Modern Luxuria Vol 20 January 2022

An Athletic Crossover That Does It All

Audi’s SQ5 is eager to please at the intersection of luxury & sport

WORDS BY TOM SEDENS PHOTOGRAPHY

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An Athletic Crossover That Does It All

is eager to please at the intersection of luxury & sport

TOM SEDENS PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIED

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The sculpted body with its sharply creased lines combines style and muscular aggression. Hints of its performance potential are everywhere from the massive honeycomb grille to the quad exhaust tips, while touches like gloss black trim and 21‑inch wheels give it an air of sporty sophistication.

You’re greeted by a hypnotic lighting sequence front and back when you unlock the car, and hidden light projectors paint a crisp Audi logo on the ground when the doors are opened.

Luxury greets the driver and passengers alike. Getting into the masterfully crafted diamond‑quilted red Nappa leather seating, you take in your surroundings and start noticing the finer details such as the contrasting red stitching, the carbon fibre and the ultrasuede inserts throughout. Rear passengers aren’t second‑class citizens here—the same trim and

leather is found in the back, along with plenty of head and leg room.

Technology is front and centre. Ahead of the driver is a stunning customizable digital dash that can display nearly any information asked of it, including a birds‑eye satellite view of where you are driving—it almost feels as if you are flying overhead. The centre of the dash houses a large touchscreen that handles navigation, phone and an excellent sound system.

Firing up the 349HP turbocharged V6 treats everyone inside and outside to a snappy bark from the sports exhaust. Numerous driving modes allow the driver to switch from Comfort mode all the way to the exhilarating Dynamic mode. Each driving mode accesses different programs for the throttle response, the suspension and even the exhaust sound, and it makes for an exciting drive regardless of what mode the driver chooses.

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The SQ5 might offer the perfect balance between utility, performance, technology and luxury in the mid

might offer the perfect balance between utility, performance, technology and luxury in the mid-size crossover category.

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There is no lack of power in any driving situation. The SQ5 is easy to trundle around town, but it happily responds to a stab of the throttle, pushing its passengers back in the seats and launching forward with unexpected and jaw‑dropping alacrity. The transmission shifts seamlessly, regardless of how you are driving. And bringing everything back down to earth is done with ease, thanks to smooth, powerful brakes.

The suspension is wonderfully compliant, offering a buttery smooth ride in Comfort mode and bumping it up to sporty and firm in Dynamic mode. The handling is outstanding, and the SQ5 can carve corners with the best of them. Whether commuting, taking in the scenery on a road trip or enjoying a quick hoot down some curvy country road, it takes it all in stride.

Crossovers need to bring utility to the table as well, and this one does not disappoint. Pop the power trunk lid to access a large wide cargo space, and if you need more, the rear seats fold down to open up new possibilities.

Safety is key here as well. Any driver assistance aid you can think of is included, and Audi’s class‑leading quattro all‑wheel drive makes easy work of Alberta winter driving.

Bold, classy and athletic, bristling with technology, power and luxury—the SQ5 has everything a discerning driver could want.

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