2025 Audi Q5, SQ5 revealed – Third-gen rides on PPC platform, will get gentle hybrid engines with as much as 367 PS

After 15 years in manufacturing, the Audi Q5 strikes into its third era. Just like the new A5 – itself changing the dearly-departed A4 – this newest mannequin rides on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform as a sibling to the all-electric This fall e-tron.

The Q5 as a substitute retains its petrol and diesel engines, however these have now been augmented by Audi’s MHEV plus gentle hybrid know-how. The 48-volt system is customary on all fashions and incorporates an electrical motor that delivers as much as 24 PS and 230 Nm of torque in accelerative power; intriguingly, it could additionally present restricted electric-only propulsion at low speeds and in reverse. It additionally recuperates as much as 25 kW underneath regenerative braking, feeding the 1.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.

Three powertrains might be provided at launch, beginning with the 204 PS 2.0 litre turbocharged TFSI petrol and TDI diesel four-cylinder mills, producing 340 Nm and 400 Nm respectively. Sitting on the top quality is the SQ5 that churns out 367 PS and a formidable 550 Nm from its 3.0 litre TFSI petrol V6. All fashions include a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, changing the ZF eight-speed automated within the SQ5. Plug-in hybrid fashions might be provided afterward.

Below the pores and skin, the Q5 rides on new passive frequency selective dampers (which cut back damping power on rougher surfaces whereas sustaining composure within the corners), with a sportier setup fitted to the SQ5. Adaptive air suspension is obtainable as an choice, with a bigger distinction between consolation and sport modes. A “extra agile” entrance axle and variable-ratio steering come as customary.

Audi has been pumping out some, um, difficult designs not too long ago, and the Q5 is not any completely different. Ingolstadt seems to be pursuing a extra rounded aesthetic, as evidenced by the corners on the trapezoidal headlights, fender haunches and full-width taillights.

That is contrasted by the bulging design of the bumpers – on the entrance, you’ll discover large vertical nook air curtain inlets and the trademark singleframe grille, the latter that includes an unsettling gaping honeycomb mesh that may freak out these with trypophobia. The rear finish, in the meantime, will get the standard Audi fakery within the type of a strong full-width “air vent”. On the flip facet, the corporate has lastly relented to widespread complaints of pretend exhaust suggestions and has lastly fitted the Q5 with actual tailpipes.

As normal, Audi has paid loads of consideration to the lights. The elective matrix LED headlights characteristic customisable daytime working lights with as many as eight choices, with an identical quantity for the three-dimensional OLED taillights. The latter are second-generation models that may additionally present car-to-x communication, warning different street customers of accidents and breakdowns.

The lamps also can warn these behind if they’re driving too carefully, whereas a projector beneath the rear spoiler shows a full-width third brake gentle on the windscreen under. The Q5 is obtainable with wheel sizes that vary from 17 to 21 inches in diameter, with aero-optimised designs as much as 19 inches.

Inside, the Q5 continues the tech-heavy strategy of Audi’s different new mannequin with as much as three shows. This “Digital Stage”, as the corporate calls it, consists of a curved widescreen panel with 11.9-inch instrument and 14.5-inch infotainment OLED shows, together with an elective 10.9-inch entrance passenger touchscreen that’s polarised to keep away from distracting the motive force.

Additionally lifted from different new fashions is the upgraded voice management system with built-in ChatGPT AI, offering solutions to normal data questions. The MMI infotainment system is predicated on the Android Automotive OS – with apps like YouTube out there by means of the built-in MMI join retailer – and is ready to pump music by means of an elective 16-speaker, 685-watt Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with energetic noise cancellation.

Beneath the financial institution of screens sit a wraparound band of both Kaskade material or Dinamica microfibre that extends into the doorways and armrests, in addition to the quilted seats. A wraparound “dynamic interplay gentle” strip above the dashboard supplies further data comparable to displaying the sequential indicators.

Down under, the centre console options an inverted L-shaped illuminated spar and homes a 15-watt Qi wi-fi charger and two 60-watt USB-C ports; these out the rear can output a staggering 100 watts and may cost even essentially the most power-hungry MacBook Professional. Additionally on the again is a sliding and reclining rear bench, which might be folded to spice up boot area to 1,473 litres.

In-built San José Chiapa, Mexico, the Q5 might be out there to order in Germany from this month onwards, with costs ranging from €52,300 (RM252,000) for the two.0 TFSI petrol. Including quattro all-wheel drive bumps the worth as much as €54,650 (RM263,400), whereas the two.0 TDI diesel begins at €57,100 (RM275,300). The highest-dog SQ5 has the worth to match, retailing at €82,900 (RM399,700).

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