The second-generation Audi Q5 (internal code FY) is based on the modular MLB Evo platform, shared with the A4 and Q7. Lighter (up to -90 kg) and stiffer than its predecessor, it has established itself as one of the benchmark premium family SUVs. The late 2020 facelift brought an OLED light signature, the abandonment of the MMI rotary controller in favor of an all-touch interface, and the generalization of 12V or 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) technology. Although demand for gasoline and plug-in hybrid (TFSI e) has exploded, the Q5 remains intrinsically linked to its diesel engines (TDI), which are particularly well-suited to its size and for high-mileage drivers. Manufacturing quality is at the top of the category, but the complexity of the emissions control systems (AdBlue) and onboard electronic
The Audi Q5 (FY) is a sophisticated premium SUV, sovereign on the highway and remarkably well-finished. If you opt for a TDI, the 40 TDI (190 or 204 hp) is the most rational choice: it offers a perfect balance between performance and fuel consumption. However, buying a diesel is only justified if you drive more than 20,000 km/year, mainly on roads/highways, to avoid DPF clogging and AdBlue failures. The V6 TDI (50 TDI / SQ5) is an auditory and mechanical delight, but its maintenance is expensive and its gearbox sometimes sluggish. For low-mileage drivers or urban dwellers, you should definitely turn to the 45 TFSI or the plug-in hybrid versions (TFSI e), although the latter are heavy. Overall, mechanical reliability is very good, but the electronics and emissions control systems require a comfortable maintenance budget.