Volume 14 Issue 1 » 53
2018 Audi Q5 / SQ5
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The Q5 is one of Audi’ s most popular and successful products, with more than 1.6 million examples of the first-generation design sold globally.
The crossover craze has only accelerated since the original Q5 was first launched in 2008. Not wanting to rest on its laurels, Audi has completely redesigned the Q5 from the ground up for the 2018 model year. Practically every part has been improved, and nearly 200 pounds have been shaved.
The fresh new exterior design is more carlike than before and styled with the latest Audi corporate face. The squinty LED headlamps, prominent six-sided grille, and sharply creased character lines will be very familiar to Audi fans. adjustable air suspension system. Thus, the Q5 has gone upmarket with new levels of comfort, handling and capability.
Just one engine choice is available on the Q5, a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder unit producing 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Step up to the hot rod SQ5 and the horsepower and torque figures swell substantially to 354 hp and 369 lb-ft respectively, thanks to the 3.0L turbocharged V6.
The Q5 / SQ5’ s interior has also been substantially modernized, with a design similar to the latest A4 sedan. Genuine open-pore wood, matte-finished metal accents, suede door inserts, and diamondpattern leather seats are all available, as is Audi’ s fantastic Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster.
Optionally available for the first time is an adaptive and height