“I love my Audi Q5, it is a 2015 so it is a little outdated at this time but I would definitely purchase a newer model that is in my price range. The baseline of the Q5 is immaculate and I get compliments everywhere I go. I will be sticking with Audi!”
2015 Audi Q5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Audi Q5 is a light equipment update, not a redesign. Its main change is that xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and a power tailgate became standard across the lineup.
About the 2015 Audi Q5
1st-generation Q5 (8R), after the 2013 refresh; a late-cycle year before the next-generation Q5 reached the U.S.
Audi positions the Q5 as a compact luxury SUV that blends an upscale cabin, secure all-wheel drive, and sharper handling than many rivals without giving up family usefulness. In 2015, its main strength is breadth: buyers could get the same polished Q5 shape and interior with a turbo four, a stronger supercharged V6, a torque-rich diesel, or a hybrid. That mix of premium feel, manageable size, and multiple powertrain personalities is what defines the model.
The 2015 Q5 ranges from the straightforward 220-hp 2.0T Premium to stronger V6, fuel-saving diesel, and hybrid versions, all with quattro all-wheel drive. Premium Plus trims emphasize comfort with a panoramic sunroof and heated front seats. Prestige models add navigation, Bang & Olufsen audio, blind-spot warning, and a rearview camera with parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Styling
The base 2.0T Premium gained xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED taillights, making this lighting standard across the lineup.
Tech
A power tailgate became standard across the lineup after it was added to the base 2.0T Premium.
2015 Audi Q5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0T | V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Hybrid | Diesel | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | 30 mpg | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 240 hp | 272 hp | 240 hp | 220 hp | 272 hp | |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 428 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft | 428 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 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 | 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 | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 Audi Q5 compared with the 2014 model?
The 2015 Audi Q5 gained more standard equipment across the lineup. Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and a power tailgate became standard because Audi added them to the base 2.0T Premium.
Was the 2015 Audi Q5 redesigned?
No, the 2015 Audi Q5 was not redesigned. It remained part of the first Q5 generation after the 2013 refresh, with its main update limited to newly standard lighting and a power tailgate.
Did the 2015 Audi Q5 get a new engine?
No, the 2015 Audi Q5 did not get a major powertrain change. The broad lineup continued with gasoline four-cylinder and V6 engines, a diesel V6, and a hybrid system.
Which 2015 Audi Q5 trim received the new standard equipment?
The base 2015 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium received the new standard equipment. Its added xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and power tailgate made those features standard throughout the range.
Is the 2015 Audi Q5 meaningfully different from the 2014 model?
The difference is modest rather than fundamental. The 2015 model is most notable for making upgraded lighting and a power tailgate standard across the range, while the basic design and broad powertrain lineup carried over.
2015 Audi Q5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Audi Q5.
4.3
2015 Audi Q5
(596 reviews)
“I haven't had it long enough to really have had any real problems, so hopefully this continues!”
“Nice to drive but lack of smoothness of pick up and poor gearchange quality on down changes.”