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Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover 2020 Review

David Brown

2019 Audi Q5.Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Overview

Audi did not have a good year in 2019 where sales were down by 19%.

Audi Q5 medium sized SUV, however, remains their bestselling vehicle and managed to increase its number by 1.6% in a market that is depressed overall.  The Q5 accounts for more than a quarter of Audi’s sales in a fleet of some 16 vehicles.

Audi launched their second generation Q5 in Australia in July 2017 and now they have given it a mild make-over adding a few more features.

The range maintains its 3 engine options and two model variants (Design and Sport) or you can move up to the high performance SQ5.

We tested the 45 2 litre petrol TFSI quattro Sport.

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Exterior

It’s hard to make an SUV look stylish.  The Q5 follows a familiar, safe path in its looks. For this makeover it has a few small cosmetic changes mostly at the front around the bumper line and the lower pods that house the day time running lights.

The Design model has 19-inch wheels and the Sport has 20-inch wheels.  You can option up to 21-inch wheels.  They look good but it is clearly saying this is not a car for the toughest off-road experience.

There are two standard colours: Brilliant Black and Ibis White and 9 extra metallic colours plus one special colour for the top of the range 50 TDI.  The better paint finish will cost $1,531 or $1,990 if your model is in the luxury car tax bracket, which should start to show you the sort of expenses that are part of the Audi package.

Other exterior Design model features include:

In addition the Sports model gives you:

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Interior

The interior design neither tries to be extravagant or quirky but it does reflect confidence and style.

An 8.3-inch high-resolution infotainment screen connects to Apple Carplay and Android Auto and works well with the navigation system.  The controls, including those on the steering wheel, are sufficient and not complicated.

The Design base model offers an audio system with 8 loudspeakers.  Move up to the Sport model and you get a 10-speaker sound system including subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier with total output of 180 watts

There is good room for the second row of seats but the conform is for the two outer seats with the centre seat being only for infrequent necessities.

The luggage area is 550 litres with the second row of seats in an upright position.  The seat split is 40:20:40. You can get an option of sliding second row seats that can increase the leg room to 610 litres at the expense of the passenger leg room. Fold the seats fully down and the capacity is increased to 1550.

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Features

Along with most traditional features the Q5 adds the following:

In terms of information display, the most advanced feature is when you move up to the Sports model which comes with the Audi virtual cockpit, a fully digital, configurable instrument cluster with 12.3-inch-high resolution colour display.

Some of the packages include:

Technik package

Comfort package

Other options include:

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Engine and Drivetrain

The three engine/gearbox options (excluding the performance SQ5) are:

  1. 4-cylinder, 2 litre inline diesel: 140 kW; 400 Nm; 7-speed S tronic gearbox; 7.2-7.4 L/100 kms
  2. 4-cylinder 2 litre petrol: 185kW; 370Nm; 7-speed S tronic gearbox; 7.2 – 7.4 l/100 kms
  3. 6-cylinder 3 litre diesel: 210 kW; 620Nm; 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox; 6.1 – 6.5 l/100 kms

Fuel consumption figures vary depending on the weight of extra features and the size of the wheels that you select.

All models have

If you move up to the Sport model you also get:

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Driving Experience

The drive experience is where the Audi comes to the fore. The 2-litre petrol engine produced enough power to feel good and confident (perhaps even with a twinge of smugness).

As all engines are turbo charged, you get good torque figures at relatively low revs.

The German designed engineering produced a harmony between the engine and gearbox that made for a seamless delivery of power to the road.  There was an elevated feel of the ambience that I cannot measure but can just sense.

It handled as well as most passenger cars did not that many years ago.

Very rough roads are not the Q5’s intended environment.

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Dimensions

The vehicle dimensions are: Height – 1657mm; Width – 1898mm; Length – 4663mm.

The vehicle weighs between 1800 kgs to 1950 kgs allowing for a driver and some luggage.  The heavier weight is for the diesel engines.

The vehicle is rated to tow 2,000 kgs with a maximum tow ball weight of 200kgs.

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Safety

As well as the usual safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind spot detection, lane assist and others, its is good to see that all models of the Q5 have

If you move up to the Sports model you start to see the newer technologies that are adding to the help a car can give you to avoid dangerous situations eg:

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Fit for Purpose

The Q5 remains well suited for those with enough finances to afford a prestige SUV that is principally made for urban and bitumen rural roads.

Audi Q5 Price:

To all prices must be added on-road costs

Some of the option packages include:

Technik package: Price: $5,600

Comfort package: Price: $3,250 on the Design model; $2,150 on the Sport Model

Other options include:

Audi Q5 Mid-Term Makeover Summary

The mid-term makeover of the Audi Q5 reinforces its excellent engineering which provides a near seamless experience when driving.

These upgrades become important as its competitors also improve their products.

Its limitation is how much you have to pay (including options) to get the more distinctive features that make you feel special.

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 Overall Rating: 79/100

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