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2 out of 5 stars

Great Ride, but a few issues!

TJ Wheeler, 01/29/2016
updated 04/17/2019
2015 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful

I have had my 2015 Audi Q5 for about a year now, replacing a 2009 Acura RDX which I loved. The Audi is beautifully finished, and an extremely comfortable vehicle. I have had minor issues with rattles and noises, including having to change the hinges on the rear passenger door. In also long for some of the technology that I had in my 2009 Acura, like knowing the tire pressure in each tire. I also find the blue-tooth entertainment system unfriendly to use, and the audio response quite poor. Frequently, the numbers are wrong. You can say "six" and end up with a seven in the number. Handling is good, though the electronic steering takes some time to get used to. I miss the tightness (& lower body roll ) of the Acura, but over time have gotten to where I really like my Audi. Last, for a 2015 model, the interface with your mobile phone is horrid. The Hyundai Sonata unfortunately has a better interface than the Audi. If you are looking for a good, comfortable car, this one is for you. If you are looking for "technology", the Audi may not be your vehicle. Update: After multiple recalls and driving the car since November with the electronic cooling system disconnected (by an Audi Dealer) with no fix in site, I have gotten rid of the car. Loss from initial purchase is over 60%. Pathetic!

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5 out of 5 stars

Very nice crossover

Kurt G., 09/03/2016
updated 03/11/2019
2015 Audi Q5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

3.0 V6 is notably quicker, smoother, quieter than the four cylinder 2.0. Unfortunately, like most German cars, the engine size drives the price up! But the engine usually accompanied by a couple of other "nice to have" sport features help you rationalize the difference. I've always been a "coupe" guy, but in my current situation, I'm drawn to a moderate sized cross-over SUV. Therefore, I wish it had a little smoother ride and less body lean in turns. However, I'm quite pleased with my choice of the Q5, but now wonder about an SQ5. Nicer yet! Waiting on new model update expected in 2018.

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4 out of 5 stars

Ride is great, MMI is TERRIBLE!!!

Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab, 08/10/2015
2015 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful

I'm coming up on a year with the Q5. I love the ride, it sits well, and handles well in the snow. Unfortunately, the MMI system that controls the navigation and entertainment is TERRIBLE!!!!! It is not intuitive, it is both on the steering wheel (IF you can figure out which dial to roll) and has a small joystick on the console. It is way too confusing, too distracting, there is no touch screen and overtime I try to use it I get frustrated. The book doesn't help at all because a lot of things aren't in there or aren't explained clearly. The system is so bad that it colors my entire feelings about the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

My fourth Audi and second Q5

John, 12/20/2018
2015 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have owned two A4's and then two Q5's, all have been great cars. One significant engine seal issue on the second A4 (2009) but other than that no reliability issues at all. The Q5's have been awesome, great performance, handling, and great on snow and ice. They will flat get up and go in sport mode. There have been a few minor recalls lately, nothing major, but definitely an inconvenience. Other than that I have been very happy.

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3 out of 5 stars

One Year Review

Mike Y, 08/03/2016
2015 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful

The Audi Q5 was my dream car, and I was very impressed with it for the first few months. It has been about a year now, and I have less than 9000 miles on it, but I have slowly become less fond of the vehicle. I have had a rattle in the driver's side door fixed once already, but it has come back. I have another rattle coming from the cargo space cover, that makes noise every time I go over a bump, such as speed bump or when pulling into driveways. There also seems to be another rattle coming from the seat belt mount on the driver side. The sun visors will not stay up when moved up to the windshield. Living in Florida, I use the visors daily, but the quickly fall about 2 inches when put them up, which Audi has told me is "normal." I have owned Chevy, GMC, Mitsubishi, Kia and Jeep, and have never encountered a problem with the sun visors staying in place. It also seems that Audi has gone out of its way to ensure that the base model ($42,000) has as few features as possible IE: radio and electronics. Radio presets can only be operated from the dashboard, not on the steering wheel, and no back-up camera, which is basically standard on all vehicles in this day and age. Overall, I don't dislike the car, but I doubt that I will spend the money on another Audi once my lease is up. I know some of the issues are petty, but for the price, I suppose I expected higher quality.

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