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About the Audi SQ5
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Audi SQ5 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $104,272 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $104,900 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the SQ5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2021.
The Audi SQ5 is only available with an diesel motor that produces 251kW and 700Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 SQ5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
120.38 kW/t
60.09 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
550 litres
115 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,000 km
541 km
1,204 km
Price
$104,272 - $104,900
$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
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,625 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 SQ5 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,272 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Audi SQ5 Dimensions
1659mm
1893mm
4663mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Audi SQ5 Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Audi SQ5
The most fuel efficient Audi SQ5 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Electric Compressor & Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Audi SQ5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi SQ5?
The Audi SQ5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Audi SQ5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi SQ5?
The Audi SQ5 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.
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Audi SQ5 FAQs
The cheapest Audi SQ5 is the Base that starts from $104,272.
The most expensive Audi SQ5 is the Base that starts from $104,900.
The best towing capacity of a Audi SQ5 is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg
The largest Audi SQ5 is the Base which measures 1893mm wide, 4663mm in length and sits 1659mm tall.
The most powerful Audi SQ5 is the Base which has 251kW of power from its 3.0L Electric Compressor & Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Audi SQ5 is built in Mexico and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi SQ5 is the Base which weighs 2625 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi SQ5 uses Diesel.