A crazy getaway scene unfolded this week when an Audi Q5, complete with a roof box attached, was caught on video making a jump over an opening drawbridge while fleeing from police.
The SUV approached the raised span at speed, clearing the gap in mid-air before landing on the far side and continuing on. Surveillance video shows that police vehicles following behind were forced to stop as the bridge continued to rise.
The video has since circulated widely online, with viewers commenting on both the boldness of the maneuver and the composure of the Audi during the landing. The roof box, a mundane and unexpected attachment for such an extreme maneuver, remained intact throughout the airborne leap.
Fast Audis have occasionally been associated with criminal getaways, with their blend of power and quattro all-wheel-drive grip making them a natural choice for fleeing suspects. From real-world police reports in Europe about RS models being used to outrun patrol cars, to Hollywood films like Ronin that cemented the Audi S8’s reputation as the ultimate getaway machine, the brand has long carried that edge. Still, a family-spec Q5 with a roof box hardly fits the cinematic mold—it’s a far cry from an S8 barreling through Parisian streets on the silver screen.
While the stunt demonstrates the structural toughness the Audi is known for, it also serves as a reminder: this type of driving is dangerous, illegal, and should not be imitated. Drivers may appreciate the Audi’s resilience, but the message remains clear—don’t try this at home.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Unlike the embedded tweet that shows footage of the actual car making its getaway, the lead image for this story was created using AI image generation tools.