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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 BMW Alpina XD3 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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8.4
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Based on the Audi SQ5 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the BMW Alpina XD3
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 497 km
68L
435 to 462 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$110,900
$109,900 - $114,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
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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)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,679)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$4,109)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW | 245kW - 261kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm | 700Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 16.5 | |
