Ahead of a likely 2025 Australian release, the third-generation 2025 Audi Q5 has been revealed. Now riding on a new platform, the new Q5’s sharp styling hides bigger improvements in efficiency and tech through new powertrains and a lot more available equipment. Rivalling cars like the new BMW X3, the new Q5 will also be available in faster SQ5 form, which is now powered by a turbocharged petrol V6 attached to – like the rest of the range – a mild-hybrid drivetrain.
Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG, sees the new Audi Q5 as a guarantee of success: “The Audi Q5 has been our most successful and most important SUV model in the midsize class for more than 15 years. The new edition is a further development of its proven characteristics.”
“As the second model in our new generation of highly efficient combustion engines, it marks the next important step in the rejuvenation of our portfolio. I am certain that the new Audi Q5, as a sporty all-rounder with a dynamic SUV design, will continue its success story.”
Visually, the 2025 Audi Q5 is clearly related to the current model, but gains Audi’s latest design language with thin LED headlights, a wide grille and OLED brake lights at the rear. The tailights can – depending on market – also display different shapes to warn other motorists, for example. Depending on market, wheels ranging from 17- to 21-inches in size will be available.
Riding on the company’s new ‘PPC’ or ‘Premium Platform Combustion’ platform – which also underpins the A4-replacing new A5 – the new Q5 measures 4,717mm long, 1,900mm wide, 1,625mm tall and rides on a 2,823mm long wheelbase. That makes it 35mm longer and 7mm wider than the current model, yet also 16mm shorter in height. Boot space figures are yet to be revealed, aside from a 1,473L seats folded figure, which is 47L smaller than the current model (but Australian figures are yet to be confirmed).
Inside the 2025 Audi Q5 is an new layout which follows other recent new Audi products like the A6 e-tron and A5. Ahead of the driver lays an 11.9-inch display that’s supplemented by a 14.5-inch touchscreen and – likely optionally – a further 10.9-inch touchscreen for the passenger under the ‘Digital Stage’ banner. According to Audi, the latter feature prevents drivers from being distracted while driving by only showing the contents of the display to the front passenger.
The central touchscreen is powered by a new Android Automotive software, which can be updated over-the-air and apps such as YouTube are available through the Audi Connect store. Optionally available will be a 685-watt 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, as well as a head-up display that will be able to show a wide variety of information, a sliding and reclining rear seat, a 15-watt wireless phone charger and USB-C ports capable of charging at up to 100-watts.
In Europe initially are three engines in the 2025 Audi Q5: a 150kW/340Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and a 150kW/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel in the regular Q5 range, with a 270kW/550Nm 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol V6 reserved for the hot SQ5. All are mated to seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions and the company’s famous ‘quattro’ all-wheel drive system as standard. Australian models and further engine variants – including plug-in hybrids – are yet to be confirmed.
All launch models are also paired with an 48-volt mild-hybrid system that reportedly aids both performance and economy by providing an 18kW/230Nm boost to performance and allowing the engine to shut off when coasting and even in low speed manoeuvring.
The 2025 Audi Q5 will go on sale in Australia likely sometime in 2025, with local pricing and specifications to be confirmed before then. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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