Auto loans: blue 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv in Mapleton

The 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

What to check on the Q5

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.

The figures, translated

The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid, with all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

Fuel use is rated 8.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 26 litres. On electricity alone it is rated for about 644 km before the gas engine takes over. Every 100 km costs about $13.64 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Who rents the Q5

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

The Q5 in everyday use

Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well. The length is 4.68 m. It fits most condo and driveway spots.

Rent it for a week first

If the Q5 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Drive the Q5 on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the Q5 answers more than any brochure.

Narrowing it down

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.64 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Mapleton and the Q5

Mapleton is about 1,177 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Mapleton.

Next step

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.