Audi's Best Rated SUVs and Cars for 2017
The Audi entire brand is synonymous with high-performance, super luxurious vehicles, but U.S. News and World Reports reports that these 8 are the best reviewed and most reliable. Did your favorite car or SUV make the list?
8. Audi A5
U.S. News and World Reports ranks cars from every manufacturer, taking into account performance, general consensus of the motoring press, and reliability ratings. They also factor in safety ratings, and any awards the vehicle has won. You can read an entire breakdown of how they get their rankings on this page, but suffice to say it is thorough. When they finished their calculations for the 2017 model year, these Audi models were ranked at the top of their respective classes.
The sensuously shaped A5 coupe offers spacious, supportive seating and a luxury interior, though the exterior has just two doors. It features all-wheel driving, confidence inspiring handling, and a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is powerful, if not that great on gas – it gets up to 23mpg in the city and 32 on the highway. In other countries (besides the USA) you can get a TDI in it for better mileage, and for better performance there is a turbo 3.0 liter V6, or in the RS5 a 2.9 liter twin turbo. The A5 retails between $41,200 and $61,100. The A5 scores 8.4 out of 10.
7. Audi Q5
The Q5 is typically ranked pretty high out of all the compact SUVs on the market. This is due largely to its spacious seating and sound safety scores. All-wheel drive is standard and the Q5 features an average fuel economy and first-rate interior with top-of-the-line materials. The powertrains offered include a hybrid, turbo 2.0 four cylinder, and the 3.0 liter V6 turbo. The Q5 retails between $40,900 and $53,300. The Q5 scores a 8.6 out of 10.
6. Audi A8
Considered one of the company’s super luxury vehicles, this well-rounded sedans offers an excellent interior, powerful engine, and a superior balance between ride comfort and spirited handling. It’s not at the top of the list for many luxury buyers though because it lacks trunk space and the infotainment system can be considered average. Luckily, an all new version is coming soon. The A8 retails between $82,500 and $115,900. The A8 scores a 8.6 out of 10.
5. Audi Allroad
The Allroad is based on Audi’s super successful A4 and is considered one of the world’s best wagons with its luxurious cabin, spacious seating, and plenty of room for cargo. The car also features a powerful 252-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine to complement its always predicable, all-wheel drive system. If you like the Audi A4 sports sedan, but want room for kids and cargo, the Allroad offers an A4 wagon with a lift kit, for mud and snow. MSRP on the Allroad is just $44,000. The Allroad scores a 8.7 out of 10.
4. Audi Q7
The redesigned Q7 is considered one of the safest SUVs on the market, what with its perfect ten safety score. It has a powerful V6 engine and nimble handling, especially considering how how big this midsize SUV is. It also features a premium interior with seven seats and ample cargo space. The car’s two new engines include a 252-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and a 333-horsepower supercharged V6. Prices for the Q7 range from $49,000 to $55,500. The Q7 scores a 8.8 out of 10.
3. Audi A6
The A6 strikes the perfect balance between performance and luxury. Despite being a midsize car, it drives like a smaller, sportier car, making it easy to navigate twisty roads. The car’s luxury cabin has the modern look Audi is synonymous with and features top-notch, quality materials. Seating is spacious and comfortable, with enough room to satisfy both children and adults. The A6's safety scores rank among the best in the market. The A6 retails between $47,600 and $70,900. The A6 scores a 8.9 out of 10.
2. Audi A7
The A7 is one of the few luxury sedans to also boast a noteworthy amount of cargo space thanks to its fastback styling and hatchback configuration. For passengers, it features a premium interior made up of quality materials and the latest features, including quad-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, a 14-speaker Bose audio system, and much more. The car drives quite smoothly in any weather, what with its standard all-wheel drive system, and scores quite high in safety rankings. The A7 retails between $68,900 and $129,500. The A7 scores a 8.9 out of 10.
1. Audi A4
Considered by most to be the brand’s pre-eminent vehicle, the A4 is known as one of the industry’s most luxurious and high-tech cabins. It handles extremely well in the tight and twisty stuff, and is well rated both in terms of safety as well as reliability. Its base turbocharged 2.0-liter engine provides plenty of power and acceleration, but there are other options as well. It also returns some of the best fuel economy estimates in the class. The A4 retails between $34,900 and $42,350. The A4 scores a 9.1 out of 10.
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