2016 Audi Q5 Review

Finding the right SUV doesn't have to be complicated if you know what you're looking for. In this helpful vehicle review, we'll take a closer look at the 2016 Audi Q5, including its interior specifications, engine performance, and available safety features. If you still have questions about the Q5 at the end of this review, you can always speak to an automotive professional by contacting us at Audi West Palm Beach.

Audi Q5 Interior Specifications

The elegant interior of the 2016 Audi Q5 features premium build materials and soft surfaces, typical of the luxury SUV class. Spacious seating in the first and second row means that even your adult passengers will have plenty of room to relax. Specifically, the Audi Q5 features 39.4 inches of maximum headroom in the first row and 39 inches in the second row. Legroom is also generous, at 41 inches in the front and 37.4 inches in the back.

When it comes to cargo room, the 2016 Audi Q5 allows you to decide how much space you'd like to use. For maximum cargo capacity, the Audi Q5 offers 57.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. However, you can still enjoy up to 29.1 cubic feet of cargo space even when traveling with all five passengers.  

Engine and Performance

The standard engine of the 2016 Audi Q5 is a turbocharged four-cylinder. At 2.0 liters, this powerful engine generates an impressive 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, higher trim levels feature an available V6 engine, which increases horsepower to 272.

The base engine comes mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with quattro® all-wheel drive. This setup allows the 2016 Audi Q5 to deliver smooth and effortless shifting along with improved control in a variety of driving conditions. The all-wheel drive system comes standard on all new Audi Q5 models.

Safety Features

The 2016 Audi Q5 has a number of standard and available safety features, which helped it to be named a 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.¹ As the organization's highest designation, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests as well as an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention in order to qualify.

Some of the available safety features of the Audi Q5 include driver assistive technologies like Adaptive Cruise Control and Side Assist. The available Audi Side Assist system helps you keep an eye on the SUV's blind spots by using radar technology and visual alerts to warn you when another vehicle has been detected.

Meanwhile, the Adaptive Cruise Control feature helps the Audi Q5 maintain a predetermined following distance from the vehicle directly ahead of it. The system can even help to bring your vehicle to a stop or accelerate as traffic conditions change.

Learn More About the Audi Q5

If you'd like to find out what other features the 2016 Audi Q5 offers, contact us at Audi West Palm Beach to schedule a test drive. Our team of friendly automotive professionals will help you explore everything the Audi Q5 has to offer, so you can decide if this luxury SUV is the right one for you and your family. Schedule an appointment today!

¹ To qualify for 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.