2013 Audi Q5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Audi Q5 gets a mid-cycle refresh rather than a full redesign. Its headline change is updated exterior and interior design, accompanied by new electromechanical steering.
About the 2013 Audi Q5
1st generation Q5 (2009-2017), mid-cycle refresh year.
Audi positions the Q5 as a compact luxury SUV that blends sport-sedan road manners with SUV space and year-round traction. The brand’s own language centers on versatility, family usefulness, and premium cabin quality, while reviewers consistently call out its car-like handling and polished interior. For most buyers, the Q5’s core appeal is simple: it feels more upscale than many rivals, drives with confidence, and still offers the cargo room and rear-seat flexibility people want in a daily-use SUV.
The 2.0T models emphasize everyday comfort, all-weather traction, and a flexible sliding and reclining rear seat, while Premium Plus adds heated seats, upgraded headlights, and a power tailgate. The 3.0T versions pair stronger V6 performance with a sportier look, and the 3.0T Prestige adds navigation, blind-spot warning, and premium audio. The new Hybrid Prestige combines an electric motor and turbocharged engine with the upper trim’s technology and comfort features.
What changed, by category
2013 Audi Q5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0L Hybrid Turbo | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic Spt |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 211 hp | 272 hp | 245 hp | 211 hp | 272 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Audi Q5 a full redesign?
No. The 2013 Q5 is a mid-cycle update of the first-generation model, with refreshed styling, revised cabin controls, new steering, and major powertrain changes.
What is the biggest change to the 2013 Audi Q5?
The main change is a mid-cycle refresh that updates the Q5’s front and rear styling, steering wheel, and center controls. Audi also switches the full range to electromechanical power steering.
Does the 2013 Audi Q5 still have the 3.2-liter V6?
No. For 2013, the previous 3.2-liter V6 is replaced by a stronger supercharged 3.0-liter V6 in the 3.0T Premium Plus and 3.0T Prestige.
Was a hybrid Q5 introduced for 2013?
Yes. The 2013 Hybrid Prestige introduces Audi’s first U.S. production hybrid powertrain, combining a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, an electric motor, and quattro all-wheel drive.
Do all 2013 Audi Q5 models have all-wheel drive?
Yes. Every 2013 U.S. Q5 pairs its engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.