Home / Business and Politics / [VIDEO] After three years, the refreshed version of the compact SUV

[VIDEO] After three years, the refreshed version of the compact SUV

Image by: foto Supplied

It is time for Audi to refresh the compact SUV model Q5, which has been on the market since 2017. The new version is based on the company’s MLBevo platform. The news about the new Q5 applies to all models, including plug-in hybrid version. The Q5 still carries the Q design expression and character, which means it is characterized by a strong and robust appearance. The exterior is rich in recognizable details.

Wood, leather, and technology

The new standard LED front and rear lights give the Audi a slightly more aggressive look, and the characteristic octagonal single-frame (eng. single-frame) grille is thinner but also wider than before. There is also a slightly larger air intake on the bumpers, the side sills have also been redesigned, and the rear end features a strip connecting the rear lights.

The new version of the Q5 is 19 millimeters longer than its predecessor, the width remains the same, and the trunk capacity is 550 liters (1,550 liters with the rear seats down).

The interior of the Q5 has been refreshed with walnut wood and leather accents. In technology, nothing is lacking. Among the elegant lines that adorn the interior of the new Audi is a 10.1-inch touchscreen multimedia display that can be paired with Audi’s digital cockpit and all smartphones.

Mild hybrid drive

If the customer desires more decibels, it is possible to include a Bang & Olufsen audio system with 705 watts and 3D sound with 19 speakers in the equipment. Inside, Audi offers three possible versions: basic, design selection, and S line.

The offer will include a two-liter TDI engine with a power of 2014 HP and 400 Nm paired with a seven-speed S Tronic transmission. The mild hybrid system (MHEV) contributes to low fuel consumption, and the belt-driven starter powers the 12-volt electrical system of the vehicle, which includes a compact lithium-ion battery.

The new Q5 reaches 100 kilometers per hour in 7.6 seconds, and its top speed is 222 km/h. The start of sales is expected this fall. The price is not yet known.