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2022 Audi Q5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Audi Q5 is a light lineup update rather than a redesign. Its biggest change is the new 201-hp 40 TFSI quattro, which becomes the entry point below the 45 TFSI.
About the 2022 Audi Q5
2nd generation Q5 (FY, 2018-2024), second model year after the 2021 refresh.
Audi positions the Q5 as its core compact luxury SUV: a best-selling all-rounder that blends upscale cabin quality, everyday usefulness, and all-weather confidence from standard quattro all-wheel drive. For most shoppers, the Q5’s appeal is not one flashy feature but its overall balance: easy-to-size SUV practicality, a quiet premium interior, strong technology integration, and a more polished feel than many mainstream SUVs without becoming too large or hard to live with.
The 2022 lineup covers the traditional Q5 SUV, the sleeker-roofed Q5 Sportback, and the 362-hp Q5 plug-in hybrid, all with AWD. Premium Plus trims add useful upgrades such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assistance, and a top-view camera. Prestige versions bring features such as a head-up display, navigation, upgraded Bang & Olufsen audio, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new 40 TFSI quattro range joins the lineup in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. It uses a 201-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and sits below the 261-hp 45 TFSI. The 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid also receives a larger 17.9-kWh battery.
Styling
Regular-body 45 TFSI S line Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims join the lineup with sportier exterior details. The plug-in-hybrid trims adopt S line names and gain front sport seats as standard.
2022 Audi Q5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 261 hp | 201 hp | 261 hp | 201 hp | 261 hp | 261 hp | 261 hp | 362 hp | 362 hp | 261 hp | 362 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 4400 lb | 2000 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 24.7 cu-ft | 24.7 cu-ft | 24.7 cu-ft | |||||||||
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 23 | 23 | 23 | |||||||||
| MPGe Combined | 61 | 61 | 61 | |||||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||||||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||||
| Top View Camera | ||||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||
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| Roof Rails | ||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2022 Audi Q5?
The biggest change is the addition of the 40 TFSI quattro. Its 201-hp turbocharged engine creates a lower-output entry point beneath the 261-hp 45 TFSI.
How is the 2022 Audi Q5 40 TFSI different from the 45 TFSI?
The 40 TFSI has 201 horsepower, while the 45 TFSI has 261 horsepower. Both use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and Audi's quattro AWD system.
Did the 2022 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid change?
Yes. The 2022 Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid receives a larger 17.9-kWh battery and makes front sport seats standard. Its combined output remains 362 horsepower.
Was the 2022 Audi Q5 redesigned?
No. The 2022 Q5 is not a redesign; it is the second model year after the 2021 refresh. The main updates are lineup and powertrain changes.
Is the 2022 Audi Q5 worth considering over a 2021 model?
Yes, especially if you want the lower-output 40 TFSI or the plug-in hybrid's larger battery. Otherwise, the 2022 Q5 largely follows the refreshed 2021 model.
2022 Audi Q5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Audi Q5.
4.1
2022 Audi Q5
(270 reviews)
“The Audi Q5 Plug-In Hybrid is a delight to drive and gets great mileage. However, be sure to evaluate the interior as well as the exterior, and make sure it has all the features you want. We were unfamiliar with the use of the plug-in hybrid before taking a long-distance trip, and also the seats proved to be somewhat uncomfortable on a long-distance journey.”
“Love this car. Love that it is a hybrid, most of my driving is short distance, so primarily I am using electric. But so nice to know that for a longer trip I do not need to stress about charging.”