Car financing: black 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv in Ruby

The 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv for buyers

No 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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. Here is what to know about the 2021 Audi Q5 Progressiv before buying one.

Recalls and complaints

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

The numbers in plain words

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

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. In energy, every 100 km costs about $13.64 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Practical details

An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length. With a length of 4.68 m, it counts as mid-size. It fits most condo and driveway spots.

Who it is for

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Try before you buy

Try the Q5 on your commute, then decide. A week with the Q5 answers more than any brochure. A test week in the Q5 tells you more than any review.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.64 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.40 at our price setting.

Picking a year and a trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Renting for Ruby

If you need it in Ruby itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Ruby is about 281 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Over to you

Ask us anything about renting before you buy.