Great job. Love the new Q5! Had it for almost three weeks as a loaner, while our '17 Q7 was in the shop. Its a great car. I agree with almost everything you said, besides the part about the last gen being more like an A4 than this generation. If anything, I see more similarities between the new A4 and the Q5 than I did with the last gens. It has basically the same drivetrain, and a lot of the same interior components/level of fit and finish.
Hi, Audi Q5 is in my list. Never had driven or owned German Cars before. It scares me about maintenance cost! Can you please share some thoughts on Maintenance cost? For example what is the cost of Oil change ? Cost of break job? Or in general maintenance cost. Thank you
I own Audi Q5. I really regret it. Always mechanical issues and cost is so high because just 7 months before service contract finished. Then in last 7 months i paid nearly 14,000 AED to drive the car and still have many issues. Car is not at all relaiable. Go for Lexus or Benz.
I own Audi Q5. After service contract the car will come up with lots of issues. And cost is really high to fix. I really regret owning Audi Q5. Even doing service from Audi every 2 months new mechanical issues and car will stuck on the road. I will sell it soon and will never buy Audi again.
Great review!! Thank you for posting this video. I've been searching for a good test drive video of the 2018 Q5 and this was exactly what I was looking for. I just ordered my Q5 over week ago and eagerly waiting for it's arrival come July. I was almost regretting my choice of not going with the SQ5 model but the price point was just a little over my budget. Thankfully this video has given me a peace of mind. It seems like a pretty quick ride and I'm looking forward to having some fun with mine when it comes in.
Nice location for a test drive. I’ve had the Canadian Q5 “Technique” model since last July and love it. The technique adds low level fog lights into the front side grill you question. It also has the 3D map in the instrument cluster that gives that extra situation awareness. This feature was the key attraction for buying a new vehicle and I haven’t regretted for one minute. I also opted for the head up display and urban cruise control options that used carefully take the stress out of driving in commuter traffic and long haul driving. I am looking to Audi for an update to its road sign speed limit recognition software for states and provinces that have min and max speed limits displayed. Quite often it will read the minimum speed limit and adjust the target speed to that. Fortunately the accelerator will override the target speed so you have time to readjust the target back to the real speed limit. Just after mine was ordered in March 2017 Audi released the highway driver assist option that I believe would further reduce workload during long haul drives. I noticed the Canadian version does not have the Audi illumination on the ground which would have been nice. As you discuss in the video the 2.0 turbo performance is quite something. After downsizing from a 3.5 Honda Pilot the kick is noticeable from the engine and drivetrain set up. The all wheel drive feel on snow covered roads and also dry roads is very different to the Honda - Very impressive. One small niggle I have are the wipers in snow conditions. Quite often ice will build under the blade in winter that lifts a section of the blade from the windscreen leaving streaks. There has not been a day when I didn’t enjoy getting into the 2018 Q5.
Like the review, just traded a 15 for an 18, the trip paddles located on wheel are much better & handles great specially on the Westport & Fairfield roads, good job w/video!!
Hey guys, I really enjoyed your review. You guys have got to get behind the wheel of the new SQ5! I have just sold my 2014 SQ5, and am awaiting my new one. Anyway, best of luck with your channel. I'm your 5th subscriber!
I totally agree with you about "rear diffusers", I mean they look great when they have a great big exhaust pipe inside of them, but not when the exhaust is behind and facing downwards (Hello Mercedes too) :) Absolutely agree with you about the identity crisis on those closed plastic vents at the front! Surely it wouldn't have killed the budget to put a really nice pair of spot lights there! 🙄. (Moan over), the Q5 Quattro is a lovely car to drive :). Thanks for a great review. 👍🏽
Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback! I expected this video to get around 20 views so to see it around 6000 is both a huge surprise and very exciting. Hope we can continue doing this and keep making better and better videos. Cheers!
Hey man, great review. I just want to ask about your car´s options. Which do you have now and you recommend getting. Are there any option you regret not getting?
Love cars ...car reviews and Audis. But thanks for the shout out warning people to be careful of cyclists on the road. I love riding my bike as much as driving my Audi Q5 ...... but everyone needs to be extra aware of us defenseless cyclists out there trying to get our daily workout. Living at altitude in the mountains I would opt for the power of an SQ5 .... so would have to rob a bank before going to the dealership. cheers, BW
Great review. How is Apple CarPlay via the MMI? I imagine it would be cumbersome since it's not a touchscreen. I presume the new BMW X.3 will have a touchscreen for the Apple CarPlay.
Hey J&C Mileage, could you give any insights to how the car feels when your not pushing it very hard in day to day driving? Specifically under light throttle around town does it feel like a FWD car just with really good grip and obviously no wheel slip with ultra or does it feel more like the X3 or Q5's of old with 60% going to the back at all times, or the GLC with 55% going to the back at all times which really give the cars a feeling of it being pushed forward opposed to being pulled like normal mainstream AWD cars.... Thanks for your insight!
hey hows is the driving on highways? I drive a lot for my work mostly on the interstate highways going 80 to 90mph. hows the wind noise at that speed, is the cabin quiet at those high speeds? thanks for any response.
7700778737 you are talking shit. The cars is just so quiet you would be surprised . Yes you can hear Litlle tyre noise but that’s because the car is so quiet but no wind noise at all
The after market boy's need to develop a workable rear exhaust tip that allows the exhaust to be routed out the bumper like a real vehicle ! After Hurricane Harvey wouldn't buy a 55k vehicle with the exhaust pointed down towards the FLOOD WATERS ? Come on Audi , ask your Service Advisor of Central Audi of Houston if I am correct !
If I had a Q5, I would make sure to get Audi's gray wood inlays, not that tacky brown wood. The brown wood just feels so fake and generic for premium cars.
The biggest concern with audi is engine oil consumption. some say German cars should only be leased within warranty period, owning German cars is a mistake. Don't know if new audi could change people's mind or not.
Apologies if this was already asked, but I can't seem to get the hands-free trunk release to work. I have the same car shown in the video... any help would be appreciated!
I found the same issue at a test drive yesterday, but there was a hitch attached underneath that car. Did you get it to work or still facing the issue?
I want my Audi Q5 TDI built in Mexico.. cheaper to transport to the US. Germans know mexican manufacturing is top notch. Another reason why its one of the top countries for manufacturing aerospace and jet engines. Just my 5 cents.
Really enjoyed watching this Q5 review, it's different from others. Your commentary was good, keep up the good work
Great review and narration guys. Nice to see reviewers who don't shout and scream in their reviews :-)
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Great job. Love the new Q5! Had it for almost three weeks as a loaner, while our '17 Q7 was in the shop. Its a great car. I agree with almost everything you said, besides the part about the last gen being more like an A4 than this generation. If anything, I see more similarities between the new A4 and the Q5 than I did with the last gens. It has basically the same drivetrain, and a lot of the same interior components/level of fit and finish.
Matthew Shipley what happened to your Q7 if you don’t mind me asking? 3 weeks in the shop is a long time for a new vehicle.
Hi, Audi Q5 is in my list. Never had driven or owned German Cars before. It scares me about maintenance cost! Can you please share some thoughts on Maintenance cost? For example what is the cost of Oil change ? Cost of break job? Or in general maintenance cost. Thank you
I own Audi Q5. I really regret it. Always mechanical issues and cost is so high because just 7 months before service contract finished. Then in last 7 months i paid nearly 14,000 AED to drive the car and still have many issues. Car is not at all relaiable. Go for Lexus or Benz.
I own Audi Q5. After service contract the car will come up with lots of issues. And cost is really high to fix. I really regret owning Audi Q5. Even doing service from Audi every 2 months new mechanical issues and car will stuck on the road. I will sell it soon and will never buy Audi again.
Great review!! Thank you for posting this video. I've been searching for a good test drive video of the 2018 Q5 and this was exactly what I was looking for. I just ordered my Q5 over week ago and eagerly waiting for it's arrival come July. I was almost regretting my choice of not going with the SQ5 model but the price point was just a little over my budget. Thankfully this video has given me a peace of mind. It seems like a pretty quick ride and I'm looking forward to having some fun with mine when it comes in.
Nice location for a test drive. I’ve had the Canadian Q5 “Technique” model since last July and love it. The technique adds low level fog lights into the front side grill you question. It also has the 3D map in the instrument cluster that gives that extra situation awareness. This feature was the key attraction for buying a new vehicle and I haven’t regretted for one minute. I also opted for the head up display and urban cruise control options that used carefully take the stress out of driving in commuter traffic and long haul driving. I am looking to Audi for an update to its road sign speed limit recognition software for states and provinces that have min and max speed limits displayed. Quite often it will read the minimum speed limit and adjust the target speed to that. Fortunately the accelerator will override the target speed so you have time to readjust the target back to the real speed limit. Just after mine was ordered in March 2017 Audi released the highway driver assist option that I believe would further reduce workload during long haul drives. I noticed the Canadian version does not have the Audi illumination on the ground which would have been nice. As you discuss in the video the 2.0 turbo performance is quite something. After downsizing from a 3.5 Honda Pilot the kick is noticeable from the engine and drivetrain set up. The all wheel drive feel on snow covered roads and also dry roads is very different to the Honda - Very impressive. One small niggle I have are the wipers in snow conditions. Quite often ice will build under the blade in winter that lifts a section of the blade from the windscreen leaving streaks. There has not been a day when I didn’t enjoy getting into the 2018 Q5.
Like the review, just traded a 15 for an 18, the trip paddles located on wheel are much better & handles great specially on the Westport & Fairfield roads, good job w/video!!
Great review. Really appreciated the POV driving view versus aiming the camera at yourself while driving, essentially combining 2 videos into one.
Hey guys, I really enjoyed your review. You guys have got to get behind the wheel of the new SQ5! I have just sold my 2014 SQ5, and am awaiting my new one. Anyway, best of luck with your channel. I'm your 5th subscriber!
Thank you!
RAD Garage how was SQ5 huh🤔🤔🤔
Thomas Holt Jr. Still awaiting its arrival. Loved the first one so I'm hoping this one is even better.
Thomas Holt Jr. Mine arrived last week.
any gripes or is it worth every dollar?
That looks really stylish. Thanks for the great review! :D
Great review! A breathe of fresh air compared to the other reviewers on the market
Thanks for watching! Hopefully we will get another review up soon :)
does the gas mileage really come close to whats advertised? i have heard it doesnt... pls share your experience.. thanks
Perfect review location! I'm in CT and those roads.... 👀
Guys this was a fantastic review !
I totally agree with you about "rear diffusers", I mean they look great when they have a great big exhaust pipe inside of them, but not when the exhaust is behind and facing downwards (Hello Mercedes too) :)
Absolutely agree with you about the identity crisis on those closed plastic vents at the front! Surely it wouldn't have killed the budget to put a really nice pair of spot lights there! 🙄.
(Moan over), the Q5 Quattro is a lovely car to drive :).
Thanks for a great review. 👍🏽
Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback! I expected this video to get around 20 views so to see it around 6000 is both a huge surprise and very exciting. Hope we can continue doing this and keep making better and better videos. Cheers!
J&C Mileage can you please tell me the milage on the q5 prestige??
BTW great review❤️
Hey man, great review. I just want to ask about your car´s options. Which do you have now and you recommend getting. Are there any option you regret not getting?
nice review, hope to see more!
Love cars ...car reviews and Audis. But thanks for the shout out warning people to be careful of cyclists on the road. I love riding my bike as much as driving my Audi Q5 ...... but everyone needs to be extra aware of us defenseless cyclists out there trying to get our daily workout. Living at altitude in the mountains I would opt for the power of an SQ5 .... so would have to rob a bank before going to the dealership. cheers, BW
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Good reviews but why do you drive so fast on the back roads? I think it’s really irresponsible from you. Slow down!
Great review. How is Apple CarPlay via the MMI? I imagine it would be cumbersome since it's not a touchscreen. I presume the new BMW X.3 will have a touchscreen for the Apple CarPlay.
Good review. Any problems or recalls?
Hey J&C Mileage, could you give any insights to how the car feels when your not pushing it very hard in day to day driving? Specifically under light throttle around town does it feel like a FWD car just with really good grip and obviously no wheel slip with ultra or does it feel more like the X3 or Q5's of old with 60% going to the back at all times, or the GLC with 55% going to the back at all times which really give the cars a feeling of it being pushed forward opposed to being pulled like normal mainstream AWD cars.... Thanks for your insight!
Is that an Audi or aftermarket hitch?
agreed on the bad design on the exaust pipes
hey hows is the driving on highways? I drive a lot for my work mostly on the interstate highways going 80 to 90mph. hows the wind noise at that speed, is the cabin quiet at those high speeds? thanks for any response.
ewtubewatcher I do a lot highway drivin also, same 🚄speed and I'm very, very interested in this vehicle as my next one or SQ5 either or
ewtubewatcher where tf do you live that you can do 90mph on the interstate?
The stock Continental tires are noisy, and there is wind noise from side mirrors. Hate that because it interferes with the great B & O sound system.
7700778737 you are talking shit. The cars is just so quiet you would be surprised . Yes you can hear Litlle tyre noise but that’s because the car is so quiet but no wind noise at all
The after market boy's need to develop a workable rear exhaust tip that allows the exhaust to be routed out the bumper like a real vehicle ! After Hurricane Harvey wouldn't buy a 55k vehicle with the exhaust pointed down towards the FLOOD WATERS ? Come on Audi , ask your Service Advisor of Central Audi of Houston if I am correct !
What color is your car? Is this the monsoon gray metallic or the manhattan gray..?
only 1000? Ive got almost 13,000 on mine, wonderful vehicle.
Great video
Whats the maintenance cost for general servicing oil change etc?
Do you know if there’s aftermarket lowering springs for this?
how did u feel about the interior material？yes that much plastic
What a cutie
If I had a Q5, I would make sure to get Audi's gray wood inlays, not that tacky brown wood. The brown wood just feels so fake and generic for premium cars.
Do some BMW X model reviews please. 🙏🏼
I might have an X3 that i can review soon. I'll keep you posted
The biggest concern with audi is engine oil consumption. some say German cars should only be leased within warranty period, owning German cars is a mistake. Don't know if new audi could change people's mind or not.
Apologies if this was already asked, but I can't seem to get the hands-free trunk release to work. I have the same car shown in the video... any help would be appreciated!
I found the same issue at a test drive yesterday, but there was a hitch attached underneath that car. Did you get it to work or still facing the issue?
Nope... still no idea how to get it to work
Is the color monsoon grey?
Not sure if you mentioned it in the video but what is your Q5's color name?
Looks like Daytona Gray
Do you have the link for door puddle light? I cannot find good one for 2018 Q5. Thanks.
Those are OEM, you can get them when you order your car, its a $250 option I think.
what is this colour called?
Hi, For my 2018 Q5, I always hear a clear "click" during accelerations (from 0 to 20mph). It happens every time. is it normal ?
I've noticed the same thing... I can feel the click on the pedal as well. Does anyone know what that might be?
It is the ABS from what I understand and AUDI needs to fix that.
Actually like the fake exhaust after I'm putting good hour every week to clean the pipes on my TTS all the time.
no flog light?
Come on....checkout the current A4....it's still the same....
widze same suv'y - to jakas moda w twoim kraju ,bo europie raczej malo kto jezdzi suv
Good review. To bad they are made in Mexico. I want my German cars made by Germans. Just my 2 cents.
I want my Audi Q5 TDI built in Mexico.. cheaper to transport to the US. Germans know mexican manufacturing is top notch. Another reason why its one of the top countries for manufacturing aerospace and jet engines. Just my 5 cents.
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