Audi’s Q5 has a bit of a problem in that it’s rather lacking in character. Which is not to say that it’s a bad car. Far from it; it’s actually a really good car. It’s hugely handsome. It has an excellent interior, which has clearly been assembled with care and attention to detail.
It has a deft chassis, with surprisingly well-balanced steering and a relatively gentle ride quality. It’s roomy, has a big boot, and is not even especially bad value for money. Here’s the problem though - it’s just not exciting in any particular sense.
It just lacks a sense of dynamism and excitement that should really drive the purchase of any car with a €50,000-plus price tag. We have nothing against the Audi Q5, nothing at all. But we just don't love it (although maybe the incoming hi-po diesel SQ5 will turn that around for us…).
Best model: Q5 40 TDI 190ho quattro S-Line for €62,105
Price range: €51,950 to €88,820 Finance from €468 per month.
Co2 emissions: 190 to 215g/km
Sum up: An excellent car in search of a personality.