2018 Audi Q5 Reviews and Ratings

The Audi Q5 has a lot of technology and is very smooth to drive. However, we had a major problem with ours after only two months -- the entire back bank of lights went out on a holiday family road trip, rendering the vehicle unusable. We later found out that this lighting module has failed on other Audis (Q5 and Q7). This lack of reliability soured us on the vehicle and we will look elsewhere next time.

I am very happy with my new Audit Q5. No problems with the vehicle to date. I am extremely happy with the performance, styling and reliability. My Audi is a solid well built car that provides comfort and a feeling of safety. I'd recommend it to anyone in the market for an upscale SUV. The media control system with Apple makes using the multiple apps off my phone for navigation, music, calls and texting (hands free), etc. easy to utilize.

A great car in every aspect and fun to drive.

Impressed with everything except the tilt of drivers seat. Wish I could keep seat at low setting and tilt the front edge higher. Given my height of 6 2 I think I would get more leg support.

Drove Cadillac XT5 and then drove Audi Q5. There is NO comparison.
The Audi is a drivers dream, more nimble, quicker and responsive.
Owner of a 2018 Q5......

The new gear shift is unintuitive and at times unsafe. The 2018 Q5 is no longer available with a six cylinder 3.0, except for the SQ5. The new 2.0 is peppy, better on gas, but hesitates off the line. The interior is excellent, but the center console is less useful and the new gear shift, with a Park button, is poorly designed. Turning off the car and putting it in Park is more complicated with the Park button. I can't image this design will last long. We've owned at least 8 Q5s over the years and this is the only disappointment.

Even though they say the new 2018 Audi Q5 is the same interior space capacity as our previous 2014, it is smaller and the passenger side seat does not provide adequate leg room. Other than that, performance and technology are outstanding.

The Q5 handles well and accelerates quickly. It has a fun, yet solid feel when driving it. The safety features make me feel very secure in the vehicle.