8.4
2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback review
Audi's diesel performance SUV favourite now offers a coupe-like body style. Does the SQ5 Sportback TDI keep to the nameplate's core values?
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James Wong
2022 Audi SQ5 vs 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Audi SQ5
Mazda CX-5
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2022 Audi
SQ5
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2024 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.4
7.7
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Based on the Audi SQ5 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 497 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$110,900
$36,590 - $55,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent performance and economy balance
- Undercuts rivals by tens of thousands of dollars
- Sportback styling hasn't compromised practicality much
Misses
- The looks won't appeal to everyone – but isn't that the point?
- Not much difference in presentation to a standard Q5 Sportback
- Steering is a bit numb
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Adaptive Air Suspension (+$2,250)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,100)
- Climate Front Cup Holder (+$390)
- Contrast Colour Lower Bumpers & Wheel Arch Trims (+$900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10.5 - 13 | |
