Used 2017 Audi Q5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro SUV Review
Consumer reviews
There are no consumer reviews for the 2017 Audi Q5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro SUV.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Audi Q5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Top-notch interior craftsmanship
- Pro:Unique sliding rear seat provides extra versatility
- Pro:Refined driving character makes it feel expensive from behind the wheel
- Pro:Understated styling that doesn't draw too much attention to itself
- Con:No active accident-avoidance technologies available
- Con:Limited exterior color selection
- Con:No USB ports for charging or connecting a phone
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Audi Q5 SUV
Driving
Every Audi Q5 inspires confidence in the way it handles the road. Its ride quality is firmer than some might expect, but we'd describe it as taut, not harsh. Still, the optional adaptive dampers make a real difference, as they provide user control over ride quality -- including a relatively cushy "Comfort" setting. In any event, handling is excellent by crossover standards, thanks to quick steering and controlled body motions. It'll make you feel in command when behind the wheel.
Regardless of which engine you choose, the Q5 delivers refined and rapid acceleration. This is especially true of the base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which is gutsier than you might expect -- especially if you're used to six cylinders under the hood. However, if you are both used to and can't live without six cylinders, the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 should provide the sound and feel you've come to expect from such an engine.
Interior
Audi knows how to put together a premium cabin, and the Q5 continues to stand out in this regard. Materials quality is excellent and the overall ambience is one of sophistication and class. Technology refreshingly dates back to a different time, free of pinching-and-zooming touchscreens, distractingly large displays and touch-sensitive control pads that can accept handwritten inputs. Instead, Audi provides a knob and accompanying buttons that are placed either on the center console (with navigation) or on the dash (without) for those who prefer their audio controls to be in the normal place. There is also a proprietary cable in lieu of the more common USB port.
Despite its compact size, the Q5 manages to feel roomy whether you're seated in the front or rear. The rear seats both recline and slide fore and aft: a rarity in this class. The Q5 provides a healthy 29.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seatbacks and 57.3 cubic feet if you fold them down -- that's cozier than others in the segment.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
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