EXPERT REVIEW · COMPACT SUV

2026 Audi Q5 review

Audi Q5: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review

8.6/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Audi Q5 sits near the top of its class. Ride stays composed on rough pavement; roomy second row and flexible cargo floor. Engine gets loud under hard acceleration and third row (where offered) is for kids, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $47,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Ride stays composed on rough pavement
  • Roomy second row and flexible cargo floor
  • Easy to see out of and park

What to check

  • Engine gets loud under hard acceleration
  • Third row (where offered) is for kids

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $47,000.

Owner reviews · 4.0 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Sofia R. · Austin, TX · 4 months owned
Better than the test drive suggested

Replaced an older Audi with this one. Big step up in cargo room; I'd like a little more power from the base engine.

★★★★☆Terrence D. · Corpus Christi, TX · 29 months owned
Happy after a year

The cargo room is the standout. My only gripe is the touchscreen climate controls, which I knew going in.

★★★★☆Andre S. · Tampa, FL · 19 months owned
Would buy again

Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

Price trend · used Audi Q5, 12 months

$30.0k$30.5k$31.0k$31.5k$32.1kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $31,563 · -0.25% last 30 days · +3.58% year over year.

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