2026 Audi Q5

Overview

Audi’s popular compact SUV receives a full makeover in mid-2025 with the debut of the third-generation Q5. This new model has a clean-sheet design with a stylish exterior and a completely overhauled tech suite, giving it a modern feel that its predecessor sorely lacked. Audi keeps four-cylinder power in the Q5 — a spicy turbocharged V6 is reserved for the sporty SQ5 — and offers Quattro all-wheel drive to go with it. If you want the latest from Audi and need an SUV, the Q5 is the one to get.

Edmunds spotlight: So much screen

One of the hallmark features of the new Q5 is its tech-forward cabin. Every Q5 comes with an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.5-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s also an optional passenger screen that gives additional controls for media and navigation. It’s very in-your-face but shows how dedicated Audi is to its advancing the tech in its new models.

Competitors to consider

If you're considering an Audi Q5, you have a nice selection of competitors to weigh it against. The Mercedes GLC was overhauled recently and is arguably the most luxurious-feeling option in the segment. The BMW X3 was also new for 2025 and sports a completely new tech setup, just like the Q5. And don't sleep on the Genesis GV70; though the automaker doesn't have as much brand cachet as others in the segment, the GV70 is a superb vehicle and has a warranty that's far superior to that of any rivals.

Audi has been in need of a brand reset for a while, and the new Q5 should be a helpful step to get things moving in the right direction.