Car financing: blue 2023 Audi Q5 Progressiv in Knobs

Thinking of buying the 2023 Audi Q5 Progressiv?

No 2023 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. For anyone shopping for the 2023 Audi Q5 Progressiv, here are the facts that matter.

What to check on the Q5

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on file, mostly about forward collision avoidance, electrical system and unknown or other. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

What the specs mean

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid is what moves it, with all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

The EPA rates it at 9.3 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 28 litres. Expect about $14.42 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,300 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.

Who the Q5 suits

It suits stop-and-go driving and rideshare or delivery work. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

A longer test drive

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the Q5 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the Q5 tells you more than any review.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $144.20 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Picking a year and a trim

Compare the Progressiv with the other trims of the same year before you decide. 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.

Questions first?

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