2023 Audi Q5 // Fun, Quiet, and a bit Quirky // Full Review

[@timjohnson5519]

Excellent, thorough look at the Q5. Thanks so much for sharing it. The Q5 is on my list.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment! Always nice to know when I'm moving in the right direction and able to help someone out. Good luck with the search! Let me know if you come across any unanswered questions. I'll try to help out if I can!

[@your_royal_highness]

The Q5 is sporty enough, handles well and is plenty quick enough. I had a 2018 and came back this year for the SQ5

[@GearboxCarReviews]

For sure. I was surprised at how well it drove, especially when pushed a little bit. Congrats on the SQ5!

[@CC86CA]

The volume knob is located there for the front passenger to access. The driver already has steering wheel volume controls.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

That makes sense. I'm so used to reaching for the knob on a lot of cars, as it's just easier in a lot of cases. Definitely one to get used to using the steering wheel on. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@ze_german2921]

I just bought one for my wife green with black optic package, freaking love it

[@GearboxCarReviews]

That's awesome! Love to hear it! Congrats and enjoy!

[@timoleary1428]

That’s what I’m looking into getting. The green with the black optic package looks so nice. Glad to hear you love it!

[@jefffoxworthyspen680]

Oh wow the green and brown is so good looking!

[@jonathantyler6318]

To clarify, those are not fog lights in the lower section of the bumper as you pointed out, they're radar sensors, the fog lights are built into the headlights and cast sideways for this model.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Good catch! Thank you! I appreciate the correction!

[@BasilsTravels]

Adaptive cruise and side assist are not standard, they are part of the driver assistance package

[@GearboxCarReviews]

It may be different in other markets, but in the US both are standard for the 2023 model year

[@BasilsTravels]

@@GearboxCarReviews definitely not in UK. They wanted another £825.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Ah, yeah I imagine there are a number of differences between the US and UK versions. It does seem like side assist at the very least should be standard on a luxury car in any market. Hopefully they update that one there soon.

[@buttdreads]

The mirrors on my 2023 s line q5 fold automatic

[@charlesroller1833]

This was a nice review, but too general. He should have indicated what trim level the car was and what options packages were included. Instead it makes people think that all of the features mentioned are included when you get any Q5.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thanks for the feedback! I do try to keep it somewhat general, since if I focus down to the specific trim, then it really shrinks the audience quite a bit. And this way it gives you an idea of what sorts of features are available on the car for when you go to spec yours and you can compare available features with other cars' available features. That being said, I do usually try to at least mention the trim and which things are add-ons, but I definitely need to nail down my consistency. I think I just need to make a checklist or something. This particular car is a 2023 Q5 45 TFSI with Prestige Package, and the wheels, cargo cover, and puddle lights add-ons.

[@AshakJoice]

Do they come with adaptive damping suspension ? ( Few websites have mentioned so )

[@GearboxCarReviews]

You can option air suspension in the 55 TFSI, otherwise it's just standard suspension.

[@clsxx9]

really helpful, thank you!

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Any time! Glad it was helpful! Really appreciate the comment!

[@CameronBradford-f2p]

I test drove a Q5 today, and I noticed the seat belt panel was blocking my view. It seems wider than most cars. I'm tall at 6'1 - is it just me or did anyone else notice this when they try to look at on coming traffic?

[@nocheat9703]

Didn‘t notice that much, im 6‘1 too, but what i noticed is that the backmirror is somewhat blocking the view

[@mohq9183]

Im trading in my 2020 Tesla Model S for the 2022 Q5 Tecknik... bad move?

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Depends on how it fits into your life, having electric vs gas. Personally I'd rather have the Q5, but they each have their merits depending on your situation.

[@mohq9183]

@@GearboxCarReviews the only reason I'm giving it up is because the model S has a lot of cabin noise which I didn't experience on the Q5. I want a comfortable smooth ride. Both if them provide that but the Tesla is annoying and noisy. And it's only gotten noisier over time.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Ah, yeah with EVs the road noise and wind noise are always super apparent because of the lack of engine noise. But the ride is almost always smoother than a gas car. Hyundai/Genesis do a solid job of blocking out road noise in their EVs, but most of the rest of them just have more noticeable noise. If you want smooth and quiet first and foremost, Lexus does those things especially well in their gas cars (haven't driven their EV yet). But the Q5 is definitely surprisingly good at being smooth, quiet, and still fun.

[@heyyallbricks877]

The exhaust is fake.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Wow, I can't believe I didn't realize that was a thing! Gonna have to look out for that in the future!

[@timoleary1428]

That’s my biggest pet peeve with this car, it looks nice. But knowing that it’s fake irks me, like cmon audi just weld the damn tips on!!!

[@fabsmt3574]

Yo entre al video porque pense que era el babo del cartel de santa 😂😂😂😂😂