Car leasing: blue 2019 Audi Q5 Progressiv in Java

Thinking of buying the 2019 Audi Q5 Progressiv?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2019 Audi Q5 Progressiv for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Thinking about the 2019 Audi Q5 Progressiv? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

Recalls and complaints

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and service brakes; have those parts checked.

Specs, explained

Its 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 7-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

Its combined rating is 9.9 L/100 km, which means roughly 30 litres for 300 km. Expect about $17.33 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Space, size and seats

As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

When the Q5 makes sense

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

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Q5 answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Try the Q5 on your commute, then decide.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.30 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

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. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

A note on Java

We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,072 km away. If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Next step

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.