Red 2024 Audi Q5 Progressiv for sale in Progreso

The 2024 Audi Q5 Progressiv for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2024 Audi Q5 Progressiv for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2024 Audi Q5 Progressiv, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Before you sign for the Q5

There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file, mostly about forward collision avoidance, service brakes and tires. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Under the hood

The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid with all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

A combined rating of 9.2 L/100 km works out to about 28 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $14.26, and a 300 km weekend about $42.78. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Is it right for your trip?

Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Size and space

An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.

Try before you buy

Drive the Q5 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Q5 answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Which one to look for

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

The cost of driving it

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $142.60 at our price setting.

Progreso and the Q5

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 2,654 km from Progreso, and does not deliver there. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Progreso.

Over to you

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.