The Audi Q Lineup at a Glance

The Audi Q lineup is highly regarded among the best luxury SUVs for its excellent combination of performance, technology, and value. The range features the exclusive Quattro all-wheel drive technology and offers a variety of powertrains, including turbocharged gas engines, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles." With so many options, how do you pick the right one? Check out our quick and easy primer to find out which is the best Audi SUV for car shoppers near Overland Park.

Audi Q3

The most compact and affordable of the Audi SUV family, the Q3 is the perfect small vehicle for budget-conscious families who still have a taste for luxe interior appointments. It’s available with two distinct engine options—the 40 TSFI has 184 horsepower, while the 45 TFSI has 228. Both get impressive fuel economy and handle like a dream.

Standard features include the MMI 8.8-inch touchscreen display, which comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other available features include wireless device charging, rear USB ports, and a Sonos 15-speaker premium sound system.

Audi Q3 pricing:

Audi Q3: Starting at $37,400

Audi Q4 e-tron

One of Audi’s two electrified SUV models, this one is available in both standard and Sportback body styles. The Q4 e-tron is the most recent model in the lineup, having been introduced for the 2022 model year.

With up to 258 miles of range and the ability to charge from 10% to 80% in half an hour, the Q4 e-tron is a bold step toward ending range anxiety once and for all. It also boasts 355 horsepower from the dual electric motors, allowing for a zippy ride that does a zero-to-sixty run in just five seconds flat.

It’s also the first Audi model to feature an optional augmented reality heads-up display, a system that works in tandem with the driver assistance features to provide second-by-second traffic information.

Audi Q4 e-tron pricing:

Audi Q4 e-tron: Starting at $55,200
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron: Starting at $58,200

Audi Q5

The Q5 range is about as well-rounded as it gets, providing ample space for both passengers and cargo and more powertrain options than you can shake a stick at.

Standard-body Q5s are available in 40 TFSI and 45 TFSI, which are gasoline engines, as well as the 55 TFSI e, which is a plug-in hybrid with solid 362 horsies and capable of driving 23 miles purely on electric power. Then there’s the souped-up SQ5, a performance-oriented variant that gets 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque out of its V6 engine. Both the Q5 and SQ5 can be bought in Sportback, too.

The interior is designed for maximum comfort and versatility. It has 54 feet of total cargo volume, plus 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats to configure your ride however you want it. Available tech features include the Audi Virtual Cockpit 12.3-inch dash cluster, adaptive cruise control, and Audi pre-sense city. The 2024 Q5 also won a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, making it one of the safest luxury SUVs on the road today.

Audi Q5 pricing:

Audi Q5: Starting at $45,300
Audi Q5 Sportback: Starting at $52,200
Audi SQ5: Starting at $57,700
Audi SQ5 Sportback: Starting at $61,100

Audi Q7

Audi’s answer to the seven-passenger craze, the Q7 is their roomiest three-row SUV. It’s also one of the most powerful—the standard Q7 is available in 45 TFSI, which has 4,400 pounds of max towing capacity, and the 55 TFSI, which can tow a class-beating 7,700 pounds. Its strong capability makes it the top Audi model for families looking to tow an RV or boat trailer.

For even more power, we have the SQ7. Thanks to the 4.0-liter V8 under the hood, it’s able to tow the same as the Q7, and with 500 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, it can do zero to sixty in just four seconds.

Apart from being one of the toughest Audi SUVs, the Q7 has some seriously next-level tech features. The center stack has two separate touch screens with haptic feedback, and there’s also a standard Virtual Cockpit, Wi-Fi capacity, and an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system with 17 speakers and 3D sound.

Audi Q7 pricing:

Audi Q7: Starting at $60,500
Audi SQ7: Starting at $90,800

Audi Q8

The Q8 takes many of the specs from the Q7 and repackages them into a slicker two-row body style. The meat-and-potatoes Q8 features a similar V6 powertrain as its only option. Like the Q7, it has 335 horsepower and 360 pound-feet of torque, and it can haul 7,700 pounds when properly equipped with the towing package. It can also be optioned with goodies like adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering to enhance the drive feel that much further.

Likewise, the SQ8 has the same eight-cylinder engine as the SQ7, and drivers will enjoy many of the same performance specs, along with a more agile ride thanks to the reduced weight.

But the real star of the show is the RS Q8. As Audi’s first Sport SUV, it dials things up to eleven with a V8 that’s been tweaked to deliver a raucous 591 ponies and 590 pound-feet of torque. These specs make it one of the fastest Audis available, with a zero-to-sixty time of 3.7 seconds. The RS also has special exterior and interior stylings to match its amped-up road manner.

Audi Q8 pricing:

Audi Q8: Starting at $73,700
Audi SQ8: Starting at $96,600
Audi RS Q8: Starting at $125,800

Audi Q8 e-tron

The original e-tron and Audi’s flagship EV, this model takes the spaciousness and luxury appointments from its gas-powered counterpart and applies an electrified twist.

Much like the Q4 e-tron, it’s available in a Sportback style as well, and it has 170-kilowatt DC fast-charging capability that enables it to recoup 80% battery life in a scant 31 minutes. It also has competitive max range and acceleration, and to top it off, it can tow up to 4,000 pounds.

Q8 e-tron buyers will also enjoy the dual-screen setup found in the Q7 and Q8, along with other premium features like a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Virtual Cockpit, which aids in battery diagnostics and EV route planning.

Audi Q8 e-tron pricing:

Audi Q8 e-tron: Starting at $74,400
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron: Starting at $77,800

Audi Q SUVs—Available in Kansas City

If you’re looking for a new luxury SUV near Leawood, there’s never been a better time to buy one. We have plenty of monthly specials going on. Give us a call at (888) 294-1148 to learn about our Audi pre-owned inventory and schedule a test drive in KC.