Audi Q5 is a visually and technically refreshed successor

Last week, the Paris Motor Show opened its doors. One of the novelties is the refreshed Audi Q5. The model was first introduced in 2009, and when it comes to premium cars, it is logical that after a seven-year cycle, a successor comes next. Audi is known for not taking risks when it comes to design, and the Q5 is no exception. The new Q5 strongly resembles its predecessor, and at first glance, you might not even recognize that it is a completely new model.

Grown and Slimmed Down

The interior space also follows the guidelines set by the A6 and A4 models, and the most attractive part is undoubtedly the virtual instrument panel. In principle, customers clearly like this, and there is no reason for change. The new model has grown slightly (three cm), slimmed down by one centimeter, and at the same time, it is also one centimeter taller. The trunk can accommodate 550 liters of luggage, 10 more than its predecessor. The new Q5 has been on a diet program, and now it weighs 90 kilograms less than its predecessor. Engineers have worked on aerodynamics, and now the drag coefficient (cx) is just 0.30, while the predecessor had a cx of 0.33. This reduces consumption and improves performance.

The Diesel Card

As for the engines, Audi has practically put all its cards on diesel engines. This decision is not accidental and is the result of previous sales results, where diesel customers have an absolute advantage. There are even four engines on offer, the weakest developing 150 horsepower, followed by a version with 163 horsepower, 190 horsepower, and as the icing on the cake, a model with a sporty 286 horsepower. If someone insists on a gasoline engine, there is one, but valuable version that develops 252 horsepower. In the weaker versions, the customer can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a six-speed automatic S Tronic, as well as a Tiptronic with up to eight speeds. The same goes for the drive, which in the weaker versions can be front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while in the stronger versions, it is only 4 x 4 drive. The Quattro Ultra version offers the possibility of disconnecting the rear drive when it is not needed during driving to reduce fuel consumption. The Audi Q5 is the best-selling model in its segment, and the new version should solidify that position.