Is the Audi SQ5 still worthy of the hype? | ReDriven Audi SQ5 (2017-2021) used car review.
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This week, Adam checks out the 2017-2021 Audi SQ5. The slightly hotter version of the Q5, it’s for drivers who want the school drop-off to be just a tad more exciting.
Being from the extended Volkswagen family, does it suffer from the same woes as some of its VW relatives? Check out the video to find out.
Let us know what you think in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe!
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - What is it?
02:14 - Does it look good?
02:55 - How's the interior?
04:49 - How's the tech?
05:19 - Is it practical?
07:09 - What goes wrong?
08:07 - Is it safe?
08:27 - What's it like to drive?
12:05 - How much does it cost?
13:05 - Running costs?
13:56 - Should you buy it?
#Audi
#SQ5
#SUV
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I’m 45,000 miles into my 2018 sq5 prestige and on my 3rd set of tires. The dealer insists that I stop driving like I think I’m Lewis Hamilton and they’re probably right. Amazing car.
One of the best reviewers I have ever watched. Clear concise and entertaining. Subscribed
Ah Stephen thank you so so much mate. You've made my weekend! - AK
Great video guys! Really detailed look and heaps of things that other reviewers would have missed
Cheers Jesse, really appreciate it!
I’ve a 2016 SQ5+ and love it. Have to say I’m a fan of the exposed quad exhausts rather than the larger panel on the newer model that hides the exhausts.
I recently bought Audi SQ5 2018 (40 000 km on it), had Golf 7 GTI before.
SQ5 is an amazing car in any aspect, my car doesn't have air suspension (because it's pretty expensive if something goes wrong).
The only issue I have is the rear crankshaft oil leak (so small, that mechanic barely can see it), I'll visit another service to confirm if it's an oil indeed, not sure to instantly replace the rear oil seal (both engine and gearbox have to be detached from the car)
Have to say you are the only one who talks about rattles, noise & vibrations in the cabin - For me personally one of the most important part of any car. keep up the good work mate.
Thanks again Leon. - AK
No rattles or creaks in an Acura RDX. Then again, no 350HP. But if it did, it'd be the one to get IMO.
@@70mcnevinAcura NEEDS an RDX Type S. I would trade in AMG yesterday lol
Great review!! Thank you!
LOL I just purchased a SQ5 2018. The first comment to my wife was about the stupid phone tray! Only had it for a few days and I am looking at an extended warranty after the factory runs out in 10 months. Great review! Cheers!
Awesome videos guys!! Keep up the awesome work. Would love to heard your take on the 2016-2019 Audi SQ7 TDI.
Great video, I was gonna buy one but since seeing this changed my mind
I have one coming up for sale through work soon. Well maintained and at a dealer trade in price.. but this video just put me off! Thanks mate. :/
"That's what she said" x 2..........Gold. Worth a subscription right there, and a like.
Really enjoyed the presentation 👌
Oh thanks mate.
Haha the several references 'That's what she said' haha PMSL🤣 Great review!
I've got a 2020 SQ5 Special Edition TDI. This has the carbon Fibre Interior, a 21 speaker surround sound and Massaging Seats, the diesel does sound less sporty but gives 700Nm apposed to the TFSI 500Nm and with the 48V Mild Hybrid System the TDI can get as low as 5.3L per 100km which is damn good for a Performance SUV. The newer editions also come with a Wireless charging pad. I did own the previous 2016 Q5 till i replaced it and Yes the depreciation was steep but it does seem to depreciate as a lower in the S model rather than the base model. The Special Edition with the TDI has depreciated approximately $10,000 in the last 3 years which is promising since there is a much more limited spectrum of Special Edition SQ5s available in the 2017 to 2020 edition.
32k on the clock ! Sq5 2018 had it for 4 yrs give or take!
Best car I have owned as of yet! 2 new rear tyres and complete set of brakes so far !
Wife has much newer range rover sporty thing and that feels like my sofa to drive!!
Definitely buy an Audi SQ5 ! Love mine!
You saved me a ton of money thank you 😊
Whats the mechanic going on about, the SQ5 doesn't use the DSG gearbox as used on the standard Q5, also the engine oil consumption problems were on the 2lt petrol models so again not relevant to SQ5.
Right.
Yes exactly right. I have a 2litre petrol A5 which had the oil use problem. Audi fixed it under warranty by replacing the pistons. Issue did not affect diesels or other engine sizes
this.
Would you Recommend the 3.0 TDI , even with 100k kms?
Also, wasnt the oil problem something of the previous Q5? And then even the first generation (2010-2014).
I had a 2018 SQ5. I purchased with 43000 miles which It was still under warranty by the dealer and to tell you the truth I really love the SQ5. I end up replacing it with a 2018 Porsche Macan GTS because Porsche feels more sporty with the PDK transmission but in all the SQ5 is a nice car.
How did you cope with the smaller boot size? Or was that not a massive factor?
Im between a 2018 sq5 & a s7. I really cant seem to make up my mind. I love both cars, while part of me feels like waiting for a rs7 im long overdue for a car...
My driver's door window was noisy and then stopped halfway. The dealer (UK) changed the "winding" cable under warranty and explained that they had fitted an upgrade.
I've 2014 Q5 V6 Tdi with 194000 km and love it 🍻🇵🇹
I own a 2019 sq5 with 120k miles. Stage 1 tune (recently) brings me to 500hp. Love this machine. No big bombs dropped yet. And, I do my own maintenance to help with cost.
are you first owner? looking at a 2019 w 79k trying to gauge whether its worth pulling the trigger on it. plan on doing maintenance myself as well
What company did you got with for your tune? Thanks.
Great review
Great review, spot on on the rear rattle. Still have my 2017 and only just had the rear left rattle fixed after having the local dealer look several times. The rear glass roof panel had to be removed for the second time and finally have a very quite cabin. The dealer thought it was also coming from the rear seat so had that removed once but never fixed the noise. I had people in the back when it did become worse and they said defiantly was coming from the roof. Apparently a drain tube wasn't secured, what ever it was is now sorted. Both my front window are quiet going up and down so not sure the noise is a common issue.
Cheers mate, wrapped to hear your car is sorted now too.
Noisy electric window probably caused by after market tint.
Ive had my 2017 b9 sq5 for 3 and a half years with the only thing wrong being a driver and passenger side window reg.
Hence the nasty sounding drivers window In the video.
It was all covered by warranty.
I'd like to add that my sq5 has had an apr stage 1 e85 tune on it for a while now with no issues at all.
Driveline and gearbox seem great and with multiple mid to low 12 second passes I can't complain.
Thought I'd throw my 2 cents in about the reliability of these great vehicles.
Awesome to hear Andrew. It might very well be the perfect daily and with that tune in it, my god YES!!!!!
When shopping 2 years ago, it was between this SQ5 and a JGC SRT. After test driving both extensively, the SRT was much faster (violently so) but the SQ5 was more comfortable. After speaking with a number of garages on maintenance cost/issues, I went with the SRT.
I gapped one of those pos jeeps with my old car I sold 2006 nissan skyline 350gt that guy was angry lol
Lifters
Can't believe I haven't found this channel earlier. In the last few days I've spent hours of research on the sq5, but I've gotta admit this video puts everything else to shame
Ah thanks so much mate. - AK
Own one, its a freaking rocket!!!!
It's amazing mate. Incredible performance. - AK
Would love to see a review of a sq7 diesel monster!
1.5 yrs with my 18, cannot complain. No issues :)
Awesome!
Just got a 2018 Prestige with only 14,000 low covid miles. Threw an APR tune on it and it is a rocket!
Brilliant!
Did you get any intermittent coolant temp too high msgs on the dash? I did and had to upgrade the intercooler after the apr tune
@@tommynguyen6512 I live in a very moderate climate, never much above 80 degrees here. I am probably still going to do an intercooler upgrade to negate any power loss from multiple runs.
I bought a used CPO 2018 SQ5. The car is amazing. People need to get over the exhaust deal. Every reviewer ever has made the same comment. Either you’re okay with the fake exhaust tips or not. Get over it. Still has a great sound. The AUS model in this review is an odd spec. My windows don’t make any odd noises, there is no hard plastics as he mentions and the piano plastic is real carbon fiber in the US. There are heaps of oddities with the car. The display is not touch sensitive, which is annoying. The cup holders are small and share space with the center console. As he notes, limited storage. Also, we have a rear facing child seat in the back and it requires the passenger front seat to be moved way up. Maybe it’s just the key fit car seat I have. No idea. Otherwise, the car is epic. Super quick. The navigation and adaptive instrument cluster is great. Definitely an upscale feel, fit, and finish. I get a lot of looks and comments from people when I’m out and about. Despite the oddities, I would buy this car again.
Great comment Dave, thanks so much mate. - AK
Great review on really the best way to buy german. Here in the states these Q5’s and Sq5’s are not having near as many issues and pricing is much better, used 2018 for about $35-40k
So jealous mate.
I was going to say the same. I found one for $32k and I was debating between this and a brand new VW atlas base model.
I can’t decide
@@ajc.9094 SQ5 without a doubt.
Remember with exchange rate that’s $50-55,000 Australian. Seeing that SQ5’s are $52,900 US new which is $73,000AUD it’s all about relative. They are $125,000 new here and 2018’s are $65,000.
Actually its the 2l that has a lot of problems. The tensionner, the thermostat, oil consumption to name a few. The V6 is quite reliable if well serviced. Also not a DSG trans. That mechanic looked like he hates Audis lol. You just have to know Audis and know what to look out for. Still i agree that when bad luck happens it sucks. They are expensive to repair. But it is an expensive car.
Correct, that mechanic had some horrible misinformation.
When he said “questionable history” I thought Hertz rental car straight away. Soooo many of these were rental cars in Australia. I saw a bunch go through the Pickles auctions ex rentals. I’d say they all had 91 fuel put in them. Who would put 98 in a rental 5 mins before you hand it back??
"there's a nice ambience in the back because... yeah, there's windows" - brilliant
Hahahaha, cheers mate. - AK
Definitely helping me decide. I'm looking at a 2018 Q5 2.0L 4 Cyclinder, and comparing it to the 2017 SQ5 3.0L 6 cylinder. Tough decision to make...
Went with the 2018 Q5 😊
Loving it so far. I feel what you mentioned about the jerking transmission between gears 1-3
@@iTzJustConnorxD Yeah, they ditched the S-tronic DSG for the SQ5 from 2012 onwards when they discovered it wasn't as reliable especially with the extra torque.
Well there goes all my hopes and dreams, might look at lease option as per comments below. Great reviews, keep them coming!
Cheers Jesse and sorry! We have a habit of destroying dreams unfortunately.
Brilliant review and deadly honest. Great car but surely driven with issues :)
Good review, pls do a review for a VW passat 2016 model🙏
Trying to find one to review for you mate, stay tuned. - AK
Last week at petrol station, a gentleman next to me filled up one of these with 91 fuel, had a chat with the owner, he said being able to run fine on 91 is the reason he bought this car, amazing.
Which country? 91 in Australia (and most of world) is different from 91 in USA. If he's running it on 91 RON he's going to damage the engine as they're designed to run on 95 RON minimum. If he's running it on 91 AKI, is that amazing?
I'm betting he looked it up online and read that 91 is ok... not realising most online references are for USA AKI octane.
if he gets on the throttle it will pull timing to stop it detonating and will have its power cut back quite severely.
@@DiscoFang Australia
What watch are you wearing?
They said it is with DSG☹. Sorry this car has ZF 8 speeds trans not DSG.
Loved the video. Keep it up
Cheers mate!
I like the nets for the fish.
Love mine.
Do the issues mentioned occur in the earlier Q5’s as well?
Loving your videos btw.
Many do yes Kyle. Thanks so much for enjoying mate. - AK
Do one for the Audi Q8, curious to see about that!
Great idea mate, we'll try to find one to review for you. - AK
That's what she said. Class.
Great unbiased review! I had a '15 Q5 3.0T and I thought the controls/dashboard were rock-solid. Maybe Audi has gone cheap?
Cheers Louis! Well it's not exactly German anymore.
Except the mechanic and presenter couldn’t agree on which transmission it has. DSG or torque converter?
Is year 2009 Audi Q5 2.0 Quattro still worth to buy?
I was going to get one. The initial cost seemed alright? I am just not that rich.
I heard the mechanic state the interior rattle coming from somewhere. Nothing new on these SUV’s. The subframe above the sunroof is more than likely causing the interior noise. With the acoustic windows, that sound is the sunroof. Grease it and that noise will go away. I deal with this every other month and had my subframe replaced twice. Annoying! This thing is a great joy to drive with 034 motor sport subframe mounts, the chassis and the shell are in sync and the vehicle sounds solid. Away goes your rattles. These things are a shear of joy. Not to mention, throttle controller, stage 1-2 tune on E85 pump, your B9 becomes worth the money and becomes night and day at 500 crank, 480 HP. These are the new street beef sport SUV’s.
I have the same year Q5 and I get that rattling noise too
Get that seen to mate. - AK
the third phone cubby spot is an optional wireless charger spot but this one does not have it
We have had 3 Q5's.. 2013, 2017 totaled hit a deer and 2021. The 13 had over 135k miles never an issue and the 17 had about 75k miles...I completely disagree with your findings
The mechanic lists issues with the q5 engine and gearbox which has nothing to do with the sq5.
I love how they were like “an SQ5 is closely related to the Q5, here’s a piston from a Q5”.
Ah yes, a piston from a completely different engine 😂
Other than that, great video. I picked up my 2018 B9 SQ5 Prestige with 52k on the clock about 4 months ago, $36k.
Best car for the money.
Yeah weird, and no mention of whether from a diesel or petrol/gas Q5.
Just bought a 19 prestige
Suggest alternatives!
fake exhausts are not lazy design, they serve a specific purpose - customers said they hated the exhaust tips getting dirty, so they hid the real ones underneath...
Customers aren't always right. - AK
Love mine ♥
Used approved from Audi Australia now have 2 year factory Warranty
Nice car when new but eye watering expensive when it goes wrong,
My next door neighbor had one, he loved it but the repair costs killed it, eg: rear air shocks are $3500ea, he needed a pair and then his gearbox failed, that was $18,000, and apparently there is a computer or control module for the gearbox that you can only access when the gearbox is out and is prone ro failure, so was advised to change aswell, another $1800!
These are not dealer prices either,thats a euro specialist that had serviced the car from new.
He gave up and traded in on a Mazda cx90 and got a whooping $12,000 trade in.
a lot of meh advice here.... your mechanic doesnt know anything about these cars i guess, q5 and sq5 dont share pistons, or turbos, or intercoolers, or coolant systems. No DSG transmission on the sq5 either. Tons of issues with the 2.0t from q5, not so much for 3.0t
Well that cured an itch I had.... thanks boys... the hunt continues
What about fuel ? How much % ?
Like that Seinfeld sound
It's a bit of a homage to our hero! - AK
Everyone should buy them!! Keeps us mechanics well paid when it goes bad, it will and it will cost you lots!!
How many sq5’s have you repaired?
Arrrrrrr yes of course your the Richard Wilkins of the car review would
Why thank you! - AK
Had the uk version from new until 2020 and tbh it's the worst Audi I've owned. More recalls than you can shake a tick at (18 months until they sorted the clunky brake pedal to name but one) then there were numerous intermittent electronic faults that Audi could never pinpoint. Chucked it in for the new 2021 S3 and that so far it is what German engineering should be... on point 👌
Lease a brand new one that way you know exactly the cost and don't need to care about depreciation
Great review you nailed it
Wow Marcus, that's bloody horrible to read mate. Just not good enough. Quick question and something we'd love to know for future videos, even though you had so many issues, you still stuck with Audi. Were you tempted to go to a different brand at all? What kept you loyal to Audi?
Thanks for the kind words too mate.
@@ReDriven I guess it was the way they dealt with the problems, my Audi dealer bent over backwards to help fix the problems whilst working around my needs. As the saying goes you don't know how good they are until you need them. Cars are so complicated now, I guess the new plant had teething problems. Just make sure if your buying German engineering that it actually made in Germany is my best advice.
Plus the actual Brand I guess I'm kind of Badge loyal, wonder how many people who buy on choice as much as price would say that ?
@@msp5616 So great to hear the dealership were excellent mate. In the research we do for all our videos, we hear some true horror stories.
Thanks for the feedback too. One of our goals is to hopefully encourage dealerships to focus on the after sales attitudes towards cars that aren't new.
‘Not care about depreciation’ - mate if you’re leasing you are paying that depreciation in advance lmao
@@zippzappzipp I didn't say depreciation didn't exist smart ass. I said you don't need to care about it, as your repayments are set thus not having to care what the market does
thats what she said!
I literally got a 2019 SQ5 at 40k miles and she drives lovely... Except for that rattling/clunking sound I get in the back whenever I go over bumps. I'm going crazy to find the issue and rectify it.
I’m likely about to buy a 2019 SQ5 myself. Car has 37,000k on it are you happy with your purchase so far? Would you recommend it to a CZcams stranger
@@dylanholland5098 I honestly recommend it. She's got good power and handling. The only thing that kind off threw me off is the transmission. I'm coming out of a 16 A3 which has duel clutch, so the car feels smooth while gear changing. With the SQ5, I can feel that tiny slight delay. But the more I drive it, the more I get used to it.
@@jaysullivan8350 I appreciate it, I’m coming from a 16 Q5 that drives so smooth I love it but it just hit 100k and the maintenance bills will be coming so I’m getting out of it while I can. The SQ5’s just look so clean and I like the idea of getting into a V6 3.0 instead of the Q5’s V4 2.0
@@dylanholland5098 😂😂I understand exactly what you're saying. I used to love to drive my gf's Q5, which is what led me to get the SQ5. After getting my car, I drove her car one day and was like "nah, this ain't it". I mean, the Q5 feels the same as the SQ5 as in luxury and comfort, but the SQ5 is quicker and sounds so good...
@@jaysullivan8350 exactly that lmfao I love my Q5 but I want that with more balls. Seems like the SQ5 is the right fit
The rattle is coming from the misaligned pano sunroof. Our car has been in numerous times for this and it’s now finally been resolved after 2 years…our next car will NOT have a pano full stop!
Ah thanks so much for that Lee. I'll let the owner know. - AK
The "mechanic" is clueless. The Q5 is an entirely different engine and transmission. None of which would relate to the SQ5 in any way. Your newer B9 S4 review clearly shows this, as that's the same powertrain.
No need to put mechanic in quotation marks, he’s an actual mechanic
@@ReDriven well he needs to actually know what he's talking about then. ;)
@@ReDriven He listed just about every mechanical component in the vehicle and said they could all go wrong without actually giving any real sense on what to look out for or what the most common issues are. Basically just scared anyone into not purchasing this vehicle based off his vague and blanketed claims. If these are all true and inevitable issues with this vehicle then it's just not worth it to purchase in any scenario. Having said that I know a bunch of people with B9 era Audis all running strong for 70, 80, 90k miles on the clock. Buying a used one with 15-25k on the odometer shouldn't be as scary as its being made to seem.
I’m planning to buy a Q5 2018 this car has at least 110125 miles on it can anybody tell me something about it please that would be helpful 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
In the UK, you can pick up a 2nd gen sq5 for as little as £35k
So jealous Yaseen!
I'm looking to buy an SQ5, I can afford it, but its whether or not long term I can put put with spending 100 quid every 2 weeks on fuel, or if something goes wrong when you can just buy say an ordinary Q5... I'm not exactly sure if there is much in them in terms of maintenance.
We'd dare say the SQ5 may offer may offer a better long term experience Lewis. - AK
2.0 tfsi gen 3 engines are much more reliable than ANY audi v6 engine. I have no clue why they are comparing these two engines
That's what she said😂😂😂 ok you instantly my favorite car reviewer
You're too kind! - AK
He's Gorgeous ❤ Greek from Chicago 🇬🇷
The window mechanism was the subject of a recall. Should be replaced no problem by the dealer. The rattle is probably the panoramic sunroof. They need to be cleaned by the dealer from time to time. Not sure why you mention DSG problems. This car doesn't have a DSG.
I'll let the owner know it should be a recall issue, thanks for the heads up on that. The rattle seemed to be coming from a lower area, almost at the base of the rear seat? And we felt that with how many catastrophic DSG issues we see, it's important to mention as some people may be shopping for an SQ5 but end up buying something else from the VAG stable and we're getting sick of seeing people breaking down in tears when they're told they're up for thousands of dollars to repair their blown gearbox.
What kind of watch is that?
Mate it's a Seiko SRPC23K1 with an Uncle Seiko stainless steel band. - AK
Good review but liking and subscribing for the ‘that’s what she said’ jokes
Hahahaha cheers mate! - AK
Very good review. I l like the kooks in the car. But they need to change look
You should review Mercedes AMG 53
Cheers mate. More AMG models are coming too. - AK
Like BMW and Mercedes,they are nice but expensive when things need fixing.
My sq5 2018 is out of warranty , mileage 85000 km and oil change revealed a lot of metal debris in the oil filter and oil itself , I purchased it new in 2018 only drive , not warning light in the dashboard , is anyone has same problem
Wondering where they are hearing that this car has issues or is less reliable than other cars in general. I’m not expecting Toyota reliability but all the blog posts, consumer reviews and testing sites all say this is a very reliable car.
Oh Mike apologies if we’ve given the impression that the issues mentioned happen on all examples. These are purely the more common issues that CAN arise. Many examples, especially when well maintained don’t have a drama. - AK
@@ReDriven appreciate the clarification!
That mechanic segment was terrible. He doesn’t even know what transmission is in the SQ5 and the engines aren’t even remotely related. Even the presenter said it was a torque converter not a DSG.
Thanks!
Drivers cubby hole comment + "That's what she said" 😂😂
I’ve got to admit, I’m a little bummed. This one was on my radar.
Oh Tommy, if you're in the financial position to make it make sense, they're maybe one of the all time best "does it all" vehicles, truly impressive. But, if buying one stresses the bank account at all, hmmmmm.
@@ReDriven well my bank account isn’t that big but I’m looking for an SUV that drives like my GTI. And I definitely can’t afford a Macan
I bought a 2015 SQ5. Love it.
@@tommyclarke3225 This might sound like an odd one but check out the Ford Kuga/Escape with the 2.0-litre Petrol Ecoboost engine. It's basically a smaller displacement Focus RS engine. All Wheel Drive, lovely interior, practical and genuinely fun to drive.
@@tommyclarke3225 then buy an SQ5 :) You wont be disappointed. Ps. its quick alright !
M3 E92 please
Awesome request! We'll try to find one to review mate. - AK
Helped me dodge a bullet, good info
i hate to sound cliche BUT "as a woman looking to buy this now" please help. I WANT this car! I'm an American here in Germany and love driving fast on the abahn. But is this car worth it? I am yet to test drive it but sat in both Q5 and SQ5. I am stuck either paying 25k US for a typical car saying to myself, don't be stupid and waste 45k on this "fun mobile" yet my bad girl side is saying. lol HAVE FUN screw the rest, and forget all reason. I'm looking at 2018 models for affordability, it was when the new modeled version came out, and cause i don't want the drive off show room floor depreciation. i am looking to have this car for the duration so resale isn't my main concern. Maintenance cost is! I just junked a 2009 Passat that I loved so I'm willing to take and keep these babies (my baby) until she can no longer breathe. Can you please explain or give me something on this question? The Q5 Prestige ( basically a hot chic in mom jeans) fully loaded vs SQ5 Prestige (the pin up model calendar girl)? Will I see a remarkable difference in fun factor, maintenance, or is it a wash? The Q5s are sitting at about 35k USD and SQ5 hit 42-46k. That's the Big Question!!! Thank you for your help and listening to my plea. 😎😂
Ok, great question.
On a day to day basis and driving normally, they feel near identical. However, the moment you put that right foot down, the SQ5 comes alive. If the extra expenditure makes little to no difference in your ability to live (pay food, clothing, rent, bills etc), buy the SQ5. If buying the SQ5 really stretches you budget, stick with a Q5.
Personally, I think the SQ is worth it but I test cars for a living and crave vehicles that can perform where as I have friends that would be more than happy with the performance of a standard Q5.
Maintenance costs should be around about the same but obviously fuel consumption may be higher on the SQ5 as you'll more encouraged to drive it harder.
Hope this helps. - AK
@@ReDriven yes it helps tremendously! and yes i CRAVE things that perform! 🤣🤣🤣 a car shouldnt be any different. I feel much better now. but now I have to find one that I'll love. THANKS. and I subscribed because you are totally awesome...
@@urban-quebecjosie7334 Oh you're too kind! Thanks so much and best of luck finding that dream ride. - AK
To help make the engine last longer, change oil every 5000kms with engine flush, adapt the oil filter to larger capacity filter to remove more of the burnt deposits in the oil.
A lot of modern engines have these type of problems. Good video.
Cheers mate. Frustrating new engines require this.
And yes nothing like a Volkswagon.
Complete bull shit. I own a 2014 SQ5 and I drive it hard. SQ5 is probably the best car I ever owned. It’s also the slowest high performance SUV’s compared to the Mercedes GLC 63 AMG and BMW X3M
How many kms? Any major issues?
dsg problems? it's a zf my guy.
DSG transmission problems... in a SQ5... Well the only DSG problem is that it hasnt got a DSG.
Great review! It's interesting that almost all the German brands are considered shit these days, they look and feel great but are horribly unreliable which is almost the exact opposite of how they were viewed back in the 90's. Sad that such great brands have fallen so low.
Go the 2.0 TDI Q5 and keep up the services and you won’t go wrong
@@anthonyfarnan5935 the TDI's don't have a very good reputation here in Australia. The 1.4L twin turbo petrol "engine of the year" needs to be replaced every 50,000km or so, it's just not a reliable car in Australian conditions.
@@daneburton7953 you mean the turbo & supercharged 1.4L? Yeah absolute lemon of a motor. The 2.0 TDIs are super reliable with correct servicing though.
Giving Mat Watson a run for his money, hilarious presenter
Wow! That's a hell of a compliment! I LOVE Mats work and style so this has made my day! Thank you. - AK