2012 Audi Q5

At a Glance

Pricing $35,600 - $50,100
Drive Types AWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T, 3.2l V6
Transmissions A6, A8
Fuel Economy 18-20 (city), 23-27 (highway)

The Q5 is Audi's smallest entry in the SUV/crossover market. The Q5 is similar in length and width to the A4 sedan on the outside, with a couple of more inches of legroom on the inside. Under the hood, the Q5 equips either a 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder engine (211-bhp) or a 3.2l V6 (270-bhp). Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system is standard on all models. A drive select system allows the driver to control characteristics of the active suspension, steering, transmission and engine performance. When equipped with the four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic, the all-wheel-drive Q5 is rated at a respectable 20 / 27 (city/hwy). With pricing starting in the mid-thirties, the Q5 is a relatively good bargain in its segment.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Q5 2.0T Premium 2.0l I4 T (211-bhp) A8 AWD $35,600
Q5 2.0T Premium Plus 2.0l I4 T (211-bhp) A8 AWD $39,900
Q5 3.2 Premium Plus 3.2l V6 (270-bhp) A6 AWD $43,000
Q5 3.2 Prestige 3.2l V6 (270-bhp) A6 AWD $50,100