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
The 2019 Buick Enclave carries over from the redesigned 2018 model with only minor trim and options updates, and that's a good thing. We like the Enclave's long list of standard features and its high level of in-car technology.
Pros Generous room for passengers in all three rows Quiet and smooth ride quality Plenty of standard features
Cons Some advanced safety features only available on the top trim level
Abhor the idea of a minivan? The 2019 Buick Enclave is a generously sized family crossover with a quiet interior and luxury appointments—and no sliding doors.
Pros Balanced and well-defined silhouette Generous third-row space Minimalist cockpit Confident ride and handling Decent performance, but…
Cons ...fuel economy lags Trims and options get pricey fast Base model lacks most advanced safety tech All-wheel drive is part-time only
The 2019 Buick Enclave ranked #3 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Buick Enclave has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable, quiet, and spacious cabin Impressive set of standard features Lots of cargo space and in-cabin storage Smooth performance and ride quality
Cons Interior isn't as posh as some competitors
