Verdict
B
Mid SUV · Germany · 2013-Present
Audi SQ5
Audi SQ5 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2013-Present
Generations
2
Segment
Mid SUV
Performance version of the Q5 — Q5 with V6 power. 8R (2013–2017) — 3.0 TDI biturbo diesel (335 bhp) in Europe, then 3.0 TFSI supercharged petrol (354 bhp). FY (2017-Present) — 3.0 TFSI turbo V6 (349 bhp), then 3.0 TDI MHEV V6 (337 bhp) in some Euro markets. 2024 facelift refreshed cabin tech. Quattro standard, 8-speed Tiptronic auto.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2013-2017
8R
→
3.0 TFSI quattro — 354 bhp, 0-62 in 5.3s.
Verdict
B
BHP
354
0–60
5.3 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
30.0 mpg
Used
£12,000-£25,000
- + Supercharged V6 immediate response
- + Quattro grip
- − Snout bearing failures
- − Heavy thirst
2017-Present
FY
→
3.0 TFSI quattro — 349 bhp, 0-62 in 5.1s.
Verdict
B
BHP
349
0–60
5.1 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
29.0 mpg
Used
£28,000-£70,000
- + Twin-turbo V6 350 bhp
- + Cabin tech ahead of 8R
- − Heavy
- − Premium pricing
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2013-2017 · 8R
- 3.0 TDI carbon build-up
- Supercharger snout bearing
- Haldex neglect
2017-Present · FY
- EA839 PCV diaphragm
- 8AT mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
Rivals
BMW X3 M40i · Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 · Audi Q5 · Porsche Macan