Unveiled: Pricing and details for the third-gen Audi Q5 and SQ5 SUVs, set to hit Australian markets in 2025
Audi Australia has recently launched the third-generation Audi Q5 and SQ5, positioning them as strong contenders in the midsize luxury SUV segment. The new models boast significant advancements in design, powertrains, technology, and pricing, making them competitive against rivals like the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC.
Pricing
The Audi Q5 starts at approximately AU$81,000 before on-road costs, undercutting the BMW X3 (from $86,100) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (from $89,000), while tightening competition with the Lexus NX (from $63,400). The SQ5’s Australian pricing is not explicitly stated but is expected to be positioned as a premium, sporty variant with advanced features and a powerful engine.
Powertrains
The base model Audi Q5 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine producing 150 kW and 340 Nm torque, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. It includes mild-hybrid (MHEV) support adding up to 18 kW and 230 Nm, enabling brief low-speed electric-only driving.
The Audi SQ5 is equipped with a 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine delivering 270 kW (360 hp) and 550 Nm torque in Australia, paired with a 7-speed S-tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.
Technological and Interior Features
The third-gen Q5 offers a redesigned interior with increased head and legroom. It features an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster along with a 14.5-inch central multimedia touchscreen; a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen is optional as part of a “Tech pro” package. The SQ5’s cockpit is fully immersive with a sculpted sports front seat design, a sweeping dashboard that integrates a cutting-edge OLED touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, head-up display, and Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.
Both models enjoy sharper exterior styling with sleek fronts, dynamic rear designs, and sporty wheel options.
Other Highlights
The SQ5 emphasizes sporty dynamics with sports suspension, enhanced vehicle agility, and patented quattro all-wheel drive for confident cornering. Both vehicles benefit from mild-hybrid technology (MHEV plus), enhancing efficiency without sacrificing performance. The Q5 is built on Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), enhancing comfort and modernization.
Customers can opt for service plan extensions under the Audi Advantage program. All Q5 and SQ5 models come with 5-year warranties.
The SQ5 includes features such as 21-inch wheels, ventilated and massaging diamond-stitched leather seats, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, a head-up display, and dynamic ambient lighting. The Q5's cabin features leather-appointed upholstery, ambient lighting, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a digital key, and a wide range of safety features.
In summary, the third-generation Audi Q5 and SQ5 offer a combination of efficient mild-hybrid petrol engines, premium tech interfaces, sporty yet comfortable interiors, and aggressive pricing aimed to compete directly with German and Japanese rivals in the midsize luxury SUV segment. First deliveries of the new Q5 and SQ5 models are expected in showrooms within weeks.
The Audi Q5, priced competitively starting at approximately AU$81,000 before on-road costs, boasts a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine and features an upgraded interior with increased head and legroom, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14.5-inch central multimedia touchscreen.
In contrast, the SQ5, with its 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine, is expected to be priced as a premium, sporty variant, offering a fully immersive cockpit with a sculpted sports front seat design, a sweeping dashboard that integrates a cutting-edge OLED touchscreen, and advanced features such as 21-inch wheels, ventilated and massaging diamond-stitched leather seats, and a Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system.
Both vehicles benefit from Audi's mild-hybrid technology (MHEV), ensuring improved efficiency without compromising performance, and come with 5-year warranties. The SQ5 also features sports suspension, enhanced vehicle agility, and patented quattro all-wheel drive for confident cornering, emphasizing its sporty dynamics.
