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  • 2022 Audi Q5
    RM 3,468/Month RM 327,707

Key Highlights

Handsome exterior Easy to use interior Above average power output figures
Spacious boot Sufficient safety equipment Good driving dynamics

Overview

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Review

The German automaker best known for its rally and race dominating all-wheel drive systems has long had progress through technology as its tagline – perhaps not something they still have nowadays, but one of the main appeals was that their products were strong from a technological perspective. This is something that could be said of Audi even today, with many of their models looking far more futuristic from both the outside and in.

But technology alone isn’t enough to carry a brand, especially when consumer trends and expectations shift like the tides with the moon. Sedans had been the bread and butter for German automakers for the longest of times, but when luxury SUVs became popular it was perhaps a little ironic that Audi was a little slow to the punch.

Their reliance on their sedan and wagon products had left them out of an incredibly important and highly competitive segment that has grown and evolved to this day. In their reaction to this, they developed the Audi Q7 – based off the Volkswagen Touareg platform – and eventually the Audi Q5 that was on an entirely new platform of its own.

While the Audi Q7 felt like a product borne more out of necessity and reaction, Audi didn’t take the same approach with the Q5. In fact, the Audi Q5 was such a fresh and interesting product that it sold in incredibly high numbers – being one of those special models that product planners and engineers can hold in high regard for renewing interest in a brand.

Now in its second generation, the Audi Q5 has maintained the vast majority of the core elements that made it popular, while transitioning to a newer and more modern platform, as well as adding more modern features and functions to remain competitive. In fact, the most recent facelift for the product was launched globally and locally just this year.

What’s interesting is that this generation of the Audi Q5 also spawned a sportback version – which is a little peculiar, as sportback models across Audi’s product range have been. Sportbacks are largely the same as their non-sportback brethren, but with a more coupe-like roofline that tapers a little more aggressively. In that sense, the Audi Q5 Sportback could be seen as a rival to products like the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe – and yet it isn’t so distinct for you to be able to consider it an entirely different product instead of a variant.

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Specifications

Both the Audi Q5 and its Sportback sibling are available here with but a singular powertrain. It’s a heavily advanced and modernized variant of the turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that has become a staple across both Audi and Volkswagen’s product line-up, present here in a mild-hybrid setup that utilizes a belt-driven starter-generator.

The total power output of the system is a healthy 249 hp and 370 Nm of torque from as low as 1,600 rpm. Where the hybrid system comes into play is with start-stop situations and to provide much better coasting as the engine can shut off without the vehicle scrubbing too much speed. The transmission in both cases is a seven-speed dual-clutch type automatic transmission, splitting power across all four wheels through the quattro all-wheel drive system.

If both models were to fit in a large box, these boxes would be nearly identical in size. That is to say that the Audi Q5 come with a length of 4,663 mm, a width of 1,893 mm, and a height of 1,659 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,819 mm, while the Q5 Sportback sees 1,660 mm of height and 4,689 mm of overall length. The only real difference between the two is that the Q5 Sportback has 510 litres of boot space versus the 550 litres of the regular Q5.

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Exterior

From an exterior perspective, the most obvious difference between the Audi Q5 and the Q5 Sportback is the roofline. Beyond this, both models get the S Line trim package meaning sportier trim pieces from front to rear. Both models get LED headlamps and rear combination lamps – the Audi Q5 gets 19-inch alloy wheels in a five double-spoke star style, while the Q5 Sportback gets larger 20-inch segment spoke style wheels in graphite grey.

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Interior

Would it be any surprise that both the Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback share similar looking interiors? There’s the typical free-floating infotainment screen layout, and the ever alluring Audi Virtual Cockpit occupying the space where your traditional instrument cluster would sit. Brown leatherette is the material of choice for both interior seats, as are the front sport seats, and aluminium rhombus inlay trim pieces for the dashboard and doors.

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Safety Features

It’s a bit of an oddity in this day and age, but the Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback are a little light on the advanced safety systems. ABS with EBD and electronic stability and traction control are standard, but only the Q5 Sportback gets items like Audi pre-sense rear, rear cross-traffic assist, and a lane change warning – but neither variant gets autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, or lane keep assist. It’s peculiar from a brand that is known for their technological edge.

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Strengths & Weakness

Buying into an Audi Q5 means you’re picking a product that arguably redefined the segment and forced other manufacturers to rethink how they approach consumers. There are advantages in coming late to the party, in that you can learn from the mistakes and drawbacks of your rivals, and Audi did well to address these pain points.

That being said, one can’t avoid the glaring lack of advanced safety items, and the interior space leaves a little to be desired among the current crop of mid-sized luxury SUVs. The powertrain is robust enough and the infotainment system and virtual cockpit pieces are great to the touch and feel and in operation, but it’s only a matter of time before it becomes outdated as infotainment is one of the most rapidly advancing and developing areas in automotive engineering.

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Price

Entry to the Audi Q5 product range starts at RM 376,966.36 for the Audi Q5 in its regular SUV form, with a bump up to RM 404,878.62 for the Audi Q5 Sportback. Once again, both models come with the same powertrain and the latter has a few more features included as standard. The price is also inclusive of a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty backed by the manufacturer.

Audi Q5 2021-2022 Features

The brunt of features for both models is somewhat similar, with powered front seats, four-way lumbar support, three-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, and an identical Audi connect infotainment package with smartphone interface and MMI navigation plus with MMI touch. The Audi virtual cockpit is also standard on both models, giving you a fantastic digital instrument cluster.

Rather interestingly, the optional features list for either variant is roughly the same – though pricing varies a little. Both models can be kitted with Matrix LED headlamps, OLED rear combination lamps, a panoramic glass sunroof, and a heads up display. The regular Audi Q5 can also have the ambient lighting, black appearance package, and the Bang & Olufsen premium sound system fitted, which comes as standard in the Q5 Sportback, as well as an adaptive air suspension system that isn’t available even as an option for the Q5 Sportback.

Audi Q5 Fuel Consumption

The manufacturer quoted fuel consumption figures for the Audi Q5 and its Sportback sibling are identical: 8.0 litres per 100 kilometres of fuel, or 12.5 kilometres per litre. As always, turbocharged vehicles have the ability to drink significantly more fuel than the quoted figures if you aren’t careful with the gas pedal, so your mileage may seriously vary. 

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Key Details

  • Body Type: SUV
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Engine Capacity: 1984 cc
  • Fuel Type: petrol
  • Seat Capacity: 5
  • Price: RM 327,707

Key Details

  • Body Type: SUV
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Engine Capacity: 1984 cc
  • Fuel Type: petrol
  • Seat Capacity: 5
  • Price: RM 327,707

Reviews

  • Ferdinand

    14 Oct 2020

    Review: Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro - The CBU SUV Taking On Its CKD Rivals

    Plush, lush, chic, supportive - all of the adjectives and more can be used to describe the interior of the Audi Q5. The leather was soft and pliant to the touch - you may be paying a bit more than its competitors but you can see and feel where the extra money has gone. The lumbar and thigh support, in particular, deserves a mention because on long journeys having the ability to adjust this makes the journey all that much more comfortable. I'm now a little unhappy that my daily driver doesn't have it especially because I have long legs. In summary, bearing in mind that Audi has to keep the Q5 competitively priced yet also equip it adequately to be able to stand up to its competition, they have done well. The Audi Q5 is an all-rounder. It can be placid in the city yet carve the roads on the highway or twisties. It can carry four and luggage comfortably yet also remain planted on the tarmac for one.

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User Review of Audi Q5

4.7 Excellent
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Showing 6 reviews sorted by Latest Year
5 Excellent
LIM
Owner of 2019 Audi Q5

Stable, powerfull, safety

Super save fuel even in city or high way - Less
3 person found this helpful
5 Excellent
Hafiz
Owner of 2015 Audi Q5

The best car

Fast very convinient n its pretty - Less
3 person found this helpful
5 Excellent
Ahmad
Owner of 2013 Audi Q5

Nice family car

Using this car as daily and long distance car.. For daily usage, its quite bumpy on slow drive. But this car is very comfortable on long drive. Not tiring after 500km drive. Just nice car.. Better get the S line version for better MMI instrument and leather seat premium. - Less
10 person found this helpful
4 Very Good
Ahmad
Owner of 2013 Audi Q5

Midsize SUV that drives like hatchback

Q5 has ample power, relax while cruising and good economy. The paintwork are superb and strong as most Audi are CBU units. paintwork still looks good and shining. Stone chips are minimal compared to my previous Honda (local CKD unit) The interior quality are amazing, almost nothing was broken in the last 6.5 years except the Start/Stop button peeling off. Some might says that driving an audi is a money pit because of higher maintenance cost but for me, not all cars are built or drive the same. This car is really quiet without the need of extra soundproofing. And most importantly, it has the power though it is heavy and as the title claimed, "drives like a hatchback" - Less
21 person found this helpful
5 Excellent
James
Owner of 2012 Audi Q5

Good,excellent,happy to own it

Stable, sport, elegant, cool, overall very sastify, not much problem created, love it - Less
14 person found this helpful
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