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2020 Audi SQ5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2020 Audi SQ5 is added convenience and safety equipment on the upper trims. Otherwise, it is a quiet carryover year with the same design, powertrain and core cabin technology as 2019.
About the 2020 Audi SQ5
2nd generation SQ5 (FY generation, introduced for 2018); 2020 is the third model year before the 2021 refresh.
The SQ5 is Audi’s performance version of the Q5: a compact luxury SUV built for buyers who want real V6 speed without giving up daily comfort, cargo space, and all-weather usability. Its core appeal is the mix of strong turbo power, standard quattro all-wheel drive, an upscale cabin, and a ride that is sporty without becoming harsh. Compared with sharper-edged rivals, the SQ5’s identity is balanced performance rather than maximum aggression.
The 2020 SQ5 pairs a 349-hp turbocharged V6 with an eight-speed automatic, standard all-wheel drive and a sport-tuned adaptive suspension across the lineup. Premium covers the performance and luxury basics, Premium Plus adds features such as navigation, digital gauges and a panoramic roof, and Prestige brings a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, premium audio and a 360-degree camera.
What changed, by category
Safety
Parking assistance and alert features became more broadly included on better-equipped trims. Premium Plus gained front and rear parking sensors, while Prestige combined expanded parking help with its stronger driver-assistance equipment.
Tech
Premium Plus gained added everyday convenience equipment, including driver memory and mirror and keyless-access features. Better-equipped versions also received additional phone and convenience technology, but there was no major infotainment overhaul.
2020 Audi SQ5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 349 hp | 349 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 53.1 cu-ft | 53.1 cu-ft | 53.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Top View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Audi SQ5 compared with the 2019 model?
The 2020 Audi SQ5 mainly gained added convenience and safety equipment on its upper trims. Premium Plus received features including front and rear parking sensors and driver memory, while the engine, design and main infotainment setup carried over.
Was the 2020 Audi SQ5 redesigned?
No, the 2020 Audi SQ5 was not redesigned. It remained part of the second generation introduced for 2018 and was the final model year before the larger 2021 styling and infotainment refresh.
Did the 2020 Audi SQ5 get a new engine?
No, the 2020 Audi SQ5 kept its 349-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. There was no major powertrain change for this model year.
Did the 2020 Audi SQ5 get a new infotainment system?
No, the 2020 Audi SQ5 did not receive a major infotainment redesign. Premium Plus still featured an 8.3-inch navigation display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, while the larger technology update arrived for 2021.
Is the 2020 Audi SQ5 meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
No, the difference is modest. The 2020 model is mainly worth considering over the 2019 version if the added parking, driver-memory and convenience equipment on the upper trims matters to you; its performance hardware and overall design are essentially unchanged.
2020 Audi SQ5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Audi SQ5.
4.3
2020 Audi SQ5
(41 reviews)
“The car is great. Looks great. Handles great. Performance is outstanding. Very reliable.”
“seriously look at the competition. Wait until Audi upgrades the infotainment system.”