It’s easy to see why buyers increasingly pick luxury compact crossovers like the 2019 Audi Q5; it’s comfortable and quick with plenty of room.
Pros Good powertrains Useful technology Standard active safety features Comfortable interior…
Cons …but it’s a little boring Ditto on the exterior Pricey top trims
Audi has made a number of features standard for 2019, including heated front seats, a seven-inch gauge-cluster display, rear electric child locks, the Audi Connect CARE telematics system, and aluminum trim around the windows. The mid-range Premium Plus model now offers navigation as standard, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and rear-seat USB ports. The Black Optics package is now available on Premium Plus and Prestige models and includes 20-inch dark gray wheels and blacked-out exterior trim.
Pros Gutsy and efficient powertrain, high-tech features, expensively tailored looks.
Cons Not a cargo-hauling leader, LATCH anchors difficult to access, awkward cupholder location.
A few more features are standard this year.New 7-inch driver information display.Premium Plus trim adds standard navigation and wireless phone charging.The 2019 Q5 now offers a few more standard luxuries, including heated front seats and an upgraded driver display and gauge cluster. The midtrim model now includes navigation and wireless phone charging (previously it was an option). They are small changes, but they're enough to keep the Q5 fresh.
PROS Recent chassis changes deliver a smoother ride than before Quiet, comfortable cabin features top-notch interior craftsmanship All-wheel drive comes standard Wide array of technology options
CONS Only one engine offered Diminished space for luggage behind rear seats
As German luxury automakers slice and dice traditional market segments, it's fair to say the 2019 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is in a class of one. The 4 Series is essentially a coupe/convertible version of the ubiquitous 3 Series sedan, and the Gran Coupe further complicates the naming scheme by being a four-door variant of the 4 Series.
Pros Hatchback body style makes it easy to load cargo Stout performance with either engine Upscale interior with easy-to-use controls Well-balanced ride and handling
Cons Available only with an automatic transmission Less cargo space than closest hatchback competitors Heavier and costlier than similar sedan competitors Less backseat headroom than in the 3 Series sedan
The 2019 BMW 4-Series ranked #7 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the BMW 4-Series has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Thrilling, responsive handling Muscular optional engine Above-average cargo space
Cons Tight rear headroom
The 2019 BMW 4-Series distills our favorite parts from the related 3-Series and packages them in a better shape.
Pros Impressive powertrains, all of them Good looks from all body styles Standard automatic emergency braking Bigger infotainment screen this year Gran Coupe is especially attractive
Cons More for Apple CarPlay after first year Small-ish rear seat Interior can be a little dull Leather isn’t standard
