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.
Source: Audi
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