Sleek and Strong: The 2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback

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11-26-2024caranddriver

Introduction


Audi has introduced the 2025 Q5 Sportback and its sportier sibling, the SQ5 Sportback. These models provide a stylish alternative to their more traditionally shaped SUV counterparts.

Performance Specs


Both models include:
- All-wheel drive
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission

Engine Options:
- Q5 Sportback: 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- SQ5 Sportback: 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine

Design and Features

Exterior Highlights


- Enlarged grille with distinctive mesh design
- Eyebrow-like daytime running lights
- Full-width taillights featuring OLED designs in select markets
- Sleeker bodywork with new wheel designs
- The Q5 S trim comes with larger air intakes and a rear diffuser

Cargo Space: 18 cubic feet, expanding to 50 cubic feet with the seats folded down

Interior Layout


- Dashboard rich in digital displays
- 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster
- 14.3-inch center touchscreen
- Available head-up display and 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen

Market Availability


- Expected to launch in Europe in early 2025
- U.S. specifications and pricing details are forthcoming

Summary


The 2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback models combine elegant styling with robust performance. With their European launch anticipated for early 2025, U.S. enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to more details.

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