Audi Q5 2021 review - better than a BMW X3 & Mercedes GLC?
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This is the updated Audi Q5!
It may only be a facelift rather than an all-new model, but the question is - does the new Q5 have what it takes to stand out and gain your attention over key competitors like the Mercedes GLC & BMW X3?
Well for starters, it certainly looks the part! Sure, it’s not that different to the old model, but you still get a couple of nice changes, including a wider grille at the front and LEDs as standard (with the option to get Matrix LEDs if you choose a higher-spec model).
When it comes to performance, the range-topper is a hybrid 2-litre turbo petrol, which combined with the electric motor will deliver 370hp! It’s also worth remembering that all models come with AWD as standard, as well as an automatic gearbox… But then again, would you expect anything else?!
So what do you think - can the Q5 really take on the GLC and X3? Or would you choose the Mercedes or BMW instead? You’ll have to keep watching to see which you should go for!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:48 Price
01:20 Exterior Design
03:42 Interior
06:54 Back Seats
09:23 Boot
11:42 Five Annoying Things
13:30 Five Cool Things
14:49 Engines
15:54 Driving
18:47 0-60mph
19:51 Verdict
Mercedes GLC review - • Mercedes GLC SUV 2020 ...
Volvo XC60 review - bit.ly/Volvo-XC60-Review-2021
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Come on then - Q5 vs GLC vs X3. Which are you choosing? VOTE below!
VOTE: BMW X3
VOTE: Audi Q5
VOTE: Mercedes GLC
X3!
@@carwow lol u first
*I’m always blown away when adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist is optional when it’s standard on a corolla* 😀
VW has been greedy with the accessories lately
A lot of customers actually don't like the adaptive cruise, and most people turn the lane keeping off as soon as they get in the car, so to not fit is as standard makes a lot of sense. It shouldn't cost to much to upgrade though.
I didn't buy my SQ5 for those upgrades, convenient but not necessary. But, I do agree if I'm going to get all those safety features, I would buy a Toyota.
Business
@@nickn753 that's just a bad excuse, it's greed from audi and all other luxury brands to get as much money from their paying customers as they can.
The new Q5 is a lovely car, but somehow I feel that the first one, especially the facelifted B8.5 generation, was the best looking. Thanks for the vid!
Audi make Ugliest cars
@@mjalvandaroe4859 Demand, Evidence.
@@johndavidson3424 ... Most of the current range....maybe bar the e-tron....
Hi big fan
@@mjalvandaroe4859 lol bmw pig nose grill fan there🤣🤣😊🤣
Day 5 of asking for a bicycle race between Mat and Yianni
Wasn't that running race mate?
@@sooofancier that's some other dude
@@aryanzahir9484 that would’ve probably been me lol
Yianni will race with Lamborghini bicycle..lol
@@karankaler8777 there is no lambo biycle. There is only tracktor
9:25 There we go, we see a camera man there, right Matt.
"I got to be fair and consistent across all cars."
I felt that.
The old Q5 had a slot behind the rear seats for the boot cover so you didn't have to throw the cover away everytime you needed to fit something large in the back :) the things you learn reading the manual :D
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Big respect to the cameraman at 9:25 very diligently recording matts sillyness. haha
🤣🤣 I paused on this and was looking for the comment
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When talking about fuel economy it would be nice if editor could add a conversion to l/100km 👌
The British use a different MPG unit than the Americans do. So it would be nice for both conversions to be present.
And a km/l
@@franciscos.3671 wait in which country do you use km/l
@@krisu788 Singapore or Malaysia uses km/l , dont know abt him.
@@krisu788 Brazil does.
This video contains just the perfect amount of humor and information. Keep it up Matt!
Matt really hates a load lip in the boot, I actually prefer it because loose items don’t slide out of the boot when you’ve parked at an incline.
The infotainment is so on point
Love that Alfa Romeo logo metal bottle, god job mat
I’ve never seen Matt so not in the mood for a car review like this one 🤣👌
The top of the range Audi Q5 TFSI e could have been called the Audi SQ5 TFSI e, since it’s got more power than both the petrol and diesel SQ5.
Loving the frequency of the great content
Yo, mat is going off with these reviews🔥🔥🔥
This facelift looks good IMO.
It’s alright. I would take the golf any day though. (I mean GLC btw)
Looks pretty to me as well
Yes sure
@@OnTheRailwayOfficial a golf 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Agree but I prefer the previous version's attempt at fake exhausts. On this higher range version they made it look like quad trapezoid exhausts like off an AMG. The old one looked obviously fake, like they weren't actually trying to make them look real (which is a good thing) but now they've tried to make them look real, and it's not worked.
This looks more and more decent choice for a city SUV. I'm amazed at the way they strike a balance between volume and vehicle size.
Great review Mat, as always! Could you make the review of BMW X3 LCI, please? Would be great to know your opinion on these updated germans!
The perfect wagon. Not too big, not too small, exuberant quality, practical to use, satisfying to drive.
just wish the sq5 had real exhaust tips, and some nicer sound
Those inserts in the glove box lining are for SD cards which you needed (at least in the prefacelift model) for the audio system. Also this test car doesn’t have the DVD player in the glovebox. So I guess that’s gone due to the new MMI
All in all they could have updated the dash more snd not had those small cube holes. Even my pre facelift has the thin slot and tiny space at the front from which items fly out!
The wireless charge pad is annoying. Any tall cups block it from sliding forward so then you can’t access the compartment under the armrest!!
Shame they did not adopt the Q3 centre console
For a second I got really excited that they introduced real exhausts! But this is still better than those atrocious plastic panels on the pre-facelift model
Excellent review as usual. Love your sense of humour!
When i saw the parcel shelf it felt as if it was very aerodynamic. It was.
Mat : *Hesitating to throw the parcel tray*
Me : *Throw it, Throw it, Throw it*
11:00 Matt you deserve an Oscar award,😂😂🤣🤣 for the annoying things about the boot. I sure you had a hard time to bring out the annoying things about the load lift.
Anyway it's a great car
When you pull the back seats a bit forward, you can store the back lid in the little gap that appears behind the seats
Wow mat saw my comment on being bloody consistent with the parcel shelf
I shortlisted the 2021 GLB,GLC,X3 and Q5. Took all of them out for a lengthy test (some received 3 test drives) The driving experience is overrated with the X3 in my opinion. I was shocked because all the reviews speak to its sportiness and better driver engagement. To be completely honest I much preferred the Q5 driving experience much more. The Q5 has the identity of would I expect a “luxury family” SUV to be. It was plush, quiet, comfortable and had more than enough power in all situations. The others felt a bit harsh compared to it. Maybe my expectations are different than the other reviewers.
sounds like you wasted plenty of peoples time
@@s8tmc It’s not like I am sampling ice cream flavours for my $2 cone. I am happy to “waste” peoples time researching my purchases when I am spending that kind of money. Your wasting peoples time with stupid comments lmao 🤣
@@Strictlybusiness79 Did you drive all engines?
@@rc666 Yes! I enjoyed the Q5 drive the best (more comfortable and quiet than others)
That being said, I am dealing with some service problems very early on so maybe I made the wrong choice.
@@Strictlybusiness79 what kind of troubles?
Good review. No doubt. Q5 is the most reliable of this 3 cars!
Hi Matt, please review the 2021 Audi Q7 if you can. Would love to hear your thoughts on it!
Thanks for the review - great info as always
Could you test the GLC Facelift as well?
5:40 key holder Mat:)
That long?
Awesome video as per usual Mat!😸
I think mat u should also check the horn sounds of every car u review, that would also be fun to do😁😜
I'll post it here again till Mat sees:
My Mrs pointed out that Mat's Instagram is basically
'Ma Twats On Cars'
and I can't unsee it 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
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I’m always happy to hear “ze German” Mat! 🤣🤣
I hope you can do the SQ5 and SQ7 soon as I’m considering both of these.
Matt, do a group test with the M135i, S3, Golf R, A35 to see which is best overall. Not just drag races but everything included.
9:25 camera man spotted. I alway thought a magical floating camera filmed Mat and now the magic is ruined.
This looks more sporty than the old
Because now all you need is to buy a base model to get an RS grille
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Looking sporty for a SUV it's pretty pointless...
Kyle Stewart ruining the RS grill
@@YoungishC 100% agreed man
I'd go for the BMW X3 as it looks like a nicer place to be than the other two and as for the car having the dirty rear end, why don't manufacturers just fit something like a very thin roller blind just inside the back where the lip is that just pulls up and out then drapes down over the back of the car, or if the car has a retractable parcel shelf which clips in, fit another two clips just inside the rear of the car and use the parcel shelf as a cover for the rear end of the car, only the underside of the parcel shelf would get any grime on it which wouldn't be seen when put back where it should be, then when you lean into the car, you wouldn't get dirty breeks.
That's one of the best intros I have ever seen 😍😍
13:25 me (a german) loved that one
"I forgot my hands are all dirty" That made me laugh out WAY harder than it should have.
Nice refresh on Audi Q5 ... Audi, Volvo & other over the pond vehicles used to have amber/orange rear turn signals, can see better & safer too. Bring them back !!! Good review ! Slainte' ! Cheers !
5:36 that little space is for your keys, as I have seen the q5 keys, they’re huge but perfect to fit there
Is it me, but the more i watch Mat, i wonder why he was never an option for Top Gear!
Great review, as always. But I've noticed that car reviewers never mention the safety features of a car. It's always the design, the interior and in Matt's case, the log of truth and the drive . But safety, which is one of the most important reasons why families buy such cars, nada.
These intros are getting better and better everyday❤️❤️
The load lip is practical when parked on an upward incline
9:25 Finally we got to see the camera man 😂 📸
Did the editor forgot about the footage with the newest GLC?
Does anyone know why all the published information from Audi says that the Q5 boot space is 520L rather than 550L given pre-facelift? This is less than the boot capacity of the Q3 at 530L. I don’t know whether the boot space was always less than the Q5 and GLC and Audi has been forced to be honest or something has genuinely changed. Audi dealers say they are not aware of any change to boot capacity.
I like that you have usb-c and normal usb. Sometimes you only have a normal usb cable. And are desprate to find a charging port that fits. I like it
that load lid is to prevent stuff from falling out when you open the boot and the second rear lights are us regulation
I've ordered one. It's just a clean, tidy, and equipped SUV (hate that term).. Im happy with the choice
Good choice!
Before I start watching Interior, I have to say Fakery and Audi are like Best Friends nothing can separate them.
Better than sell roses
Really Like to see the SQ5, vorsprug it’s a different beast and gotta be worth the review. Maybe best in its class where as I definitely think there is better options at 2ltr SUV as Matt has shown here.
Awesome car 🚙 great job Mat
U guys can't possibly have watched it seconds after uploading 😂😂😂😂
That's just how much Mat is loved😂😂😂
The day Mat and Yianni have a running race, its going to break the internet.
Say sike right now.
No it won't
Need a 2021 Range Rover Vogue/ Discovery / Evoque reviews with the new infotainment and Steering wheel updates. Love!!
Mat walk the review at a very good pace... And is humorous.
Love the German accident and every time he throws away the back cover into the bush 🤯 hahahaha
German what???? Loooool!
@@mc_alfred6257 German accident, like when they got lost on their holiday trip in 1939 and landed in Warsaw
@@BMW_Z4idiot Period! lol
I received a GLC for a loner car while my E-Class was having an oil change. I would give the GLC a 9/10. The interior was posh and stylish, the ride quality was super and was surprisingly fast. The infotainment was fast to respond but took like 2 days to get used too.
Its called a "loaner" my friend not loner
@@ahmetkrom oh damn I forget one letter, come kill me.
@@SM-1010 it was just one car, alone, so I would say you’re good 😎
@@meerec some people drop their car at service before going to work in the early morning. If they already have evening schedules they can only pick up the car the next day.
those little holders in the glove compartment are for SD cards. For your camera or the radio nav thingy in the glove compartment.
My 6 year old f10 five series just started having issues with headlights condensation. To see this on a brand new car, like the one in the video, would trigger me so hard.
The Q5 Facelift looks so nice
Why can't Audi just use the interior dash from the a6 in this? I can't stand that ipad glued to the dash look.
@@pnourani The Q5 is the SUV form from the A4. And the A4 has the same iPad how the Q5.
It’s a great day (or night) when Carwow uploads a new video!!!!!
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Hi Mat and carwow crew! Could you please make a new and updated review of Mercedes EQC? Thank you in advance for the answer!
Hi Matt does this still have the delay when pulling out of junctions like the pre-facelift (2L diesel) did?
The front design though 😍🔥
A grill as big as a door
@@kevinvermeulen01 Yeah, Audi do the big grill the best probably 🤷🏻♂️
@@nifatchoudhury3623 i think Lexus too do quite nice grilles
I would buy Volvo XC60, I think it is a better designed and engineered car overall. Also for the same price you het much more assistant systems(lane keep assist etc.)
I wouldn't trust a Volvo anymore since it's Chinese-owned now.
Matt yeeted the car cover!! But FR mine was missing, could you tell me where your three that one?!
Please do a review of the 2021 SQ5 TDI with 48V mild hybrid, wagon or sport back, vorsprung or otherwise!!!!
That suv is gorgeous but the interior is now kinda ageing
any car with fake exhausts are UGLY. PERIOD!
looks better than the bmw interior and the audi interior has been around since 2015. bmw needs to step up their game as well
I know the interior puts me off
Nice review. 32 MPG equals 7.35 L/100 km. Which is actually awesome for a car like this with powerful tubro-4. Given that the modern diesel motors are cut in power due to environment regulations, for most people I guess 2.0T would be the most adequate choice if you average 20-25 thousand KM per year. If you do more than 50 thousand km, then the economy from diesel will be more substantial. However I doubt it is very important in 50-60k USD car.
Lmao ur name
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This facelift really works on this car, those wheels are sick too
Hey mat, I noticed at 7:11 your OCD kicked in as you needed to straighten the 12v plug 😉
Mat,in German, Vorsprung is pronounced as "Fore-sproong"
It isn‘t
@@xDubFreak it is
@@dichterderpinkenmauer717 Bei dem Wort Vorsprung spricht man „Sprung“ als „Schprung“ aus. Auf Englisch vielleicht als „shproong“, aber man sagt doch nicht „sproong“.
I think Mat slowly grew up until he was 35 and now he's developing backwards again :D
😂😂
Mid life crisis.
I agree Matt, load lips in the boot are frustrating and annoying. However the load lip on the Audi Q5 you showed in this video is not as deep as the one on my Seat Ibiza 3 door coupe..
That’s a great intro Matt
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I dont understand why Audi decided not to give this the integrated infotainment screen like in all other new Audis.
This is a last gen interior in a new premium car... Really is a shame
because its just a facelift, not going to put money into developing a brand new dash when a new q5 will likely be released in 3-4 years
My dad loves this car, we wants to get used one from 2019 series.
I like small load lips. So the loaded stuff is not bumping at the boot door.
Love the exterior but the interior displays and design needs to change, its starting to age (the seats are nice however)
Considering Audi will sell more of the base model it would make more sense to review the base model.
I always buy the model one up from base, no matter what manufacturer. You get everything you need without paying silly money
They review whatever model the car manufacturers give them, which will typically be the top end, putting the best foot forward, trying to sell those expensive extras.
@carwow could you also please make a review of the new Audi SQ7 TFSI. That would be nice
Pre-facelift Q5 looks so nice
Every car gets carbon, we gonna cringe so hard at this in 20 years.
Fax
@Moth it's also a way to earn extra bucks with these covers. You smash them? Well now they also need a paint job instead of just a replacement.
Why? Even in 20 years carbon will still stand for sportiness. It's not like there is any alternative. Although it looks kinda stupid on SUVs to begin with.
Here in South Africa a street racer boy with a BMW full of carbon fibre panels in the interior had both legs amputated by the carbon fibre when he crashed and rolled.
@@labourlawact7826 what carbon panels did he have big enough to cut both of his legs off ? Any newspaper I could look up to read an article about it ?
I love how Audi are not shying away from diesel engines like other brands 👍
Awesome review!
Hello. Mat please review the 2021 Urus
Anyone still asking for the running race needs to leave this channel.
Looks good but the xc60 looks better IMO
the review I wanna see is all the mechanical details just how close is it to macan
Do a mk3 focus RS vs the GR Yaris, should be interesting, they both cost more or less the same now, 4WD, manual, rally inspired, etc.