The Audi Q5 is a practical, family-friendly SUV which offers plenty of room and has been a flagship for the brand since 2008. This Audi comes in 2 models – the regular SUV model and then a Q5 Sportback, which sports coupe-like styling in the spirit of the A5. Leasing an Audi Q5 is one of the best ways to drive an upmarket crossover with all-wheel drive, a luxurious feel and a large range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines.
It’s practical.
It has a huge range of models and engines for all needs.
It is available as a plug-in hybrid, blending powerful performance with low running costs.
When leasing an Audi Q5, you determine the ideal length of contract that you need, taking into account your annual mileage and any extras you require, such as our maintenance package. You can drive away a brand-new car for a fixed period of time, which is often between 2 and 5 years.
You’ll never have to worry about the value of the car depreciating, balloon payments or selling the car on at the end of the deal, as you simply return the car to us. Leasing also allows you to pay a much lower initial deposit when compared to buying a car outright, so if saving money is top of your list, leasing an Audi Q5 might be the way to go.
To find out more about how contract hire works, take a look at our easy-to-understand guide to car leasing.
If you choose to lease an Audi Q5, you’ll be getting a 5-seat large SUV, which – although practical – isn’t unwieldy. Like other Audis, quality is on the upmarket side and if you want a little bit more kerbside appeal on the outside, then the coupe-like Q5 Sportback can provide such a thing.
Decently economical engines are another feather in the Q5’s cap, but the plug-in hybrid TFSIe models are something else again, their all-electric running capability and lower CO2 emissions reducing running costs even further. Read our in-depth Audi Q5 review to see what our team thought of this family friendly SUV.
Both the Audi Q5 and the Q5 Sportback offer plenty of space for passengers and cargo alike. Each of the cars can carry 5 adults, plus luggage. With the rear seats up, the regular Q5 holds 550 litres of boot space. The Q5 Sportback reduces that to 510 litres, rising to 1480 litres with the rear seats down, only 40 litres fewer than that of its boxier sister. Meanwhile, reduced boot space is a notable compromise on the TFSIe plug-in hybrids. The Q5 TFSIe holds 465 litres and the Q5 Sportback, 425 litres.
Similar to leasing an Audi Q3 or the Q3 Sportback, the Q5 caters for odds and ends well. Up front, there are 3 cubbies in the centre console – with another in the armrest – as well as a pair of cupholders, hidden by a roller cover. Large bins on all the doors can comfortably hold bottles. An optional storage pack improves versatility with an additional rear centre armrest cupholder, storage nets on the front seat backs, a luggage compartment net and a restraining strap. A luggage compartment partition is also available to divide the area into smaller and more usable spaces.
As with other Audi models, the Q5 and Q5 Sportback’s vast range of TFSI petrol and TDI diesel engines are efficient, taken to a whole new level with the arrival of hybrid technology. If used correctly and regularly charged, the TFSIe plug-in hybrids pair an official near-200mpg with 35-39 miles of all-electric range. Even the high performance SQ5 TDI gets mild-hybrid technology to aid efficiency.
As a guide, the petrol-powered Q5 and Q5 Sportback TFSI models’ fuel economy begins in the low-30s, with the TDI diesel models capable of mid-40s mpg, depending on exact model and specification. The plug-in hybrid TFSIe versions are capable of a quoted 156-188mpg, but only if they are charged very regularly. The SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback’s 3.0-litre TDI diesel engine gives low-30s mpg.
The regular Q5 is a 5-seat, 5-door large SUV.
Billed as a coupe-SUV, the Q5 Sportback has a raked roofline but still enjoys the 5-door, 5-seat practicality of the Q5.
There are 2 plug-in hybrid models in the Q5 and Q5 Sportback lines, which are the 299hp 50 TFSIe and the 367hp 55 TFSIe.
Fitted with a 341hp 3.0-litre V6 TDI turbocharged diesel engine accompanied by mild-hybrid technology, the Audi SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback are high-performance SUVs, marrying S line styling with all the versatility of the regular Q5s.
The Q5 is available in 12 stylish colours with various interior choices for those who like to customise, check out our Audi Q5 colour guide for details.
Trim Levels Available: Sport, S line, Edition 1, Vorsprung, Competition (TFSIe), Competition Vorsprung (TFSIe)
Trim Levels Available: SQ5, SQ5 Vorsprung
Entry-level Audi Q5s are fitted with 18-inch ‘5-twin-spoke’ alloy wheels and Dynamic Suspension, and also come with auto lights and wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 3-zone climate control, cruise control and LED lights.
Also on the standard equipment list are electrically folding door mirrors, MMI Navigation Plus infotainment with 10.1-inch colour touchscreen, the 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit, Audi Smartphone interface, Audi Pre-Sense city safety system, a powered tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, roof rails, and voice control.
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Similar to other Audis, a 3-year warranty is offered on the Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback. The first 2 years enjoy no mileage cap, while the 3rd year is limited to 60,000 miles. Audi’s reliability record isn’t totally blemish-free, and optional warranty extensions of 4 years (75,000 miles) and 5 years (90,000 miles) can be specified.
The Audi Q5 is one of the safest luxury mid-size SUVs available and was given a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating in 2017, achieving 93% for occupant safety.
There is 550 litres on offer in the boot of the regular Audi Q5, while the TFSIe plug-in hybrid’s figure drops to 465 litres. Subtract 40 litres from either of these data for the equivalent boot capacity of the Q5 Sportback.
Yes. Every Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback has front and rear parking sensors, with an acoustic warning signal fitted as standard on even the performance-oriented SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback.
No. Even though it’s a larger SUV, the Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback can only carry 5 people, but that does mean there is plenty of room for passengers and their luggage.
The Audi Q5 is an upmarket-feeling SUV which offers multiple personalities, from straightforward TDI diesel and TFSI petrol models, to cost-saving plug-in hybrids and performance versions. If you’re in the market for a spacious family car, Audi will have a Q5 for you.
Choose from our audi Q5 lease deals and drive a brand new car while making fixed monthly payments. If you change your mind, we offer free 30-day returns. We’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot, because our customers know we make the leasing process simple and hassle-free – get in touch with our team of experts to find out more.
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