2026 Audi SQ5 Review: Performance & Features

2025 Audi SQ5 ReviewThe 2025 Audi SQ5 is an elegant SUV designed for sporty handling. Built with two rows of spacious seating, a powerful engine beneath the hood, and bold design elements, you’ll find everything you need in the SQ5 for a successful commute. For details on this luxury Audi SUV, continue reading this 2025 Audi SQ5 review crafted by the experts at Audi Northwest Indiana. Have a look at our trims comparison if you’d like to see which features are standard with which SQ5 model.
If you think the new Audi SQ5 is the best fit for your next vehicle, you can find it in our inventory and schedule a test drive at our Audi dealership in Merrillville, IN. Have a look at our hours and directions to see when it would be best to stop by. Have questions for our team? Call us at (219) 947-1581 or message us online. 
The 2025 Audi SQ5 has a starting MSRP of $58,400. 2025 Audi SQ5 ExteriorClean lines and glossy finishes are blended together for the 2025 Audi SQ5 to create an aesthetically pleasing silhouette. The SQ5 comes standard with 20-inch ten-spoke-star design wheels with a platinum finish, or you can opt for an alternative wheel upgrade when you choose the Black optic plus package, 21-inch Black optic wheel package, or Magnesium gray package. As you return to your SQ5 after a long day, the available organic LED (OLED) taillights welcome you with a playful animation sequence. To access and load your cargo hold easily, turn to the standard power tailgate. 
Available exterior features include: 
Wheel options: 20-in. ten-spoke-star design wheels with platinum finish (standard)20-in. five-V-spoke star design wheels with bi-color finish (Black optic plus package)21-in. five-V-spoke offset design wheels with phantom black finish (21-in. Black optic wheel package)21-in. five-twin-spoke turbine design wheels with neodymium gold finish (Magnesium gray package)Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrorsAluminum roof railsTailgate roof spoilerAlu-optic exterior window surroundsPower tailgatePanoramic sunroofMatrix-design LED headlights with headlight washersOLED taillights with animationDual-pane acoustic glass for front side windows2025 Audi SQ5 Performance The 2025 Audi SQ5 has an engine designed to deliver an exhilarating drive. It reaches up to 349 horsepower, plus you can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.7 seconds. Elevate your performance capabilities further with standard summer tires, an S-specific adaptive damping suspension, and Audi drive select. Across all SQ5 models, you’ll also find that quattro® all-wheel drive (AWD) and an eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission are standard.
Engine specs are shown in the accompanying table. 
Engine3.0L TFSI® six-cylinderHorsepower349 HPTorque369 lb.-ft.MPG (City/Hwy)19 / 240-60 MPH4.7 sec.Drivetrainquattro® AWDTransmissionEight-speed Tiptronic® automatic
2025 Audi SQ5 InteriorAs you enter the 2025 Audi SQ5, you’ll find a cabin waiting to envelop you in refined luxury. The seats are upholstered in a supple leather and Dinamica® covering. You and your front-seat companion can recline eight different ways, plus you each have access to four-way lumbar support. As seasons shift, you and your passengers can relax and unwind with heated front and rear seats. 
Available interior features include: 
Leather/Dinamica seating surfacesHeated, eight-way power front sport seats with four-way power lumbarSliding, split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks with adjustable reclineHeated rear seatsCarbon Atlas inlaysIlluminated, aluminum door sills with S logoStainless steel pedals and footrestBlack cloth headlinerThree-zone automatic climate control systemAuto-dimming interior rearview mirror with digital compass and Integrated Toll Module®Power tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column with memoryLeather-wrapped gear selectorGarage door opener (Homelink®)2025 Audi SQ5 Technology & Driver AssistanceAccess cutting-edge technology easily in the 2025 Audi SQ5. The standard Audi smartphone interface lets you quickly connect to the infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Google™ Android Auto™. Create your own individualized concert experience with the available 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen® 3D Sound system. Watch for obstacles with help from the available top view camera system. Minimize distractions with the head-up display, which encourages you to keep your eyes on the road while projecting vehicle updates in your line of sight on the windshield.
Available technology features include: 
Ten-speaker Audi sound system or 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound systemMMI® Navigation plusAudi smartphone interface with wireless Apple CarPlay and Google Android AutoBluetooth® with streaming audioSiriusXM® with 360L capability7-in. color driver information system or Audi virtual cockpit plus
Available driver assistance features include: 
Head-up displayTop view camera systemAudi connect® CARE assistance and security services capabilityAdaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam assistAudi pre sense® cityAudi pre sense® basic and rearHigh-beam assistParking system plusRearview cameraAudi side assistAudi active lane assist2025 Audi SQ5 Trim Levels Premium — $58,400Premium Plus — $63,300Prestige — $66,500

2023 Audi SQ5 ReviewEnjoy solid V6 performance and a comfortably smooth ride in the stylishly confident 2023 Audi SQ5. Learn what this premium luxury SUV has to offer you, then look to Audi Northwest Indiana in Merrillville, IN, for an in-person assessment that includes a test drive with your preferred trim. 
Search our inventory of new SQ5 trims and contact us at (219) 947-1581 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a test drive appointment. If you’re planning a visit to our showroom, view our hours of operation and directions.2023 Audi SQ5 ExteriorWith an emphasis towards brisk and athletic performance, the exterior design of the 2023 Audi SQ5 is enhanced with distinctive S line® details ― like a prominent rear spoiler and quad exhaust finishers ― to help convey that this Audi SUV is ready to impress. Add the Black optic package or S sport package for even more appeal.
Among the exterior features you’ll find with the 2023 Audi SQ5:
LED headlights with daytime running light signature or matrix-design LED headlights with headlight washersLED tail lights with dynamic turn signals or OLED tail lights with animationDual pane acoustic glass for front side windowsHeat-insulating side and rear windowsPower folding or auto-dimming, electrically adjustable, power-folding, heated exterior mirrors with memoryAluminum roof railsTailgate roof spoiler20-in. ten-spoke-star design wheels with a platinum finishSummer tiresTrailer hitch preparation2023 Audi SQ5 PerformanceEnjoy V6 power, smooth shifting and manual-like control, dynamic steering, plus impressive stopping power on the 2023 Audi SQ5. Equipped with legendary quattro® all-wheel drive (AWD), should you find yourself on a slick surface and need more traction the system will immediately send power to the front wheels. During normal driving conditions, you’ll feel like you’re riding in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle.
Engine3.0L turbocharged six-cylinderTransmissionEight-speed Tiptronic® automaticDrive Systemquattro® AWDHorsepower349 HPTorque369 lb.-ft. Fuel Economy (MPG)19 city/24 hwy2023 Audi SQ5 InteriorWell-equipped and uncompromisingly upscale for the discerning luxury SUV driver, the interior of the 2023 SQ5 is elevated by modern-looking Carbon Atlas details throughout the cabin plus stainless steel pedals and footrest for a sporty look. For a truly unique experience, front seat cup holders installed on the Prestige trim heat or cool your traveling beverages. 
Depending on the trim level you choose, also discover:
Power panoramic sunroofFront center armrestLeather-wrapped gear selectorThree-zone automatic climate control systemLeather-Dinamica® seating surfacesHeated front and rear seatsSliding, split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks with adjustable reclineLeather package for armrests, door pull handles, and center consoleLED interior lighting plus packageStorage packagePower tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column with memory Hands-on detection steering wheelBang & Olufsen® 3D premium sound system Child seat LATCH system2023 Audi SQ5 Technology & Driver AssistanceEnjoy access to your favorite music, podcasts, sports programs, and news shows through the Audi MMI® touch display and MMI® Navigation plus system offered with the 2023 Audi SQ5. You’ll find a customizable screen with touch, scroll, and swipe capabilities as well as acoustic feedback.
Depending on the trim level, also find:
Remote keyless entry with push-button start SiriusXM® Satellite Radio All Access trial subscriptionBluetooth® with streaming audioAudi smartphone interface7-in. color driver information systemAuto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass and Integrated Toll Module®Audi phone box with signal booster and wireless chargerHomeLink® garage door openerAudi connect® CARE assistance and security services (trial subscription)
Stay on top of situations you encounter when you’re behind the wheel of the 2023 SQ5, thanks to advanced driver assistance technologies that support and alert you when and where you need it. For 2023, all SQ5 trims come with adaptive cruise control. Other features you’ll find across the trim levels include:
High beam assistAudi virtual cockpit plusAudi drive selectHead-up displayTop view camera systemSpeed-sensitive electromechanical power steeringAudi pre sense® city, basic, and rearAudi active lane assistAudi side assistPark assistLane departure warningTraffic sign recognition  Tire pressure monitoring system2023 Audi SQ5 Trim LevelsFor a list of trim features, visit our 2023 Audi SQ5 trims page.
2023 Audi SQ5 Premium ― starting at $55,800 MSRP2023 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus ― starting at $60,500 MSRP2023 Audi SQ5 Prestige ― starting at $65,700 MSRP