Question 1

How much does a 2016 Audi SQ5 cost in NZ?

Accepted Answer

Typical asking prices for a 2016 Audi SQ5 in New Zealand range from about $16,000 to $30,000. This is a price guide, not a live stock listing.

Question 2

What are common problems with a 2016 Audi SQ5 in NZ?

Accepted Answer

Cold-start timing-chain rattle (3.0 TDI); DPF and EGR on short-trip cars; Carbon buildup and coolant leaks (3.0 TFSI); Haldex / quattro rear-unit fluid. Check the year guide for detail and inspect these on any car you are considering.

Question 3

What should I check when buying a used 2016 Audi SQ5 in NZ?

Accepted Answer

Confirm whether the car is a 3.0 TDI NZ-new example or a 3.0 TFSI used import — service needs and fuel type differ. Start from cold and listen for timing-chain rattle on TDI cars before the engine is warm. On diesels, ask about DPF regenerations and whether the car has done mainly short urban trips. Ask for Haldex / rear differential service records; if unknown, budget to have it done. Check sunroof drains and carpets for damp if a panoramic roof is fitted. Request as much service history as possible - regular servicing matters more than promises from the seller. Run a PPSR check and review WOF history before buying. Compare condition and service records across listings - the best-value example is often the best-kept one not the cheapest.

Question 4

Is the 2016 Audi SQ5 a good used buy in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The 2016 Audi SQ5 is first-generation 8R, the performance Q5 Audi NZ sold with the 3.0 bi-turbo TDI. Most tidy 2016 examples here are NZ-new quattro diesels; a smaller group of used imports bring the supercharged 3.0 TFSI petrol. Both are proper quick SUVs, but they are not the same car to service.