2022 Audi Q5 Review

The 2022 Audi Q5 is a nice compact luxury SUV. Equipped with standard all-wheel drive and available with a turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine or a significantly more powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Q5 is decent to drive and appeals to a variety of consumers. It's a step up from the entry-level Q3 but not as expensive or bulky to drive as the larger three-row Q7. Key rivals include the Acura RDX, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC.

For 2022, every new Q5 gets sportier S line styling, while the plug-in hybrid, which carries the alphabet soup designation of 55 TFSI e, gets a more powerful battery that increases electric-only driving range to 23 miles (up from 19 miles in 2021). Plugging in this Q5 to charge frequently can easily reduce your use of gas. There's also a new base engine that Audi calls the 40 TFSI. It's a bit underpowered for a luxury SUV — just 201 horsepower — but it helps make the Q5 more affordable. It's less powerful than last year's base engine, though.

In selected cities, Audi also offers a new Traffic Light Information system for the 2022 Q5. Using vehicle-to-infrastructure technology, it predicts when traffic lights will turn green, helping drivers to spend less time idling in traffic. No matter where you live, the infotainment system gains improved voice control this year.

Overall, we like the Q5. It's roomy, comfortable and built to high quality standards. But it doesn't stand apart from rivals like it once did. To learn more about the Audi Q5, be sure to read our full Expert Rating for more details about this competent but ultimately unremarkable SUV.

The 2022 Audi Q5 is a compact luxury SUV with seating for five people. Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels are available. All-wheel drive is standard, and you can select between the standard 40 TFSI, the slightly upgraded 45 TFSI or the available 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid. Here's what you can expect: