Audi Q5

The redesigned Q5 gets new styling, increased performance promise, and a growing list of advanced safety features. The latest Q5 retains many of the aspects that made the previous version a strong competitor within the compact luxury SUV class, including agile handling, comfortable seats, and a quiet, well-appointed cabin. But we don't love the new Q5's stiffer ride, and the lurches from the dual-clutch transmission mar the driving experience at low speeds. At higher speeds, the 268-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivers a healthy midrange punch and sounds refined. The performance-oriented SQ5 has a more muscular 362-hp, 3.0-liter turbo V6. The Q5's handling is taut and agile, making it one of the sportiest SUVs in the class.

Like the A4, the Q5 is powered by an updated 252-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard. Available advanced safety features include forward-collision warning with automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear-collision warning, and lane-keep assist. Changes for the 2020 model year include standard high-beam assist, and greater availability of lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and front and rear parking sensors. A plug-in hybrid version, with a claimed electric range of 20 miles, is also new. For 2021, the Q5 got a freshening with a modest power boost. Coupe-like Sportback versions are added to both Q5 and SQ5. It also brought wireless Apple CarPlay and more standard advanced safety features.