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Old 08-28-2021, 02:35 PM
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Hi, all. I am considering coming back to the Audi fold, and the SQ5 is on my short list. I was leaning toward an S5 Sportback, but egress will likely be a problem for my wife, and I don't want to be 'that guy'. I know the SQ5's seat height will work for her, and now I'm trying to determine if the SQ5's size is going to create any serious problems for me. The first concern is the cargo capacity. Does a standard full size golf bag fit diagonally across the trunk without removing the driver? I tried to search, but didn't find anything definitive.

Also, does the rear seat still adjust forward, or did that feature die with the first gen model? Are the rear seatbacks adjustable? Not just recline, but can the seatback angle be made more upright to square off the cargo hold to increase volume?

Finally, has anyone ordered an SQ5 recently? What is the lead time on a custom build?

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Originally Posted by HotRodW
Hi, all. I am considering coming back to the Audi fold, and the SQ5 is on my short list. I was leaning toward an S5 Sportback, but egress will likely be a problem for my wife, and I don't want to be 'that guy'. I know the SQ5's seat height will work for her, and now I'm trying to determine if the SQ5's size is going to create any serious problems for me. The first concern is the cargo capacity. Does a standard full size golf bag fit diagonally across the trunk without removing the driver? I tried to search, but didn't find anything definitive.

Yes with a 46 inch driver in a Sun Mountain large cart bag.

Also, does the rear seat still adjust forward, or did that feature die with the first gen model? Are the rear seatbacks adjustable? Not just recline, but can the seatback angle be made more upright to square off the cargo hold to increase volume?

The rear seats fold down individually to increase storage capacity. I don't know if they go forward since I never looked. There isn't all that much foot room to begin with.

Finally, has anyone ordered an SQ5 recently? What is the lead time on a custom build?

Two years ago it was in the 3 month region. Now with Covid it's probably worse.

If you are worried about entry into the front seats get one with air suspension and set in in the lowest setting which is dynamic. You can change the setting on the fly if you want it higher.

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Old 08-28-2021, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by HotRodW
Also, does the rear seat still adjust forward, or did that feature die with the first gen model?
Yes, both rear seats can slide forward 4 inches.

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Are the rear seatbacks adjustable? Not just recline, but can the seatback angle be made more upright to square off the cargo hold to increase volume?
Yes, the rear seatbacks do recline/rotate forward a small amount, but it's like maybe 5 degrees of travel.

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Finally, has anyone ordered an SQ5 recently? What is the lead time on a custom build?
Right now, any order placed will be for a MY2022, and the lead time is December/January, if you are lucky. My '21 SQ5 S/B was ordered in February and delivered in July.

As mentioned, the optional air suspension will may entering/exiting much easier. You can really make the air suspension "squat" by purchasing the CETE Suspension module, which lower the suspension even further, and can be controlled via a Smartphone app. It's on the mod list for my Sportback.

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I use a "cart" golf bag and remove the driver to make it fit without squeezing it in. I have tried laying the seat down but prefer removing the driver better.
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One bag with driver fits; but second one has to be at an angle, since only one fits in the hollow area.
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I have a cart bag, and yes, it will fit diagonally without removing the driver. You can't get much else in there though. If you're going on a trip and need a normal size suitcase, you'd have to remove the driver (still not sure it'd fit horizontally then) or flip down one or both seat backs and put the bag in "vertically".

Edit: I just checked, and if I remove the driver, the bag fits nicely sideways.

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That would be sad if they don't have reclining rear seats.. it's in my 2018 SQ and I use it often for volume
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The rear seat in my 2021 slides back and forth about 10cm and the seat back angle can be adjust in two positions to make the cargo area "more square".
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