Exactly it’s not too flashy which IMO is classy

@@schmoestudy What I like about the Q5 is that the body style is simple and classic. Looks like it will stand the test of time compared to those that are consistently changing their body design making one's new car look outdated in a couple of years.

Is the maintenance a lot more expensive?

There are literally tens of options for the rims lol? This is just a terrible choise from the one who specced this q5.

@@Wulf44445 yeah but they have no really good choices like Mercedes or even bmw. The only real cool ones are the sq5 wheels which you can option on the q5 e . I had my c class with the amg 19s and I had to get 17s and put winters on. Not as good looking but the ride quality and how long the tires lasted was night and day

Lol but they still look better than those 14 inch rims on your clapped out civic.

@@doriangray2020 - even a 2014 Civic will last longer than this POS.

Yeah the only pro is that the line of sight is better than many of the integrated into dash screens

That'll happen in the next gen. Audi is moving away from the stuck-on look.

Heard they originally designed this to be able to tuck/fold in like in the old a6/a7s but the government backup camera regulation in 18? forced so the screen is always able to be turned on once in reverse as a safety assurance

@@rmknicks the shared platform all electric Macan and Q5 should look pretty nice

Yeah, I also wish it were farther down so I had to spend more time with my eyes off the road. The extra eye fatigue while driving would be an excellent bonus.

Love the lights on my older model better..... wasn't worth the upgrade for touchscreen control......👍👍👍

Seems confused.....

They made a good choice in my opinion, as a daily driver car it's honestly a very satisfying vehicle for most people. I have the 2018 on a lease and will consider the 2021 model but my patience has run out for not having remote start during the winter months due to whatever german laws prevent this option. After driving Audi Q3/Q5 for about 6 years now I'm kind of looking for a complete change of pace honestly. So I may leave Audi behind for now but looking back it was a good experience overall and I may return again someday.

Genuine question- why do you like the coupe-look SUVS? I don’t get it, I always just think they look ugly, like lifted cars

@@jamieplays3552, I agree and disagree. Imo, the BMW versions are really, really, really ugly and can’t stand them. The Mercedes version is nice when it comes the GLC, the GLE is horrendous looking. However, if you look at the upcoming Q5 Sportback, it’s very subtle and I think looks incredible. To be fair, I’m an Audi and Volvo fanboy, so grain of salt and all of that. Do you not like the way the Q5 Sportback looks? I’m interested in knowing your opinion since it’s very subtle. If you hate that one, then I’m sure there won’t be anything you ever like in that class. I also understand it’s very subjective and polarizing.

The whole new redesign screams 'cheap pos' compared to the previous gen. 🤢I have a 2014 Q5 n it's surprising how far they've strayed from their premium design language - cheap boxy body angles, cheap junky looking rims, cheap discolored interior wood inserts, cheap pleathure seats, cheap crappy notepad jutting out right in front of the windshield blocking fwd view! 🤡 No way in hell am I paying anywhere close to $40k-$50k for that POS! 💩 U can see how unimpressed he was n rushing thru during the whole vid lol! 🤢

They will with the next one E-tron GT and Q4 is newer designs but they EV.

Bro its just a facelift think they are waiting for a full redesign in 3 years to change the whole car

I test drive both and end up with Q5 yesterday.gv70's interior looks better in picture than in person.Q5 is simple but more elegant and practical.

The blackout package fixes that..

Agree.. I think they are scared to make there cars look somewhat futuristic lol

Don’t worry still 1 year away from the redesign

I really think the old style of their front ends look better except for the rs6 & rs7

It is on the Q5e or SQ5

Right. Just hoping it will also be available for the standard Q5 as well. I think Canada gets the trim, but the US does not.

Yeah probably an option for MY 22. It’s weird how the spec differs so much across the world. Other countries get a cover for the little compartment where the cursor wheel used to be. And brake hold function

Agree though... Canada also gets quantum grey color as an option too and available black optics package on standard Q5

@@schmoestudy that’s crazy. For the SQ5, you can get functional exhaust as an option in Canada (see The Straight Pipes review). I hope that option is available for the US as well. Just seems strange that some features are standard in Canada, but not the US. I figured our preferences would be more similar.

I like meh! This is for me! Just not in cheap looking blue

GV70 IS THE WAY TO GO IMO

@@unjaded2 Do you own one? I've been looking at them and was deadset on them until I began looking around. Curious for the feedback of an owner. Thanks so much!

How’s the maintenance

@@McBeakerson doing that voids the audi warranty....

Me too

Audis are the best looking German cars honestly. My favorite has to be the S7. I'm not too crazy about the RS7 due to the excess alcantara inside.

Solution: Slow down the video.

thats called cypertruck

That’s just the style and trend. Where else are they supposed to mount a screen so that’s it’s high enough to see and keep eyes on the road?

In my Audi I can push a button to hide the screen. It's motorized in the dash.

@@gwc4020 exactly Garry I don’t get why people are so fixed on those screens! Most of them are motorized and lower out of sight with a simple button! I leave mine up tho. Doesn’t bother me

Really, they have power tilt tele? I have never seen it on any q5

@@NONARCS maybe on the refresh?? Was not on the 2018-2020 model

GV70 IS THE WAY TO GO IMO

Dude, when they come out with a smaller suv, it's gonna destroy the segment.

Why not the Q4 e-tron? You get the ID.4 powertrain and Audi quality in one package.

@@Trades46 because I am Retired in the Automotive field. 34 years. And the Premium Plus Audi is $11,000 more for the same vehicle basically. And. The build quality is definitely up to par against The Audi. I also have a 2021 SEL R Line Arteon. And the Arteon is 10000% Audi material

David Allen "Audi is the master of the 2.0t engine they have been producing them for 20 years! Bmw and Mercedes is just playing catch up." My Kia Sportage costs much less, also has a 2.0 turbo making similar power. And the longer people think Kias are awful, the more money I save.

@@SamIAm-kz4hg great kia is the sister company of Hyundai great cars

@@SamIAm-kz4hg those people don't know a damn thing about cars.

@@SamIAm-kz4hg It is not about numbers. It is about refinement which Hyundai lacks. Even 1.4 TSI in Jetta is more refined than Sonata 2.4 natural aspirated engine. German engineering speaks for it.

@@ahsanmalik1013 "German engineering speaks for it." Yes. It is overpriced. And the longer you believe this, the longer I will be saving money. You need to do some current research. You are 5-10 years out of date. "BMW and Porsche finished second and fourth in Consumer Reports’ 2021 rankings. Most German car companies fell below average." This is from Forbes Wheels. A couple of years ago Kia beat out Porsche as the best manufacturer by initial quality, despite the HUGE difference in average price between these two brands. Go to ANY ranking, and most German brands fall behind Japanese brands. "Even 1.4 TSI in Jetta is more refined than Sonata 2.4" Why are you comparing just one car? Is this your idea of reasoning? Something tells me I won't be hearing from you again ; )

He has a couple times

You could also get a good deal by leasing. Not a bad option to look into.

GV70 IS THE WAY TO GO IMO

I'd opt for the 55 TFSI e if I was looking for a compact SUV, which is the plug-in hybrid. I'm not looking for any crossovers though. It's sedans/sports cars for me only.

@@snakeeyes9246 I drive a 2016 WRX so we have the sports car covered, but we need something bigger for road trips and for when we grow our family.

How? He owns a Rav and didn’t draw that conclusion

Q5 is same car since 2016/2017 it just got the facelift but it get nicer interior in 2023 with the touchscreens or hyper screen. The A6, A8, Q8 is newer products

It still has fog lights. They are located in the headlight housing.

The fog lights are built into the fancy headlights now it's really better than the lower fig lights. Penetrates fog and shows the road corners.

@K damn whats the anger for lmfao

@K why so mad

would be very distracting

Yea bmw interiors are always good

They most certainly do NOT. The x3 does not have any leather on the doors, where this has leather on the armrest and shifter and real leather seats. The bmw has leatherette seats and requires $2000 for real leather. The x3 is the competitor to this not a 4 series sedan.

@@NONARCS....wrong! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5mgidmKs5fHeaM.html

Amazing physique man! Can I follow you on Instagram?

@@2004cyrus I am very humbled and appreciative of your request but I have no social media account's at this time. I am a pretty under the radar type of person and that pic was from my Google plus account which is not supported at this time from what I understand. I just try and motivate others when I can in my own way I'm a CPT so I I live the lifestyle and try and encourage others along the way. Best of luck And Thanks again for the comment means a ton, Vell

@@norvellharris1792 Hi, Vell! Thanks for the reply and I understand. I’m an under the radar kind of guy mostly, too. I only have Instagram and don’t post much there. What is a CPT? Oh it just hit me... you are a Certified Personal Trainer! Bingo lol - well yes you look amazing and I’m sure your clients are lucky to have you as their trainer!! I’m Josh & I’m out in Oklahoma City for a couple years then back to south Texas. Happy New Year to you sir!

@@2004cyrus you are correct nice to meet you take care of yourself stay safe and most importantly stay optimisticly positive when all else fails. Train Love and train more :) Vell

Yes. If purchased new and serviced under warranty. If purchased second hand without all the papmering I would be a bit wary. Overall after first 5,000 miles of weird issues it has been perfect for 30k

How would you do that, You need to look at the screen with or without the knob and regardless of the touchscreen or not. Are you high?

Yes it’s good to buy

Have a friend with 10 year old Q5 with 150k miles so they do last with proper maintenance. Oil changes every 5k and wear and tear items

@@schmoestudy LMAO somebody doesn't know what 'anecdotal evidence' is. Nah man, ignore the aggregate long-term reliability data, I got this bro who has one and it's fine.

@@tim3172 you sound mad bruh

@@tim3172 never claimed it was aggregate long term reliability data you know it all - just answering the question posed by this person. Audis and most modern cars are quite reliable nowadays

True

RDX is so boring to look at it makes me cringe. This is euro nice, that is just a boring mess.

Nicer than Audi ?🤣

@@yes8032 that’s what I thought too but it’s true. The plushness of a Subaru Outback is more than that of an Audi.. I never thought I would say that too

That's ridiculous, I have been in both and neither are close to the q5. I'm doubtful you drove a q5. Maybe a we?

@@NONARCS Definetly drove all of them... I’m not saying you have to agree with me. I’m just saying, the soft points were softer in the Subaru, there’s more leather and stitching. The only thing I really like in the Q5 more was the steering wheel style and digital gauges. The audis interior was nice, but going odd first impressions and actual leather surfaces, the Subaru surprisingly had more. They’ve really stepped their game up

No. Yuck.

@@NONARCS the Audi looks looks plain and old. The technology is great but everything else screams basic.

What about glc? Nothing beats Mercedes.

Aptkeyboard "I really don’t like how some car companies are putting the infotainment screens sticking out of the top of the dash. The new RAV4 has this too and it just looks tacky." Years from now we will laugh. I think they look awful.

It’s high and visible. Lots of car brands do it. Where else is a screen supposed to go

@@2004cyrus "Where else is a screen supposed to go" Have you looked at how Tesla does it? I'm a bit miffed that you don't seem to have seen the interior of other car. "It’s high and visible" Yes. That's the most annoying thing. The A3 at one point had a retractable screen. I didn't mind that so much.

@@SamIAm-kz4hg yes I’ve ridden in many a Tesla and that’s like comparing apples & oranges sheesh! It’s all screen the car is a computer. I’m a bit miffed that you think we should put that huge monitor inside a Mazda or Hyundai or Toyota or Audi! Gross

@@2004cyrus "I’m a bit miffed that you think we should put that huge monitor" I said that the screen could be integrated like on a Tesla. I said nothing about the size of the screen. Yes, I'm miffed ; )

yes...boring. they might look fantastic, but they are fantastically boring. when you know, you know.

@@slicunit thanks for the laugh, merry Christmas

So true always those wide cheap looking silver rims

No they don't.

Yea I’d get an SQ5 over this too

A version of this vehicle that costs 13k more is better? Say whhhat?

No. The Hyundai genesis looks like crap to em, overstyked and will be ancient inn5 years like every hyundai. The rdx is the most boring and poor selling suv. Just not for you I guess.

Obviously a car that is 14k more than this is more expensive

@@NONARCS that makes the Q5 better

I haven't bought a new SUV in years and now that I'm looking, I'm very surprised to hear so many talk about SUV's in the performance segment as I didn't realize that SUV's would be part of that class. When I think of an SUV, I think of comfort and luxury before performance. Now I have to think about performance too! However, as you mentioned, I would use it for every day and open road driving (since I live in the middle of nowhere), not for paddle shifting, etc. Luxury first for me!

@Bobby Brown yes they are I used to have Audi’s they’re all good no problem

Yup. And I get clowns asking me why I think it feels like an old z Ford Escape inside but you pay WAY more for the Audi.

I have had no problems like that..maybe you got early production? I had some sensor issues with the Cat and warranty replaced all of them. Otherwise a flawless vehicle and quiet and rock solid.

@@NONARCS Here is the list of all the issues we have had with it, keep in mind it only has 32,000Km: -Three flat tires, because they are the stupid 21inch ones; -Armrest broke, required replacement; -Overheating and CEL, required a cooling bleed procedure; -4 recalls; -Both front window regulators have been replaced 4 times each, due to either making noise or not functioning; -Overheating and CEL once again, this time they replaced the thermostat; -Both rear reading lights failed; -Passenger front window switch failed, required replacement; -Gas cap failed, causing a CEL; -Sunroof seals failed, allowing water intrusion; -Brake pedal required replacement, because it was making annoying squeaking sounds; -All 4 shocks/struts were just replaced last week due to clunking and a very unsteady ride. This vehicle is not the only example in the family of poor quality of Audi's, we had a 2012 S4 before this one and that had its fair share of issues including various trim pieces breaking, clutch pedal switch, slave cylinder, master cylinder and release bearing failure, vacuum pump failed, power steering hose leaked, fuel rail required replacement due to leaking, thermostat once again, exhaust flex piped needed replacing due to rattling noise, blower motor failed, glove box kept falling off, required replacement and the biggest one was excessive oil consumption. We needed to add 1 quart every fuel up. It was diagnosed as basically needing a new engine, to the tune of $17,000. That is why we opted to trade it in for the SQ5. One of our relatives had a 2011 Q5 2.0T, which was plagued with engine problems such as excessive oil consumption once again, it was covered under a special warranty program; they replaced the block, turbo charger and pistons. At 105,000 miles, the timing chain went. This required a new engine, once AGAIN, totalling $11.000. They fixed it, don't know why. They have since traded it in on a much higher quality, Lexus RX350. All of this to say, this has been our experience... BAD. Won't be buying another one.

I agree, and look what all cars do now... They all have screens above the dash. I ended up NOT buying the car that i wanted just because of the screen sticking up a little too much. Couldn't even see half the hood.

Maybe try completing the scheduled maintenance and DCT won't have problems. DCT gets fluid changes every 40,000 miles, but many neglect it = problems.

Not really my DCT has been flawless. The oil needed to be changed on the quattro differential once

Grand Cherokee is terrible for reliability there’s so much issues with them just ask a Chrysler service advisor about them

@@f181234 wow!! even on a audi video i get lies from people about fca reliability i can comment stating buy a chrysler on a smart car video and still you idiots hate. . i know lots of grand Cherokees over 100k no issues air ride and all. ask a toyota tech about the new 8 speed. yoll never buy a toyota... i have 3 Chrysler's in my driveway alone with over 100k miles, two have 160,k Chryslers are very reliable cars. anyone who works making a living fixing sometthing rather its honda toyota or whatever they hate the cars. ask about the 9 sped honda has. ill stick with Chrysler thank you.

@@f181234 that comment just ruined my night LMAOOOO i cant believe you had the nerve to say this on a video of a audi. BYE

GV70 IS THE WAY TO GO IMO

I think there going back to 2007 because people are complaining that they don't like futuristic.. they want the same style for the next 100 years lol