2026 Audi SQ5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Audi SQ5’s main change is a cleaner digital interface paired with the return of physical scroll-wheel controls on the steering wheel. It is not a redesign; this is a focused technology and equipment update following the all-new 2025 model.
About the 2026 Audi SQ5
3rd gen (GU), second U.S. model year after the all-new 2025 redesign; early tech/content update year.
Audi positions the SQ5 as a compact luxury SUV that blends real performance with everyday usefulness. Its core appeal is simple: strong V6 power, standard AWD, a sporty chassis, and a premium cabin with a large digital display setup, all in a size that still works for commuting, family use, and weekend trips. Versus many rivals, the SQ5 leans more toward polished speed and all-around versatility than hard-edged track attitude.
The Premium trim delivers the core SQ5 package: a 362-hp turbo V6, standard AWD, adaptive air suspension, sport seats, and a wide digital display setup. Premium Plus adds surround-view visibility, upgraded audio, and an integrated dashcam, while Prestige brings a passenger display, remote parking, upgraded rear lighting, and ventilated massaging front seats.
What changed, by category
2026 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, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 362 hp | 362 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4400 lb | 4400 lb | 4400 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 53.3–57.1 cu-ft | 53.3–57.1 cu-ft | 53.3–57.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| 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 | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Audi SQ5 a redesign?
No. The 2026 Audi SQ5 carries forward the third-generation design introduced for 2025 and receives a focused update to its digital interface, controls, and upper-trim equipment.
What changed inside the 2026 Audi SQ5?
The 2026 SQ5 has revised touchscreen graphics and a cleaner display layout, expanded voice functions, and physical scroll-wheel controls on the steering wheel in place of the previous controls.
Did the 2026 Audi SQ5 get a new engine?
No. The 2026 SQ5 keeps its 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, standard AWD, and adaptive air suspension.
What did the 2026 SQ5 Premium Plus gain?
The 2026 SQ5 Premium Plus gained an integrated dashcam as standard equipment, along with the lineup-wide digital-interface and steering-wheel-control updates.
Which 2026 Audi SQ5 trim has remote parking?
The 2026 SQ5 Prestige has Park Assist Pro with remote functionality. It also adds rear emergency braking assistance and a 3D surround-view camera system.