Audi Q5 vs Lexus RX500H

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Audi Q5
Audi Q5

2026 price

Lexus RX500H
Lexus RX500H

$97,995 - $127,490

2023 price

Summary

2026 Audi Q5
2023 Lexus RX500H
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
-

6.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
0

5
Dislikes
  • Not as resolved behind the wheel
  • Touchscreen everything
  • Back seat surprisingly tight

  • Front passengers enjoy most luxe features
  • Not as efficient as I'd like for a hybrid
  • Door handle system takes getting used to
2026 Audi Q5 Summary

Audi has sold millions of its Q5 mid-size SUV since it launched in 2009.

The previous version was such a hit it continued to sell in large numbers thanks to tasteful upgrades long past what should have been its use-by date. And that’s what makes this one such a big step for the brand.

It’s the largest and most comprehensive overhaul of the Q5 since its original launch. The brand has thrown out the rule book and started fresh. Everything this time around is new.

Was it worth the wait? Does the new one have what it takes to live up to the popularity of the previous version? We attended the Australian launch to find out.

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2023 Lexus RX500H Summary

The Lexus RX500h F Sport Performance is the flagship model for the RX line-up.

It’s a deceptively large SUV and it has some serious heavy-hitting luxury rivals; like the BMW X5 xDrive45e and the Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The new RX has been revamped, restyled and retooled, so how does it compete?

Read on to see what’s new and what my little family of three thought of it!

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