Auto loans: grey 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv in Atlixtic

Auto loans: the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page sets out the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv for buyers, in plain words.

Before you sign for the Q5

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Engine and fuel

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid, paired with a 7-speed automatic, drives it. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

At 8.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 26 litres of fuel. On electricity alone it is rated for about 644 km before the gas engine takes over. A 300 km weekend costs about $40.92 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

When the Q5 makes sense

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Space, size and seats

It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy. NHTSA lists it at 4.68 m long. It fits most condo and driveway spots.

Drive it on your own roads

A test week in the Q5 tells you more than any review. Drive the Q5 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Q5 answers the big questions.

Choosing the right one

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Money matters

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Want a price?

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.