2025 Audi SQ5 Premium (Early MY)
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The 2025 Audi SQ5 Premium (Early MY) is a 349-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $58,400 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 349 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 1370 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The SQ5 measures 184.3 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,288 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $58,400 |
| MSRP with Destination | $59,695 |
| Destination Charge | $1,295 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L turbocharged TFSI V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 349 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.14 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.31 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.48 |
| Final Drive | 3.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 20-inch |
| Tires Front | 255/45R20 |
| Tires Rear | 255/45R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.3 in |
| Width | 74.5 in |
| Height | 65.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Cargo Volume | 25.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,288 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi SQ5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 24, 2026 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Consequence: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
NHTSA campaign 26V266000
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi SQ5
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi SQ5. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2025 AUDI SQ5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.