Written by | Zeng Wei
Audi's new SQ5 has been officially listed at 632,800 yuan. Since this car had also briefly entered China a few years ago, it was priced at 668,000 yuan at that time. After the comparison of the old and the new, many keyboard car gods said that its cost performance is high. So, how is the new SQ5 product power, in addition to it, is there any other better model to choose from at the same level and at the same price? I might as well share my views.
Like the domestic Q5L, the new SQ5 that has entered the country this time belongs to the mid-term redesign version, so the two are very close in appearance. In terms of appearance details, the new SQ5 has been blackened, including the middle net, fog lights, side skirts, etc., to highlight the sports atmosphere. However, because the new domestic Q5L sport model also creates a more in place in the sports atmosphere, and the blackening kit is also enough, the difference between the two cars is not so obvious.
But attentive fans will still see changes to the new SQ5, which comes with 20-inch rims, front six-piston brake calipers, and a bilateral four-out exhaust for greater sportiness. Another point is that as a high-performance Audi, the extended wheelbase will naturally not be available. Accustomed to the domestic long wheelbase version, and then look at this car, it is indeed compact enough.
Of course, Audi, compared with the ordinary home version, the strongest change is actually at the mechanical level. In terms of power, the new SQ5 is equipped with a 3.0T turbocharged V6 engine, with a maximum power of 354 horsepower, a maximum torque of 500 Nm, and an official acceleration time of 0-100 km/h of 5.3 seconds. In addition, compared with the domestic Q5L, the SQ5 will use an 8AT gearbox and a traditional mechanical quattro four-wheel drive system. That's certainly much more enjoyable than the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and quattro ultra four-wheel drive on the Q5L. The author has test-driven Audi S4, S6, etc., their dynamic performance is completely different from the ordinary A4, A6, on the whole, the S model direction is heavier, the chassis is harder, plus the real exhaust sound, always can create a performance atmosphere for you. Therefore, stronger power and better sense of movement are the skills of the S series.
However, the 600,000 level, in addition to the new SQ5, there are still other options, the author recommends three, and the last one, I personally think that the cost performance is very high. If you are interested, be sure to browse to the end.
Recommended model one
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, guide price 658,800
Although the AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is slightly more expensive than the new SQ5, the name of the AMG seems to be more intimidating than the Audi S, and the general public believes that AMG is the audi RS. In addition, the appearance of the new SQ5 and the domestic Q5L is too similar, while the appearance gap between the GLC 43 and the domestic GLCL is obvious. For example, its iconic straight waterfall grille, AMG exclusive wheels, and even a more combative metal gray car paint, different from the domestic GLCL elegant style, open on the road, everyone can see at a glance that the GLC 43 is a performance SUV.
In terms of power, the GLC 43 is also equipped with a 3.0T engine, and is a twin-turbo, with a maximum power of 390 horsepower and a maximum torque of 520 Nm, which is slightly higher. The official 0-100km/h acceleration is only 4.9 seconds. Therefore, GLC 43 is slightly higher than the new SQ5 in all aspects, and as for the difference of 26,000, it has reached this level, and the impact is not large.
Recommended model two
Porsche Macan S, guide price 651,000
At first glance, it's less than 20,000 more expensive than the new SQ5, and even lower than the guide price of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 43. However, without selecting a hundred thousand, it should be difficult to drive it home. The Macan S and SQ5 are essentially "brothers", the same 3.0T V6, the same 354 hp, the same official 0-100km/h acceleration time of 5.3 seconds. However, the Macan S uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and in terms of configuration, the new SQ5 has more active braking, automatic parking, inductive trunk, keyless start, keyless entry, full LCD dashboard, wireless charging and many other very practical configurations than the Macan S. So, you choose the Macan S and you keep adding money and adding money, and then when it goes out, you will find that it is a car of seven or eight hundred thousand. Therefore, the difference between the two is more reflected in the brand aura of Porsche.
Most of those who like The Macan go to the Porsche logo, and there are many female owners. The author suggests that you either choose the minimum 2.0T, add your own decoration configuration, power is enough, and it is comfortable to open. Or, straight man of steel straight on the Macan GTS 2.9T, this Porsche is pure enough.
Recommended model three
Audi A6 Allroad quattro Explorer 55 TFSI, guide price 56.98 million
First of all, you might say, this is not a performance car, so why should I recommend this car! The first is the power, the same imported Audi, the same is the 3.0T big V6, to meet the basic conditions of this comparison shopping guide. In addition, due to different tuning, the maximum power of A6 Allroad is only 10KW less than the new SQ5, the maximum torque is also 500N.m, and the official acceleration time of 0-100km/h is also 5.3 seconds, that is to say, A6 Allroad has the same acceleration ability as the new SQ5, and the passion you need, it can also give you.
For a second reason, the A6 Allroad has air suspension, a chassis that can be adjusted from height to low, automatically lifted and lowered, and has the same pass-through performance as the previous SUV. Of course, objectively speaking, the A6 Allroad's multi-chip clutch is certainly not as reliable as the new SQ5 mechanical torque limited slip differential when it comes to extreme off-road, but 90% of the unpaved road conditions are completely fine. Moreover, the owners of these two cars, who will rush to the off-road?
Finally, as a station wagon, the A6 Allroad has a huge trunk and storage space. In addition to the occasional passionate driving, you can also live at home. At the same time, in terms of appearance, the slender body of the A6 Allroad is extremely elegant. And when you want it to look more sporty, you can refer to your big brother RS6 modification kit, or simply make a full car blackening. That look is really much more handsome than the new SQ5. More than 70,000 less, so it seems that A6 Allroad is really fragrant.
Finally
Although the price of the new SQ5 gives people a very fragrant first feeling, the cost performance can also be, but after comparative analysis, we can still find that at this price point, there are not only stronger opponents than it in brand, face and performance, but also have their own friendly forces with higher cost performance. Overall, the new SQ5 is not the most recommended model in this class. However, the turnip greens have their own love, and at this level, there is nothing wrong with choosing anyone. Well, if it is you, who loves large-displacement fuel vehicles and pursues driving passion, which one will you choose at a price of 600,000? Or do you have a better recommendation? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss!
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