2021 Audi SQ5 Test Drive Review: Restrained Exuberance

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The 2021 #Audi #SQ5 #crossover receives an impressive refresh for the new model year. Output from the 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine remains the same at 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, but Audi recalibrated the eight-speed automatic transmission and launch control to rocket the car up to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Along with revised front and rear fascias, more standard safety equipment, and some interior improvements, Audi hopes its best-selling crossover can keep selling in high volumes.
0:30 - Introduction
1:10 - Exterior Walkaround
2:46 - Interior Overview
6:42 - Rear Seats & Cargo
7:54 - Driving Impressions
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@jefferychambrovichjr6681 2 жыл бұрын

That has the s sport package ( red brake calipers) which also adds the air suspension

@joelc.armstrong7951 3 жыл бұрын

I picked up my 2021 after i turned in my 2018 in this spec, without the sport package, but with red interior. not a fan of the new MMI, even though it is SLIGHTLY better than the last interface. the issue I have is the how long it takes to navigate thru the interface. Also, the 2018 sounded way better. I could've heard the turbo Whooshes even on comfort mode. Dynamic sounds as though there is fake noise filtered into the cabin though. The Dynamic does sound better, but you cannot tell it is a turboi car. I have the carbon trim, but the steering wheel should have been flat at the bottom. Don't really care for the heating element. that's just me, though.

@bigsammy5132 3 жыл бұрын

At least it has a better fake exhaust tips than the previous generation

@johncgr800 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, thank you!! Was the color Ibis White or Glacier White Metallic?

@carbuzzcom 3 жыл бұрын

Glacier

@johncgr800 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuzzcom thank you so much. I’m trying to decide between the 2 white colors and I’m leaning toward Ibis White. Glacier seems to have a bluish gray hue to it.

@runningdebate2670 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an SQ5 in Buffalo with real exhaust was like a 1300$ option , 72k MSRP pretty sure it has every available option, white with blackout and red interior looks much nicer than this one.

@giovannepersona3601 3 жыл бұрын

Did you consider the GLC 43? I am between these two cars

@runningdebate2670 3 жыл бұрын

@@giovannepersona3601 I traded in a GLC 43 lol, wasn't a fan of Mercedes, also feel the interior of the Audi is much nicer and with the exhaust it pops really nicely. I just felt like the Mercedes was for old people lol mind you I'm 35. Also I have air suspension on the audi which is also very nice.

@carbuzzcom 3 жыл бұрын

@@giovannepersona3601 GLC is stiffer, but we think it's more fun.

@giovannepersona3601 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuzzcom that is what I heard as well, GLC43 is more fun. Will probably buy it

@robertb.4202 3 жыл бұрын

In Canada, you can replace the fake tips with functional exhaust. Can you do that in the US market?

@JaredRosenholtz 3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@TheJCG75 3 жыл бұрын

@@JaredRosenholtz yes you can. It’s an optional part.

@JaredRosenholtz 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJCG75 it’s not on the US configurator

@TheJCG75 3 жыл бұрын

@@JaredRosenholtz agreed it’s not, it’s considered an accessory. See the last pages of this thread here: www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-mkii-discussion-218/2021-sq5-order-guide-3000917/page35/

@atmg35 3 жыл бұрын

It can be done. Ive done it on my 2021 SQ5 back in Dec

@williamlast5657 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Florida also and I hate that the nice seats are not cooled also! the ventilated seats do not look as nice.

@feistybastard 3 жыл бұрын

The SQ5 is still like a car wearing a toupe. Can't seem to figure out how to connect exhaust to the exhaust tips.

@atmg35 3 жыл бұрын

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@runningdebate2670 3 жыл бұрын

I just leased an SQ5 in Buffalo with sports exhaust was like 1300$ have every option pretty much 72k MSRP ugh. Have a white one as well with red interior looks much better than this one. Also like my wheels better than this ones.