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2023 Audi Q5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Audi Q5 is standard adaptive cruise control across the range. This is a light equipment update rather than a redesign, with Premium Plus trims also gaining a Bang & Olufsen audio system as standard.
About the 2023 Audi Q5
2nd generation Q5 family (2018-2024 U.S. SUV; Sportback joined for 2021), in the post-2021 refresh period.
Audi positions the Q5 as its best-selling, do-everything compact luxury SUV: a premium daily driver with standard quattro all-wheel drive, a polished cabin, useful cargo space, and a choice of body styles and powertrains. The core appeal is balance rather than extremes. It gives shoppers Audi’s familiar upscale design and strong in-car tech in a size that is easier to live with than a larger SUV, while the Sportback adds style and the plug-in hybrid adds electric commuting ability.
The 2023 range covers three distinct takes on the Q5: the traditional SUV, the sleeker Sportback, and the 362-hp plug-in hybrid. The 40 TFSI emphasizes everyday comfort, the 261-hp 45 TFSI adds stronger performance, and upper trims bring features such as digital gauges, a surround-view camera, upgraded headlights, navigation, and a head-up display.
What changed, by category
Safety
Adaptive cruise control becomes standard across the Q5 SUV, Q5 Sportback, and Q5 plug-in hybrid range.
Tech
Bang & Olufsen premium audio becomes standard on Premium Plus versions of the 40 TFSI, 45 TFSI, 45 TFSI S line, and 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid.
2023 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 | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 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 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Audi Q5?
Standard adaptive cruise control is the biggest change to the 2023 Audi Q5. It is fitted across the regular SUV, Sportback, and plug-in hybrid range.
Was the 2023 Audi Q5 redesigned?
No, the 2023 Audi Q5 was not redesigned. It remains part of the second generation and receives only a light equipment update following the larger 2021 refresh.
Did the 2023 Audi Q5 powertrains change from 2022?
No, the core powertrains carry over for 2023. The range retains the 201-hp 40 TFSI, the 261-hp 45 TFSI, and the 362-hp 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid.
Which 2023 Audi Q5 trims gained standard Bang & Olufsen audio?
The Premium Plus trims gained standard Bang & Olufsen audio for 2023. This applies to the 40 TFSI Premium Plus, 45 TFSI Premium Plus, 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus, and 55 TFSI e S line Premium Plus.
Is the 2023 Audi Q5 meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
Only slightly. The 2023 model’s main advantages are standard adaptive cruise control throughout the range and standard Bang & Olufsen audio on Premium Plus trims; the design and core powertrains otherwise carry over.
2023 Audi Q5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Audi Q5.
4.1
2023 Audi Q5
(272 reviews)
“Great for short trips even on a daily basis since you can switch to battery only mode and charge nightly; this saves an incredible amount of fuel. Great to have the confidence of switching to gas on longer road trips.”
“Great vehicle; the 30 miles of electricity is usually all I need daily and rarely put gas in it for weeks.”