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2021 Audi Q5 after driving about 1200 miles.

Brett, 12/06/2020
2021 Audi Q5 Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)
13 of 20 people found this review helpful

Fast speeds with fun tight handling. The step down speed off the line is a mixed review. The 2021 Q5 will take off fast and pass other quickly most of the time. Automatic windshield wipers are nice but not perfect on the speed sometimes. Automatic Led headlight make other drivers mad. LED is very nice for the driver but not nice to have follow you. My wife said she hated me driving behind her at night. Lots of fun to drive overall. Looks are perfect for a small SUV. Automatic power windows are nice to have in front and back if they would work better. Should have better control of when to automatic window and when not. Seat heaters are great! Seat comfort is not great. We probably will not be buying a 2021 Audi Q5. More car shopping for us.

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2 out of 5 stars

Plug in heart ache

Mick, 10/16/2022
2021 Audi Q5 Prestige 4dr SUV AWD w/55 TFSI e (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 7AM)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Love driving it.Fear breakdown. In a year transmission left us stranded. Electric failure once. Three modules had to be replaced for air conditioning.

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Q5 2021 compared with Q5 2014

MiamiScot, 02/02/2021
2021 Audi Q5 Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)
13 of 21 people found this review helpful

I write this review to express my opinion of the 2021 Q5 Premium compared with the 2014 Premium Plus which I traded in (owned from new). Improvements: the design is sharper, interior layout has improved, especially placement of the start/stop button and the easier to use temperature and fan controls. Acceleration and handling is sharper, and brakes more efficient and no longer squeak. What's worse: The ride is more firm, tire noise from the Continentals is worse than the Michelins, there is excessive wind noise even at 40mph, the glove box and central storage are smaller. In the trunk the under floor storage 'cubby holes' are gone because of the new emergency tire system. The information screen is no longer embedded in the dashboard. The seats feel much firmer, and some of the door plastics are harder. The general feel of the car is that the quality, which Audi is renowned for, has deteriorated. My 2014 had only done 37,000 miles but it had a moonroof which I never used and asI had suffered some skin problems from the sun which penetrated the screen which is supposed to protect one. Audi will tell you that it gives 98% UV protection, but for how long? I live in Florida where dealers of some makes are now installing tints on the front side windows before releasing the car. My observation is that 95% of owners do not use the sunroof/moonroof. Audi is guilty of great waste and forcing buyers to have an unnecessary moonroof if they want the convenience package only available with a Premium Plus or special order. Overall I am greatly disappointed with my new Q5 and I fear that it's the last Audi I will buy.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good gas mileage if it is the right fit

KL, 02/24/2022
2021 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/55 TFSI e (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My driving is mostly shorter trips. So far I drove 5000 miles, about 70% fully electric at 73MPG + electricity. With an empty battery in hybrid mode, I am averaging about 35MPG in city driving and getting about 25 miles of electric range in the city.

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5 out of 5 stars

Beyond expectation!

Benjamin , 07/19/2021
2021 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was a little unsure whether to purchase Audi Q5 or another brand. At the end I choose Audi— definitely the best decision. The Premium Plus trim is great and technology is out of this world. Highly recommended it will never disappoint. Driving Audi, beyond the craftsmanship, it truly amazing experience that will leave you speechless.

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