Audi has introduced the fastback Q5 Sportback model for 2021.
PROS Slick looks, stylish interior, plenty of technology features.
CONS Not as capacious as some rivals, short on driving character, stingy complimentary maintenance plan.
Audi Introduces the first Q5 Sportback generation for 2021.
PROS Quiet, comfortable cabin Top-notch interior craftsmanship Lots of standard equipment, including all-wheel drive Wide array of technology options
CONS Less overall storage space than standard Q5
“Sportier Sportback does well to not compromise on practicality, but you’ll pay a premium for odd looks ”
PROS Impressively practical despite the roof, interior is still top of the class
CONS It will give you an existential crisis. What is it all for?
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class blends hatchback with crossover, with better than mixed results.
Pros Quick on its feet Turbo engines are a blast Hatchback practicality Very good fuel economy GLA45 AMG earns its initials
Cons Tight rear seats A $60,000 GLA45 AMG? That escalated quickly Interior can seem plasticky
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class ranked #4 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a score of 7.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Sporty handling Impressive infotainment system and features Thrilling AMG model
Cons Inefficient base transmission Cramped back seat
2018 GLA-class amount to little more than a light freshening. Newly optional LED headlamps flank a restyled grille with crossbars that feature rectangular punctures like those on the larger GLS-class SUV. A revised front bumper with more-prominent fog lamps, revised LED taillights, and new wheel designs round out the exterior tweaks. Inside, an 8.0-inch infotainment screen replaces last year’s 7.0-incher; additional chrome brightwork adorns the door panels and the center console; and new, more legible black-faced gauges replace the 2017’s gray-faced units.
Pros Quick reflexes and acceleration, all-weather capability, stylish inside and out.
Cons Cramped cabin, turbo lag around town, ride can be overly firm at times.
