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2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5

Audi has introduced new models of its compact luxury crossover SUV, the Q5 and SQ5. These are versions of a model that has been on the market for over 15 years, and now comes with a new and more economical gasoline and diesel engine.

Audi now offers three engine types, each including a mild hybrid system with a 1.7 kWh battery and an electric motor with 24 hp and 230 Nm of torque. These include a 2.0-liter TFSI engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque, with FWD and optional AWD. European buyers will also be able to choose a 2.0-liter TDI engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. When it comes to the Audi SQ5, buyers can count on a 3.0-L TFSI 6-cylinder engine with 367 hp (270 kW) and 405 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque.

The Q5 is based on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform, and thanks to it, the improved suspension and steering system, the car is noticeably more comfortable than its predecessor. Standard models are equipped with Frequency Selective shock absorbers, while air suspension with adaptive shock absorbers is optional. It is also equipped with second-generation digital OLED taillights, which can warn other road users of accidents and breakdowns by displaying custom graphics, while the front has Matrix LED lights.

Audi says the new Q5 is more spacious than ever before. It is equipped with adjustable rear seats, a curved screen with an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch MMI infotainment display, and there is a 10.9-inch screen on the passenger side. The infotainment system uses the Android Automotive OS and includes access to applications including YouTube. There is also a wireless and cooled charger for mobile phones, two USB-C ports located in the front and two in the back, which charge devices with a power of up to 100W, which is enough for a laptop.

When it comes to prices, the Q5 will start at 52,300 euros, while the new SQ5 will cost around 82,900 euros.

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2025 Audi A5 and S5

After Audi decided to allocate even numbers to electric vehicles and odd numbers to combustion cars, the Ingolstadt-based company unveiled the new generation A5/S5. They will replace the A4/S4 on the market, which are becoming fully electric.

The new generation A5 comes with a slightly more modern look and more technology. It received a wide grille, large air vents and new exhaust pipes. LED daytime running lights and second-generation OLED taillights are standard, and adaptive lighting effects are available in Europe. Thanks to the longer wheelbase, passengers have more space in the cabin lined with quality materials. There’s a slim OLED MMI screen, an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit screen, a 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen and an optional 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger. Adjustable HUD display allows control of vehicle functions and infotainment system. Customers can also choose an optional screen for navigation or streaming on the passenger side, Bang and Olufsen sound system with speakers in the headrests, dual-zone air conditioning and more.

When it comes to the A5’s powertrain, buyers can choose between two options. The first option is a turbocharged 2.0-L four-cylinder engine with 150 hp (112 kW) and FWD or 204 hp (152 kW) and quattro four-wheel drive. The engine is equipped with a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) for more efficient use of fuel under partial load.

The second option is a 2.0-L TDI (EA288) engine with 204 hp (152 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, mated to a dual-clutch automatic transmission and front- and all-wheel drive. This option comes with a 48-volt mild hybrid system.

The Audi S5 is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-L V6 engine with 362 hp (270 kW), mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and features quattro four-wheel drive with torque distribution technology. Audi has improved the suspension and steering, while adaptive shock absorbers are also available for a more comfortable ride.

Both models will be on sale from the end of the year, and the price of the basic A5 is 45,200 euros, which includes navigation, an electronic rear hook and a cell phone compartment with a charging function.

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BMW sales results in six months of 2024

2023 was a successful year for many companies when it comes to sales, and some continued on the same path in the first six months of 2024. One of them is BMW, which recorded sales growth in the first half of 2024, with over a million vehicles delivered worldwide.

BMW is still the leader in the segment of premium cars. According to the Bavarian manufacturer, in the first six months BMW sold 1,096,486 cars worldwide, which is a growth of 2.3 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Although the biggest growth was recorded in the sale of electric cars, and 180,000 of them got new owners (+34%), customers still mostly opt for cars powered by internal combustion engines and hybrids.

When it comes to competition, in second place in the ranking of premium brands was Mercedes-Benz, which, although it delivered around 960,000 cars worldwide, recorded a 6 percent drop in sales. Also, in the segment of battery cars, they sold only 93,400 units (-17%). Audi is in third place with 833,000 cars delivered, which is also a drop of 8 percent compared to the same period in 2023. In the segment of battery cars, the company based in England recorded a growth of 1.3%.

Speaking of models, the highest demand was for the 7 Series, which recorded a 22 percent increase in sales, and other models such as the 3 Series and X1 also achieved excellent results.

The highest demand was in their biggest market (Europe), where 460,144 vehicles were delivered (+2.6%), and a positive result was also achieved in the American market (+2.1%). In Asia, BMW delivered 493,364 cars (-3.6%), of which 375,947 cars in China, a drop of 4.2%.

Source: BMW