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About the Audi SQ5
The 2021 Audi SQ5 is a SUV Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $101,136 for the Base variant and topping out at $104,900 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the SQ5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (260kW/500Nm) and 3.0L electric compressor & turbo diesel common rail (251kW/700Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 SQ5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
121.95 - 135.72 kW/t
60.86 kW/t
221.75 kW/t
Boot Space
550 litres
115 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.8 - 8.7 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
805 - 1,029 km
541 km
1,268 km
Price
$101,136 - $104,900
$57,500
$182,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
13 years
1 year
22 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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2021 Audi SQ5 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $101,136 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $101,136 |
Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Audi SQ5 Dimensions
1659mm
1893mm
4663mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Audi SQ5 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi SQ5
The most fuel efficient Audi SQ5 is the Special Edition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi SQ5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi SQ5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi SQ5?
The Audi SQ5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Audi SQ5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi SQ5?
The Audi SQ5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi SQ5 FAQs
The cheapest Audi SQ5 is the Base that starts from $101,136.
The most expensive Audi SQ5 is the Special Edition that starts from $104,900.
The best towing capacity of a Audi SQ5 is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Special Edition.
The largest Audi SQ5 is the Base which measures 1893mm wide, 4663mm in length and sits 1659mm tall.
The most powerful Audi SQ5 is the Base which has 260kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Audi SQ5 is built in Mexico and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi SQ5 is the Special Edition which weighs 2625 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi SQ5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.