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Miami Herald
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Shopping for an Audi Q5? Check Out This Special May Lease Offer
While new car buyers love the freshest sheet metal, a better bet is to buy a vehicle that's been on the market for a while, whose foibles are known and bugs are fixed. That makes Audi's Q5 lease deals well worth considering. Having debuted for 2018, a newly engineered third generation is arriving in dealer showrooms as the old model exits. Confusingly, though, Audi is selling both old and new Q5s as 2025 models. But that shouldn't dissuade you from considering the older one, for it's still a techy, modern, desirable SUV that remains Audi's top seller in the U.S. market. It's easy to see why. Offered as the Q5 and SQ5 with a traditional SUV body or as the Q5 or SQ5 Sportback, with a sportier body and a sloping backlight, all models come standard with all-wheel drive. The Q5 40 and 45 are powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the Q5 55 e quattro is offered as a plug-in hybrid, while the more powerful SQ5 55 is powered by a turbocharged V6. Each model is offered in Premium, Premium Plus, or Prestige trim. So, if this appeals to you, you might want to check out these deals. Residents of South Florida can get a 2025 Audi Q5 45 S line TFSI quattro Premium at $589 per month for 36 months with $3,799 down. That's a monthly cost, including security deposit, of $695. In Dallas, the offer is slightly different, at $599 per month over 36 months with $4,225 down, or $716 per month. In Detroit, you can nab one for $609 per month for 36 months with $3,495 down or a monthly total of $706. If you prefer the Premium Plus trim, it will cost $659 per month for 36 months with $3,445 down, or $755 per month. In Manhattan, the only deal is on the Premium trim, which runs $549 per month for 36 months with $4,405 down for a monthly cost of $671, the lowest lease payment here. Prefer a plug-in hybrid? In Miami, you can get the 2025 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro Premium Plus on a 24-month lease for $624 a month for 24 months with $4,199 down. That's a total monthly cost of $799. In Dallas, that same vehicle runs $649 per month over 36 months with $4,199 down, or $766 monthly. In Detroit, it's $719 a month for 24 months with $3,385 down or $860 per month. If that's too pricey, consider the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro with the lower-level Premium trim. In Detroit, that will run $619 per month for 24 months with $3,485 down, or $764 monthly. In Manhattan, the only deal is for the Premium Plus trim, which costs $619 per month for 24 months with $4,474 down, or $805 monthly. For something sportier, the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback S line 45 TFSI quattro is available in South Florida for $630 a month for 36 months with $3,899 down for a total monthly cost of $738. In Dallas, it will run you $655 a month for 36 months with $3,899 down, or $763 per month. Neither Detroit nor Manhattan offers any Sportback deals, and there are no special Q5 lease offers on the West Coast, nor are there special lease deals on the SQ5. The offers that are available end on June 2, 2025. Audi offers plenty of variety here, depending on how hard you want to punish the pavement. The base Q5 and Q5 Sportback 40 model comes with a 201 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and an 8-speed automatic transmission that provides adequate power. Step up to the Q5 45 instead, and you'll get the same driveline tuned for 261 horsepower, enough to make for a luxury vehicle experience. The top-of-the-line Q5 55 is a 362 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid with an estimated 23 miles of range and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The high-performance SQ5 offers a 362-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard on all models with a towing capacity of 4,400 pounds. We greatly appreciate the Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback for their beautifully balanced performance. Cutting edge? No. But the Audi Q5 does possess sophisticated drivelines and driving dynamics that are engaging, with a build quality and design that have a timelessness that ages well. When leasing, take into account the monthly payment cost, taxes, and fees before signing. Lease offers vary by metro market. Check your local pricing here: *Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Audi may build future EVs in the United States due to tariffs
Business Audi may build future EVs in the United States due to tariffs In a move aimed at adapting to the rapidly changing tariff-centric trade environment, German luxury automaker Audi is said to be adjusting its production plans to reduce its exposure to the policies set forth by the Trump Administration. According to a new report by Automotive News and its German affiliate Automobilwoche, Audi could use VW Group manufacturing assets in the United States to build its vehicles. Currently, most of Audi's U.S. lineup is imported from Mexico and Europe-a problem that could spell trouble for the automaker, as 25% levies went live on May 3. Sources told the outlet that Audi could build the compact Q4 E-tron EV crossover at VW's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, while the bigger Q8 E-tron could see production moved from Mexico to the soon-to-be-completed Scout plant in Columbia, South Carolina. They also noted that Audi is looking for a potential U.S. site to build the Q6 E-tron. In a statement to the outlet, Audi did not confirm any plans to move production stateside. However, it reiterated that the U.S. is its "third global pillar" in its global growth strategy, alongside Europe and China. "We want to increase our presence in the U.S.," the spokesperson said. "We are currently examining various scenarios. We are confident that we will be able to decide on the specific details in consultation with the Group before the end of this year." The news comes as Audi posted a 12% year-over-year jump in quarterly revenue during Q1 2025, which it credits to increased sales of its EVs. From January to March, the brand took in 15.43 billion Euros (~$17.49 billion), an improvement from the 13.73 billion Euros (~$15.56 billion) a year ago. During the same announcement, Audi CFO Jürgen Rittersberger said the automaker is set to introduce 10 models for the U.S. market and that production facilities for these models would be decided later this year. Audi faces a challenging tariff scenario. Of the trio of German luxury leaders, including Mercedes-Benz and the Bavarian Motor Works, Audi stands alone as an "odd one out" because it currently does not have any manufacturing facilities in the U.S. While the X3 is built at BMW's sprawling manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Audi-badged rival is built south of the border. Audi's best-selling car, the Q5, is built at the brand's lone North American factory, in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico. Since it opened in 2016, the Mexican factory has produced over a million Q5s. In 2024, 56,799 Q5s were sold in the United States, accounting for more than a quarter of Audi's sales in the region. Related: Why Audi's Bestseller Might Vanish from US Dealerships Final thoughts This news underscores the logistical supply chain challenges that many automakers face, including ways to absorb the 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and car parts, which have come into effect fairly recently. Bloomberg reports that on May 2, the Trump administration announced that components that qualify for preferential treatment under the USMCA would be exempt from the 25% tariff. White House officials confirmed that Trump's move was made to help automakers relocate their parts supply chain to the United States. However, for Audi, it wouldn't be easy, as the Q5s it makes in Mexico are not USMCA-compliant. According to data from American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) documents provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), just 2% of its parts are made in the U.S. or Canada-making them Q5 a giant red flag for tariffs. Related: Auto Insurance Industry Faces Up to the Self-Driving Car Revolution Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published May 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM.
