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Sporty with utility
Wayne G., 11/19/2020
2020 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
We purchased our Audi SQ5 to replace a Jaguar XF, I really enjoyed the Jaguar with its 340hp supercharged engine, but it lacked utility in cargo and towing. The SQ5 has the added utility and with better performance figures. For direct comparison, we also own a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. The SQ5 is quicker and "sportier", but the Nautilus is competitive with its upgrade 2.7L engine. (Audi … 349hp, 369 torque; Lincoln 335hp, 380 torque) The SQ5 has better outward visibility and has the feel of a lighter vehicle, but the Nautilus has the nicer interior with more storage. Both were similar in final price; for which we exhausted the Nautilus option list but had to limit the SQ5 add-ons. I expect we will take the SQ5 on shorter trips (for which it is capable of either hauling our boat or bikes) and take the Nautilus on longer trips with its added storage and more accommodating 23-way adjustable seats. We looked at the M-B GLC and the BMW X3 also; they are all great choices. The difference mainly lies in the buyers' priorities.
UPDATE: Our SQ5 was purchased to replace MY Jaguar, but my wife has taken over the Audi. She loves its quickness; with two turbos, there is no turbo lag. Like a sports car for shopping. But that is no problem for me; our Alfa Romeo is also very fun to drive.
UPDATE: 5/22 My wife is still in love with (my) Audi SQ5, but I do not mind, we have two other nice cars. I did get to drive the Audi yesterday; noticed that we are getting 23.2 mpg on what is mainly city/suburban driving. The Audi A/C stopped working at one point but was repaired under warranty for no cost.
12/22 update: I officially switched cars with my wife. The Audi SQ5 is 'her car' and the Alfa Romeo Giulia is now mine. The Audi is a great vehicle; she loves the SUV feel of sitting up high with great outward visibility plus the modest size and quick performance. I like the smaller size and sports car feel of the Alfa. There are few 'bad' cars out there; it is more a matter of finding the one that fits your priorities. Our Nautilus continues to be our family workhorse. Yesterday, I used it to move furniture which would not have fit in either of the other two vehicles.
Update: 6/23 The SQ5 is now at 17K miles (3 vehicles for the two of us, plus we are gone 10+ weeks per year) and my wife is still in love with it. Flawless with no complaints whatsoever. I drive it occasionally, but otherwise split my time between the Nautilus and Alfa Romeo with no regrets. (The Alfa is now six years old, 31K miles, with no issues. Nautilus is at 37K miles and also flawless.)
Update 5/24: I doubt if we will be buying a new vehicle any time soon. When I look at new cars, all I see are higher prices with no improvement in their functionality. My wife still loves the SQ5. Splitting our driving between three vehicles plus air travel, means that we don't rack up miles very quickly on the vehicles we have.
Update 6/25: My wife is starting to complain about how often she has to refill the SQ5 gas tank. I think she has a hankering for a hybrid vehicle, but would better gas mileage be accompanied by less quickness? Otherwise, the Audi is doing just fine at 28K miles.
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