When properly equipped, the 2.0 liter 45 TFSI 4-cylinder engine in the Q5 has a maximum towing capacity of 4,400 pounds in every trim level. A trailer hitch provision and trailer hitch are required to tow with an Audi Q5, and they may be installed at our Audi parts and repair center close to Los Angeles.
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The towing capacity of a 2020 Audi Q5
The towing capability of the 2020 Audi Q5 was 4,400 pounds when fully equipped. The Q5 is the perfect vehicle for Hollywood drivers who desire elegance but won’t give up power because of its towing capacity.
Can a Q5 from Audi tow a boat?
To be clear, the only trim lines that have a trailer hitch provision are the Premium Plus and Prestige trim lines. Since the Q5 Premium lacks a trailer hitch, it is not possible to tow with that vehicle. However, the Premium Plus and Prestige can tow a maximum of 4,400 pounds and have a tongue weight of 440 pounds.
Can an Audi Q5 pull a Bambi Airstream?
TDI TV Audi Q5 For the past two years, I’ve been successfully towing a 2017 Bambi 16 with my Audi Q5 (2015, TDI). Audis are smooth, cozy, athletic cars that, in my opinion, are the ideal match for smaller Airstreams.
How much can the Audi Q5 tow in 2021?
Although the Audi Q5 is a fearless and potent SUV, how much weight can it carry in 2021? The most recent model has a 4,400-pound towing capacity when properly outfitted.
How much weight can a 2016 Audi Q5 tow?
One of Audi’s most well-liked SUVs and a model noted for luxury and comfort is the Audi Q5/SQ5. There is more to them, though, and despite their size, they actually had a respectable towing capacity for moving certain light loads.
I looked into these vehicles to see what they could haul and if there was even enough to write about, and sure enough, there was!
Brief Overview of the Q5 Data:
When I was reading through the owner’s handbook for the Q5, there were no engine options offered. However, I did find the engine options given in the brochures, and that much improved the clarity of the manual material.
It’s much simpler to understand and allows for a nice comparison of the capabilities of each motor if I break down the various engine options that were offered for the various model years.
- The 3.0t Audi SQ5 models from 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 have a towing capability of 1,6504,400 lbs.
- The 2.0t Q5 had a 2,000 lb. maximum towing capacity in the 2022, 2021, and 2020 models.
- The towing capacity of the 2.0t-powered 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013 Audi Q5 was 1,6504,400 lbs.
- The towing capacity of the 2.0t Q5 from 2012 and 2011 was 1,6504,410 lbs.
- The towing capacity of the 2.0t hybrid Audi Q5 models from 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013 ranged from 1,650 to 4,410 lbs.
- The 3.0t Q5 featured a 4,400-lb towing capability in the 2022, 2021, and 2020 models.
- The 3.0t Audi Q5 has a 1,650-4,400 lb towing capacity in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013.
- The towing capability of the 3.0 TDI Audi Q5 in the years 2016, 2015, and 2014 was 1,6504,400 lbs.
- The 3.2l engine in the 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009 Q5 had a towing capacity of 1,650-4,410 lbs.
What Affected the Figures: For these SUVs, the primary factor that affected the numbers was whether or not the trailer you were towing had its own brake system. The weight difference between a trailer with brakes and one without was 2,750 pounds!
When it came to the numbers, the engine you had installed also mattered, although not to the same extent as the trailer brakes did, at least for vehicles with model years 2009 to 2020.
Trim Levels: Over the years, many various trim levels were offered; some lasted from year to year and others were very temporary. However, the trim level you had had no direct impact on the weight ratings.
When it came to engine options, some trim levels did offer more limited selections, which could have an impact on your weight requirements. When comparing numerous model years, it is highly confusing to compare all of the trim levels, but if you are only comparing one model year, it is much less complicated. I advise perusing the brochures to get a sense of the various trim levels.
Total Capacity: Aside from the 2021 and newer models, the overall trailer weight ratings haven’t changed all that much over time; in fact, they were nearly identical throughout the 20092020 model years.
The 2022 and 2021 Q5’s towing capacities ranged from 2,000 to 4,409 lbs. and 1,650 to 4,410 pounds. 2020-2009 model years.
There is just one chart for the Q5 because many of the charts below apply to numerous model years, although the data is completely consistent throughout.
Audi specifically states that gradients more than 12 percent are not advised while using the Q5s to tow a trailer. A maximum grade of 12 percent is specified in every chart.
This page covers Q5s and SQ5s, which were rated similarly and, as the image below shows, had the same owner’s manuals.
Audi Q5 dependability
The Audi Q5 has a 3.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, which places it 11th out of 14 luxury midsize SUVs. It has poor ownership costs because the average yearly repair cost is $928. Although repairs happen frequently, significant problems are rare, so you might make a few more trips to your shop for minor problems.
Cost
In comparison to the $807 average cost of premium midsize SUVs and the $652 average cost of all vehicle types, the total yearly cost of repairs and maintenance for an Audi Q5 is $928.
the typical annual sum for unplanned maintenance and repairs for all model years of a car. A vehicle’s greater average cost alone does not imply that it is less dependable. For instance, your car’s parts and labor may be pricey, especially if it’s a European luxury model, but if there are few serious problems and frequent service visits on average each year, that’s a sign of a dependable vehicle.
The typical annual frequency at which a vehicle is taken in for unplanned maintenance and repairs. This metric is produced by monitoring millions of distinctive automobiles over a number of years to ascertain the typical yearly visits for each make and model. Controls were included to prevent small, routine shop visits, such those for oil changes.
The severity element of dependability calculates the likelihood that a repair will cause a significant problem. The cost of a repair is assessed to be excessively expensive given the unscheduled nature of the repair if it is three times the average annual repair cost for all models. Due to their more expensive labor and component expenses, premium and luxury brands have a higher barrier.
Frequency
Owners of Audi Q5s need to take their cars in for unplanned repairs on average 1.2 times a year, as opposed to 0.6 times on average for premium midsize SUVs and 0.4 times on average for all vehicle models.
Is there a glitch on the Audi Q5?
- rigorous national SAE J684 towing safety standards and is highly engineered
- Rated for a tongue weight of 750 pounds at the trailer ball and a towing weight of 5,000 pounds**
- offered in a 2-inch receiver
- does not interfere with hatches that automatically latch and unlock on vehicles having this functionality
- No shin busting or knee banging here, and the design doesn’t protrude too much too, saving you money on bandages.
- Avoid problems with clearance
- Whenever you travel, this trailer hitch is made to prevent rubbing against the ground.
- No sway at a stop, and bolted firmly to the frame of your car
- Designed to match the vehicle’s underbody airflow and aerodynamic contours
- Avoid the overhead lifting associated with roof racks and retain the aerodynamics of your car by staying away from roof-mounted racks.
- high impact powder coat used for durability.
- Suitable alloys of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel may be used as the material.
- 100% recyclable and recycled resources were used to make this.
- Lightweight
- Shipping is free to the lower 48 states
- Made in the USA
- Unparalleled Lifetime Warranty
Three designs are available in our EcoHitchTM line: Stealth, Hidden, and Invisi. Our Hidden Design is included in both the Audi Q5 and the Audi SQ5 trailer hitches. When installed, all EcoHitchTM versions contain cross tubes that are concealed thanks to precision manufacturing. When in operation, only the receiver of this hidden hitch is ever visible, and it offers more ground clearance than other hitches on the market. What it all comes down to There should be no large metal hitch protruding low behind and below your back bumper.
This Audi Q5 trailer hitch is designed to meet your vehicle’s towing, cargo-tray, and bike rack needs. It has a 2 inch receiver opening, the most typical size for all of your carrying requirements.
Simplicity was considered when designing it. It has a bolt-on installation alone, so you won’t need to drill any holes in your frame. Instead, we’ll use mounting points already in place that fit your Audi’s style. This brings us to a second reason why you want. This hitch relieves you from having to place your bikes and other items on your roof without interfering with the aerodynamics of your vehicle because it is tucked beneath your bumper.
This Audi Q5 trailer hitch is rated for 5,000 pounds of towing weight and 750 pounds of tongue weight at the trailer ball (it also works with some SQ5 models).
** High impact powder coat with our Chasm black finish is applied to it. Our EcoHitchTM’s powder coating method takes a long time and involves sand blasting, which is something that other manufacturers don’t do. To guarantee a firm bond between the metal and the powder coating and to assure long-lasting toughness, all of our hitches are sand-blasted. This Audi Q5 trailer hitch can be made of up to three different materials that are entirely recycled and recyclable, such as aerospace-grade aluminum, stainless steel, and steel.
**Your vehicle’s towing capability may be less even though your EcoHitchTM tongue weight and tow weight ratings may be quite high (this is because we develop our hitches to resist all types of beatings). To find out what the factory-recommended towing weight is for your car, study the owner’s manual, and never go over it. Your manufacturer tow weight rating cannot be increased by aftermarket equipment. Your trailer hitch’s capacity is restricted to your vehicle’s factory-rated towing capacity if your vehicle’s tow rating is lower than the rated towing capacity on your EcoHitchTM trailer hitch. To be sure your car can tow, please check the owner’s manual.
*The product may contain a combination of up to three qualifying materials, depending on the application.
EcoHitch – Hidden: Every EcoHitch model is meticulously made such that, when placed, the crosstubes are concealed. The receiver of the concealed hitch is the only component that is ever visible, and it has more ground clearance than the majority of other hitches on the market.
*WARNING* Your car’s towing capacity can be lower than that of this trailer hitch. Your trailer hitch capacity is only as large as your vehicle’s factory-rated towing capacity if your vehicle’s tow rating is smaller than the rated towing capacity on your Torklift Central trailer hitch.
This video aims to provide a broad overview of the installation process for this hitch. Please refer to the written instructions for any further details or particular information.