Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Audi Q5 is an all-new compact crossover SUV from the German luxury manufacturer.

• Upscale cabin appointments, above-average backseat space, pleasing ride and handling balance, quiet interior, excellent crash scores.

• Some ergonomic foibles, smallish cargo capacity, disconcerting electric assist steering, pricey compared to Japanese rivals.

User Reviews:

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  Great car! Just take care of it! - 2009 Audi Q5
  By stimm32 - November 13 - 11:56 pm

  We purchased this car with 24,000 miles on it, and we have all the service records. The owners before us were very meticulous, and they had very few issues, and we have now put 6,000 miles on it and still have had no problems. The review that complains about having to replace the brakes at 30k is driving in the city constantly, I can tell because they also had to have the carbon build-up cleaned. Carbon build-up is a fact of life for direct injected engines, but when the car is driven at highway speed, the combustion chamber gets hot enough to burn off the carbon. Also, take care of your car. Change the oil with VW 502 00 approved oil every 5,000 miles, and keep up on scheduled maintenance.

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  Complete Package - 2009 Audi Q5
  By forum24 - June 24 - 6:49 pm

  I dont know what is happening with the people who are claiming to have such catastrophic problems with their Q5s. I myself and two other acquaintances all bought Q5s last spring or summer. Between the 3 cars, none of us have experienced a single problem with any of them, and I have put 16,000 miles on in the first year alone. I had leased several Lexus’s prior, and was reluctant to change brands specifically because I was worried about reliability: I did, and have never been happier. This car is gorgeous, comfortable and has more features than I could get in the Lexus for a comparable price- and as of now, the Audi is more reliable!

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  The Best - 2009 Audi Q5
  By Sailor - May 15 - 5:29 pm

  Would like to see some reviews on 2010 model. Considered the BMW X3 & X5, VW Tiguan & Tourag and MB GLK. Decided the Q5 was the best bet. Have owned it for 30 days and havent regretted my choice yet. Overall quality, fit & finish, drivability are outstanding. Negative comments in 2009 reviews seem to be fixed for 2010 (steering and tranny). Gadgets are mind boggling until you learn how to use the and then you learn to love them.

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  Q5 is best choice I could have made - 2009 Audi Q5
  By Kim in Seattle - October 11 - 6:19 am

  Was driving an S-line A6 for past 2 years and while it was great it was too big for me. The Q5 has the luxury of the A6 and the nimbleness of the A4 all packaged in a functional SUV. I have wanted a mini SUV for years but they all look like soccer mom cars until the Q5. Thats what made the difference. The exterior is so aggressive and sporty vs cute. One touch of the power hatch lift button and I can get my bike in the cargo area or pack up for a road trip. My husband wanted to keep the A6 and even he admits the Q5 is pretty cool.

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  Audi Q5 - Great SUV! - 2009 Audi Q5
  By Phil in Dallas - September 14 - 3:06 pm

  My wife in on her second Audi (first an A4, now an A6). Im the "designated SUV driver" in the family. I had a 5 year old Nissan Murano, which performed well and was a good value, but Ive always been jealous of my wifes Audi(s). I looked at several mid-sized SUVs as a replacement, but none compared with the Q5. It drives like a sport sedan, with all of the comfort and convenience of a SUV. The size is perfect for getting around downtown and parking spaces, but it feels very large inside.

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  Awesome, almost perfect, Audi - 2009 Audi Q5
  By Elle - August 28 - 9:13 pm

  This car looks and handles great. It is fun to drive, has plenty of cargo space, and has a great sound system. I came from a Mercedes with every bell and whistle imaginable and with this car, dont miss it. I agree that the side mirrors are too big and take getting used to. I do also agree the the shifting of the gears when breaking can be a little jerky- I may just need to get used to it.

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  Best In Its Class - 2009 Audi Q5
  By Bignewf - August 27 - 1:40 pm

  I traded in my 2004 VW Touareg V8 with 125,000 miles. I love this new car. It drives like a dream, a sports car feel with the high ride of an SUV. The interior is simply elegant (I got the Cinnamon brown leather and deep blue exterior), premium plus with Navigation and 19inch wheels. My closest choice was the Volvo XC60, which is also a great car, but the MMI system on the Audi is just, well, cool. The volvos nav feels very old school and clunky. My only criticism of this car is that when the back seats fold down, there is a gap across the cargo area that a dogs feet could get caught in. Also, the MMI phone system is a dial rather than buttons and plugging in for voicemail is a pain.

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  Great Ride & Performance- GPS lacking - 2009 Audi Q5
  By metsknicksfan - August 26 - 12:06 pm

  My 2009 Prestige Q5 rides like a sport sedan. Great acceleration (especially in sport mode), and responsive steering. I was really surprised on my first all highway trip (approx 75 miles), when I averaged 29.1 mpg! The ride is a bit bumpy on side street streets. Great access to rear storage due to low entry. Seats fold easily. Bang and Olefsun sound system is awesome. The GPS leaves a lot to be desired. The "point of interests" do not let you choose ANY retail stores. Good luck trying to find nearest Home Depot, Staples, Target, or supermarket- NOT HAPPENING. The restaurant search is a basic listing- cant choose cuisine- Italian, Japanese, etc. My $200 Garmin GPS is far superior.

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  Audi owner - 2009 Audi Q5
  By audialways - August 16 - 8:24 pm

  This is my sixth Audi and the second SUV. Although I love the Q7, I didnt need one that big. I traded it in for the new Q5 and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Audis are very strong and safe cars to drive they handle the roads so well especially in these New England winters. There is a sense of security when driving them that I have not felt with other brands.

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  So thrilled - 2009 Audi Q5
  By newb2audi - July 20 - 8:09 pm

  Previous car was a Subaru 08 STI 5 dr hatch. Speed, agility, utilitarian use best describes our needs. STI proved to be too low for driving on VT pot hole roads. So what was out there that would be fun to drive, quick acceleration, a great solid ride, not too fancy in appearance and interior, yet functional? My friends on facebook submitted their suggestions, this is how I came across the q5! In traffic, great visibility, amazing control maneuvering slow pokes. Quiet. An overall sense of being in your own world with its secure solid build. Great turning into parking spaces. The vehicle drives and feels small. We bought the premium model, base with some options which kept the price down.