AUDI Australia has expanded its Q5 medium SUV vary with the introduction of the ultra-efficient 35 TDI Restricted Version variant.
Priced from $68,350 (plus on-road prices), the brand new entry level to the Q5 vary provides a theoretical single-tank driving vary of over 1400km. What’s extra, Audi Australia says that (additionally newly launched) Sport Restricted Version variants provide a big worth benefit in comparison with their Sport siblings, with some gadgets – such because the panoramic sunroof and cellphone field mild – omitted on account of restricted availability.
The Sport Restricted Version variants do, nevertheless, obtain a beneficiant variety of customary inclusions, comparable to 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in a 10-Y-spoke design (35 TDI variants), privateness glass, in addition to a color LED inside ambient lighting package deal. The 21-inch Audi Sport 5-arm polygon design alloy wheels can be found optionally from $1250.
The Q5 35 TDI Restricted Version, which could be thought-about a “launch model”, is powered by a mild-hybrid variant of its 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine (120kW/370Nm) thqt drives the Audi’s entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch computerized transmission.
The brand new variant is claimed to dispatch the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.0 seconds. Importantly, its gas consumption is rated at simply 4.8 litres per 100km on the mixed ADR 81/02 cycle.
Externally, the Q5 35 TDI Restricted Version options LED headlights, daytime working lights and taillights, in addition to cornering and all-weather lights. Audi comfort key, electrical tailgate with gesture management, heated aspect mirrors, heated washers, heated windscreen and aluminium-finish roof rails are additionally included.
Inside, the mannequin advantages from leather-appointed upholstery, electrically adjustable entrance seats (with four-way lumbar help), leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel (with shift paddles and hands-on detection), tri-zone local weather management, an auto-dimming frameless rear-view mirror, 40:20:40 split-fold rear seats and ground mats entrance and rear.
On the infotainment entrance, the Q5 35 TDI is provided with a 7.0-inch high-resolution instrument show, Audi’s 10.1-inch MMI navigation plus system with Audi join plus, Apple CarPlay (wi-fi) and Android Auto (wired) connectivity, digital radio reception (DAB+), an eight-speaker/100W audio system, and twin USB retailers entrance and rear.
Like all Q5 variants, the 35 TDI options quite a few customary security and driver-assistance applied sciences, comparable to Audi pre sense metropolis with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) together with pedestrian detection, Audi pre sense rear and -basic, energetic land help and lane change (blind spot) warning, exit warning, rear cross-traffic help, cruise management with speed-limiter operate, high-beam help, Audi parking system plus with rear digital camera, maintain help, hill descent management, tyre-pressure sensors, Audi drive choose and eight airbags.
Like all Audi automobiles, the Q5 35 TDI is backed by a five-year guarantee. 5-year service plans can be found for buy at any time throughout the first 12 months of possession and are priced from $3140.
“The Q5 35 TDI provides a brand new entry level to our hottest SUV mannequin, the enduring Audi Q5,” stated Audi Australia basic supervisor of selling, Nick Reid.
“With the introduction of this mannequin and the curation of our two Sport Restricted Version fashions, we’re making certain that we’re bringing essentially the most enticing automobiles attainable to the premium market right now.
“Past the present Restricted Version provide, we count on that the 35 TDI mannequin will occupy a everlasting place within the Q5 vary.”
The brand new Q5 35 TDI Restricted Version and Q5 Sport Restricted Version variants can be found from Audi sellers now.
2022 Audi Q5 pricing*:
35 TDI Restricted Version (a) | $68,350 | (new variant) |
40 TDI quattro S tronic (a) | $72,700 | |
45 TFSI quattro S tronic (a) | $73,800 | |
40 TDI Sport Restricted Version (a) | $77,600 | (new variant) |
40 TDI quattro S tronic Sport (a) | $78,700 | |
45 TFSI Sport Restricted Version (a) | $79,400 | (new variant) |
45 TFSI quattro S tronic Sport (a) | $80,800 | |
50 TDI quattro tiptronic S-line (a) | $94,900 | |
SQ5 3.0 TDI quattro (a) | $110,400 |
2022 Audi Q5 Sportback pricing*:
40 TDI quattro S line (a) | $82,800 |
45 TFSI quattro S line (a) | $90,800 |
SQ5 3.0 TDI quattro (a) | $116,400 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.