Audi says the new Q5 mid-size luxury SUV entering the Australian market offers more intelligent features than the predecessor model as well as an innovative new user interface, advanced engine technology and an outstanding list of equipment.
“The refreshed Audi Q5 builds on its remarkable reputation as one of the most successful SUVs on the market,” Audi Australia chief customer and marketing officer Nikki Warburton says.
The new Q5 is characterised by the latest Audi design language with a completely refreshed exterior design. Standard 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels (depending on the model) accentuate its muscular shoulder lines and Singleframe grille at the front.
New LED headlights are a standard feature on the Q5. World-first digital OLED tail lights debut as an option. This technology displays a unique warning signal to drivers within a two-metre proximity of the rear of the Q5, by creating a choreographed sequence of flashing lights.
Inside the cabin, the new Q5 offers seamless integration of the Audi smartphone interface via Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. Unique displays in the standard Audi virtual cockpit plus provide information for the driver, enhanced by the new 10.1-inch high-resolution MMI touch display. With its 1,540 x 720 pixel resolution, the display is seamlessly integrated into the dashboard says Audi.
Additional features include Audi phone box light with the convenience of wireless charging for mobile phones (with Qi standard) and two simultaneous Bluetooth connections, Digital DAB+ radio and 4 USB outlets (two in the rear).
The new Q5 offers the convenience of Audi connect plus functionality, with the integration of online traffic, weather conditions, fuel prices, parking information and Google Maps into the Q5 driving experience, together with additional functions enabled through the myAudi smartphone app like remote lock/unlock, service request, emergency call and more, thanks to the embedded SIM card.
The new Q5 line-up will consist of two TDI drivetrains and one TFSI engine, available in five model variations: Q5 40 TDI quattro, Q5 45 TFSI quattro, Q5 40 TDI quattro Sport, Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sport and Q5 50 TDI quattro S line.
The new Q5 engine range is enhanced with Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology for performance and efficiency. The Q5 40 TDI and 45 TFSI are equipped with a seven-speed S tiptronic, directing power to the road via quattro all-wheel drive. The Q5 50 TDI comes fitted with an 8-speed tiptronic and a quattro system that features a self-locking centre differential.
The Q5 40 TDI entry model, is endowed with an additional 10kW over its predecessor for peak power of 150kW and 400Nm of torque. Fuel efficiency of 5.4 litres /100 km in combination with the standard 70 litre fuel tank, provides a theoretical range of 1250 km. The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine ensures the 0-100km/h sprint is despatched in 7.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 222 km/h.
The new 12V MHEV engine is equipped with twin-dosing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), with double AdBlue injection. Audi uses exhaust aftertreatment systems to meet increasingly lower emission limits, and such technologies reduce the nitrogen oxide emissions of TDI engines by more than 90%.
The Q5 45 TFSI models are powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine also with 12V MHEV, producing 183kW and 370Nm of torque, reaching 0-100km/h in 6.3 seconds.
The 50 TDI engine is the performance model in the range; boasting a 3.0-litre, V6 engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology (MHEV), producing 210kW/620Nm and sprinting to 100km/h from rest in 5.7 seconds.
The luggage compartment can store up to 520 litres (1,520 litres with the backrests folded flat). The rear seat can be split 40:20:40 and optionally slides fore/aft to create additional luggage space or legroom, as desired.
Safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, attention assist to mitigate lapsing concentration, eight airbags, side assist, active lane assist, exit warning system, hill descent control, cross traffic assist rear, parking system plus with reversing camera, tyre pressure monitor and pre-sense rear.
The Q5 40 TDI and 45 TFSI Sport model variants are further enhanced with 20-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic sunroof. Additional equipment includes, sport front seats (with heating, driver memory), adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go, collision avoidance assist, turn assist, 360-degree camera, park assist and Audi sound system (10 speakers, 180 Watts including subwoofer).
The new 50 TDI S line is the pinnacle of the dynamic Audi Q5 range and is equipped with an intuitive electrically adjustable steering column, boasting memory and easy entry functions and a head-up display as standard.
It also features the S line exterior design package, which includes a Honeycomb pattern grill in titanium black, front bumper design with trapezoid elements on each end with matt aluminium silver inserts, illuminated door sill trims with S lettering and a rear diffuser with selenite silver trim.
A selection of 12 exterior colours are available on the new Audi Q5, as well as four interior colour schemes.
The new Audi Q5 model range is offered with the comprehensive Audi five-year service plan package, priced at $2,720 for the TFSI models or $3,160 for the TDI models.
A limited number of Q5 Launch Editions will be available, equipped with metallic paint, 20-inch bi-colour alloy wheels, black exterior styling package with black roof rails, carbon exterior mirrors, privacy glass, and leather upholstery in a choice of black or rock grey with contrasting stitching.
In addition the launch edition Q5 will feature extended upholstery package including door armrests and lower centre console in artificial leather with contrasting stitching, illuminated front door sill trims and a colour ambient lighting package.
The new Audi Q5 is manufactured at the Audi San José Chiapa site in Mexico, which derives 100% of its power from renewable energy resources, generated by a photovoltaic plant in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Manufacturer List Pricing – excludes dealer delivery and government statutory charges
| Q5 40 TDI quattro | 150kW | $68,900 |
| Q5 45 TFSI quattro | 183kW | $69,600 |
| Q5 40 TDI quattro Sport | 150kW | $74,900 |
| Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sport | 183kW | $76,600 |
| Q5 40 TDI quattro Launch Edition | 150kW | $78,300 |
| Q5 45 TFSI quattro Launch Edition | 183kW | $80,800 |
| Q5 50 TDI quattro S line | 210kW | $89,600 |
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