Used 2015 Audi Q5 Premium Plus for sale 

With just the available four trims and powertrains, the Audi Q5 has managed to make a name for itself in the segment. Despite the trim you choose, the car is a hoot to drive and it's comfortable as well. All these trims meet and compete with the best in the segment and do not compromise on luxury whatsoever.

The base model itself comes loaded with all the necessary features, but as you move up the trims, you get seats with more versatile adjustment settings, better aesthetic upgrades, a sunroof, and other creature comforts.

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If performance is your thing, then go for the 3.0T Premium Plus, as it offers the most power. However, if MPG and other basic necessities are a priority for you, then going with the base model will do you no wrong. But if we have to pick one trim, the 3.0T Premium Plus trim brings the best value for money proposition. 

The 2015 Audi Q5 is one such car whose all engines are great to drive with. This is mostly due to the fun to handle chassis and body dynamics combined with a good transmission with buttery smooth shifts. The AWD system also adds to this driving experience. Amidst all the fast straights and corners, the braking on this one is also great.

The base engine under the hood of the SUV is a Intercooled Turbo I-4 2.0L engine capable of churning out 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

The base engine on the Q5 is the weakest in the lot, with the Caddie leading the pack with 308hp. When it comes to torque, all the cars produce around 260lb-ft and that can be helpful for in-gear acceleration during highway cruising. When comparing the top speeds, BMW stands ahead of its competitors with 155 mph.

Surprisingly, the Audi Q5 doesn’t disappoint in terms of fuel efficiency despite having a well-performing engine. The Q5’s base engine returns an MPG of 20 in the city and 28 on the highway, and a combined figure of 23MPG. With 19.8 gallons of fuel tank, Audi Q5 has the second biggest storage capacity in the competition.

When compared to the competition, the X3 has the better MPG returns in the city, but on the highways, it's similar for both vehicles. When comparing the combined mileage, BMW X3 stands ahead of its rivals in the segment. Among the cars, the Cadillac has the biggest tank but stands way behind the others with its city and highway mileage offerings. 

Similar to all the other Audi cars, the Q5 also comes with a luxurious interior design and the best build quality. All the buttons on the center stack have been placed well enough to be easily accessible to the driver. The car has roomy interiors in the front as well as at the rear. Both the seats at the back can be reclined.

All the cars come with a seating capacity of 5. However, when compared for interior dimensions, they are very similar to each other and follow the segment standard very closely. All the cars are fairly spacious and don’t seem to be cramped dimensionally. Some of the features in the interior are:

• Adjustable Steering Wheel
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Keyless Entry
•  Leather Seats
• Heated Front Seats (Optional)
• Driver Lumbar

How intuitive is the 2016 Audi Q5’s infotainment unit?

The 2015 Audi Q5 uses an updated infotainment system. It comes loaded with several features, which makes using it a little complex. The system does require you to warm up to it, as the buttons are placed oddly.

The SUV comes with a 6.5” display along with the exclusive Audi’s MMI as standard. The features coming with the infotainment system are:

• 6.5-inch display
• Audi’s MMI
• 10-speaker stereo
• Bluetooth
• USB port
• Wi-Fi hotspot

The car is a total stunner. It follows a design where the edges are kept to a minimum and most of the car seems to be rounded out and it works well for the Audi Q5.

The car has been rated as good-looking despite it straying away from the box-like design ideals of an SUV. With 4,079 lbs of curb weight, the SUV is the lightest of the lot.

The longest car is the Cadillac X3 at 190.3, while the tallest is the BMW X3 at 66.1inches. The ground clearance of the Audi is 7.9 inches, and it comes second to the BMW’s 8.35 inches. Cadillac SRX stands closest to the ground at 7 inches. When comparing the curb weight, Cadillac is the heaviest at 4,277 lbs. Some of the exterior features are:

• Dual Moonroof (Optional)
• Sun/Moonroof (Optional)
• Running Boards (Optional)
• Rear Spoiler
• Rear Defrost
• Aluminum Wheels

The 2015 Audi Q5, like all the other German cars, comes with the highest possible safety features. The Q5 managed to acquire 4 out of 5 stars for frontal crash and rollover tests, and five stars in the side crash tests. It has also been awarded with the 2015 Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS.

Along with these impressive safety ratings speaking for the structural strength of the SUV, Audi has filled the SUV with a variety of safety features for the passengers inside. Some of the safety features on offer are the:

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control
• Auto-Leveling Headlights 

The 2015 Audi Q5 is for anyone looking for an SUV with good driveability, luxurious interiors, and commendable comfort at a good price. The Audi Q5 doesn’t have the best reliability and is on the slightly costlier side to maintain. But the performance on offer and the accompanying fuel efficiency is matched by no other competitors.