My Thoughts On The B10 SQ5

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

The supercharged SQ5 was the best.

[@austinwebbcreative]

Facts

[@austinwebbcreative]

I’ve had two Audis with the 3.0T supercharged and I love them both

[@keltonhines6076]

I love my B8.5 SQ5

[@bconn6110]

Screens are what people want and Audi did an excellent job of integrating them in the dash and making it look good.

[@VegasStacker702]

I love everything about my b9 sq5. The TouchPad in front of the shifter instead of a touchscreen is awesome

[@toddn.3123]

The gear shifter on the B9 just feels wrong compare the B8. That's my only complaint

[@LibertyGunsBeerTrump]

I agree. Very ergonomic and less distracting

[@natebragg8189]

thank you so much for mentioning my comment to you a few weeks ago about the brake caliper's! you make a great point about the braking not being that much better but disappointing none the less. Great video keep up the helpful content

[@sondrehaslum]

Nice and well thought review. I completely agree with your view on the SQ5

[@KenB-j6z]

Totally agree on most dislikes. I’ve had 2 SQ5’s and love them both. I have a 22 ultra blue. Love it. The rear end on the 25 is messed up. The defuser needs to be lowered. The busy machined finished rims that Audi is putting on all their new S models. Hate them. They do not set the car off. Will have to see what the US market gets.

[@besnikseferi1809]

The x3m comp is the best thing on the market at the moment for this segment. Been an Audi guy all my life and still am but bmw is just killing it ( I also like bmw just as much) and I’m on the market for an x3m at the moment and I know you got one already so I can’t wait for the videos of the x3m to come out 😉 sorry for the spoiler alert 😄

[@tv321123]

What in the actual Fck are you going on about? X3M comp? Apart from fast SUVs being stupid in the first place. And the endless hilarity of a 'competition' SUV. An X3M comp cost 50% more than an SQ5. I would hope it's better for 50% more. An SQ5 competes with with a X3M40.

[@besnikseferi1809]

@@tv321123 and x3m40 dominates the sq5 on everything. Don’t be a butthurt be a car enthusiast instead

[@IgnitionTube]

He’s gonna love my IG post from today lol

[@babushkaboi7288]

Hilariously shit take. This has to be rage bait. BMW is still milking the same dogshit powertrain

[@ThroughTheGears]

Single piston brakes??! Good for 1 stop then overheat. Didn't the B9 SQ5 have multi-piston calipers?

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Yep, 6 piston Akebono (not brembo) brakes, up front.

[@mrees5170]

Agreed. Not digging the b10. Have a b9.5 sq5 (with real sport exhaust). One of the best cars I’ve ever had. Was excited to see the new sq5 roll out and very disappointed. Agree about the rear end and I also hate the toggle switch shifter. Seems to me like the mild increase in horsepower could lead to a RSQ5?? If so that could be interesting if changes are made for it.

[@cidermonster74]

Thanks Eli for you're insight into the new b10 sq5. Always wanted an SQ5, but got a standard b9 q5 sline. Thinking I'm gonna hold onto it until audi and the car market sorts it's head out.

[@aaiizee3]

I feel like Audi really peaked on the S models in the 2010's. At least RS models have fared better.

[@Shulcyo]

2010s? It was barely a beginning of proper S journey.

[@brandonstaffa6758]

Glad you said it. This and the B10 A5/S5 have been disappointing at best. I think you're right about the exhaust tips. Clearly a last-minute thing they tacked on to calm the backlash of the fake stuff.

[@Strictlybusiness79]

I was at a point where I was going to trade in a Q5 , waited for the press release and was disappointed. Decided to buy a 2024 SQ5 in district green. I wasn’t a fan of the new styling, the interior and screens looked a bit like every other Asian car brand (albeit slightly more premium) and I hated the lack of physical controls. All to say, happy with the older model.

[@da_great_mogul]

Would you go for the X3 new launch, Eli?

[@Splendid_Lad]

Okay, let me give my unbiased opinion on a car I’ve never driven. That makes my opinion even more solid.

[@leecook7904]

I feel the same. My biggest gripe is the center console MMI controls. You could get rid of the radio presets and possibly the hard buttons for nav and such but leave the big wheel and small volume buttons where they were in the b8.5 and b9. I’ll be moving away from Audi strictly because of this until they realize the error of their ways. It’s a shame because their design is what I’ve always loved.

[@miket.8528]

I bet they’re planning on an RS Q5 this time around. It makes more sense than the RS Q3.

[@en-xy7fn]

Haha I love the sound of a B10 with a V10

[@WaleedJalil-es6os]

Hi Eli, past owner of B8.5 and shopping for a car again....looking at a high mile 19' 114k S4 prestige, loaded. Drives solid and strong......it's within my budget and allows to get into a B9? Thoughts please 🙏 thank you

[@BocaAtractivo82]

I'm satisfied w/my 20 B9 SQ5. I'd be happier if I hopefully find a B8 Sepang blue later on that's been cared for later on. Just seing the exterior photo alone, it's pretty obvious Audi's target buyers are "suits" -not enthusiasts

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Yeah!! That whole inner door handle set of switches, doesn't match the window buttons. Basically looks like LEGO designed that whole door card. As far as looks?!?!?!?!?!? NO, I do NOT like it either. Brakes, as a single piston?? Because their polling/reasoning is; Most SQ5 owners are possibly soccer moms. Which also means not spirited driving.... Which also means, if you want spirited/track driving, MOST enthusiasts will upgrade, at least the front braking system(Enter exhibit 00:08 of this video). Great/quick video idea Eli... Well not just a video idea, but a way to voice your opinion. One that has most of us puzzled as well.

[@cx5870]

Can you explain please why the brakes are bad

[@annenominous7220]

lol, he gave himself a title! I am a certified certification debunker!

[@boerieza]

Can someone comment if you can tune/mod a hybrid car? The Audi hybrid systems are very, very finnicky from what I've heard and I'm wondering if you could smack a bigger turbo onto a hybrid Audi engine. I mean, it stands to reason that you could...but whenever hybrids are involved, logic goes out the window. I agree with your views on this one...especially the rear-end styling. I think I'm still happy with my B8.5 SQ5

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Yeah, the million dollar question/word there is, "Audi." As BMW has had their 48v MH system in their M340/M440 etc./vehicles, and people have been upgrading without a hiccup.

[@Matt-rk3de]

The decision to go with the 7-speed DCT is my biggest concern. If both the 2.0 & 3.0 are using, then it probably is not rated for a lot of torque. Also the current 7-speed is clunky, sloppy, and feels weak.

[@TheAsfv]

Just to let you know there are different dsg that are rated for higher torque figures. Not all 2.0 and 3.0 share the same dsg, most notably the dsg in vehicles with a transverse engine configuration are different than those with longitudinal engine configuration. A DL501 or DL382+ would be more than suitable for this application especially with a dsg tune. There’s no denying that they’re clunky though, especially in traffic. I guess that’s just a dsg for you hahaha.

[@LvATLCeCe]

Audi needs to upgrade to a 10 speed!!! That would be the MOST impressive change!

[@MikeM-wx5lp]

I agree the wheels on Audi’s been 🤮 lately. Eli switched over, BMW’s are doing their thing but everyone has them now. Congrats Can’t wait to see the X3M.

[@chrisk2898]

I wonder if this will qualify for a decent tax break since it's a hybrid.

[@olu]

Agreed! I don't think Audi is going in a good direction. I'll most likely switch or stick to the older stuff.

[@toddn.3123]

This looks very JDM exterior wise. Specially Lexus like. The front grill looks very Americanized with the hexagon shaped overly larger and bolden. Very similar to what Ford does on each new f150 model. The only thing that will save this is if the B10 has something really special with the engine.. But the last time they did that was is the B5 2.7t or RS3. So my hopes aren't high.

[@jamesk3565]

@1:57 i feel like audi does the best with lighting imo @6:21 it looks like they integrated a remote control in the door

[@tomrummel8985]

I really do not like the push button shifting. They took that from Honda/Acura, and that is a main reason I won't buy a Honda/Acura. Cars are not meant to be 'fly by wire' like modern aircraft. They're meant to be driven.

[@pf6797]

The rear end is somewhere between boring and miserable 😂

[@bshwayde]

Thank you for mentioning the horrible badging. What was wrong with the original designs? The rhombus should only be on the s and rs models and with the letters overlapping and in italics. This crap that Audi is doing looks like it was designed in Microsoft word.

[@Iearnman9]

It’s basically a macan now…

[@ChrisBrooke-l8i]

Porsche takes the basic Q5 and improves it in every single performance way. You wish the SQ5 was as good as the Macon S.

[@Alonelyalchemist]

Looks like a grocery getting Mazda.

[@MaximusRicardes]

Pancake audi logo? Audi logo design division needs help🤨

[@mrmarkle7088]

Generic!!!!!! Lok like everywhere freaking suv.... looks like a crv that also looks like a Cadillac 400....

[@Aliastaylor]

So damn ugly … I only like the interior … 😂😂😂

[@vagdude6397]

ELIIIIIIII. hi

[@IgnitionTube]

Hi!

[@cblaise1j]

Have they put real exhaust tips as standard or are these still crappy fake tips. I have had 3 Sq5 - 2016,2019 and driving a 2023 . Will not drive another with fake pipes…. Had to upgrade the 23 at a cost if $2500. Come on audi, you can do better than that- it’s the only car in the their S line up with a fake exhaust !