Here's Why The 2017 Audi SQ5 TFSI Is My Goldilocks SUV
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In this episode of JayEmm On Cars I am once again back in the seat of a modern fast Audi. However, this is one that's just a few years old and for that reason stands out. It has a turbocharged petrol engine, is well sized and has decent performance. But, as this is not the RS model, can it still excite a somewhat jaded cynic like myself?
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I bought a 2018 one of these in 2020 and have done 20k miles in it over the last 3 years.
I have this as a family car along side an Exige 350 and previously a Caterham 420R.
Honestly, it's one of the best cars I've ever owned. It's plenty fast enough to carry the family round in...sounds great...and build quality is very good.
I thought I might have it for a year...but here I am 3 years later and can't think of anything I'd want to change it for.
Those exhaust tips are absolutely criminal!!!
They are!
It is interesting (to me at least) that VW group seem to be cutting corners on interior build quality at a time when BMW, Mercedes, LR and even Tesla are upping their games. Such a shame as for the longest time Audi were the benchmark but risk dropping down to the next class. Really cannot get excited about whether the exhaust tips are real or fake, there will soon be none at all so no point in getting upset about it. My Q7 has fakes ones and I was marvelling at how much easier they are to clean at the weekend!
I actually like the minimal ornament design of the Audi, it appeals to me
@@teanomeano123 me too, think they do a great job design wise but are cutting corners on quality of materials and have are too stingy on kit compared with the competition.
Owned one of these for 2 years now and other than a few recalls/warranty claims it’s been great!
Nice review. Keep up the good work.
It fits your silhouette perfectly!
Good review. I absolutely love that car with which I have often done 1’000 km a day trips. It is my 3rd one, but the first with petrol. For me it is a Swiss Army knife. It does everything.
The extra cash you spend on fuel will be covered by your much lower monthly’s as it has a the best future value of all q5s
I drove a Q5 a few months ago. The most forgettable driving experience I’ve ever had. Literally I cannot recall anything of the drive other than that it happened.
Isn't that the point of a semi luxurious crossover?
That’s why they sell so many…most people hate driving…driverless cars will be a huge hit there they get it right
@@TheFlyingClutchman i guess, but I can't say the same for an X3 I drove a while back. I recall being genuinely impressed by the handling. It was dare i say fun on the bends. If i had to pick between the two... no contest.
@@WeLikeFetaCheese the X3 would be fun at the expense of comfort. Biggest issue with crossovers is you can't really have both
@@TheFlyingClutchman I don't know about that... I had a rental 2020 X3 last year, and it was very comfy actually. It was not sporty, but it was pleasant to drive. Granted, "not sporty" does not mean it does not drive well on the back roads... In fact, I too was impressed at the handling. Sure, it's no 3-series, but it feels like it "likes" to be driven around corners, if you will.
You do very good videos I am surprised you don’t get a lot more views
Love the reviews, would be good to see some of the Volvo SUV line up in contrast to the German rivals- keep up the good work :)
I’d go Macan S/GTS/Turbo.
I went from a 2016 A6 to a 2018 SQ5 and my only complaint is the hard and creaky interior plastics when you put pressure on them. Other than that it’s one of the top 3 cars I’ve owned.
I picked up a 2018 SQ5 back in November last year over on the west coast of the USA. Spec it's basically identical to what you Brits got in the 2017 model. Put just over 10k on her since I bought her and here's my observations.
First, the automatic transmission in automatic mode can lurch and hiccup from time to time. Especially when first starting out. Not uncommon within the first 5 mins of driving to have the shift from 1>2 rev past 3.5k for no discernible reason. It just does. All the time. When warmed up & operating to it's normal process, it's almost oppressively aggressive in it's perpetual shifting as high as possible as quick as possible. The other day I was doing around 40 mph on a roadway, and I was in 7th gear at 1.2k revs. What's the point there Audi? Seriously.
The dynamic setting in general operates better than comfort, but it still leaves a bit to be desired in terms of good shifting dynamics overall. It also likes to hang onto revs sometimes and not always for any reason you can identify, but when operating as normal will shift around 2.5k which is about right. However when on the highway/freeway, it will also hold onto 6th gear at 65mph and 2.4k to 2.6k revs. So for the trans you really need to put it in manual all the time and shift when you want to so you can either get a little more torque with the revs in the right spot, or keep the revs down if you're cruising and want to focus more on MPGs.
As far as performance goes, it's pretty damn good. 0-60 in just over 5 seconds which is darn good for a 2 ton SUV. For most petrol heads looking for a comfortable but spirited daily, you'd be hard pressed to find better value than the SQ5. You can certainly find quicker and nicer, but you're paying several grand more to get either one or both. And for some, that extra money is probably better spent on their weekend toys.
Great film as always Jay.
I completely agree on the exhaust tips. I was looking at getting one of these in 2017 but those tips put me off and I got a 5 Series Touring instead.
Love my 2017 SQ5 TFSI. Best car I’ve owned.
Maybe you're spoiled by your Super Cars Jay (I'm just jealous) but a v6 345 BHP block with 5.4 0-62 and limited at 155mph is still a high performance engine! It's got more than "a little poke"! Great videos though mate - many thanks!
I'm in the US (where we still have a petrol SQ5), but am considering picking up a pre-facelift version of one of these as well. Kind of hits a sweet spot for me in terms of performance, luxury, ergonomics and features. An X3 M40 is ultimatley probably a better vehicle, but I prefer the seats/leather and ride quality of the SQ5. Would love to find one specced exactly as in this video
@footballcoreano maybe. I really don’t like the all touchscreen system they’ve moved to on the latest cars though
James you are mistaken mate x3 and Q5 are the same class cars. X1 and Q3 are in the same class too. Q5 is the suv version of a4 same as x3 being the suv version of 3. Really surprised you thought Q5 was a higher class car, a bit of a rookie mistake really(but you are far from being a rookie).
Bear in mind it’s the SQ5
With that reg it looks like it belongs to Thomas Heaton, the Landscape photographer
I've a 2104 SQ5 petrol supercharged (354bhp) imported from the US. The specification is way higher - the interior has far more leather - the door trims Jay complained about as being plasticky are leather - door cards are leather and seats are the softer Napa leather in back with red inserts. All the stitching in the seats, door cards armrest and steering well is red to match the seats. The Panoramic sunroof is standard as is the B&O stereo and everything else you would expect. The only downside of my car is the infotainment system spec - it is now well outdated. The original screen is tiny and it doesn't have Carplay for example, however, fortunately, there are after market upgrades available. I've upgraded the screen to a 9" which fits in the original space in the dash, which I much prefer to , as Jay put it, the iPad stuck on the dashboard, and it now is touchscreen with Carplay. Personally I prefer the real dials to the virtual cockpit, which I had in my previous S3.
Performance wise - there is no turbo lag (supercharger) and it goes down the road at a faster rate than a 2 ton SUV should.
My car might be old but I think it has a lot more character, and I love it.
P.S. It has real quad exhaust tips with valves - noise? No problem!
Good video! Was this model on air suspension?
Need a JayEmm review of X3/X4 M40i and GLC 43 for completeness!
I was thinking that
Yep x3 M40i
I have a Q5, there’s more room for luggage and the driver, I’m 6ft 4, than in an A4 avant… Just been to Scotland and back, no issues, but ride gets harsh after a while. SQ5 would suit me, wife and kids. Agree on the A6 Allroad, superb car.
I own one of these. Once you select Dynamic, you need to pull down on the gearstick to put it in sport - then you would have noticed a difference in the exhaust note, as well as the performance. Totally agree re the fake 'exhaust' tho...
I've got the SQ5 Plus+ , B8 version 3Ltr V6 Diesel 2017... fantastic SUV, & this is coming from an Audi RS4, ( needed the larger space= Kids)😁
I had one for 18 months.
I can’t remember a single week of trouble free motoring.
Before that I had a mki which was bulletproof
Our families keyless entry vehicles, key fob batteries are constantly needing replacement. Spares sit draining their batteries in the safe. And the irritation of alarm going off coupled to removing the door handle clips has become an inconvenience rather than a convenience.
One option I will recommend not ticking.
I have Q5 3lt V6 Tdi and i love ( like A6 )
The new sleeper is the 55 tfsi e 370 bhp would be interesting how it compares to this
Never clicked on a vid so fast, we are considering this or the GLC 43
Dont want to be that guy..but why not just get an a4 wagon or even a6 wagon all road.
@@dwade3202 step in height
Have you tried the Stelvio?
I'd have a hard time swinging for the SQ5 when a Macan S would only be slightly more money. The Macan Turbo I drove a couple of years ago still resides at the number one spot on my list of crossovers that are fun to drive.
Define “slightly more money”
@@anthonyfarnan5935 $100 difference in lease payment? 😁
I replace my 2018 Audi SQ5 for a 2018 Porsche Macan GTS. The SQ5 is more confortable but it can't compare with the sporty factor of the Macan GTS, the PDK transmission is way better to me in the Macan. If you looking for confort and some sportiness the SQ5 is perfect but if you looking for that really sport rush I'll pick the Macan all the way and it doesn't have fake exhaust pipes also, there are more aftermarket upgrades for the Macan.
Perhaps take a look at the A4 Allroad of the same generation 2016+? I think they are a bit of a bargain now. 25k Euros for a heavily loaded one below 100k km.
The X3 and Q5 are are in the same class hoss
Just been shopping for an SUV for my wife the Q5 got her interested in an A6 Allroad (don't tell her its not an SUV!).
BTW - I'd love to see carvertical in real-world use. It sounds like it ticks lots of boxes but been burned before.
My wife has 2010 Q5 S-Line 3.2L. I don't find the interior any worse than the A4 or A6s, in fact the Q5 runs on the A4 platform. Not sure about later models.
@@thesollys9540 No, of course - the interiors are pretty standard across the range. I mean more in terms of safety and dynamics. An estate is always going to outperform an SUV, simply down to physics.
I could go to Singapore at some point to drive the new Audi SQ5 petrol.
Same engine as my 2017 B9 model S5 I believe. Brilliant package with fabulous sound.
I BOUGHT SQ5 THE EXACT SAME COLOUR WHEELS 2017 MODEL ,AND I THINK ITS ONE OF THR BEST SUV ON THE MARKET AND HOLD THERE SECOND HAND VALUE. JUST LOVE IT ,DONT REALLY MATTER ABOUT THE FAKE TIPS AS THEY STILL LOOK VERRY NICE. GREAT FAMILY CAR WITH A RACING FEAL TO IT, BUT STILL MISS MY VW ESTATE GOLF R.
Need a jayemm review of Volvo S60 and Peugeot 508 new models
any chance of an Audi TTrs?
Would you go for this or the equivalent S4 Avant, same engine/spec?
Edit: the S4 has a butterfly valve that opens when in dynamic mode. I think is a little louder.
The S4 requires you to pull back on the drive selector an extra time to get sport dynamic. Not sure if that’s the same in the SQ5. It speeds the shifts and releases the pops and bangs on downshift.
Macan turbo any good bro?
i thought it was supercharged not turbo o.O the same engine from the b8 an up S4 no?
I recently bought a 2018 Q7 (wanted / needed the rear legroom for tall kids, and the extra luggage space) and I spent the extra to get the Vorsprung trim as I thought it really lifted the interior.
I sought out a 2018 car to avoid the latest touch screen laden interior as well and for a family car for long motorway trips it’s been a quiet, relaxing luxurious place to be.
Unfortunately I don’t live near decent roads and I don’t have much time for driving for fun so something with enough space and comfort ticked a lot of boxes for me
I'd like to see a e91 335 😎 we didn't get them in the states but had the e61 535
Pfffttt!!! RS Q3 !! Best sleeper SUV!!
Hello JayEmm 👋🏻 Do my Goldilocks cars from different manufacturers and car types 👍🏻
It’s getting harder to justify these high prices nowadays. The only’value’ is getting an EV tax free through a company scheme. What’s that car, say £50,000. That is just a crazy amount. What happens if rates go up and people actually buy a new car??
It's one of the nicer looking SUV/crossover-type vehicles, but that's the most positive thought I could have on it. Why do they even bother with making SQ's as I feel a regular Q5 will offer pretty much anything a premium-SUV-customer could look for? It's not as if you have to buy this type of vehicle if you are looking for a sporty driving experience.
By the looks of it Audi doesn't know if it's coming or going or has gone!
Macan GTS or Stelvio QV?
Love the "ooomph" of the turbo.BUT... longevity,reliability and maintenance cost nightmare past warranty is plain stupid. I'd stick with the 1st gen supercharger version I found it much better and lasts longer for as long as preemptive maintenance is done ;)
SQ5 really needs the 4.0TFSI.... I would be all over that one
Yeah, current Audi's SUVs look very compact for their size, I really like that, I saw an (R?)SQ5 the other day and at first I was sure it was a (R)(S)Q3! It's nice. In comparison the current BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 look kinda BLOATED, mehh, I don't really like them ://
At the same time the E53 X5 is my (current; I change my mind all the time😂😂) dream car.
Sooo, all in all, extremely happy to see new SUV content on the channel, big thumbs up!!
I bought my 2018 SQ5 as a family ski vehicle, and to pull a utility trailer and it has some pretty impressive performance. My problem is that the boltstered seats are too narrow resulting in sore hips after a 2-3 hour drive. I'm 6' - 185 lb. The steering wheel front edge is rather sharp and uncomfortable. I find the "start stop" feature really annoying and I dislike having to remember to turn it off every time I start the car. Lastly, when you need immediate power the engine has a 2-3 second lag before it kicks in.
I prefer the X3 M40i
Why would you go from a M3 Competition to one of these? The natural progression would be what we’ve got, a F16 X6M which is far more comparable than a diesel Audi…… someone in one actually put their foot down in front of me yesterday, probably thought it was a regular X6 until I went flying past them!
Completely agree on the fake exhausts, makes me cringe every time I see one. Unacceptable on something that labels itself as premium luxury cars.
Thank you Audi for not gobbing up the vehicles with too much comfort and turning the dash into a desktop.
They have the right ride,
They have the power that does not defeat the Quattro by showing off.
They waft, with paddleshifters.
The Q5 would be the same class as the X3?? The Q3 is the same class as the X1 for example.
Goldilocks is a lot more memorable than SQ5 TFSI.
Honestly the q5 is the best size for an SUV. Anything smaller and you could just get a hatchback, anything bigger is borderline useless and i can't even imagine the mpg
There are some people that use the size of cars, im 195cm with friends that are no smaller, i own volvo v70 and s80 both of which look small when me and my friends get in with our luggage.
I would not want anything smaller than q7 /xc90 / RR sport
I had a Q7 and an BMW X5 for a few weeks- you literally could not use half of all available parking spaces... I now understand why cars of this size have to be a bit higher- since you have to drive into the ditch every 30 seconds to let the oncoming traffic pass 😀
Yep agreed
No RSQ5 Jay 👍🏻
This or the BMW x3 M40i ?
Can’t say I’m that bothered about the exhaust / false exhaust tip thing - they’re there to let gas out.
The iPad looks a bit tacky - but I prefer it to Mercedes current set up, or audis set up, which just looks like the front window to a tv shop!
I know my folks are wishing they’d gone with a tasty Q5 rather than a countryman for their daily.
Feels like there are very few that actually buy diesel now. The second hand market for diesels are dead in Sweden.
well this or the s4 ?
Love my B9 S4. Mines a saloon though so for practicality I’d say the B9 S4 Avant unless you really need the SUV. Other than a seizing filler cap (due not being driven much during the various lockdowns) and a faulty radiator sensor (both fixed under warranty), it mechanically hasn’t put a foot wrong in the 3.5 years I’ve owned the car. Only other thing I’d say is they’ve had a lot of problems with the B&O system on A4/A5 with a lot of speaker rattle at low/medium volumes with a flat EQ curve. My speakers were replaced under warranty but still rattles, thought being it’s the housing that can’t cope with the speaker. Personally, I’d just go for the basic audio system, turn it off and listen to the exhaust note whilst we still can 🙂. Used values are strong just now, mine having (on paper at least) appreciated by £4K in the last 4 months. I’ve six months left on my PCP to decide whether to keep her, or venture into the EV world with an etron GT (subject to a lottery win)…. Suspect I’ll enjoy the car for a while longer looking at the costs to switch.
Is this car for sale
Maybe….
I hope that one day I will be able to understand, accept, appreciate and respect SUVs.
Ah a lost cause!
what?- you don't like a car that doesn't have more interior space, is not really better on dirt but is heavier and slower than non-SUV counterpart?
Crossovers have become certified family cars.
@@olik136 Well when you put it that way what's not to like? 😜
They’re still selling the SQ5 petrol in the US and A, Canada, Russia, and other markets outside of Europe.
And a diesel S4 is useless.
SQ5 back to diesel in Oz 💪
@@anthonyfarnan5935 I didn’t know that. But I do know they sell the petrol S6 and S7 in Oz.
A whole lot of complaints for this to be your “Goldilocks SUV”
Remap a Q5 3lt V6 Diesel and you have SQ5 at fraction of the cost..
Not really. A remap does not give it S suspension, brakes, seats, etc. S is a lot more than just the engine.
Maybe the likes of BMW have caught up and some of their interiors no longer feel as special? I know the latest 3 has a much better interior than the orange backlit mess of old. Just compare the damping of simple things like the window switches and indicator stalks of an a6 and an e class they are still slightly ahead trust me. The mercs might look chintzy and silver but in the words of Alan Partidge. Its a quality action. I think the A3 and golf dropped the ball quality wise. Next A4 will be the test of where they are at.
I dont know honestly. Ive been in a few Audi's and BMWs lately and to me the Audi interiors still feel a cut above in presentation and quality inside.
Who says the q5 is only available in diesel because whoever it was they’re wrong.
He said sq5
There's a great deal of ignorance on display wrt Audi model names vs actual engineering internals. A Q5 is most definitely "the same" class as an X3. Audi does make some good SUVs (esp "performance" SUVs), but not remotely in the "sweet-spot" as price-equivalent BMWs (esp for performance off-road and/or at altitude) or even a (shudder) Jeep or GM SUV.
If I had the money and needed a big car, why ever get this instead of the rs6 wagon or just a regular a6 all road wagon
Three words. Raised driving position.
For me at least, who has just bought a Q7 Vorsprung instead of a RS6 it’s due to a far more flexible interior (three rear seats all fold, slide and recline independently), occasionally I can avoid taking 2 cars out as it will seat more than 5, and 98% of my miles are motorway or dual carriageway and I’d use the performance v v rarely
I’ve had a Porsche when younger and lots of fast motorbikes but for driving long distances, with tall kids, in quiet and comfort, the Q7 beat a lot of estate options and other cars (for me at least)
Better packaged, roomier interior but smaller exterior, and higher driving position which a lot of people like.
My uncle has one, keep trying make him race my m240i XD
I personally find Audi interiors so dull. The fifty shades of grey spec is so underwhelming in a car at this price point.
Good job you’re in the minority.
Far from perfect actually
This review was shocking, everything is just okay. It’s easy to tell the reviewer is too spoiled to review cars ! I’ve driven this car n for a 50k Suv it’s rapid !
What do you want, me to say everything on this car is the best ever? Because it's not
This is not 2017
This vehicle makes sense only for someone who doesn't have any children. In which case why not get a car and not this jacked up ridiculous mobile
"...someone who doesn't have any children."
LOL these literally are family cars where I live.
Thirsty . Not particularly fast. Fake exhaust tips . I’ll pass
Sometimes I think I am the only person who thinks Audis are the most boring cars ever made.
I am sorry but every single SUV or Crossover is shit by definition.
Isn't that a 2018? The 2017 was last year of the previous gen
And it's rated at 354 HP