AUDI Australia’s facelifted SQ5 efficiency SUV has lastly arrived Down Underneath with the now diesel-only household hauler priced from $104,900 plus on-road prices.
Slotting in on the prime of the native Q5 vary, the SQ5 TDI carries a $15,300 premium over the now penultimate 50 TDI quattro S line and presents patrons a heap extra efficiency courtesy of its stronger turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine.
As beforehand reported by GoAuto, the facelifted SQ5 TDI’s mill truly produces much less energy than its predecessor – 251kW vs 255kW – nonetheless its 700Nm of torque has been made extra available decrease within the rev vary within the identify of driveability.
When all is alleged and executed, the SQ5 TDI will launch from 0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds and push on to a restricted prime pace of 250km/h.
As ever for a high-performance Audi, drive is channelled to all 4 wheels by way of a remapped model of the outgoing mannequin’s eight-speed automated transmission.
Underneath regular driving circumstances, the quattro all-paw system sends 40 per cent of the engine’s torque to the entrance axle and the remaining 60 per cent to the rear, nonetheless as much as 85 per cent will be despatched to rear if wanted.
Due to its new cast metal pistons, piezo sensors for the gas injectors, water/air intercooler, turbo compressor wheel and 48V mild-hybrid system, Audi says the brand new Q5 flagship will sip simply 7.0 litres of gas per 100km on the mixed cycle and emit 185g of CO2 per kilometre.
To assist what’s finally a tall automobile be as nimble as potential within the corners, Audi has lowered the SQ5’s journey top by 30mm and fitted firmer springs with height-adjustable air suspension optionally accessible.
These wanting much more athletic capability may go for the quattro sport differential.
Customary gear in the meantime is headlined by 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, crimson brake callipers, Matrix LED headlights with automated excessive beam, dynamic flip alerts, keyless entry and begin, energy tailgate, privateness glass, 10.1-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, duel gadget Bluetooth, wi-fi charging, DAB+ digital radio, 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen premium sound system, head-up show, 30-colour ambient lighting, tri-zone local weather management, heated entrance seats, Nappa leather-based upholstery, sliding second row and a multifunction leather-based steering wheel.
Security options in the meantime lengthen to autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise management with visitors jam help, lively lane help, collision avoidance help, rear cross-traffic help, park help, hill descent management, maintain help, parking sensors all spherical, surround-view digicam, a reversing digicam and the same old suite of airbags, ABS, traction and stability controls.
In keeping with Audi Australia managing director Paul Sansom, the brand new SQ5 TDI “represents an Audi icon in its best kind” to this point.
“The moment success of the lately returned SQ5 TDI particular version fashions verify the continued enchantment of a high-performance TDI engine on this section,” he mentioned.
“The brand new- era 3.0 TDI V6 brings the very newest expertise to ship crushing efficiency, with spectacular effectivity and really low emissions.”
Later within the yr the SQ5 TDI will probably be joined by a coupe-esque Sportback model which ought to verify into native showrooms a number of grand upstream of its wagon sibling.
Audi Australia has bought 1210 Q5s thus far this yr ending April, accounting for 12 per cent of the $60,000-plus medium SUV market.
2021 Audi Q5 pricing*
| 40 TDI quattro (a) | $68,900 |
| 45 TFSI quattro (a) | $69,600 |
| 40 TDI quattro Sport (a) | $74,900 |
| 45 TFSI quattro Sport (a) | $76,600 |
| 40 TDI quattro Launch Version (a) | $78,300 |
| 45 TFSI quattro Launch Version (a) | $80,800 |
| 50 TDI quattro S line (a) | $89,600 |
| SQ5 TDI (a) | $104,900 |
*Excludes on-road prices
