Originally Posted by rkdiddy

Wow, what color is that grey SQ?

Originally Posted by larryV

It's panther black crystal effect, one of the 2 exclusive SQ5 colors. I took that photo at NAIAS and in person, the color looks grey-black under shade, but can look brownish to deep purple under changing light and angles. Really quite stunning and was among my list of color choices for the SQ5. I really want estoril blue, but the gf wants this panther black, but we can only both agree on some shade of white for now.

Here are some more pics...

Originally Posted by alatsacto

Did they mention when pricing will be available? I'm trying to decide between the Q5 3.0T and the SQ5, but hoping it'll be closer to $55k and not $60k+, so I can justify that to the wife. One thing we can agree on, we love the Estoril Blue. I think either way, we've decided on that color even if we have to get it as an Exclusive Color with the Q5.

Originally Posted by larryV

The SQ5 has a removable panel but just like on the S-line Q5, once the port installs the hitch, this panel can no longer be put back on because of how US-spec tow hitches protrude. In Europe, their hitches are more compact and I think stowable, so that they can re-attach the panel to cover it.

It won't look bad. My former Q5 S-line had the hitch and it's painted black and hardly noticeable. Should be the same case with the SQ5, though you lose the 2 "fins" from the "diffuser" styling because they're part of the removable panel.

Originally Posted by larryV

It's panther black crystal effect, one of the 2 exclusive SQ5 colors. I took that photo at NAIAS and in person, the color looks grey-black under shade, but can look brownish to deep purple under changing light and angles. Really quite stunning and was among my list of color choices for the SQ5. I really want estoril blue, but the gf wants this panther black, but we can only both agree on some shade of white for now.

Here are some more pics...

Originally Posted by JBDinTX

Placed my order for a 2014 SQ5 Prestige with 21 inch wheels, comfort package, rear side airbags, layered aluminum, and front license plate holder (Texas a must) I am coming over from the S5 thread. I was looking at cayennes, evoques and jeeps. I am so glad Audi put the "S" on the Q5. Will keep you guys updated

Originally Posted by JaXeN

Out of curiosity, why did you go with the rear side airbags?
To me they seemed like overkill since the Q already has rear curtain airbags.

Originally Posted by alatsacto

I was actually considering getting that upgrade as well. This car is supposed to be a future "family" car, so I thought the extra $300 might be overkill but I guess it's extra piece of mind. Where are the standard airbags located and where are the additional airbags located? I've seen the pictures on AudiUSA for the upgraded airbag package, but what does it look like without the upgrade? Is the upgrade covering the lower body of the rear passengers?