I’m not keen on fully digital controls. I wish car companies would keep some of the basics like heating, as physical controls. Any type of control that means taking your eyes off the road for more than a second is dangerous. And please bring back the physical control dial in the centre console. I don’t buy into fully digital as progress.
I thought that as well. However, my thoughts has changed. With the AI assistant, you can easily ask them to do the basic for you without even looking at another direction.
I will not buy this car because of the lack of a proper dashboard/controls. The all screen trend is horrific. Especially when they block half the damn windshield. Pathetic attempt to save cost but generate HATE from actual paying customers. We are slowly making them go back to something that, well, works.
Audi made a big mistake when they removed the infotainment rotary dial from one of the previous model updates. Way too complicated to be touchscreen only.
And the have now also removed the volume wheel control from the steering wheel 😮 small thing yes but makes a big difference no difference at all now between vw and Audi interiors
@@CrissPons do you understand the resources it requires to consume to produce batteries and how is the efficiency of recycling it? I’m not saying the gasoline is THE way, I’m just stating a point from the perspective of marketing!
@@CrissPons its not bc of tht in my personal opinion the main reason is we are in failing economy and prices of gas will likely skyrocket that ppl will be unable to afford. Electric vehicles is a way to mitigate that im sure that in another 15yrs it will be a lot better cost wise to run an electric car aswell as make money off of government charging stations or taxes on 3rd party charging stations. Its better to make money off of that then have a load of gas yk ppl aren’t going to buy bc they can’t afford it.
many countries are still depending on coal burning activity to generate electricity. lithium mining are also not as sustainable as EV goes and pollution is still inevitable
I had a 2018 SQ5 and it was absolutely fantastic. It never even had one mechanical issue. I switched to a BMW 3 series, which is great… but I miss the SQ5 and will likely be going back to it for this generation 🙌
The new Q5 looks pretty good - the proportions are better. There was something I didn’t like about the previous one. I think it was the windows at the rear. I wish they’d hidden the rear wiper - it seems rather downmarket of them to have it visible and clutters up the rear but otherwise I like it.
What are they gonna do when people don't want to buy EVs... or here in the US... may not ended up being forced to? They just sit around on dealers lots, here... too expensive.
With vehicle manufacturers moving towards button less cockpit designs, how has this impacted the road safety? I personally do not prefer this approach & that's why staying away from Tesla. It would be good to keep and eye on the road safety reported numbers like no. of accidents & their causes.
Questions: Whats the difference between Q3 and Q5. When was the last time Q3 was refreshed. Is it due to be refreshed next year like Q5 ? Should I wait ?
Won't be surprised if they rethink their EV strategy, major markets are not ready/rejecting full EV vehicles. I'd like to see more companies focus on hybrid platforms.
Why no comments on the dogshit touch sensitive controls on drivers wheel and on the door, also no climate physical contols? Dear god the future looks horrible......
Buyers would be typically private consumers or legal entities who have made a conscious decision to exchange fiscal tokens to become the legal possessor of these vehicles. Such a strange question.
Swiss buyer here: The Sq5 or a "normal" diesel (since no diesel Sq5 available now) could be my choice. After my current 55Tfsi-e plug hybrid that i love but...honestly i regret not buying the 2023 Sq5 instead.
I never liked the look of the previous Q5. Other Q models were nicer looking. This looks like a big improvement. I'm looking forward to seeing it in the metal.
Will Audi and VW ever get the interior right…😒 No control buttons, button gearshift, removal of the MMI trackpad / dial. This is a hard pass for an improvement.
Glad they ditched the split headligths on this one. For once I actually like the exteriordesign on the Q5, but the interior on the other hand is disappointing and soulless. Quit having screens everywhere please.
Have to see test in person. Didn’t realize no physical button to navigate screens. Have to see if finger print smudge builds on the screeen, that would look terrible. I like the new design. Not sure about Audi going all electric after this model. Have to believe they’ll lose a lot of customers in the US. If gas prices drop what’s the point? We’re just not there yet when it comes to all electric vehicles, sorry. Will also look at the new Lexus RX 350 and BMW X5 as a comparison apples to apples, lay this all out.
You couldn't because there was a spare tire there, that is now gone 9:15 also why the lower floor Another handy practical addition would be a spare tire , so you are not phuct if you get a flat Audi added real exaust pipes and took deleted the spare tire BMW X3 put the spare tire back in for $400.00 And took off the exaust So, I will get the X3 for the spare tire , among other things
So pretty much everything is on a massive touch screen now. If the touch screen is not working, then you won't even have air conditioning in your car, brilliant!
Even though Audi's are not budged cars, still, Audi keeps compromising luxury by implementing low-budget alternatives, like the removal of physical dials and net seat-pockets, Really? Not even Koreans and Chinese do net seat-pockets these days. But Audi and even Merc do.
Looks like a Kia or a Hyundai , absolute bollocks shape and can somebody knock on the head of the interior designers to include the physical buttons again in the newer version!
If there were any logic on your comment about "subtle changes on the design" AUDI wouldn't have completely annihilated the interior as it has done with this generation...
DISAPPOINTMENT!!! Nice outside, but cheap screans instead of buttons for climate control, black shiny plastic, micro hand rest box🤮. And the car itself costs a lot. Pitty that vag group doesn’t listen to customer demands and puts screans everywhere(. 3-rd screen is waste! That is the reason why I won’t consider new Q5 to be my next car. So… no buttons - no Audi!!!
That front grill is really horrible jizzzzz these guys go from 8 thru 80 in designing cars! Maybe in person will look better sometimes videos and photos mistake!
Terrible that Audi pulled the plug on A1. Sustainability is supposed to be something we all care about, but manufactures are killing the small car in favour of oversized, overpriced SUV’s.
Sick to death we don't get as many standard equipment as the rest of Europe & we have to pay more through the option packages ! So I won't be joining any waiting lists soon !
Hate it. Doesn't look like an Audi anymore. Getting too space age-electric car like and not classy Audi style anymore. Also not a fan of the interior either. Ugly looking steering wheel and screens.
Bit disappointed there’s no option of rear wheel steering but other than that it looks good. Fair warning though Audi, once you go full electric I’m washing my hands of you 😑
Another new Audi with a heap of cheap, cost cutting going on. Interior from a Peugeot. Then the price and it's ugly... Merc GLC 43 wipes the floor with this junk from Audi. The SQ5 is more than an AMG GLC43. No brainer, bye Audi.
I’m not keen on fully digital controls. I wish car companies would keep some of the basics like heating, as physical controls. Any type of control that means taking your eyes off the road for more than a second is dangerous. And please bring back the physical control dial in the centre console. I don’t buy into fully digital as progress.
I thought that as well. However, my thoughts has changed. With the AI assistant, you can easily ask them to do the basic for you without even looking at another direction.
It's more cost-effective.
Mazda by far offers best interior for the moment
Agree - it's ridiculous. What are they thinking?
I will not buy this car because of the lack of a proper dashboard/controls. The all screen trend is horrific. Especially when they block half the damn windshield. Pathetic attempt to save cost but generate HATE from actual paying customers. We are slowly making them go back to something that, well, works.
No more dashboard design, just wents and screens and more screens
to many screens
looks like the knight 2000 interior
To be honest I like the current Q5 way more
All the customers complain about lack of some physical buttons but the auto industry constantly ingores that fact
The only ones that complain are those who have never owned any of these cars. Actual customers like screens. UA-cam commenters think otherwise.
What do you mean “all the customers”?
Are you speaking for all the owners??
@@N1ckZjust be safe to navigate through functions on the screen while driving, man. what us youtube commenters know, right
@@N1ckZ nonce
Because putting everything inside a screen is cheaper. It's all about cost & proft. The less component the lower the cost.
No physical buttons or dials for climate controls..madness
They can't afford it...
It's the same for all cars, don't level this just at Audi.
Audi made a big mistake when they removed the infotainment rotary dial from one of the previous model updates. Way too complicated to be touchscreen only.
And the have now also removed the volume wheel control from the steering wheel 😮 small thing yes but makes a big difference no difference at all now between vw and Audi interiors
I ATTEST THIS
Best guy at reviewing cars. Covers everything thing and you know all you need to. Love his reviews
No climate control buttons or knob? Deal breaker alert....
No buttons No ICE... No AUDI
It won’t be smart to go all electric cars for the future. Getting rid of gasoline cars is not good strategy!
@@CrissPons do you understand the resources it requires to consume to produce batteries and how is the efficiency of recycling it? I’m not saying the gasoline is THE way, I’m just stating a point from the perspective of marketing!
As is lithium -there may be a short fall by 2027.
Agreed! EVs don’t even sell as well as ICE vehicles. They simply don’t fit everyone’s lifestyle. Poor move!
@@CrissPons its not bc of tht in my personal opinion the main reason is we are in failing economy and prices of gas will likely skyrocket that ppl will be unable to afford. Electric vehicles is a way to mitigate that im sure that in another 15yrs it will be a lot better cost wise to run an electric car aswell as make money off of government charging stations or taxes on 3rd party charging stations. Its better to make money off of that then have a load of gas yk ppl aren’t going to buy bc they can’t afford it.
many countries are still depending on coal burning activity to generate electricity. lithium mining are also not as sustainable as EV goes and pollution is still inevitable
Actually looks closer in design to the first generation model. That has always been the best design.
How long will it last before breaking down ?
Two maybe three years. Usually right after warranty expires.
On average, after 88,000 km (a break-down is defined as a situation where the car has stopped and cannot be restarted).
I had a 2018 SQ5 and it was absolutely fantastic. It never even had one mechanical issue. I switched to a BMW 3 series, which is great… but I miss the SQ5 and will likely be going back to it for this generation 🙌
@@ZbmwM5 They are all issue free if you keep them less than 5 years. come on...
Newer tech nicer but more prone to have issues
2:49 Why the heck is that cable that loose ?
It's a prototype
Audi quality
it’s normally to run electronics etc since vehicle is not on. sometimes plugged directly to the battery itself to keep it charged at all time.
Always triggers me when I see it on all cars
The new Q5 looks pretty good - the proportions are better. There was something I didn’t like about the previous one. I think it was the windows at the rear. I wish they’d hidden the rear wiper - it seems rather downmarket of them to have it visible and clutters up the rear but otherwise I like it.
What are they gonna do when people don't want to buy EVs... or here in the US... may not ended up being forced to? They just sit around on dealers lots, here... too expensive.
With vehicle manufacturers moving towards button less cockpit designs, how has this impacted the road safety? I personally do not prefer this approach & that's why staying away from Tesla. It would be good to keep and eye on the road safety reported numbers like no. of accidents & their causes.
Questions: Whats the difference between Q3 and Q5. When was the last time Q3 was refreshed. Is it due to be refreshed next year like Q5 ? Should I wait ?
Won't be surprised if they rethink their EV strategy, major markets are not ready/rejecting full EV vehicles. I'd like to see more companies focus on hybrid platforms.
05:56 is it light wood interior for q5? (Similar as q6)
And does it has not plastic material in interior q5?
Why do we need the third touch screen we don't need the third screen THOSE THAT AGREE LIKE PLEASE
It's use full to ask the passenger to put in or update thd navigation without fiddling with the main screen. That always distracts me.
I LIKE IT!
I don’t like it!!! I don’t understand why……
re the alloys section - Does that cable dangling down behind the wheel come as standard ?
Why no comments on the dogshit touch sensitive controls on drivers wheel and on the door, also no climate physical contols? Dear god the future looks horrible......
I THINK YOU NEED TO READ THE COMMENTS MATE...
Big yikes on that interior, that 3 screen set up and the oddly placed suede is not it at all
Agree 100000%
Who the heck is buying the Q2?
A loser
😂
Buyers would be typically private consumers or legal entities who have made a conscious decision to exchange fiscal tokens to become the legal possessor of these vehicles. Such a strange question.
Here in Greece, it’s very popular!
@@thanasistsigaridas3284 sorry to hear that
Not at all impressed...it looks so Toyota-ish...where did tge sharp lines and physical buttons go....
Rumour has it they were sold to a construction company in Romania.
They will never go just electric, its just words.
Swiss buyer here: The Sq5 or a "normal" diesel (since no diesel Sq5 available now) could be my choice. After my current 55Tfsi-e plug hybrid that i love but...honestly i regret not buying the 2023 Sq5 instead.
Is the hybrid good?
I'm glad the got rid of the Fake Exhaust..... No ac/heat control button 😑
I never liked the look of the previous Q5. Other Q models were nicer looking. This looks like a big improvement. I'm looking forward to seeing it in the metal.
Will Audi and VW ever get the interior right…😒 No control buttons, button gearshift, removal of the MMI trackpad / dial. This is a hard pass for an improvement.
Why they don’t produce in Europe!! Is Europe so rich that they don’t have to work in Auto manufacturing
Because cheap Mexican labour 😂😂😂 but high profit for capitalists 😂😂😂
Glad they ditched the split headligths on this one. For once I actually like the exteriordesign on the Q5, but the interior on the other hand is disappointing and soulless. Quit having screens everywhere please.
Probably previous generations would be better choices.
Have to see test in person. Didn’t realize no physical button to navigate screens. Have to see if finger print smudge builds on the screeen, that would look terrible. I like the new design. Not sure about Audi going all electric after this model. Have to believe they’ll lose a lot of customers in the US. If gas prices drop what’s the point? We’re just not there yet when it comes to all electric vehicles, sorry. Will also look at the new Lexus RX 350 and BMW X5 as a comparison apples to apples, lay this all out.
Prices of cars are madness. Bog standard Audi SUV with ICE - probably be £60K. Ridiculous. Insanity.
will it come in sportback?
Quality not class leading? Says it all really. That’s the one thing you could always depend on in an Audi.
Love the cable hanging down on the rear wheel????? Love Audi. Love the previous Q5.....
Second gen is best of its own generation
Nice job Audi just small changes on the outside still looks good ❤.
And a nice tech update 😊.
Great video keep it up
The side profile looks a little FPace.
So boring!
The 2025 on usa site dosnt look like its the updated version help
Yay this will help reduce the current generation
You couldn't because there was a spare tire there, that is now gone 9:15 also why the lower floor
Another handy practical addition would be a spare tire , so you are not phuct if you get a flat
Audi added real exaust pipes and took deleted the spare tire
BMW X3 put the spare tire back in for $400.00
And took off the exaust
So, I will get the X3 for the spare tire , among other things
The moments is said no physical buttons the car lost my interest
Looks amazing !
what are those wires hangning down by the tire at @03:35?
Typical Audi quality, brake lines loose from the factory
So pretty much everything is on a massive touch screen now. If the touch screen is not working, then you won't even have air conditioning in your car, brilliant!
What you described exactly happened on my GLC. The cockpit turns black and the only way to monitor the speed is through head-up display. 😂
The A1 is a bestseller? I am shocked 😮
Even though Audi's are not budged cars, still, Audi keeps compromising luxury by implementing low-budget alternatives, like the removal of physical dials and net seat-pockets, Really? Not even Koreans and Chinese do net seat-pockets these days. But Audi and even Merc do.
Millions of people don't want an electric car!! They are not selling! I know people going back to gasoline cars. Not a smart move 😒
Looks like a Kia or a Hyundai , absolute bollocks shape and can somebody knock on the head of the interior designers to include the physical buttons again in the newer version!
Apparently the seats know longer have the massage function
If there were any logic on your comment about "subtle changes on the design" AUDI wouldn't have completely annihilated the interior as it has done with this generation...
Q5 must learn how to fix the engine and leakage first because LED light inessential
What about 2025 Q3?? Any update??
Beautiful as always Audi
Visit an optician.
DISAPPOINTMENT!!! Nice outside, but cheap screans instead of buttons for climate control, black shiny plastic, micro hand rest box🤮. And the car itself costs a lot. Pitty that vag group doesn’t listen to customer demands and puts screans everywhere(. 3-rd screen is waste! That is the reason why I won’t consider new Q5 to be my next car. So… no buttons - no Audi!!!
That front grill is really horrible jizzzzz these guys go from 8 thru 80 in designing cars! Maybe in person will look better sometimes videos and photos mistake!
Most portuguese comment ever:from 8 to 80 😅❤
Terrible that Audi pulled the plug on A1. Sustainability is supposed to be something we all care about, but manufactures are killing the small car in favour of oversized, overpriced SUV’s.
Audi is the best car I have ever driven among 5 different top brands
Good look Audi going fully electric from 2026 😂
Screens =! Premium interior (screens is Not equal to premiumness)
Sick to death we don't get as many standard equipment as the rest of Europe & we have to pay more through the option packages ! So I won't be joining any waiting lists soon !
i really like pre-facelifted design in all aspects. this is such a disappointment in terms of design.
#BringBackKnobs
Good job 👏🏽 Audi. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but it will still probably sell well.
At these prices?! Nope
What is even made in Europe? With this price tag, and made outside of Europe, I would rather get a car from an Asian brand...better value for money.
'Even' made in Europe as is 'Odd'. Luckily both are available.
Audi has better materials and driving dynamics than any Asian cars
If you keep buying from Asia soon you won’t have any money left because The West will be poor.
@@Gcq24JonJoneslongitudinal engine > trasversal… tf you mean with asian or european
I'm pretty sure this model is manufactured in Mexico for the whole world
Car manufacturers are dumping electric cars. Audi is a bit late to the party
Why this is not coming to India ?????
2:55 “we have the worst roads”
Ahahaha *laughs in Hungarian*
What have they done to the Q5! The dashboard, steering wheel just looks awful. Compared to what it looked like before, they've ruined it in my opinion
The big shiny plastic blobs Audi keeps sticking to front bumpers are rancid
I didn't notice anything - they looked very clean to me as did the rest of the car.
Yep and save them money to make it.
No need to that metal nonsense rear bumper thingy.
I would never buy a mexican audi.. but looks pretty nice
This looks like a Kia Sportage. I prefer the previous version.
Back end bottom has Kia Sportage feature... lol
The dash date interestingly was showing 26th April 2024.
Probably early access for media to create content, but then it's held under embargo until an official date
side profile =haval jolion, inside beautiful toyota grey
Hate it. Doesn't look like an Audi anymore. Getting too space age-electric car like and not classy Audi style anymore. Also not a fan of the interior either. Ugly looking steering wheel and screens.
It make happy moment for me.
The front looks like the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
whats up with audi's and no auto hold ?
It’ll go up to £90k I bet which is just insane lol 😂 😂😂
5 is between 3 and 7
I'm waiting For BMW XB7 Alpine And Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach competitors From Audi
Imagine how much time you'll need to clean all those black plastic holes in the front grill. They clearly haven't thought this through.
The steering wheel with that awful logo is unbearable
3 screens? that looks so ugly honestly
Starting Price £50k For A Q5 😂 Petrol Or Diesel Powered That Is Crazy Expensive.
Stunning car in s-line spec! Would be a fantastic used buy in a couple years in diesel guise!
Needs more screens and fancy Audi light shows.
A slow trainwreck is the worst kind. 😂
The interior screams VW now. The exterior, specifically the rear is quite well done though. Hard pass.
Q5 between Q3 and Q7 - never realised
HATE the grill on this, but beyond that glaring monstrosity everything else about it I really like alot.
Nice
Bit disappointed there’s no option of rear wheel steering but other than that it looks good. Fair warning though Audi, once you go full electric I’m washing my hands of you 😑
Another Audi about to make it's way to the bottom of the unreliable list.....
This type of car is my dream car, but I am poor 😢😢
Shaped rounded shaped rounded + funny light patterns
Another new Audi with a heap of cheap, cost cutting going on. Interior from a Peugeot. Then the price and it's ugly... Merc GLC 43 wipes the floor with this junk from Audi. The SQ5 is more than an AMG GLC43. No brainer, bye Audi.