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Great comfort and dynamics
Mike, 11/03/2018
2018 Audi SQ5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Initially I was going to buy BMW X3 M40i, but my friend recommended to try SQ5. I was impressed, it's much more comfortable and quiter, yet has good dynamics and handling. I decided to test GLC43 too. SQ5 is definitely a winner. It also was cheaper than other.
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Electrical Issues
K. Christner, 07/01/2019
updated 01/06/2020
2018 Audi SQ5 3.0T Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
During the first few months of having the vehicle, the navigation system just turned-off while I was driving. I had to stop and turn the vehicle off and restart it to get it to turn back on. It happened several times, but went away after a few automatic software updates. The thermostat failed in May 2019 without any check engine light. Vehicle fan ran high non-stop. Took several days to repair the work and the dealership tried to charge me for the removal of the bumper to gain access to the thermostat. I pushed back and they did not charge me. In July 2019 the A/C stopped pushing cool air. Dealership said that the a/c liquid levels were not where they should have been. They filled it and no problems since.
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Better than BMW
James, 11/24/2019
2018 Audi SQ5 3.0T Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I have owned two M5s and I love this more than those. May sound crazy, but living in a city with congestion all over means rarely ever using the M5s power potential. The SQ5 is a way better ride and with the air suspension and ride height adjustment, is perfect for all around transport. Off the line power isn’t the best, but once it gets going and the turbos spooling, it shoots out like a rocket. The technology in this car is by far better than the BMWs I have owned. My SQ5 has every conceivable option installed which makes driving in congestion so easy. I have yet to try the auto cruise control where the car brakes, accelerates, and makes lane change recommendations on its own, but the Audi pre sense is a life saver if you have your eyes off the road for any amount of time. I also have the Audi connect and connect plus installed so I have google maps and WiFi in my vehicle which is nice on long road trips and you need to work on your laptop or save mobile data. The package includes unlimited data usage so there is no worry in going over. I can’t overstate how comfortable a ride this car is. You won’t be disappointed.
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My second hand 2018 SQ5
Laurent S, 11/22/2020
2018 Audi SQ5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased 9/28/19 from jack daniel route 4 NJ. $41000/ 28600 miles. So far water pump failed and got changed, heating system failed and got changed, driver window making noise got fixed. Antenna is slightly unglued, Audi would not replace under warranty so I put crazy glue. Center light bulb on right side bumper does not switch on, Audi says it got bumped so they won’t changed under warranty. Continental tires really suck, if I still have that car when it is time to change tires I will get Michelin. The major defect on the car is the ABS brakes system that adjust itself every time you start driving after less than 15 seconds, it is like a crunching/ clicking noise not to loud but can be noticeable at low speed, and coming from dashboard, Audi says it is normal on the 2018, 2019 but no longer on the 2020. Car has 40527 miles now 11/22/20 the 40000 maintenance was $995. Not sure if I keep the car after 49000 miles. In 2012 I bought a new 2013 Q5 and I had no problem until I sold it in 2016, but this one was built in Europe. The SQ5 is made in Mexico.
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Quietly de-badged
Real Life Driver, 04/12/2019
updated 04/22/2021
2018 Audi SQ5 3.0T Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
I Pace S is classy and makes you look like a hairdresser, AMG GLC and X3 M are from the Hammer House of Horrors so is it the Macan ? But why pay for that little clock on the dash, but then again you would need to have some original thought to take the best all rounder.
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