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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 Volvo XC60 Comparison
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Volvo XC60
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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 Volvo XC60 ULTRA T8 PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 497 km
71L
114 to 540 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$110,900
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, efficient powertrain
- User-friendly interior technology
- User-friendly interior technology
Misses
- Wrong side of $100,000
- Less cabin storage than rivals
- No real changes for 2025
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)
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Colours Available
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW | 183kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm | 350Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10.3 - 10.8 | |
