Audi Q5: Trim Specifications
If you're considering a Q5 for your next ride, knowing and understanding the various trim specifications can help you make a more informed purchasing decision.
This article applies to the Audi Q5 (2009-Present).
The Q5 is a luxurious crossover SUV with a generous list of features. You'll find a variety of trim specifications, from the base model Premium 2.0T to the top-of-the-line Prestige 3.0T. The first version of the Q5 was introduced in 2008. Since that time, the SUV has undergone a number of face lifts and saw a hybrid version introduced to the market in 2011.
Premium
The Premium is the Q5 base model and is available with a 2.0 TFSI engine. As of 2016, key features include xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, eight-way power front seats, leather seating surfaces, a panoramic sunroof, Audi music interface with iPod integration, ambient LED interior lighting, tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock brake system, driver information system, and more.
Premium Plus
The Premium Plus has two available engines, the 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TFSI. Heated front seats, driver seat memory, a keyless start, auto-dimming heated exterior side mirrors with memory, and stainless steel door inlays are some of the features you'll find on the 2.0 version. The 2.0 TFSI has an eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine has 220 horsepower. A few years ago, a main debate between prospective Q5 buyers was whether to stick with the Premium Plus and forego the Audi key system, which includes keyless start, stop, and entry. This feature is now standard on the Premium Plus.
Prestige
As of 2016, the Prestige is the top-tier Q5 trim. The Prestige comes with a 3.0 TFSI engine and features such as adaptive xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, navigation with voice control, a premium sound system, and parking assist with a rear view camera.
Q5 Hybrid
The Q5 hybrid initially hit the US market in late 2011. This SUV has a 2.0 TFSI engine and includes features such as adaptive xenon plus headlights with daytime running lights, panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, navigation plus with voice control, as well as a premium Bang and Olufsen sound system. The hybrid, which has a 245 horsepower engine, can get up to 30 highway mpg.
SQ5
Available SQ5 trims include the Premium Plus and Prestige, both of which feature a 3.0 TFSI engine. This version was first introduced in 2013 and offers the performance of a sport car mixed with the comfort and upscale components of the Q5 model lineup. For example, the Premium Plus comes with xenon plus headlights with daytime running lights, Audi advanced key, and a panoramic sunroof. The Prestige has Bluetooth streaming audio, navigation with voice control, premium sound, and more.
Related Discussions and Site
- 2016 Q5 - AudiUSA.com
- Decision Time: Prestige or Premium Plus? - AudiWorld.com
- Audi Q5: Equipment and Trim - AudiWorld.com
