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 Subaru Forester Comparison
Audi SQ5
Subaru Forester
2022 Audi
SQ5
vs
2024 Subaru
Forester
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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
7.9
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Based on the Audi SQ5 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 497 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$110,900
$38,690 - $50,140
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
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)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
