Audi plans to introduce over 20 new fashions by the top of 2025, and its subsequent unveiling might be one of the essential ones. The model previewed the third era of the Q5, its best-selling mannequin by a major margin, and introduced {that a} full debut will happen quickly.
The lone preview picture launched by Audi reveals the brand new Q5’s driver-side headlight. That is not rather a lot to go on, however it seems to be markedly thinner and extra swept-back than the current-generation mannequin’s. Lighting has been a part of Audi’s design identification for many years, and the brand new Q5 will maintain the custom going by adopting particular person LED parts that may be configurable. The hood options extra sculpted styling, too.
Whereas it is too early to offer powertrain particulars, we already know that the subsequent Q5 is not going to be obtainable with an electrical drivetrain. This wasn’t confirmed by the model, however it lately rolled out a brand new naming system that assigns even-numbered nameplates to EVs and odd-numbered nameplates to gasoline-powered fashions. For instance, the A4 will enter a brand new era because the A5, whereas the A6 goes electric-only. The identical goes for SUVs, and making use of that logic to the Q5 all however confirms the powertrain portfolio is not going to embrace a battery-powered choice.
Electrification might be an choice, nevertheless: not less than one hybrid system might be obtainable. Gasoline-burning engines might be supplied as nicely.
The third-generation Audi Q5 will make its debut on-line on September 2, and gross sales ought to begin shortly after. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner famous that the remainder of the SUV vary might be refreshed after the Q5, so count on to see a whole lot of new high-riding fashions emerge within the coming months.
