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2021 Audi SQ5 has power and poise but lacks an edge

The Audi SQ5 packs lots of power, great tech and sharp style.

Steven Ewing
Steven Ewing spent his childhood reading car magazines, making his career as an automotive journalist an absolute dream job. After getting his foot in the door at Automobile while he was still a teenager, Ewing found homes on the mastheads at Winding Road magazine, Autoblog and Motor1.com before joining the CNET team in 2018. He has also served on the World Car Awards jury. Ewing grew up ingrained in the car culture of Detroit -- the Motor City -- before eventually moving to Los Angeles. In his free time, Ewing loves to cook, binge trash TV and play the drums.
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This green guy is the 2021 Audi SQ5.

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That's District Green in Audi-speak.

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The SQ5 is a more performance-oriented version of the Audi Q5 crossover.

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A turbocharged V6 produces 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.

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The interior is nicely appointed, but pretty drab and gray.

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You can get 21-inch wheels on the SQ5.

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Audi's new MIB 3 infotainment tech is great.

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So is the available Virtual Cockpit option.

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The SQ5 is also available in a Sportback body style, which is slightly better-looking than the standard SUV you see here.

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