The SQ5 ticks many, many boxes. The diesel engine provides quick but also effortless performance along with sensible fuel economy, and sounds pretty tasty, too. The handling is beautifully judged -if not quite as entertaining as that of the Porsche Macan - while still giving you a comfortable ride. And it's a practical large SUV for those with a family.

The SQ5 still accelerates with urge to squish you into its seats, still grips like a gecko on a twisty road, and still hammers out an enticing soundtrack. It also invites you to pack the boot with a shopping-spree haul, take your in-laws to lunch, or any of the other things that aren't on the career path to being a professional race driver.

Considered as a less specialised range-topping option for the Q5 range, the SQ5 makes a strong enough case for itself. It mixes class-leading costs of ownership with serious ground-covering performance, understated Germanic design appeal and a cabin that can be considered outstanding in its quality, richness and space.

Buying a family car doesn't have to feel like giving up, according to the refreshed 2021 Audi SQ5. The updated compact luxury SUV seems to come with an insistence that a practical family choice can still be fun and it attempts to prove that with an S badge, four tailpipes, and suspension upgrades.