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Audi Q5 review (2025 onwards) | Expert Rating

Summary

The Audi Q5 is a mid-sized SUV, which sits between the smaller Q3 and larger Q7 in the Audi SUV family. This is the latest third-generation model, which arrived in the UK in late 2024.

The range includes both the standard SUV and ‘Sportback’ coupé-SUV body styles, and the range-topping high-performance SQ5. Described by Carbuyer’s Charlie Harvey as a “comfortable, refined tech-filled premium SUV” with a bold exterior design that “helps it stand out” in the crowded SUV market, the British motoring media has given the Q5 a positive reception, awarding above average review scores.

Praising the Audi for its sophisticated looks and slick on-board technology, Ellis Hyde of Auto Express argues that the Q5 “is pretty much everything you want a premium SUV to be”, while conceding that the car’s interior quality “could be better in places”, particularly when you consider its upmarket price tag.

Parker’s Jake Groves also concludes that the SUV is let down by some “interior annoyances”, while recommending that buyers opt for the optional air suspension package that improves ride comfort somewhat.

As of August 2025, the Audi Q5 has a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 65%. It scores top marks for its excellent safety rating, however its media review scores and CO₂ emissions are only average, while its running costs and Audi’s new car warranty offering are both poor.

Q5 highlights

Handsome exterior looks
Efficient range of engine options
Comfortable, refined driving experience
Plenty of intuitive on-board tech

Q5 lowlights

Some interior materials don’t match the price tag
Loud entry-level petrol engine
Rather annoying steering wheel controls

Key specifications

Body style: Medium SUV
Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £51,410 on-road

Launched: Winter 2024/25
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Adult protection: 85%
Child protection: 86%
Vulnerable road users: 79%
Safety assist: 77%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of August 2025, the Audi Q5 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	37 mpg	D
Diesel models	44 mpg	C
Plug-in hybrid models	98 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	175 g/km	D
Diesel models	168 g/km	D
Plug-in hybrid models	67 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	56 miles	D

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	41	D

The Audi Q5 rates poorly for its overall running costs, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel consumption is only average for the diesel-powered models and poor for the petrol-powered models. The plug-in hybrid looks great on paper, but you’ll need to be ensuring that you’re maximising the amount of driving you do on electric power and minimising the use of the petrol engine.

Insurance premiums are also likely to be quite high. We don’t yet have five-year service and maintenance costs, but Audi is not usually at the cheaper end of the spectrum for these so don’t expect the Q5 to be any different.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Audi Q5 to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Q5, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Audi Q5

Overall rating
D
31%

Petrol or diesel models
E
17%

Electric or hybrid models
C
56%




New car warranty duration
3 years

New car warranty mileage
60,000 miles

Battery warranty duration
8 years

Battery warranty mileage
100,000 miles

Audi’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better). Audi does offer an additional year or two years of warranty at extra cost when you buy the car from new.

In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Q5 plug-in hybrid version has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components, which is why it gets a better score than the standard petrol and diesel models.

Warranty on a used Audi Q5

As of August 2025, all current-model Audi Q5s will still be under their new car warranty. The first cars were registered in the UK in late 2024/early 2025, so their warranties won’t expire until late 2027/early 2028.
If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Audi from an official Audi dealership, you will get a minimum 12-month/20,000-mile warranty included.
If you are buying a used Audi from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
If you are buying a used Audi from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Audi Q5

As of August 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Audi Q5. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Q5 dealer.