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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 Kia Sportage Comparison
Audi SQ5
Kia Sportage
2022 Audi
SQ5
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2024 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Audi SQ5 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 497 km
54L
265 to 437 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$110,900
$32,995 - $55,420
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
Misses
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
