Used 2020 Audi SQ5 SUV Consumer Reviews
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Sporty with utility
Wayne G., 11/20/2020
updated 06/02/2025
2020 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
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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Best SUV in our tests
rrk, 01/28/2021
updated 08/12/2024
2020 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We had a previous Q5 for my wife and have taken that on long trips from California to Indiana and back from Calif., and recently to the Colorado Rockies. No problems even with 80k miles on it and it handled terrifically on narrow mountain roads, such as the million dollar highway from Ouray to Durango Co. We decided we wanted to upgrade for more power and handling so we bought the SQ5 this year. The car has no blind spots (they improved rear view mirrors location), is perfect in the corners and it is large enough to feel secure on the freeway but not so large to feel like you are being squeezed between the lanes. We tried and drove a Lexus LX 350 F type; two types of Mercedes, GLE, GLC; the Porsche Macon, Volvo xc60 and BMW X5 and X3. All great suvs, but in our view, the SQ5 seemed the most stable cornering and had even responsive power when accelerating. (Okay, the Macon was just as good in the corners and acceleration, but it had less interior space). Best of all, because of the abundance new 2021 cars available, we got a very good deal on the price as well. As of 2/24, no problems and we remain very happy with the SQ5.
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Fun support vehicle
Wazowski, 02/26/2024
updated 09/30/2024
2020 Audi SQ5 Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
UPDATE1: Over the past year I drove the Audi on two separate trips (Quebec and New England), and loved the drive. No issues over 10k miles. Zero regrets on the wheel/ tire change from 21” to 20”. Also added a Stage1 Unitronic tune. Amazing performance enhancement to an already quick vehicle. Bought this CPO Audi used about 6 months ago as a replacement for a 2010 MDX with over 200k mi. It is an extra vehicle to support a 196k mi BMW daily driver. It is also our four-wheel drive transportation for winter driving. It is an amazing vehicle all around (performance, comfort, style, gas mileage - between 25 and 28 on trips). The only gripe I have is the overly intrusive safety system that will break the car automatically when you are trying to take a "left turn" at a busy intersection. Although it can be turned off (must go into the menu on each start up) it's not convenient. I also swapped out the 21" high performance summer tires (defeats the purpose of winter use) with 20" all season tires. With the air suspension 'buttoned down", you do not give up any performance attributes.
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Comfortable and Powerful
HaroldR, 03/30/2023
2020 Audi SQ5 Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the best vehicle I’ve ever had the pleasure of owning in my 60 years of driving. Previous car was an 2014 Audi Q5. Aside from a suspension issue, which was promptly repaired, this 2020 SUV has performed flawlessly. It is very comfortable on long trips and gets a solid 26 mpg in steady highway driving (as calculated by hand and also by the onboard computer, which is amazingly accurate). Would buy Audi again, without hesitation.
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Best car
Stephanie Eichler, 06/18/2021
2020 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Drives like a sports car but perfect for the city!