INGOLSTADT: The new third-generation Audi Q5 and SQ5 SUVs will be launched in Germany and Europe in the first quarter of 2025.
The new Q5 family will be produced at the Audi site in San José Chiapa, Mexico.
The new Q5 SUV family is based on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), a platform architecture for conventionally powered vehicles with longitudinally installed combustion engines.
All models in the Q5 series at market launch have the highly efficient MHEV plus mild hybrid technology, which can provide up to 18kW (24PS) of additional power for short periods.
The new MHEV plus system with 48-volt electrical system supports the combustion engine, reduces CO2 emissions and at the same time increases performance and driving comfort.
Partially electrified plug-in hybrid variants will also be produced later.
In Europe, the Audi Q5 SUV models will be launched with three engine versions.
All models use the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission.
The entry-level engine is the 2.0 TFSI. It delivers 150kW (204PS), 340Nm of torque and has front-wheel drive.
As an option, quattro all-wheel drive is also available.
The Audi Q5 is available with the 2.0 TDI in the EA288 evo generation. It delivers 150kW (204PS) and 400Nm of torque and is only available with quattro all-wheel drive.
Audi is offering the Audi SQ51 as the top model in the series at market launch.
The 3.0-litre V6 TFSI produces 270kW and has a maximum torque of 550Nm.
The new Q5 SUV achieves a noticeable increase in comfort thanks to its optimized suspension and steering set-up.
It rolls off the production line with dynamically tuned steel suspension as standard.
Alternatively, a sports suspension (standard on the Audi SQ5) is available.
The steel spring suspension, in combination with the passive damping system FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) and a more agile front axle, gives the Q5 an even firmer ride on the road.
FSD reduces damping forces, particularly at high frequencies – for example on cobblestones – and maintains high damping forces at low frequencies, such as those that occur when changing lanes or cornering.
Adaptive damper control is available in the optional air suspension.
The basic configuration of this air suspension can be adapted to individual requirements via Audi drive select.
Compared to the predecessor model, it offers a much more noticeable spread between comfort and sport mode.
The new Q5 is offered with enhanced progressive steering as standard.
A rear parking aid with distance display, cruise control and speed limiter, lane departure warning, efficiency assistant and attention and drowsiness assistant are standard from market launch.
With the Audi MMI panoramic display and the MMI passenger display, the Digital Stage is a key feature of the interior.
This also includes the 10.9-inch MMI passenger display with Active Privacy Mode.
This technology prevents drivers from being distracted while driving by only showing the contents of the display to the front passenger. Only a black screen is visible to the driver.
The infotainment system of the Audi Q5 SUV uses Android Automotive OS as its operating system. Content is updated via over-the-air updates.
The latest Audi connect services are therefore always up to date.
Apps such as YouTube are available via the store for third-party apps, which is integrated directly into the MMI and does not require a smartphone to use.
The heart of the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System is a highly efficient amplifier. It drives 16 loudspeakers with 685 watts of power.
The A-pillar and mid-range speakers produce an incomparable 3D surround sound.
The "Symphoria" technology developed by the Fraunhofer Institute makes an important contribution to this.
It adds sound dimensions that are important for a natural sound image: width, depth, and height.
This creates a feeling of spaciousness in the car.
Compared to the Audi sound system, the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System works with Vehicle Noise Compensation (VNC), which compensates for interior noise.
A particularly practical feature of the Audi Q5 SUV is the fully adjustable rear seat.
It can be moved lengthways and tilted, thus increasing the trunk volume or comfort for rear passengers as required.
With the rear seats folded down, cargo volume increases up to 1,473 liters.
