What changed on the 2026 Audi Q5?

The headline change is Audi Signature Care, now bundled free for 3 years or 30,000 miles on every 2026 model. Premium Plus also dropped $1,000 to $55,700, the head-up display and 10.9-inch passenger screen moved out of the Premium Plus standard list and into a $1,600 Technology package (both remain standard on Prestige), and the panoramic sunroof is newly standard across the whole range.

How much does a 2026 Audi Q5 cost?

MSRPs run $52,800 to $60,700 by trim, plus a $1,295 destination charge before options, taxes, and fees. Some national sites quote “starting at $54,095” with destination already folded in — same base car, different math. Current New Rochelle offers are posted on the specials and finance page, and the pricing & leasing guide walks through what New York adds on top.

Is the 2026 Audi Q5 a good car?

It’s a strong pick in the compact luxury SUV class — reviewers point to the stronger 268-hp engine, the redesigned cabin, and an equipment list that undercuts some German rivals at similar money. The honest tradeoffs: it drinks premium fuel, and its EPA numbers land in the middle of the segment rather than at the top.

When can I buy a 2026 Q5?

Now — the redesigned Q5 launched during the 2025 model year and 2026 production is already on lots. Current New Rochelle inventory covers all three trims, and anything not on the lot can typically be located or ordered.

Does the Q5 come with all-wheel drive?

Yes, on every trim, standard, no upcharge. Audi doesn’t sell a front-wheel-drive Q5, so whichever trim you choose handles the drive up the Hutch the same way after the season’s first icy morning.

What about the Q5 Sportback and the SQ5?

The Sportback is the same SUV with a sloped fastback roofline, starting slightly higher at $55,100 with matching per-trim equipment. The SQ5 is the performance version with a 362-hp V6 and its own separate price ladder — it isn’t part of this trim set. Both are viewable through the dealership’s full new inventory if you’re weighing body style or power against the standard Q5.

2026 Audi Q5: New Rochelle Buyers Guide

The redesigned 2026 Audi Q5 driving near New Rochelle

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Quick Answer: The 2026 Audi Q5 at a Glance

Three trims cover the 2026 Q5 lineup: Premium starts at $52,800 MSRP, Premium Plus at $55,700 (a $1,000 drop from last year), and Prestige at $60,700, each before the $1,295 destination charge. All three share the same mechanical foundation — a 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four, a 7-speed S tronic® dual-clutch gearbox, and quattro® all-wheel drive with no front-drive option to sort through. New for this model year, every Q5 also comes with Audi Signature Care, three years or 30,000 miles of scheduled maintenance at no charge, a benefit that used to cost extra. Audi New Rochelle, a family-run store on Harrison Street that’s been selling and servicing Audis in Westchester since 1980, carries all three trims a short hop off I-95.

A Westchester commuter’s SUV

New Rochelle sits at the intersection of two very different kinds of driving: the tight, historic streets of downtown and Rochelle Heights, and the open sprint up I-95 or the Hutchinson River Parkway toward the rest of the county. The Q5’s 185.7-inch footprint threads both without feeling like a compromise, and the cabin backs it up with one continuous curved display, an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit plus flowing into a 14.5-inch MMI® touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come standard, along with an integrated toll module, which matters on a car that’s likely to see the New England Thruway tolls on a normal week.

Audi New Rochelle is at 2 Harrison St, minutes from the New Rochelle Metro-North station and easy to reach whether you’re coming down from Rye or up from the Bronx. The dealership’s newer facility carries 19 service bays behind the showroom, and its Q5 inventory is posted online before you drive over.

One drivetrain, three equipment tiers

Audi didn’t split the Q5 lineup by engine or gearbox this year — every 2026 model gets the same 2.0-liter turbo four making 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft, seven horsepower and 22 lb-ft more than the old optional engine, paired with a 7-speed S tronic® dual-clutch that replaces the previous torque-converter automatic. Quattro® all-wheel drive is standard across the board, which counts for something the first icy morning after a nor’easter rolls off the Long Island Sound. Audi quotes 0-60 in 5.8 seconds, and the EPA rates the combination at 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined on premium fuel. That leaves trim choice as a question of features and comfort, not performance, and that’s exactly what the three guides below sort out.

Choose your 2026 Q5

Q5 Premium

from $52,800 MSRP

Heated leather seats, the full curved-cockpit display, a newly standard panoramic sunroof, and quattro® — already well equipped.

Read the Premium Guide

Bang & Olufsen speaker detail in the 2026 Audi Q5

Q5 Premium Plus

from $55,700 MSRP

Adaptive cruise assist, Bang & Olufsen sound, a top view camera — and $1,000 cheaper than the outgoing model.

Read the Premium Plus Guide

Q5 Prestige

from $60,700 MSRP

Adaptive air suspension, OLED taillights, a head-up display, and a screen for the passenger seat too.

Read the Prestige Guide

What New Rochelle drivers say about the store

Just this week, one reviewer summed up over a decade of cross-shopping in a single line: “After doing business with several Audi dealerships thru the years must say the customer service at New Rochelle Audi was by far the best” (Linda Cardona). Q5 buyers name their salesperson consistently: “Jason did an amazing job with having the two Q5’s ready for test drive. Then when time to pick up the car was in and out within an hour. Great experience with Jason and Audi” (deborah veal). Another shopper cross-shopping the lineup got specific help narrowing it down: “Jason was a pleasure to work with when leasing our new Q7. He gave us great guidance in terms of choosing between the Q5 and Q7” (James C.).

What stands out reading enough of these back to back is how often the reviewer mentions being handed the car quickly, not just sold it. That’s a small thing until you’ve spent an afternoon at a dealership waiting for paperwork that never seems to finish.

Owning one on Harrison Street

The maintenance math changed for the better this year. Every 2026 Q5 carries Audi Signature Care, free scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 30,000 miles, layered on top of the standard 4-year/50,000-mile new vehicle warranty. Service here runs Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 7pm and Saturdays 8am to 4pm, and — a detail worth knowing before you drive over — no appointment is required. The Q5 service & repair guide covers the 10,000-mile rhythm and what Westchester’s roads and winters do to a car; the pricing & leasing guide covers what the county’s tax rules actually add to the sticker.

Frequently asked questions: 2026 Audi Q5

One family-run store, three trims

The trim guides above cover the equipment differences in detail, but the fastest way to pick between them is still sitting in all three back to back. The New Rochelle showroom keeps the current lineup on the floor alongside its used and certified pre-owned stock, and a test drive can be booked through the contact page without much lead time.

MSRP figures exclude the $1,295 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates; real-world mileage varies. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Audi New Rochelle. Audi Signature Care terms per Audi of America’s published program for MY2026 vehicles. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Audi New Rochelle.