Audi details facelifted Q5 range

AUDI Australia has launched the pricing and spec highlights of its new Q5 mid-sized SUV due right here early subsequent 12 months with the vary kicking off from $68,900 plus on-road prices for the 40 TDI quattro.

This marks a $2000 entry-price hike for the bottom mannequin nevertheless the rise is offset by an additional 10kW of energy, boosting its outputs to 150kW/400Nm.

The bottom mannequin’s worth improve largely units the development for the remainder of the vary with costs rising by between $1787-$4511 relying on the variant with the facelifted line-up consisting of seven completely different choices in comparison with the present 5.

These two new variants are the 40 TDI quattro and 45 TFSI quattro Launch Editions ($78,300/$80,800) which go a way in bridging the $13,000 worth hole between the Sport variants ($74,900/$76,600) and the top-spec 50 TDI quattro S line ($89,600).

As beforehand reported by GoAuto, the brand new mannequin brandishes new bumpers entrance and rear and measures 19mm longer than its predecessor (4682mm) whereas nonetheless using on the acquainted 2820mm wheelbase.

In line with designers, the facelift was impressed by the hi-po RS portfolio and so the brand new Q5 sports activities an altogether angrier look than earlier than because of a reworked grille, larger air intakes and revised LED working lights.

All variants roll on 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels as customary and all – because the quattro nomenclature denotes – include Audi’s signature all-wheel-drive system.

Contained in the cabin of the brand new mannequin, the largest change comes within the type of the brand new 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen which ditches the earlier rotary dial in favour of a brand new storage cubby on the centre console.

As earlier than, three powertrain choices are being provided with the 40 TDI variants retaining their 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder mills albeit with just a few enhancements to afford the aforementioned 10kW energy improve.

These enhancements encompass a brand new aluminium crankcase and new crankshaft which shave 22kg from the burden of the engine and outcome a mixed gas determine of 5.3 litres per 100km because of the addition of a 12V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system.

Above the entry-level diesel is the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder TFSI petrol engine which now develops 183kW/370Nm – 2kW lower than the previous mannequin.

As soon as once more, on the prime quality is the 50 TDI quattro’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 which has been carried over unchanged for 2021, nonetheless growing 210kW/620Nm and now paired with a much bigger 48V MHEV system.

When it comes to transmissions, the four-cylinder variants retain the acquainted seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission whereas the 50 TDI quattro boasts an eight-speed torque-converter unit.

Normal tools on all variants contains keyless entry and begin, a leather-based multi-function steering wheel with paddle shifters and hands-on detection expertise, leather-appointed upholstery, power-adjustable entrance seats, three-zone local weather management with rear digital show, ambient lighting, frameless auto-dimming inside mirror, sliding rear seats, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Audi digital cockpit, wi-fi smartphone charging, twin Bluetooth compatibility and DAB+ digital radio.

Security tech in the meantime consists of autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, consideration help, eight airbags, aspect help, energetic lane help, exit warning system, hill descent management, cross-traffic help rear, parking system plus with reversing digicam, tyre stress monitoring and pre-sense rear.

In comparison with the bottom fashions, the Sport variants add heated sports activities entrance seats with driver reminiscence operate, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, visitors jam help, power-adjustable steering column, collision avoidance help, flip help, surround-view monitor, park help and a premium 10-speaker Audi sound system.

Above the Sports activities – in the intervening time not less than – are the Launch Editions which boast “distinctive luxurious and styling options” in comparison with the lesser variants together with metallic paint, unique 20-inch bi-colour alloy wheels, black exterior styling package deal with black roof rails, carbon wing mirrors, privateness glass, black or ‘rock gray’ leather-appointed seat upholstery, prolonged upholstery package deal, illuminated entrance door sill trims and the color ambient lighting package deal.

Lastly, on the prime quality – till the SQ5 arrives a little bit later in 2021 – the 50 TDI S line boasts probably the most extravagant customary equipment checklist of all of the Q5s, including straightforward entry capabilities, a head-up show and the S line exterior package deal (black honeycomb sample grille, extra aggressive entrance bumper with trapezoid parts and matt aluminium silver inserts, illuminated door sill trims with ‘S’ lettering and extra aggro rear diffuser, to not point out the 210kW/620Nm powerplant.

In line with Audi Australia buyer and advertising and marketing officer Nikki Warburton, the brand new Q5 builds on its predecessor’s “exceptional status as one of the profitable SUVs in the marketplace”.

“Effectively-known for its efficiency, putting design and intelligent versatility, the Audi Q5 now affords much more clever options that make it probably the most full SUV in its phase,” she stated.

To date this 12 months ending November Audi has bought 2711 Q5s in Australia, accounting for 11.1 per cent of the $60,000-plus medium SUV market behind the Mercedes-Benz GLC wagon (4175/17.1%), BMW X3 (3978/16.3%) and Lexus NX (3043/12.5%).

2021 Audi Q5 pricing*

*Excludes on-road prices

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