Detailed review of the 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSIe plug-in hybrid, including breakeven analysis, range, fuel economy, driving dynamics, price and more.
Simply put, it’ll take more than a decade to break even on the Audi Q5 PHEV if fuel prices remain about the same (even though they will probably keep going up). So in 2023 terms, this luxury hybrid SUV doesn’t really make financial sense. But it is good to drive and the Q5 Hybrid has the feel good factor of being able to drive in EV mode with zero tailpipe emissions.
At $10K more, the SQ5 is significantly better again and you’d need to consider the (up to) $27,000 cheaper 45 TFSI four-cylinder version…
Time codes:
0:00 – Why has Audi released it?
0:30 – More PHEVs on the way
0:55 – Q5 PHEV price
1:10 – in this video?
1:30 – S Line and black pack
1:55 – Weight sensing roof rails
2:18 – Sportback alternative
2:25 – Interior design
2:50 – Touchscreen
3:02 – Apple CarPlay
3:19 – Materials and build quality
3:30 – Seats
3:50 – Technic package
4:08 – Bang & Olufsen stereo
4:38 – Panoramic sunroof
4:50 – Back seats
5:54 – 465L boot space
7:00 – Fuel economy tests
7:48 – Servicing plan
8:00 – Warranties
8:12 – Battery and charging
8:42 – Electric range
9:20 – Driving in EV mode
9:40 – Adaptive regen braking
10:18 – Capable petrol engine
10:45 – Electric motor
11:15 – Power and torque
11:30 – 0-100km/h time
11:50 – Low-end torque
12:25 – Refinement
12:40 – Doesn’t drive like an EV
13:30 – Handling
13:59 – Safety features
14:50 – Breakeven analysis
15:53 – Verdict
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