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2027 Audi SQ5
The 2027 Audi SQ5 brings back the steering-wheel scroll wheel controls, improves the infotainment interface, makes an integrated dashcam optional and adds a new Carbon package. MSRP is $67,295 to $68,695 for the 362-hp turbo V-6 that hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, though the Porsche Macan and Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class offer sharper handling.
Configurations2
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency23 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers14
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Audi is bringing back its steering-wheel-mounted scroll wheel controls for 2027, along with improvements to the infotainment interface's design, an integrated dashcam that's now optional, and a new Carbon package that adds carbon-fiber trim to the SQ5's exterior.
Pricing and performance for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $67,295-$68,695 for the 362-hp turbo V-6, which hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds at their test track.
TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the average transaction price nationally is $67,823, and the SQ5 heads into 2027 without any major changes to its third-generation design.
How it compares to its closest rivals
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says despite the SQ5's strong performance, rivals such as the Porsche Macan and the Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class offer more fun from behind the wheel with sharper handling and a more planted connection to the road, though the Audi has a tech focus other performance crossovers can't match, and for family-friendly performance the larger Audi SQ7 offers seating for six and a twin-turbo V-8 with even quicker acceleration.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Audi SQ5?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the return of steering-wheel scroll wheel controls, an improved infotainment design, and a new carbon-fiber exterior package.
How much does the 2027 Audi SQ5 cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $67,295 to $68,695.
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50771SQ5 | 3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 23 | N/A |
| 50772SQ5 Sportback | 3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 23 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
16 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2027 Audi SQ5 versus the 2026 Audi SQ5?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2027 Audi SQ5 carries the 2026 Audi SQ5's figures forward: 2 certification records labelled SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, 3L 6-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive on premium, rated 23 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $3,450.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Audi SQ5's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2027 Audi SQ5 in the current EPA data include 2026 Acura MDX, 2026 Acura RDX, 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD, 2027 Audi Q3, and 86 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03What is the MSRP of the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro at an MSRP of $65,900.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q04How much horsepower and torque does the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro make?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro at 362 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q05What are the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro's length, height and wheelbase?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro with a length of 185.7 inches, a height of 65.7 inches and a wheelbase of 111.0 inches.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q06How much does the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro weigh?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro with a curb weight of 4,431 pounds and a standard payload of 1,036 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q07How many people does the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro seat?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists 5 seats for the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q08How much cargo space does the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro have?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists 25.4 cubic feet of cargo space for the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q09How big is the fuel tank on the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists a 17.2-gallon fuel tank for the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q10How much ground clearance does the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro have?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists 8.2 inches of ground clearance for the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q11What is the GVWR of the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists a curb weight of 4,431 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,036 pounds for the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro; because payload is the gross vehicle weight rating minus curb weight, that puts the GVWR at 5,467 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q12What is the payload capacity of the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists a maximum payload of 1,036 pounds for the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q13What warranty does the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro come with?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro with basic coverage of 48 months or 50,000 miles, powertrain coverage of 48 months or 50,000 miles, corrosion coverage of 144 months with unlimited miles and roadside assistance of 48 months with unlimited miles.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q14How quickly does the 2027 Audi Sq5 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Specifications
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph tests of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists are of earlier model years than the 2027 Audi Sq5: 4.3 seconds for the 2025 Audi SQ5 Prestige (Car and Driver) and 5.0 seconds for the 2025 Audi SQ5 Prestige (Motor Trend).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
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