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About the Audi Q5
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Audi Q5 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $68,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $89,600 for the S Line.
There are 4 variants of the Q5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (183kW/370Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (210kW/620Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Q5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
78.95 - 104.48 kW/t
60.09 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
510 - 550 litres
115 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 8 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
875 - 1,204 km
541 km
1,204 km
Price
$68,900 - $89,600
$60,200
$182,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,400 - 2,440 kg
2,280 kg
2,750 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,000 kg
2,400 kg
Approach Angle
22.6°
15°
25.6°
Departure Angle
18.4°
14.1°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
208 mm
122 mm
216 mm
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2021 Audi Q5 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $68,900 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,600 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,477 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $74,900 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $76,600 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $76,477 |
Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,300 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,131 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,800 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,677 |
S Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $89,600 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $88,972 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $77,700 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $86,300 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Audi Q5 Dimensions
1659mm
1893mm
4663mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Audi Q5 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q5
The most fuel efficient Audi Q5 is the Launch Edition with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi Q5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi Q5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Audi Q5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
2021 Audi Q5 vs other Suv Medium Luxurys to consider
Mercedes-Benz
GLB
Good
MG
HS
Very Good
Porsche
Macan
Very Good
Lexus
NX
Very Good
Nissan
X-Trail
Very Good
Hyundai
Tucson
Very Good
Kia
Sportage
Very Good
Tesla
Model Y
Very Good
Mazda
CX-60
Very Good
Mazda
CX-5
Good
Mitsubishi
Outlander
Deals available
Very Good
Toyota
RAV4
Very Good
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Audi Q5 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q5 is the Base that starts from $68,900.
The most expensive Audi Q5 is the S Line that starts from $89,600.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q5 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport, S Line and Launch Edition.
The largest Audi Q5 is the S Line which measures 1893mm wide, 4689mm in length and sits 1660mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q5 is the S Line which has 210kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Audi Q5 is built in Mexico and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q5 is the S Line which weighs 2440 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.