Used 2022 Audi Q5 Premium Plus S Line for sale 

Carrying on the legacy from the previous year, the 2022 Audi Q5 offers up the same 3 trim levels, Premium, Premium Plus, and the Prestige, each of which builds on the premise of the previous one. The price has hiked at an average of $700 across the trim lineup and the MSRP starts from $44,495 onwards for the base Premium trim. 

Another change for this year is the standardization of the S-Line Appearance Package in all trims which was optional extra before. The Premium trim kicks things off for the moniker at an MSRP of $44,100 and hence comes with the fairly basic features that are expected of it as standard.

The Prestige trim with an MSRP of $54,800 is the top-of-the-line bad boy and hence comes with the best features across the board. The Premium Plus strikes the balance in the middle with the Audi Virtual Cockpit as standard and the bigger 8.3-inch touchscreen for a sticker price of $49,100.

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The turbo four provides plenty of punch to scoot in the Q5 around town or blast down a highway on-ramp, and it is smooth, quiet, and mellifluous. - Car And Driver

Pop the hood of the 2022 Audi Q5 and you will see the same 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 cylinder engine that held the fort last year. This is also the same four-banger that is standard in the Audi A6. The powertrain is capable enough of producing a total of 261 hp along with 273 lb-ft of torque. It comes hooked up to a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) setup putting power to all the wheels via the Quattro AWD drivetrain.

The 2022 Audi SQ5 comes with a 349 hp 3.0L turbocharged V6 while the Q5 PHEV adds an electric motor to the 2.0L unit and churns out 342 hp. The steering of the 2022 A5 is weighted perfectly while the suspension does a marvelous job of quashing out any road imperfections. The interior remains calm and even major bumps are not a challenge for the calm and composed ride quality. The transmission does a great job of putting the power to the wheels, and you can get that confidence to floor it whenever you want. 

Floor the pedal and the 2022 Audi Q5 sprints from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds while the quarter-mile comes up in 14.2 seconds. The 2022 SQ5 on the other hand impresses by shaving off 0.5 seconds from both the acceleration times. To keep up with its performance, the brakes are also beefy at 13.3-inch and 13-inch at the front and rear respectively. This allows the car to stop from 60-0 mph in 114 feet which is decent enough for the segment.

In this lineup, the Audi Q5 cruises to victory lane with ease with the maximum power, the best acceleration times, and a comparatively lower price. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class occupies second place in terms of the engine specs, however, it slips into its place in the towing capacity section The Volvo XC60 offers a decent amount of power, the lowest price in the segment, and is in no rush to shatter any acceleration record with its times. The BMW X3 on the other hand has the least amount of power and yet gives tough competition to the q5 in terms of towing prowess.

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The 2022 Audi Q5 retains the four-banger powertrain from last year and hence, the MPG figures also remain intact. Driving around in the city, you will get gas mileage of 23 MPG, and highway cruising pumps the fuel economy up to 28 MPG. This leads to a combined fuel economy of 25 MPG which is one of the better ones in the segment and the same as the Q5 Sportback offers.

Coupled with an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, you can get an overall combined driving range of 462 miles which is decent enough for a family ride. If you want to pursue even better fuel economy figures, you are better off with the 2022 Audi Q5 Plug-in Hybrid with 65 MPGe combined or the upcoming 2022 Q5 e-Tron both of which offers 222 miles of all-electric range.

In the competitors, the BMW X3 takes the cake with the best fuel economy figures and yet offers the smallest fuel tank capacity. The Mercedes Benz GLC-Class and the Volvo XC60 offer the exact same fuel economy in the city and highway, however, the Merc offers lesser combined gas mileage. The Audi Q3 sits in the runner-up position due to the slightly lower combined fuel economy but it also comes with standard AWD drivetrain.

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The 2022 Audi Q5 has a first-rate cabin with sleek infotainment features and a decent – but not class-leading – amount of passenger and cargo room - Cars.USNews

The interior of the 2022 Audi Q5 is a great place to be in with leather treatment on almost all major surfaces along with soft-touch hard plastic that is both durable and yet does not feel tacky. Audi's Virtual Cockpit interface is now on offer from the Premium Plus trim onwards and allows drivers to customize the interface as per their own choice. The seats get leather upholstery all around right from the start and offer power adjustability. From the mid-tier Premium Plus trim, you also get driver seat memory.

The front seats are bolstered, spacious and comfortable even for the tall guys with plenty of legroom and headroom. And even if you adjust your seat all the way to the back, it won’t eat too much into the rear cabin. The rear seats are equally well spaced with just 2-inch lesser legroom than the front which means folks of any size can be seated comfortably. In terms of SUV practicality, you also get a spacious 25.8 cu-ft of cargo space and Audi also offers the interior of the 2022 Q5 in 5 upholstery color options. 

In this lineup, the Volvo XC60 offers the most spacious cabin at the expense of the cargo space which is the least. The Audi Q5 is almost at par with the XC60 but offers a better cargo space. The BMW X3 is like the arch-nemesis with similar cabin space as the Q5 and offers the best cargo space. The GLC-Class packs the smallest cabin with one of the lower cargo compartments. In terms of infotainment, you get a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a decent sound system.

For the audiophiles, the Prestige trim offers a 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen 3D Surround Sound System. The UI is fairly straightforward and though there is a learning curve to it, it is fairly short. You also get all of the connectivity techs like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, WiFi hotspot, and even USB. Some of the notable interior and infotainment features of the 2022 Audi Q5 are:

• Leather Seating Surfaces, Covered Center Console and Door armrest
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Tilt and Telescopic adjust steering with Paddle Shifters
• High Gloss Dark Brown Walnut Wood Inlays
• Auto-Dimming RVM with Digital Compass
• Ambient LED lighting
• Power Adjustable front seats with driver seat memory
• Sliding, Split Folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks with adjustable recline
• Leather-wrapped gear selector, center console, and door armrest
• One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows

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A while back, it seemed like Audi’s cool minimalism might devolve into a certain blandness. Fortunately, the marque has veered away from that direction and added several interesting details - KBB

When you look at the 2022 Audi Q5, the biggest difference from the 2021 MY is the darkened vibe that the ride carries. This can be attributed to the fact that Audi has made the S-Line Appearance Package as standard for the 2022 Q5 which is a bonus. Besides looking aggressive, it also looks dominating and stylish for the price it asks. You get Ironman-inspired LED headlamps at the front along with the caged grille design which is quite different from the single-frame grille of its predecessors all of which increase its menacing character. With 7 colors to choose from, Audi also offers you a chance to get a custom color for $3,900 extra.

As you move from the front to the side, you will notice the major difference between the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback and the conventional 2022 Q5. While the Sportback has a slightly longer hind side, the standard one has a rather straightforward approach to the design. However, when you move to the back, it reminds you of the older models, and yet throws in some sense of luxury and modernness to it which is quite exemplary, to say the least. Riding on 18-inch wheels in the base trim which is upgraded to 20-inch wheels in the higher trims, the ride gets a ground clearance of 8.2-inches as well.

When you look at the dimensions, the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3 weigh exactly the same. Despite the Audi being shorter in length, it weighs higher because of the weight from the Quattro AWD drivetrain. The Mercedes Benz GLC Class is the most compact ride in the lineup and it also reflects in the interior space which is the least. However, the GLC-Class weighs the least which helps in keeping it light on its feet. The Volvo XC60 is built with the biggest dimensions, and yet, the cargo space it offers is one of the smallest. Some of the standout exterior features of the 2022 Audi Q5 are:

• Full LED Headlights with High beam Assist
• 18-inch or 20-inch Alloy Wheels with all-season tires
• LED Taillights with Dynamic Turn Signals
• Power Adjust, Power Folding, Heated, Auto-Dimming ORVM's with memory
• Aluminum Roof Rails & Power Tailgate
• LED Turn indicators integrated into the ORVM's
• Heated Windshield Wiper Nozzles

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Audi may not be as superior in driver tech as the Bavarian BMW, however, they are no joke either. The 2022 Audi Q5 remains unchanged, and hence the safety ratings from 2021 can suffice. In the crash tests conducted by the NHTSA, the 2021 Audi Q5 carries a perfect 5-star safety rating. The IIHS has also rated the 2021 Q5 highly with an overall rating of "Good".

Thanks to the tech and safety features fitted in the 2021 Audi Q5 won the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award and an overall "Good" rating. This is a testament to the fact that Audi leaves no expense spared and no stone unturned to make sure that its vehicles are safe. While many features are available as standard, some are also available as optional upgrades. Some of the highlight safety features of the 2022 Audi Q5 are:

• Front dual-stage, seat-mounted thorax airbags & Side guard Head Curtain Airbags
• Traction control and ESC with Off-Road Mode
• Secondary Collision Brake Assist
• Anti-Theft Alarm with motion sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Hill Descent Control
• Driver Assistance Package

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 2022 Audi Q5 vs BMW X3

The BMW X3 introduced the concept of a Sports Activity Vehicle in the industry, the very instant Audi launched its SUV range. Since then, the two German brands have been taking on their fight for the top spot. The BMW is hands down the more stylish and better-looking SUV, with a profound emphasis on driving dynamics. It also gets a good infotainment setup like the Audi. The 2022 Audi Q5, on the other hand, is cheaper to buy and own when compared to the Bimmer. It is also the more potent of the two when it comes to off-road ability. The Audi also edges out the BMW when it comes to being a more comfortable ride on a daily basis.

2022 Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 comes with better performance, stylish exteriors, and a well-laid out and luxurious feeling interior. It offers a long suite of electronics as part of its equipment package and is a joy for occupants occupying the rear seats. The Audi Q5 is a more potent SUV off the road and is also cheaper to own and run in the long term, having established a slightly better resale value over the past many years. Not much separates these two German SUVs but if back-seat comfort is your decision-maker, then your choice should be the Merc.

2022 Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60

Both the Audi and the Volvo are tremendous value propositions in their own right in the segment that they sit in. Both these vehicles are evenly matched in terms of performance as well. However, the Audi has an upper hand when it comes to the overall handling manners and build quality. The Audi is a more reliable vehicle than the Volvo as the reliability of the latter is a bit questionable ever since the company came under the ownership of China's Geely. 

The 2022 Audi Q5 continues to be one of the more value-friendly propositions in the segment with not many compromises. With the S-Line appearance package being made standard for the 2022 model year, the Q5 feels refreshed even after the recent update that it received a few years back.  It may not have the best fuel economy or the most spacious interior, but for the price it asks, the 2022 Audi Q5 does manage to hold its own and offers a lucrative deal. Probably why it is the top seller for the brand and hence gets our recommendation for buying. That being said, if you want to save a few bucks, then opt for a 2021 Audi Q5 which will offer the same features at a lower price.