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2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback review
Audi's diesel performance SUV favourite now offers a coupe-like body style. Does the SQ5 Sportback TDI keep to the nameplate's core values?
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James Wong
2022 Audi SQ5 vs 2024 Hyundai Tucson Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Audi SQ5 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 497 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$110,900
$39,100 - $61,100
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent performance and economy balance
- Undercuts rivals by tens of thousands of dollars
- Sportback styling hasn't compromised practicality much
Misses
- The looks won't appeal to everyone – but isn't that the point?
- Not much difference in presentation to a standard Q5 Sportback
- Steering is a bit numb
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Adaptive Air Suspension (+$2,250)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,100)
- Climate Front Cup Holder (+$390)
- Contrast Colour Lower Bumpers & Wheel Arch Trims (+$900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
