2026 Audi Q5

The 2026 Audi Q5 is a small luxury SUV that was just redesigned last year. While this new generation benefits from new features, it delivers a similar brand of comfort and performance as its predecessors, along with a cutting-edge interior that showcases the latest in technology. In the Audi lineup, it fills the space between the smaller Q3 and the midsize three-row Q7. There's also a higher-performing SQ5 as well as a sleeker Q5 Sportback, both of which we review separately on Edmunds.

On one side of the small luxury SUV spectrum is the Mercedes-Benz GLC, which embodies classic refinement with a healthy dose of technology. On the other side is the BMW X3, which has an edgier look and feel, along with a greater emphasis on driver engagement and performance. Traditionally, the Audi Q5 has offered a middle ground between the two, and this latest generation continues that positioning. You should also check out the Genesis GV70; it's our top-ranked small luxury SUV thanks to its ideal blend of comfort, features and value.

We typically don't expect any changes after a major redesign, but Audi went ahead and made a few additions and corrections for 2026. You now get three years of free scheduled maintenance when buying a new Q5, which is a nice bonus. The 2026 Q5 gets a standard panoramic sunroof too, giving the cabin an airier feel. We're especially glad that Audi has replaced last year's touch-sensitive control sliders on the steering wheel with traditional physical scrolling wheels, which are easier to use. The on-screen infotainment menus have also been simplified, and a new integrated dashcam is now standard on the Q5's Premium Plus trim.