Car financing: blue 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv in Atliaca

Car financing: the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Before you sign for the Q5

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Engine and fuel

The powertrain here 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. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

A combined rating of 8.8 L/100 km works out to about 26 litres per 300 km. It can cover about 644 km on electricity before switching to gas. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $136.40. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Living with the Q5

As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier. NHTSA's Canadian figures put it at 4.68 m long. It fits most condo and driveway spots.

Who it is for

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

A longer test drive

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Drive the Q5 on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.40 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Year and trim

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Ask us

Ask us anything about renting before you buy.