2026 Audi Q5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2026 Audi Q5 is a more user-friendly cabin, led by physical steering-wheel scroll wheels in place of touch sliders. Audi also makes the panoramic sunroof standard and updates equipment on the upper trims, but this is not another redesign.
About the 2026 Audi Q5
3rd generation (2025-present), second model year with minor equipment and interface updates.
Audi positions the Q5 as its balanced, everyday luxury SUV: premium without being oversized, sporty without being harsh, and practical enough for family use. Audi’s own language centers on a premium SUV that “fits easily into everyday life,” while its SUV model page frames the Q5 as a best-seller because it blends performance, sensible size, and practical functionality. The big draw is that mix of clean design, standard all-wheel drive, a polished cabin, and easy daily usability.
The 2026 Q5 is a premium everyday SUV with standard AWD, a 268-hp turbocharged engine, and a cabin centered on a 14.5-inch touchscreen and 11.9-inch digital instrument display. Premium Plus adds features such as a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, an integrated dashcam, and a surround-view camera. Prestige is the comfort-focused flagship, with adaptive air suspension, a head-up display, a front-passenger screen, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
What changed, by category
2026 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 |
| 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 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 53.1–56.9 cu-ft | 53.1–56.9 cu-ft | 53.1–56.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Top View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Audi Q5 a full redesign?
No. The 2026 Q5 is the second model year of the third-generation design introduced for 2025. Its platform, chassis, exterior shape, and core powertrain carry over.
What is the biggest change to the 2026 Audi Q5?
The biggest change is the switch from steering-wheel touch sliders to easier-to-use physical scroll wheels. A panoramic sunroof also becomes standard throughout the lineup, and the infotainment graphics have a simpler look.
Does the 2026 Audi Q5 have the same engine as the redesigned 2025 model?
Yes. The 2026 Q5 keeps the 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and standard AWD used by the third-generation model.
Is there a 2026 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid?
No. The 55 TFSI e plug-in-hybrid trims offered for 2025 are dropped for 2026. The 2026 Q5 trims covered here use the 268-hp turbocharged gasoline engine and standard AWD.
Which 2026 Audi Q5 trim has the most comfort and display features?
The Prestige has the richest comfort and display equipment. It includes adaptive air suspension, a head-up display, a 10.9-inch front-passenger screen, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.