As the earliest domestic model in the luxury mid-size SUV market, Audi Q5L has won the recognition of consumers with its balanced product strength. After many iterations, audi Q5L has continuously evolved in terms of design, and its shape has become exquisite and sporty, successfully attracting the attention of more young consumers. In the previous "100 car owners evaluating new cars" survey, most of the owners expressed satisfaction with the appearance design and driving experience of the Audi Q5L, and some owners complained more about its gearbox, and the video and audio system failure was also more concentrated.
1. Basic information of the vehicle
1. Comparison of configuration parameters of the same model: the standard active brake of the whole series is more abundant in the optional configuration of high-end models
The 2021 Audi Q5L series is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, which is divided into two tuned versions, high and low power, of which the high power version has a maximum power of 252 hp and a maximum torque of 370 Nm, corresponding to a tail mark of 45 TFSI; the low power version has a maximum power of 190 hp and a maximum torque of 320 Nm, corresponding to a tail tag of 40 TFSI. The drivetrain is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and a timely four-wheel drive system.
The overall configuration level of the 2021 Audi Q5L is not low, especially in terms of safety and comfort. Active braking, front/rear radar, reversing images, and cruise control are standard, and the high-end model has also been upgraded to 360-degree panoramic imagery and adaptive cruise. The front seats all support electric adjustment and leg rest adjustment, provide seat heating in addition to the entry model, and the seat ventilation and memory functions are optional throughout the series.
As a luxury brand model, the 2021 Audi Q5L offers a variety of optional configurations, and the mid-to-high-end models are more abundant. Entry-level models such as lane keeping assist and HUD head-up display are not supported as options. In addition, although the overall configuration of the top-end model is higher, the frequency of use of some functions is not high, and it can be selected on the medium and high-end models, so the medium and high-end models are more cost-effective.
2. Comparison of configuration parameters of competitive models: complete lighting configuration, front seat comfort performance is outstanding
Compared with the same level of luxury medium-sized SUV, Audi Q5L is worthy of the name of "light factory", the lighting configuration is very complete, using matrix LED light source, in addition to the conventional automatic headlights, it is also equipped with a rare headlight rain and fog mode and headlight cleaning device of the same level to ensure that the vehicle can drive safely in bad weather conditions. In terms of seats, the Audi Q5L and Mercedes-Benz GLC are excellent in functionality, and the front master/co-pilot seat supports leg rest adjustment and 4-way lumbar support adjustment to maximize the comfort of the front seat occupants. In addition, the Audi Q5L also supports the optional front seat ventilation function, which can further enhance the car experience.
Second, quality reliability
As of press time, the car quality network has accepted a total of 51 complaints about the 2021 FAW-Volkswagen Audi Q5L, of which 39 complaints about simple quality problems and 55 complaints about faults. Transmissions and body accessories and electrical appliances account for a relatively large proportion of these complaints. According to the feedback of some car owners, the problems are mainly reflected in the "transmission setback", "transmission abnormal sound" and "audio and video system failure". In the previous "100 car owners evaluating new cars" quality reliability survey, car owners gave an objective evaluation of the quality performance of the car, believing that the proportion of "very satisfied" and "satisfied" car owners was 11.7% and 52.5% respectively; the proportion of car owners who thought "average" was 22.4%,; and the proportion of car owners who clearly stated that they were "dissatisfied" was 13.4%.
Third, after-sales service satisfaction
As of press time, the car quality network has accepted a total of 11 complaints about the 2021 FAW-Volkswagen Audi Q5L service problems, involving 4 major types of problems. Among them, there are relatively many problems of non-fulfillment of commitments.
At present, faw-Volkswagen Audi manufacturers have received 100% response rate to 51 complaints about the 2021 Audi Q5L received by the car quality network. From the data point of view, the manufacturer of the consumer in the process of vehicle purchase and use of the problem, to solve the attitude is more positive, to the problem raised by the consumer, the manufacturer will communicate with the owner of the 4S store, contact the owner into the store testing and maintenance.
Fourth, the cost of maintenance
1. Fuel consumption: Fuel economy performance is better than that of models of the same level
For consumers, since the date of purchase of the vehicle, more expenses are concentrated on the daily maintenance and use costs. In view of the daily maintenance and fuel consumption of FAW-Volkswagen Audi Q5L, the vehicle quality network integrates the data published by several major automotive websites for consumers' reference:
Since there is less user data on models equipped with 2.0T low-power engines, this article only counts models equipped with 2.0T high-power engines. The vehicle quality network summarized the fuel consumption statistics of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and various automobile vertical websites, and found that the actual fuel consumption of the FAW-Volkswagen Audi Q5L was slightly higher than that of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The combined fuel consumption of the Audi Q5L 45TFSI model per 100 km is calculated to be 9.48 liters. In the "100 car owners evaluate new cars" survey, car owners with fuel consumption of less than 8 liters accounted for 14.3%, fuel consumption between 8-10 liters accounted for 57.1%, and between 10-12 liters accounted for 28.6%.
2, maintenance: maintenance cost satisfaction is high
Faw-Volkswagen Audi Q5L has a warranty period of three years or 100,000 kilometers (whichever comes first), and the maintenance cycle and maintenance price of models equipped with 2.0T high and low power engines are exactly the same. All models need to be free of charge at 10,000 km, and then every 10,000 km for routine maintenance, air conditioning filters every 30,000 km, air filters every 40,000 km, spark plugs and brake fluids every 20,000 km, and transmission oil every 60,000 km. According to the price of relevant accessories and the cost of man-hours, the routine maintenance cost of 60,000 kilometers of Audi Q5L 45TFSI model is 15498.9 yuan. Based on the average annual driving of 20,000 kilometers, the annual maintenance fee is 5166.3 yuan. In the "100 Car Owners Evaluating New Cars" survey, 12.4% and 55.2% of the owners who expressed "great satisfaction" and "satisfaction" with the daily maintenance costs of the FAW-Volkswagen Audi Q5L, respectively, the proportion of car owners who thought it was "average" was 24.3%, and the number of car owners who clearly said they were "dissatisfied" was only 8.1%.
5. Road test report
Faw-Volkswagen Audi Q5L is available in two high- and low-power 2.0T engines with a maximum power of 252 hp, 190 hp and a maximum torque of 370 Nm and 320 Nm respectively. The drivetrain is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. We focused on the 2.0T high-power engine model experience, thanks to the excellent performance parameters, the Audi Q5L itself has sufficient power reserves, but the first third of the accelerator pedal more to create the stable temperament of a luxury SUV, the power response is not hurried.
As the throttle pedal deepens, the engine erupts into more power in the rear section of the stroke, and with the crisp and clean dual-clutch transmission of the shift action, the acceleration process is very smooth. The Audi Q5L offers four driving modes, with the Economic and Standard modes not much different, while the Sport mode is more responsive to the throttle, with the engine always in the high-rev range for more power.
The Audi Q5L is equipped with an electronic steering system, the steering wheel is pointed with reasonable accuracy, and a certain degree of vacancy is appropriately retained to balance control and comfort, making daily driving easier. The chassis part still adopts the combination of independent suspension of the front and rear five connecting rods, which can effectively resolve the fine bumps from the road surface, the suspension rebound force is moderate, and the riding comfort is satisfactory.
Sixth, user reputation
In the "Audi Q5L" car channel of the car quality network, a total of 147 people participated in the scoring activities: 31 people gave five-star evaluations, 97 people gave four-star evaluations, 13 people gave three-star evaluations, 2 people gave two-star evaluations, and 4 people gave one-star evaluations. In the comments, some car owners summarized the advantages and disadvantages of the Audi Q5L in the use process, which can provide other consumers with more truthful and comprehensive reference opinions.
In the user reputation, most consumers are satisfied with the riding space and power performance of the Audi Q5L. The back row is very spacious, there is no problem lying down to rest, and there is no sense of crowding when traveling for a family of five. The high-power version of the model is full of power, only 6 seconds to accelerate from 100 kilometers, and the control is also very stable, and there will be no particularly large roll when cornering at high speed. However, some car owners believe that the odor in the car is larger, and the gearbox often has setbacks and unsmooth connections, affecting the driving experience.
7. Bonus points
1. Crash safety
According to domestic C-NCAP crash test data, FAW-Volkswagen Audi Q5L received a five-star evaluation with a comprehensive score of 88.369 points. In the full frontal collision, 40% frontal bias crash test, the chest protection of the front passenger, the calf and the rear passenger were slightly missed. In addition, in terms of whipping tests and pedestrian protection, the Audi Q5L also has a certain degree of loss of points. However, in the side impact test and active safety test, the Audi Q5L passed the test with a perfect score.
2. Recall history
Judging from the data currently available, faw-Volkswagen Audi Q5L issued a total of 3 recall announcements in China. Among them, some of the domestically produced 2019 Audi Q5L models produced from April 14, 2019 to May 16, 2019, because the supplier's production equipment has a deviation in positioning within a specific period of time, pre-damage to the inner wall of individual engine low-pressure fuel pipes during the assembly process, which may lead to low-pressure fuel pipe leakage, and in extreme cases, if it encounters a fire source, it may cause fire, there is a safety hazard; some domestic Audi Q5L produced from August 17, 2017 to March 24, 2020 2.0 models, due to supplier manufacturing reasons, there may be fine injection molding pores inside the inverter of the partial start generator, when there is moisture accumulation in the air holes may lead to electrolytic short circuit of the electronic components inside the inverter, which may lead to local heat accumulation inside the start generator, in extreme cases, do not rule out the possibility of causing a vehicle fire, there is a safety hazard; and some domestic Audi Q5L models from March 1, 2018 to December 4, 2021, Because the gateway control module is located in a lower position under the rear seat, if a large amount of liquid is accidentally spilled on the rear seat, it may enter the gateway control module, resulting in a short circuit inside the gateway control module, increasing the possibility of accidents, and there is a safety hazard. It is commendable that the car company actively recalls the problem vehicle after actively recalling the problem and solving it.