Powering Up the Family SUV in the 2018 Audi SQ5 | Edmunds

Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr reviews the 2018 Audi SQ5 3.0T Quattro Tiptronic. The Audi Q5 is a popular luxury SUV that has received high marks from our test team. The SQ5 hopes to mirror the accomplishments of the base Q5 but bump up the fun and style quotient with more power, more control and stand-out exterior detailing. Is it worth the bump in price? We find out.

Q: What kind of engine and transmission does the 2018 Audi SQ5 have?
A: The 2018 Audi SQ5 has a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 rated at 354 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. It’s backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission and it's all-wheel-drive.

Q: How much does the 2018 Audi SQ5 cost?
A: The 2018 Audi SQ5 starts at $55,275, but the model tested in this video has the Prestige package, the S Sport package and the Driver Assist package, plus upgraded interior and 21-inch wheels with summer tires, bringing the as-tested price to $68,175.

Q: What are the 2018 Audi SQ5’s main competitors?
A: The luxury SUV market is booming, with sporty options above and below the Audi both in terms of price and size. Customers interested in the SQ5 may want to look at the Jaguar F-Pace, the Mercedes-Benz GLC or the Porsche Macan.

Q: How much cargo space is in the 2018 Audi SQ5?
A: The 2018 Audi SQ5 seats five and offers 26.8 cubic feet of storage space behind the second row and 60.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, which is on par with the competition.

Read our review of the 2018 Audi SQ5 here: https://www.edmunds.com/audi/sq5/2018/

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