AUDI has confirmed it would increase its electrified mannequin vary in Australia with the introduction of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the Q5 medium SUV.
The brand new entrant, badged Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line, is slated to land Down Beneath within the second half of 2023, marking the primary new hybrid mannequin from Audi Australia since 2018.
Accessible in each wagon and coupe-like Sportback physique variants, the Q5 PHEV is now obtainable for order by Audi sellers, with pricing confirmed at $102,900 for the SUV and $110,200 for the Sportback.
Along with being equally priced to the flagship SQ5 that metes out 251kW and 700Nm from its 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, the PHEV will pack some prodigious mixed outputs because it pairs a 195kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a 105kW/350Nm electrical motor.
Plug-in hybrid variants obtain the seven-speed S tronic transmission and Quattro all-wheel-drive, permitting a 5.3-second dash to 100km/h (two tenths behind the diesel SQ5).
The Q5 PHEV provides claimed combined-cycle gasoline effectivity of two.0L/100km and an all-electric driving vary of 55km for the SUV or 53km for the Sportback, whereas speeds of as much as 135km/h could be achieved below battery energy alone.
The system’s 14.4kWh battery, situated below the rear baggage compartment, takes round 2.5 hours to cost utilizing the included Kind 2 charging cable with AC wallbox or public charging stations.
Additionally included are adapters for 240-volt three-pin home outlet and 230-volt 32-amp industrial plugs and a wall bracket for mounting a charger at house.
4 drive modes allow the hybrid Q5 to be pushed utilizing purely electrical energy, the petrol powertrain alone or a mixture of each. The system additionally permits drivers to partition the petrol/electrical cut up accordingly.
In hybrid mode, the automobile will go for battery energy throughout stop-start driving, utilizing a variety of knowledge to determine optimum drivetrain use. The system will even coast with the engine off to recuperate energy, and lightweight deceleration as much as 0.1g is taken care of by regenerative braking.
Exterior S line styling contains sportier entrance and rear bumpers, grille, and tailgate spoiler. The bundle additionally comes customary with 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels with five-spoke Cutter design, partially concealing crimson brake callipers.
The SUV mannequin will get common LED headlights with cornering and all-weather lights, whereas the pricier Sportback will get the Matrix LED models with dynamic entrance and rear indicators and headlight washers.
A normal S line inside bundle contains Nappa leather-based sport seats within the entrance and brushed aluminium trim all through. A panoramic sunroof is fitted to each physique sorts, as are roof rails, and the SUV will get crossmembers as customary.
Colored inside ambient lighting provides occupants 30 completely different themes, and a ten.1-inch touchscreen with wi-fi smartphone connectivity gives entry to the Audi join plus infotainment system.
Wi-fi charging comes customary, alongside two USB charging ports within the entrance and rear, and a rear display screen gives leisure for second-row passengers.
“The introduction of the Q5 PHEV makes excellent sense for the various existence of Australian clients,” stated Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering.
“With its all-electric functionality for city driving and its highly effective TFSI engine for longer journeys, it delivers one of the best of each worlds with out compromise.”
“The dimensions and appointment of the Q5 has made it a convincing success since its first introduction and providing this highly effective plug-in hybrid variant will considerably broaden the attraction of the already spectacular Q5 lineup in Australia.”
The Q5 hybrid fashions come customary with Audi’s five-year guarantee in addition to a 12-year bodywork guarantee that covers corrosion perforation.
