The 2026 Audi SQ5 at Audi Queens

The SQ5 is the performance edition of Audi's compact SUV, and 2026 keeps the formula that made it a Queens favorite: a 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, 406 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, quattro all-wheel drive, and a standard Sport adaptive air suspension that no other Q5 trim gets. Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: Premium $66,970, Premium Plus $68,870, and Prestige $72,870. Those totals include the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee) on top of manufacturer's suggested retail prices of $65,400, $67,300, and $71,300; they exclude state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment. Every 2026 SQ5 also carries Audi Signature Care, complimentary scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 30,000 miles. Audi Queens at 30-35 College Point Blvd in Flushing has stocked SQ5s since the store opened, and the model shows up in the dealership's reviews more than almost any other nameplate in the lineup.

The Q5 with the engine swap that matters

Audi builds the SQ5 alongside the regular Q5 on the same line, but the two cars part ways under the hood. Where the Q5 uses a turbocharged four-cylinder, the SQ5 gets a twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 rated at 362 horsepower and 406 lb-ft, sent through a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch to standard quattro all-wheel drive. Audi's own number for 0-60 is 4.6 seconds, quick enough to matter on a Whitestone Expressway merge that gives you about four seconds of runway before traffic closes the gap. The suspension gets the same S treatment: Sport adaptive air suspension comes standard on every SQ5 trim, not just the range-topper, which is the opposite of how the ride height and damping story plays out on the base Q5.

None of this shows up as an option box to check. Every SQ5 in Flushing, from the Premium on up, launches with the same engine, transmission, drivetrain, and suspension hardware. What changes between trims is comfort, technology, and styling, and that's what the three trim guides below sort out. Live SQ5 inventory shows current stock across all three.

Built for a borough that doesn't slow down

Queens traffic rewards a car that can find a gap and take it, and it punishes one that can't ride out a bad stretch of pavement between College Point and the Cross Island. The SQ5's air suspension is tuned to do both: firmer under load for the on-ramp, more forgiving over the seams and patches that show up every winter on Northern Boulevard. Inside, an 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus curves into a 14.5-inch MMI touch display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, and the cabin wears S-specific touches from the factory: diamond-stitched sport seats in leather and Dinamica, a flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles, illuminated door sill inlays, and stainless pedal caps.

The showroom itself sits at 30-35 College Point Blvd, a short pull off the Whitestone Expressway near Flushing Bay, with sales, finance, service, parts, and a collision center under one roof and staff who work in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and more. It's the borough's own Audi store, and it's built its SQ5 following one buyer at a time.

What SQ5 owners say about the store

Audi Queens holds a 4.5-star average across more than 1,250 Google reviews, and the SQ5 turns up in that archive going back to the model's earliest years here. One recent buyer wrote that her salesperson "was incredibly attentive, answered all of my questions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free" on a new SQ5, adding that he "has remained easy to reach" long after the sale (Sarah V.). Another, who traded in a vehicle and paid cash, called the process with Stephanie Sim "laid back and very personable, professional, and was in no way pushy," a contrast to dealerships that felt "transparently predatory" (Alfonso Y.). A third buyer, working across state lines after his first-choice SQ5 sold out from under him, said the team "made the process seamless" and called the dealership "absolutely beautiful" (caitlin I.).

The pattern that runs through these reviews: SQ5 buyers name their salesperson specifically, they mention the color and spec they landed on (Quantum Grey shows up more than once), and a meaningful share of them are repeat customers upgrading from a sedan or a base Q5. That's not an accident in a segment where enthusiasts talk to each other.

Owning one here

Every 2026 SQ5 comes with Audi Signature Care, which covers scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 30,000 miles at no cost, layered on top of the standard 4-year/50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty. The SQ5 service & repair guide covers the 10,000-mile rhythm, what quattro and performance wheels need on Queens streets, and the certified service center behind the showroom. Money questions, from the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee) to the 8.875% NYC sales tax, live in the pricing & leasing guide.

Three trims, one Flushing showroom

The trim guides cover the equipment differences in detail, but the fastest way to pick is still a back-to-back test drive. Audi Queens keeps the range on the floor alongside its certified pre-owned Audi stock, and the team will pull whichever trims are in stock for a same-visit comparison. Book through the contact page.

Total prices shown include the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 New York documentation fee; they exclude state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment, and the dealer sets the actual selling price. Performance figures (horsepower, torque, 0-60 time) are manufacturer estimates measured under controlled conditions; always obey speed and traffic laws. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Audi Queens. Audi Signature Care terms per Audi of America's published program for MY2026 vehicles. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Audi Queens.