roads around where I live. I bet I could get down to the mid to high 6's in some flat country.
I’ve had my SQ5 for just over a year now & can’t praise it enough. They really are stunning cars. Interesting to hear about the gearbox needing to be serviced at 80k. Thanks Matt 🫶🏽
Always put a smile on my face when i see another suv. You know Matt family car, when most of the time one person is driving the vehicle. I can honestly say that i cannot remember the last time i saw a suv driven for the purpose of being a family car.
I had an SQ5 Plus, came with keyless entry and push button start (no need to plug key in to start) quilted leather, heated/ cooled cup holders, b&o stereo, etc which made it much more modern, except for the MMI, which I agree is dated, but there are ways to upgrade that. Great all rounder.
@@deanp127 that’s good to hear, I’m looking at an 18 plate one as I need a bigger car (current 3 series saloon 2018). Will be sad to see it go but the car is useless for prams! Have you heard of any issues with the sq5?
I’m just trading in my ‘23 plate S3 as it’s boring me and lacks any involvement for a ‘20 plate SQ5 diesel ! The SQ5 is awesome and puts a smile on my face again. Managed to get a fully loaded black one and can’t wait to pick it up next week. Great review and confirmed my decision.
Had my 2016 plus edition for 13 months now and love it. It ticks all the boxes. Took it through europe last October and got 42mpg. An autobahn blast saw 150mph easily. I've had lots of different Audi and this is my favourite (excluding V10 RS6 saloon). I have no wanting to change this car. Only gripe is the gearbox can get confused and chooses a lower gear when turning a corner where using the torque would have worked smoother.
As an S5 driver with basically the same interior, I have to say that it's probably my favourite interior of all time. Such high quality and everything is in the right spot. Might get an SQ5 when I need more space.
I am trading my 2011 S5 Convertible for a 2016 SQ5 tomorrow for that exact reason - kids. Beautiful to drive and like you love the interior! It's solid as a rock!
I LOVE this SQ5. great all-arounder. in south america we had the gas version V6T, with 354hp, sad thing is that almost all of them were armoured for daily use by rich people in big cities
Having just become an Audi driver a few weeks ago (TT - thankyou for you’re informative review of it :) ) I don’t think I’ve become particularly aggressive but since watching your video I was especially considerate this morning - let people out at junctions, didn’t drive up their rear end. That said I did flash some muppet for taking an age changing lane!! Oops 😂
I have the A7 bitdi 2014 facelift (same engine). I agree that the display is a bit tired, but the quality of materials is very good. Had the 19 inch wheels (48 MPG in the long run) and swapped them for 21’s. (33 MPG). Big mistake and quite unconfortable 😅 Engine and gearbox, on the other hand, are top.
I bought an Audi SQ7 about a year ago and I was blown away by it's performance and it's economy. It has air suspension so can get really low which helps it feel less "land yacht" and more "speedboat". But no matter how I drive or how I set the car up, i'm always reminded of it's weight, simply can't ignore it. That aside, it's fantastic at towing and overtaking is a breeze no matter the speed. FYI. No black wheels or wind deflectors or 3d plates and my dog goes in the boot where it belongs 🙂
I had an M410i, then my son arrived.. Jumped ship and got a 65 plate SQ5. Loved the cars practicality and performance but the interior was super dated.. The arm rest squeeked like a b*tch and AUDI's MMI from that era was utter dog poop. Seats were comfy, and everything was where you'd expect it to be. Now I have a 2014 Sorento KX-3 based on your review and I love it! Armrest doesn't creak at all. Can literally hose the thing down and it's nice to not give 2 sh*ts about wrecking the interior as it's pretty damn durable! Thanks for your recommendation and keep the reviews/trips coming! Great channel!
Had a Q7 with the 3.0 tdi engine, absolute nightmare mechanically, injector issues, dpf issues etc. $8k in repairs and the engine light still wouldn't disappear. fuel use was great though ~8.5L/100km around town and the power was nice. Brilliant fitout though, interior, moonroof, electric tailgate, etc were great. Never buying an Audi again because of it though.
Great vid - agree on the infotainment screen - too small and low res with old software. Can always fit an RS NAV though - that will bring it bang up to date with further upgrades possible (surround view etc)
I rented a 2018 A6 Avant in Germany in 2019 with the 3.0 TDI and it just never stopped and never ran out of breath, even at autobahn speeds it pulled like a freight train, I wish we got it in the states for more than a few years.
Front discs and pads alone cost over £1k retail from Audi before labour! They're not readily available aftermarket either. So they can be expensive cars to maintain. I had one, the performance always impressed me but they are looking dated now especially for the circa 20k price tag - the Plus models are nearer 30k still
The petrol alternative to this is the TFSIe 55, 2 litre hybrid with combined output of 362 bhp and 369 In ft torque.. I have a White S Line black edition with a much more up to date digital dash, diamond leather interior, pan roof and B&O sound system. I can honestly say it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. Well built, nice details, quick in all weathers and 40mpg all day long. After years of E/C class, 5 /4 series and 50k trouble free miles in the last 18 months it’s still an absolute pleasure to drive.
good review as usual I have a 59 plate 3.0tdi S-line Q5 with 113000 miles on owned it 7 years never missed a beat plenty in the tank sir I love the lack of Tech and the dreaded DPF issues I don't have any tats and own a Boxer so nearly fit the profile. Great car glad I chose this and not the X5 I was looking at.
Amazing cars, owned 2 of them, will have another some time! I had the Plus version, brought a plug and play TDI tuning box which took it to over 400bhp. I'm logging on to Autotrader!
I used to work with someone who had a Golf R with wind deflectors, 3D personalised plates and the temperament of an erectile dysfunctional Staffordshire Bull Terrier. For me, full fat Range Rover any day. Loving the content. 👍
Quite literally summed me up to a T back in the day - Went from an A7 Bi-T 'suddenly' finding myself with a child and ending up with a SQ5 albeit the next model up (2018). The A7 was perfect with a perfect engine until you realise everything child related is now oversized - car seat meant back seats were down to 1, pram meant you were almost down to 0 boot space. Fantastic car (mine was the petrol version) balancing performance, practicality & safety all dressed with a fairly modern interior/exterior
Matt. Try this 2018 SQ5 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro 354 PS tiptronic petrol. Bought this last year and I think all issues on the diesel have gone. Audi new SQ5s are back to diesel for some reason.
I’m amazed how popular these are in Copenhagen, which generally has an anti-car culture. They are literally everywhere, and small wonder: they are practical, fairly cheap to run, reliable and have an amazing engine.
Why don't you like wind deflectors? I've always liked them. They're a small modification to the car, and when parked, I can let some of that heat out of the car by leaving the windows cracked
Hi Matt, I have been looking at these for the last 6 months, and have just found the right one.. Not Black with full tint, and I have no tatts.. Review timely and spot on, button start was an option, worth mentioning that the vital Pana Roof and Drive Select were both options and are missing on even some plus models, Great to hear that the 90k version you are driving was still running well. Excellent job as usual. Best Rgs Paul Woodford SK7
Its so sad there doing away with Deisel cars,when you see a video like this. A very clean, un chaved example. Being a Cockapo owner,i think a dog says a lot about you. Loved it, Matt,looking sharp, too. All the best,Sam
Had two of these and loved them, only reason for changing was I drove them like they were stolen, which really isn't me. The sound generators built into the exhaust system which you activate by putting the car into dynamic mode, didn't help much 😂.
Love the videos I to was looking at SQ5's about a year ago as we had a new family and were out growing our Audi A3 8V which we'd had for 5 years and done over 60k trouble free motoring. However with the car market what it was a year ago they were just a little out of budget. We ended up with a 2014 VW Tiguan R line 7s dsg 2.0tdi 180bhp with no joke every option was ticked from factory and had only done 23k with full VW history lovely car and very pleased with it however still would swap it for an SQ5 in a heart beat. We have had it a year just ticking over 32k so plenty of life left before needing a change.
Still interested in a review of the second generation Q7. Also, reading various forums it's easy to get the impression that timing chain issues are fairly common och all the VAG 3.0 diesels.
If I had to have an SUV I think this would be on my shortlist - still looks quite fresh and sounds like a lot of fun to drive. The lack of a push button start and rear camera is just not good enough for what must be a top spec car - Audi's stingyness is annoying! Good review as usual and enjoy your amusing observations on life etc😃
I had the last hurrah model which was a 2016 SQ5 plus which had 340ps/700Nm out of the factory which I had remapped to 400ps/800Nm and the performance was phenomenal. Miss it.
@@BarryShite25 I replaced it with a 2021 Cayenne S which is a phenomenal vehicle but you have to drive it like a sports car to get the feeling of performance and let’s face it driving an SUV like a sports car is kinda daft. With the SQ5 the immediate shove from idle was addictive. It made town driving such a hoot. I used to love red lights :)
Good honest review again 👍Nearly brought an SQ5, but I opted for an MK2 Tiguan R Line instead for the family bus 😃 But I do fancy a newer face-lift SQ5 in the future 🤔
The Mk2 and Mk3 Tiguan R lines are just an amazing choice, look splendid. Where I am from you can get a 2017 Macan for the same money. So the Porsche is a no brainer for me really.
@@Insetta you’re correct, the direct rival would have been the R Tiguan but i needed a diesel. It is the top of the range Tiguan 4 motion 200ps. Only drawback on the Tiguan against the sq5 is the lack of leather seats as standard.
I think you are being a bit harsh on the interior, especially given its age. When it is spec'd correctly with carbon inlays and the additional tech packs, the interior is still a pretty special place, especially with diamond stitched nappa leather seats. For a car that is nearly 15+ years old in terms of design, the interior and the interior quality holds up incredibly well especially when compared to BMW or Mercedes of the same era.
Hi Matt 👋, I can't believe that that has done 97000 miles it looks in Fantastic condition. If that have been a Ford or a Vauxhall or a Fiat with that mileage on it would have been scrapped that's what it cost so much in the first place built to last. Cheers Phil from Newark
Interesting to see these across the pond! I was curious how it fits in Europe. I own one in Canada (also own an S3 so this all tracks except I don’t know what a 3D number plate is and mine are stock lol) so it has the supercharged petrol 3.0T but otherwise very similar. Just weird it doesn’t have a engine start button on that spec.
I was tempted to get an SQ5 last month, but saw the interior and it put me off. I suppose i was used to having a more modern interior coming from a C220D estate so i ended up with a F Pace R-Sport instead
I had a 2014 A4 s line in a few weeks ago it drove nicer than I remember them but as you say the once great interior does seem dated now especially to my own car a 2018 mercedes E400
I didnt know that Audi produced an SQ5, so your video was very interesting. I like the fact that the styling of this sportier model is subtle & flies under the radar. The engine is strong & seems to provide great performance (& sound!) from a diesel engine. As you rightly pointed out, the only negative is the dated interior screen/controls, but I would still consider one at the right price. Thanks for another great video with your usual high production values!👍🔥
i think its a great buy ; light weight loads of power , 40 mpg , makes more sense than those daft huge pick ups that every house around here has two of , clogging up the lanes taking half a child to school 8 times a day ;;;
I must admit, I wasn't sure of the SQ5 because it's showing it's age a little bit now because of the interior which is amazingly built but looks dated. I'm starting to doubt my opinion now....great video
Crisp presentation Matt I believe the four exhausts on the current model are completely fake. A typical single diesel exhaust box is tucked under the bumper...a bit tacky. I wonder if the older one is the same? Fake exhausts have become a bit of a thing.
A hand tattoo and a Staffordshire bull terrier in the passenger seat, love it, it’s like watching original top gear episodes , keep it up Matt !
Thanks!
Isn’t it 💯🤮🤮
SQ eh? Is the "Q" shorthand for Cue Derbyshire Constabulary setting up speed cameras on the Chapel by-pass?
Original 1977 Top Gear 🤔
What a judge mental stereotyping clown. Certainly not the type of character I'd like to be around nor will I be watching any more of his subpar content
i'd argue that this "dated" interior is superior to modern stuff. I'd rather have buttons than doing everything through a gimmicky touch screen
I drive a van in work and you have to do everything with the screen... the stereo volume is the worst thing ever. Who gave that the A,ok? Need sacking.
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Your scripting and delivery is one of the best. It’s amazing how you can get so much information over in a natural and humorous way. Impressive.
I'm on my second one ,first a 15 plate, now a 17 plate Plus+.... Upgraded everything, carbon fibre interior, push button start,keyless entry.. Euro cap 6+, more BHP & torque etc.. etc...fantastic SUV, it was the one of the last in the line before they went to the Mk2, so they threw everything at it... 😘
Hi, is it everything working like OEM related with engine start stop button and keyless entry ? And does this kind of upgrade cost too much ?
Thanks
@@yllimehmeti3755 Hi all OEM fully working , it such a long bucket list compared to my 15 plate.....21" OEM wheels, Reverse camera, heated rear seat, panoramic roof, ltd slip diff( Plus+ models only) full exterior De-chrome etc etc.... Prob cheaper to find a Plus+, with all the bells & whistles you want.
Fabulous review as always Matt... I actually love the interior of this car. I honestly find that an older/dated for want of words look to the interior adds to the character and creates a kind of warm, fuzzy feeling. And a bit like sitting in your favourite armchair in front of a coal fire on a cold, snowy, icy winters evening, all snuggled up with a cup of bournVita with the added benefits of sitting in front of a 65 inch monitor, playing need for speed on my PS5.... I've honestly never looked at this vehicle as an option until this review Matt.
Just got rid of my 2017 SQ5plus special edition, very last of that shape. Loved it for 2 years and never thought I’d sell. Now have a 14 plate L404 4.4 autobiography. Different gravy never going back. SQ5 was great car though.
I have a V6 3.0 Q5 (2012). I've put just over 60,000 miles on it since new & had NO issues.
There aren't many cars I can say that about.
Rare for Audi
@@paulmcgee1867 Perhaps. It's the only Audi I've ever bought, so I really don't know. It's currently my work car (electrician) & still as good as new. I doubt I'll ever sell it.
Anybody not watching give matt's property channel a watch.
High Peak property
How would I see this comment if I wasn't watching?
@Cali Qm the property channel Not the car channel
@@acorndogs904 That still doesn't...okay.
What is the name of the property channel?
@@ollied26 High Peak Property
Always liked these, however last time my E220d was in for a service the Merc dealer lent me an E class estate which turned out to be a w213 E400d 4 matic. 330bhp, 700Nm of torque, and 50mpg if you took it steady. Utterly brilliant car, there’s a lot to be said for a big, powerful 4wd diesel estate.
No way 50mpg. My diesel with half the power struggles to get 45
@@Alexander_l322 Well you have to drive it carefully, lot's of coasting, slow speed and don't use breaks, and/or accelerator only if there is no other option.
You are sitting in a fast car, 0-60 in 4.5s and all the trucks are overtaking you. I don't think it's worth it. 40-45mpg is good enough with normal use.
I have a US spec a4 which is practically identical to this and I must say I love the interior. It’s just modern enough for me without being obnoxious and relying on big screens to disguise poor quality. Mine has an engine start button and smart key entry with nav, reverse camera, and Bluetooth audio… even if it’s old what more could a person really need? Love this generation of Audi
Never even considered this as an option! Nice car! You're too used to modern cars Matt, I didn't think the interior was that bad tbh. I like the alcantara finish on the seats with Audi's.
The quality and design of Audi interiors is really good (I have an Audi now, my first, had several Volvo’s and BMW’s)
@@christian-van-e yep, for years Audi's have had the best interiors.
Not been in the most recent models but anything in this year range is decent inside
Audi has a long reputation for designing and making top interiors, in recent years BMW catched up after being in hibernation for almost 20 years. This car´s interior of course looks a bit updated and not only the infosystem is the same as in our Audi A6 (3.0 TDI Quattro Avant) from 2005. Had air suspension and what not (you even had to open glove department with a button). The problem of course is with modern cars is that there is so much electronics that many things can go wrong.
@@Kmasse8 the more features you have, the more that can go wrong. Doesn't matter if it's electronic or not.
I have a SQ5 which I managed to find unmolested with 32k miles, 1 owner from new last year. Best car I've owned. I've replaced the MMI with a touch screen to modernise the technology ie Android auto / Apple carplay
Enjoyed watching this. Mine is a 2015 and spec wise looks exactly like this. Glacier White, 21s, Pan roof but no carbon or B&O. Coming up to 52,000km ownership in 14 months.
Interesting video as usual. Didn’t think interior was bad at all. I’m old enough to remember old plates with raised numerals in the 70s: awkward to get the flies off when you’re washing the plates. Wipe clean plates were a brilliant idea . People fitting 3d plates is like going back to unsliced bread, loose tea instead of bags or non-automatic kettles, why would you?
metal pressed plates look much better on German cars in my opinion and last a life time compared to plastic plates.
Tea made from tea bags is disgusting.
@@lmtliam The 19th century called, they want you to come and hold Rees-Mogg's hat
@@matthewlewis2072 Gosh, you're so progressive and modern! With people of your genius it's a wonder the empire of the 19th century ever collapsed.
@@lmtliam it’s a free country to have your tea in any form you like, but loose tea is rather messy.
Great vid once again Matt! Seriously considered one of these when shopping for a family transporter but really struggled to find a decent spec for a good price. Like you said to many G'd out with fully killa black mags and heavy tint!! Definitely have aged really well, so holding out for a good one at a decent price!
Used to have a 13 plate Q7 which we bought when it was 5 years old. The interior was very dated. I think because it was launched around 2006, a lot of the interior was of that era. Stuff from that period really didn't age well purely because technology advanced so quickly around that time.
I like " dated". It means you get proper instruments, proper buttons with no wretched touch screen menus, a proper handbrake and a proper manual gearbox. A car you can fix without needing a lottery win.
@Tim Hancock I agree in some respects Tim. Climate control 'buttons' on the touchscreen are ridiculous, a dial is much better. On our Tiguan you have to go 2 menus deep just to reset the trip mileage! A tiny button next to the trip mileage to reset it is far better. Modern design does at times feel so much like design over fuction/usability.
@@stuartday1876 I think the main problem is that I'm a bit dated these days Stuart 🥴
Great review! I just bought a single owner 2016 Q5 TDI 3.0 hat had 92k km on the clock and I am absolutely in love with it! Coming from a Highline GSW I find the interior to be amazing! So far the mileage is spot on 7.5-8L/100km on mountain roads around where I live. I bet I could get down to the mid to high 6's in some flat country.
Just bought a 2016 sq5 plus......what a car!!!!!
I have an SQ5 competition 326hp from 05-2017 this is my second one. It drives so comfortable. Most important everyday a smile on my face with this car
I’ve had my SQ5 for just over a year now & can’t praise it enough. They really are stunning cars. Interesting to hear about the gearbox needing to be serviced at 80k. Thanks Matt 🫶🏽
Sq5 has a ZF gearbox, completely different to the one in the 2.0tdi.
Had 2 now and currently running a 2016 plus (a little modified) and it is tremendous ! I love it. Oh and >40mpg if you tickle it.
Always put a smile on my face when i see another suv. You know Matt family car, when most of the time one person is driving the vehicle. I can honestly say that i cannot remember the last time i saw a suv driven for the purpose of being a family car.
Nothing like an upload from High Peak Autos!
Matt great review. Also. I'm glad you mentioned how toilet those 3D reg plates look. 👍
I had an SQ5 Plus, came with keyless entry and push button start (no need to plug key in to start) quilted leather, heated/ cooled cup holders, b&o stereo, etc which made it much more modern, except for the MMI, which I agree is dated, but there are ways to upgrade that. Great all rounder.
Mine has all this spec, Glass roof also. Had for 4 years now and finding it a great car.
Really helped me pull the trigger on an sq5 this video. Just picked up a 1 owner bog standard no aftermarket mods 63 plate with 34K miles 👌🏽
Any update? Does it sound nice?
@@stephenmellor2580 really impressed with it. Comfortable and fast. Sounds nice for a diesel 👌🏽
@@deanp127 that’s good to hear, I’m looking at an 18 plate one as I need a bigger car (current 3 series saloon 2018). Will be sad to see it go but the car is useless for prams! Have you heard of any issues with the sq5?
I’m just trading in my ‘23 plate S3 as it’s boring me and lacks any involvement for a ‘20 plate SQ5 diesel !
The SQ5 is awesome and puts a smile on my face again. Managed to get a fully loaded black one and can’t wait to pick it up next week. Great review and confirmed my decision.
Very good. I’d have done the same
Brilliant video Matt thankyou ,can you buy a reverse camera do you know ? ,thanks Paul
Retrofit carplay/android auto and the interior is perfect
Amazing cars I've always wanted the sq5 but ended up getting the 3.0 TDI s line plus with full sq5 spec never looked back.
I've a Q5 V6 Tdi and don't change , love it 🍻🇵🇹
Had my 2016 plus edition for 13 months now and love it. It ticks all the boxes. Took it through europe last October and got 42mpg. An autobahn blast saw 150mph easily. I've had lots of different Audi and this is my favourite (excluding V10 RS6 saloon).
I have no wanting to change this car. Only gripe is the gearbox can get confused and chooses a lower gear when turning a corner where using the torque would have worked smoother.
Sounds good, maybe consider getting a dsg oil and filter change and a gearbox reset
As an S5 driver with basically the same interior, I have to say that it's probably my favourite interior of all time. Such high quality and everything is in the right spot. Might get an SQ5 when I need more space.
I am trading my 2011 S5 Convertible for a 2016 SQ5 tomorrow for that exact reason - kids. Beautiful to drive and like you love the interior! It's solid as a rock!
I LOVE this SQ5. great all-arounder. in south america we had the gas version V6T, with 354hp, sad thing is that almost all of them were armoured for daily use by rich people in big cities
Having just become an Audi driver a few weeks ago (TT - thankyou for you’re informative review of it :) ) I don’t think I’ve become particularly aggressive but since watching your video I was especially considerate this morning - let people out at junctions, didn’t drive up their rear end. That said I did flash some muppet for taking an age changing lane!! Oops 😂
Your wry humour is spot on! Always gets a good chuckle from me 🤣🤣🤣
I have the A7 bitdi 2014 facelift (same engine). I agree that the display is a bit tired, but the quality of materials is very good. Had the 19 inch wheels (48 MPG in the long run) and swapped them for 21’s. (33 MPG). Big mistake and quite unconfortable 😅 Engine and gearbox, on the other hand, are top.
Cant have made that much of a difference???
I bought an Audi SQ7 about a year ago and I was blown away by it's performance and it's economy. It has air suspension so can get really low which helps it feel less "land yacht" and more "speedboat". But no matter how I drive or how I set the car up, i'm always reminded of it's weight, simply can't ignore it. That aside, it's fantastic at towing and overtaking is a breeze no matter the speed. FYI. No black wheels or wind deflectors or 3d plates and my dog goes in the boot where it belongs 🙂
That car is great
I had an M410i, then my son arrived.. Jumped ship and got a 65 plate SQ5. Loved the cars practicality and performance but the interior was super dated.. The arm rest squeeked like a b*tch and AUDI's MMI from that era was utter dog poop. Seats were comfy, and everything was where you'd expect it to be.
Now I have a 2014 Sorento KX-3 based on your review and I love it! Armrest doesn't creak at all.
Can literally hose the thing down and it's nice to not give 2 sh*ts about wrecking the interior as it's pretty damn durable!
Thanks for your recommendation and keep the reviews/trips coming! Great channel!
Had a Q7 with the 3.0 tdi engine, absolute nightmare mechanically, injector issues, dpf issues etc. $8k in repairs and the engine light still wouldn't disappear. fuel use was great though ~8.5L/100km around town and the power was nice.
Brilliant fitout though, interior, moonroof, electric tailgate, etc were great.
Never buying an Audi again because of it though.
Think you got unlucky, I've had 4 3.0 TDI's all of which were taken over 100,000 miles one even at 180,000 an no engine issues at all.
Great vid - agree on the infotainment screen - too small and low res with old software. Can always fit an RS NAV though - that will bring it bang up to date with further upgrades possible (surround view etc)
I rented a 2018 A6 Avant in Germany in 2019 with the 3.0 TDI and it just never stopped and never ran out of breath, even at autobahn speeds it pulled like a freight train, I wish we got it in the states for more than a few years.
Front discs and pads alone cost over £1k retail from Audi before labour! They're not readily available aftermarket either. So they can be expensive cars to maintain. I had one, the performance always impressed me but they are looking dated now especially for the circa 20k price tag - the Plus models are nearer 30k still
My friend has had the diesel and the petrol sq5 and much prefers petrol the diesel had lag. Have to say interior is beautiful.. a dream car for me
Me in a Jag XF S and me in a Lexus LS430 are 2 different people completely. Definitely some cars out there that just make you a hooligan.
MAT you have made my night shift with your stereotyping hilarious but 100% relatable
The petrol alternative to this is the TFSIe 55, 2 litre hybrid with combined output of 362 bhp and 369 In ft torque.. I have a White S Line black edition with a much more up to date digital dash, diamond leather interior, pan roof and B&O sound system. I can honestly say it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. Well built, nice details, quick in all weathers and 40mpg all day long. After years of E/C class, 5 /4 series and 50k trouble free miles in the last 18 months it’s still an absolute pleasure to drive.
good review as usual I have a 59 plate 3.0tdi S-line Q5 with 113000 miles on owned it 7 years never missed a beat plenty in the tank sir I love the lack of Tech and the dreaded DPF issues I don't have any tats and own a Boxer so nearly fit the profile. Great car glad I chose this and not the X5 I was looking at.
I have the A4 allroad 3.0V6 and was thinking this might be its replacement one day .. cheers for the overview
Amazing cars, owned 2 of them, will have another some time! I had the Plus version, brought a plug and play TDI tuning box which took it to over 400bhp. I'm logging on to Autotrader!
I used to work with someone who had a Golf R with wind deflectors, 3D personalised plates and the temperament of an erectile dysfunctional Staffordshire Bull Terrier. For me, full fat Range Rover any day. Loving the content. 👍
Quite literally summed me up to a T back in the day - Went from an A7 Bi-T 'suddenly' finding myself with a child and ending up with a SQ5 albeit the next model up (2018). The A7 was perfect with a perfect engine until you realise everything child related is now oversized - car seat meant back seats were down to 1, pram meant you were almost down to 0 boot space.
Fantastic car (mine was the petrol version) balancing performance, practicality & safety all dressed with a fairly modern interior/exterior
I have looked at these but for the money lack so many features like ACC that most run of the mill VW's have as standard. Cracking review Matt.
For £20k i would have 2015 Bmw M5. Monsterous engine and performance yet practical and luxurious. It’s the drivers car who has a family
Great vid as always. I sold my V8 S5 (which I loved) to get one of these. I don't regret it at all. Such an amazing all rounder.
Having had both I think you made the right decision
So right about the reg plate! Hand tattoo so right too
I commented on the insta post. Only mod i did was get a stage 1 map. Wow that car flew. Do miss it but i also like having a clean driving licence
All good thanks Matt, it answers one of my previous questions to you on your £5k auto video.
Matt.
Try this 2018 SQ5
Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro 354 PS tiptronic petrol.
Bought this last year and I think all issues on the diesel have gone. Audi new SQ5s are back to diesel for some reason.
Love it when you don’t hold back Matt 😂 please don’t change👌 the best colour for a SQ5 family weapon.
Yep completely agree, the interiors have always put me off to. Same with the similar age A4 and A5, very dated now.
Matt great video keep it up !! currently have a 2013 Audi S5 only done 22k miles baby on the way so think a SQ5 might be the way forward
Brilliant Matt you didn't let me down on the stereotyping 👍 another brilliant review ☺️
I’m amazed how popular these are in Copenhagen, which generally has an anti-car culture. They are literally everywhere, and small wonder: they are practical, fairly cheap to run, reliable and have an amazing engine.
Why don't you like wind deflectors? I've always liked them. They're a small modification to the car, and when parked, I can let some of that heat out of the car by leaving the windows cracked
Hi Matt,
I have been looking at these for the last 6 months, and have just found the right one.. Not Black with full tint, and I have no tatts.. Review timely and spot on, button start was an option, worth mentioning that the vital Pana Roof and Drive Select were both options and are missing on even some plus models, Great to hear that the 90k version you are driving was still running well. Excellent job as usual. Best Rgs Paul Woodford SK7
Registration plates...hand tattoo..aggressive dogs..Audi driver driving practically up your arsenal 🤣💯bloody excellent Matt 👌 👏
Its so sad there doing away with Deisel cars,when you see a video like this.
A very clean, un chaved example.
Being a Cockapo owner,i think a dog says a lot about you.
Loved it, Matt,looking sharp, too.
All the best,Sam
Your comments about the image could have come out of my mouth. Well done; a great review.
Glad you enjoyed it
I've just bought at sq5 plus 2016 and it is great!
Any chance you can do some old, run of mill boring cars soon please Matt. Really enjoy those.
Had two of these and loved them, only reason for changing was I drove them like they were stolen, which really isn't me. The sound generators built into the exhaust system which you activate by putting the car into dynamic mode, didn't help much 😂.
Love the videos I to was looking at SQ5's about a year ago as we had a new family and were out growing our Audi A3 8V which we'd had for 5 years and done over 60k trouble free motoring. However with the car market what it was a year ago they were just a little out of budget. We ended up with a 2014 VW Tiguan R line 7s dsg 2.0tdi 180bhp with no joke every option was ticked from factory and had only done 23k with full VW history lovely car and very pleased with it however still would swap it for an SQ5 in a heart beat. We have had it a year just ticking over 32k so plenty of life left before needing a change.
They’re great cars too
Matt
Can you recommend a garage to repair the electrical handbrake on a 06 Range Rover sport ?
It squealing
Still interested in a review of the second generation Q7.
Also, reading various forums it's easy to get the impression that timing chain issues are fairly common och all the VAG 3.0 diesels.
I noticed that many SQ5 owners bought a Macan once their bookkeeper said they needed to buy a new car
If I had to have an SUV I think this would be on my shortlist - still looks quite fresh and sounds like a lot of fun to drive. The lack of a push button start and rear camera is just not good enough for what must be a top spec car - Audi's stingyness is annoying! Good review as usual and enjoy your amusing observations on life etc😃
I have a top spec 2015 SQ5 and mine has a push button start (full keyless entry) and rear camera, must be options at the time of original purchase.
3D reg plates, i'm with you 100%
Nice ride, but never liked the rear. The taillight design doesn t work for me.
Pretty car, I am buying Golf 7 GTD but SQ5 will be my next one
About time you reviewed an SQ5!
Get your hands on a mk2 2017 onwards SQ5 petrol - even better!
I bet
Nope! Apart from the interior the older diesel goes harder. I’ve driven both.
I had the last hurrah model which was a 2016 SQ5 plus which had 340ps/700Nm out of the factory which I had remapped to 400ps/800Nm and the performance was phenomenal. Miss it.
Why did you change it mate? Hoping to get one end of this year
@@BarryShite25 I replaced it with a 2021 Cayenne S which is a phenomenal vehicle but you have to drive it like a sports car to get the feeling of performance and let’s face it driving an SUV like a sports car is kinda daft. With the SQ5 the immediate shove from idle was addictive. It made town driving such a hoot. I used to love red lights :)
Good honest review again 👍Nearly brought an SQ5, but I opted for an MK2 Tiguan R Line instead for the family bus 😃 But I do fancy a newer face-lift SQ5 in the future 🤔
Exactly what I’ve done. Went for a mark 3 Tiguan r line over a 2020 sq5.
The Mk2 and Mk3 Tiguan R lines are just an amazing choice, look splendid. Where I am from you can get a 2017 Macan for the same money. So the Porsche is a no brainer for me really.
How does a Tiguan r line come into the equation when ur looking at sq5s? Wouldn't the direct Competitor be a Tiguan R?
@@Insetta you’re correct, the direct rival would have been the R Tiguan but i needed a diesel. It is the top of the range Tiguan 4 motion 200ps. Only drawback on the Tiguan against the sq5 is the lack of leather seats as standard.
@@Insetta i think that what he means
Nice car Matt, thanks for sharing, and your editing time.
Hello Again, once more a very informative video, lots of technical info plus practical ownership points. Regards, RichardA.
I think you are being a bit harsh on the interior, especially given its age.
When it is spec'd correctly with carbon inlays and the additional tech packs, the interior is still a pretty special place, especially with diamond stitched nappa leather seats. For a car that is nearly 15+ years old in terms of design, the interior and the interior quality holds up incredibly well especially when compared to BMW or Mercedes of the same era.
I reckon I’m properly crazy for this channel. Great content as usual Matt.
Its no doubt a good channel
Better content than most UK TV channels. Certainly more entertaining.
Better than TV and better than most of TH-camrs
Thanks!
@@djwarren5081 It's not yet another dreary police drama, which is a bloody miracle nowadays
Hi Matt 👋, I can't believe that that has done 97000 miles it looks in Fantastic condition. If that have been a Ford or a Vauxhall or a Fiat with that mileage on it would have been scrapped that's what it cost so much in the first place built to last. Cheers Phil from Newark
Interesting to see these across the pond! I was curious how it fits in Europe. I own one in Canada (also own an S3 so this all tracks except I don’t know what a 3D number plate is and mine are stock lol) so it has the supercharged petrol 3.0T but otherwise very similar. Just weird it doesn’t have a engine start button on that spec.
Nice one. The SQ5 is very discreet but cool.
I was tempted to get an SQ5 last month, but saw the interior and it put me off. I suppose i was used to having a more modern interior coming from a C220D estate so i ended up with a F Pace R-Sport instead
Yeah I had the 2016 it was old fashioned in side you need to get 2017 and above much better inside👍
I had a 2014 A4 s line in a few weeks ago it drove nicer than I remember them but as you say the once great interior does seem dated now especially to my own car a 2018 mercedes E400
I didnt know that Audi produced an SQ5, so your video was very interesting.
I like the fact that the styling of this sportier model is subtle & flies under the radar. The engine is strong & seems to provide great performance (& sound!) from a diesel engine.
As you rightly pointed out, the only negative is the dated interior screen/controls, but I would still consider one at the right price.
Thanks for another great video with your usual high production values!👍🔥
Glad you liked it!
You must have been hiding under a rock?
i think its a great buy ; light weight loads of power , 40 mpg , makes more sense than those daft huge pick ups that every house around here has two of , clogging up the lanes taking half a child to school 8 times a day ;;;
This channel is superb .
Correct
Thanks guys
I must admit, I wasn't sure of the SQ5 because it's showing it's age a little bit now because of the interior which is amazingly built but looks dated. I'm starting to doubt my opinion now....great video
Crisp presentation Matt
I believe the four exhausts on the current model are completely fake. A typical single diesel exhaust box is tucked under the bumper...a bit tacky.
I wonder if the older one is the same?
Fake exhausts have become a bit of a thing.
I’ve been waiting for this one!
I love your Social commentary Matt. So funny.