
A luxury SUV should offer the perfect balance of comfort and capability. The Audi Q5 does just that with a refined interior and a spacious cargo hold. While it can carry all your bags, can you count on it for towing?
Audi Lubbock finds out. To show drivers in Lubbock, Midland, and Amarillo, TX, what it's capable of, we took a closer look at the 2023 Audi Q5 towing capacity.
Specs & Towing Capacity
The Audi Q5 can tow up to 4,400 pounds when properly equipped. That's enough power to confidently hitch a utility trailer, a fishing boat, or a variety of recreational vehicles, including jet skis and ATVs. To deliver that kind of power, the Audi Q5 offers some turbocharged engines under the hood.
All three trims start with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, and the 45 TFSI configuration offers a towing capacity with 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque to attain that coveted maximum towing capacity.
A hybrid engine is also available for a more efficient drive. It combines a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor. Together, this duo offers a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, as well as excellent gas mileage.
Trailering Features
In addition to its trio of powertrains, the Audi Q5 offers a long list of features and technology that can aid with towing. For starters, it comes with a trailer hitch provision that's durable and easy to use.
This hitch and the powerful engines of the Q5 run on an adaptive air suspension that can improve your handling and your towing capabilities. Plus, with quattro® all-wheel drive, your SUV redirects power to haul heavy cargo through just about any conditions. To help make your SUV even more adaptable, there's Audi drive select. It lets you adjust the drivetrain using selectable driving modes such as:
- Off-road
- Efficiency
- Comfort
- Auto
- Dynamic
On top of its versatility, the Audi Q5 includes some driver-assist technology that'll help keep you and your cargo safe. For example, the lane departure warning helps prevent you from drifting out of your lane, no matter how big your trailer is.
There are also features that can help you load up, like the rear view camera. It comes standard and gives you a better look at what's behind your SUV, so lining up with your trailer is easy. For extra visibility, you can add a top view camera system that delivers a 360-degree bird's eye view.
Cargo Room
Any cargo that doesn't require a trailer can be conveniently stored inside your SUV. The Audi Q5 has a large trunk that's ready to accommodate everything from gym bags and groceries to man's best friend. It's also easy to load up when you've got your hands full, thanks to the standard power tailgate.
If you need to pack more, the Audi Q5 makes it easy for you. Sliding and split folding 40/20/40 rear seats come standard. With the back seat folded down, you'll have up to 54.1 cubic feet of cargo room.
Hitch Your Trailer to the Audi Q5
From its user-friendly features to its impressive power, the 2023 Audi Q5 can help drivers in Lubbock, Midland, and Amarillo, Texas, haul everything you need. Visit Audi Lubbock to learn more about the Audi Q5 towing capacity or contact us to schedule a test drive.