Pros
- Loaded with tech
- Beautiful interior
- Excellent driving experience
- Genuinely practical
Cons
- Short warranty period
- Potentially expensive parts and repair bills
- Reliability and longevity concerns
- Terrible depreciation
Verdict
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If you’re in the financial position to justify the depreciation, are economically, mentally and emotionally prepared for the potential mechanical and reliability issues and can find an SQ5 in mint condition, with a faultless service history with low mileage, yes. The SQ5, when working at 100%, makes for a fantastic...
Publish: May 7, 2021
Overview:
The second-generation Audi SQ5 perfectly blends being genuinely fast and immensely enjoyable to drive while also being practical and luxurious. It’s small enough to easily manoeuvre through crowded car parks but large enough to feel substantial on the road, loaded with technology and safety equipment and its sophisticated yet understated body wears a classy European aesthetic.
But unfortunately, reality can hit hard with question marks hovering over the SQ5’s long term quality and reliability and (as we’ve seen from the first-generation SQ5), its habit of depreciating in value at an alarming rate.
Should you buy one? Read on.
Overview:
The second-generation Audi SQ5 perfectly blends being genuinely fast and immensely enjoyable to drive while also being practical and luxurious. It’s small enough to easily manoeuvre through crowded car parks but large enough to feel substantial on the road, loaded with technology and safety equipment and its sophisticated yet understated body wears a classy European aesthetic.
But unfortunately, reality can hit hard with question marks hovering over the SQ5’s long term quality and reliability and (as we’ve seen from the first-generation SQ5), its habit of depreciating in value at an alarming rate.
Should you buy one? Read on.
Overview:
The second-generation Audi SQ5 perfectly blends being genuinely fast and immensely enjoyable to drive while also being practical and luxurious. It’s small enough to easily manoeuvre through crowded car parks but large enough to feel substantial on the road, loaded with technology and safety equipment and its sophisticated yet understated body wears a classy European aesthetic.
But unfortunately, reality can hit hard with question marks hovering over the SQ5’s long term quality and reliability and (as we’ve seen from the first-generation SQ5), its habit of depreciating in value at an alarming rate.
Should you buy one? Read on.
- ECU and electronic issues
- Can have excessive oil consumption
- Water pump issues
- PCV valve issues
- Common engine mounts issues at approx. 80,000kms
- Engine bay plastics may have issues as they get older
- Turbo and intercooler issues
- ECU and electronic issues
- Can have excessive oil consumption
- Water pump issues
- PCV valve issues
- Common engine mounts issues at approx. 80,000kms
- Engine bay plastics may have issues as they get older
- Turbo and intercooler issues
- ECU and electronic issues
- Can have excessive oil consumption
- Water pump issues
- PCV valve issues
- Common engine mounts issues at approx. 80,000kms
- Engine bay plastics may have issues as they get older
- Turbo and intercooler issues
Body Style:
- 5-door SUV
Engine & outputs:
- 3.0-litre, 6-cyl turbo-petrol, 260kW / 500Nm (SQ5 & Black Edition)
- 3.0-litre, 6-cyl turbo-diesel, 251kW / 700Nm (TDI & Special Edition)
Transmissions:
- 8-spd sports automatic, four-wheel drive
Fuel use:
- 8.7L/100km (3.0L turbo-petrol)
- 6.8L/100km (3.0L turbo-diesel)
Dimensions:
- Height: 1635mm
- Length: 4671mm
- Width: 1893mm
Body Style:
- 5-door SUV
Engine & outputs:
- 3.0-litre, 6-cyl turbo-petrol, 260kW / 500Nm (SQ5 & Black Edition)
- 3.0-litre, 6-cyl turbo-diesel, 251kW / 700Nm (TDI & Special Edition)
Transmissions:
- 8-spd sports automatic, four-wheel drive
Fuel use:
- 8.7L/100km (3.0L turbo-petrol)
- 6.8L/100km (3.0L turbo-diesel)
Dimensions:
- Height: 1635mm
- Length: 4671mm
- Width: 1893mm
Body Style:
- 5-door SUV
Engine & outputs:
- 3.0-litre, 6-cyl turbo-petrol, 260kW / 500Nm (SQ5 & Black Edition)
- 3.0-litre, 6-cyl turbo-diesel, 251kW / 700Nm (TDI & Special Edition)
Transmissions:
- 8-spd sports automatic, four-wheel drive
Fuel use:
- 8.7L/100km (3.0L turbo-petrol)
- 6.8L/100km (3.0L turbo-diesel)
Dimensions:
- Height: 1635mm
- Length: 4671mm
- Width: 1893mm
Warranty:
3-years/unlimited kms
Servicing:
15,000kms or every 12 months
Model range, pricing and features
If you’re in the financial position to justify the depreciation, are economically, mentally and emotionally prepared for the potential mechanical and reliability issues and can find an SQ5 in mint condition, with a faultless service history with low mileage, yes. The SQ5, when working at 100%, makes for a fantastic package.
However, if buying an SQ5 is going to put a strain on your finances and you require a premium SUV that will stand the test of time, no, you shouldn’t buy one.
If you’re in the financial position to justify the depreciation, are economically, mentally and emotionally prepared for the potential mechanical and reliability issues and can find an SQ5 in mint condition, with a faultless service history with low mileage, yes. The SQ5, when working at 100%, makes for a fantastic package.
However, if buying an SQ5 is going to put a strain on your finances and you require a premium SUV that will stand the test of time, no, you shouldn’t buy one.
If you’re in the financial position to justify the depreciation, are economically, mentally and emotionally prepared for the potential mechanical and reliability issues and can find an SQ5 in mint condition, with a faultless service history with low mileage, yes. The SQ5, when working at 100%, makes for a fantastic package.
However, if buying an SQ5 is going to put a strain on your finances and you require a premium SUV that will stand the test of time, no, you shouldn’t buy one.
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Information correct as of March 27, 2021.
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