The Audi Q5 is a mid-size SUV model family in the D-SUV segment produced by the German automaker Audi. The second generation, coded FY, was introduced in 2017, facelifted in 2021, and further updated for the 2025 model year with enhancements to driver assistance technologies and digital cockpit equipment. The series includes the standard Q5 SUV, the sportier Q5 Sportback coupe-SUV, the plug-in hybrid Q5 TFSI e, and the performance-oriented SQ5/SQ5 Sportback.
Design and Structural Features
Built on the MLB Evo platform, the Q5 features a large Singleframe grille, OLED taillights, and laser-assisted Matrix LED headlights. In the cabin, a 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen and a 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus are standard.
Body Types and Dimensions
Q5 SUV
- Length: 4,717 mm
- Width (without mirrors): 1,900 mm
- Width (with mirrors): 2,155 mm
- Height: 1,614 – 1,668 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,823 – 2,827 mm
- Front Track: 1,621 mm
- Rear Track: 1,613 mm
- Luggage Capacity (TFSI): 520 liters / 1,520 liters
- Luggage Capacity (TFSI e): 438 liters / 1,358 liters
- Loading Edge Height: 757 – 777 mm
Q5 Sportback
- Length: 4,717 mm
- Width (without mirrors): 1,900 mm
- Width (with mirrors): 2,155 mm
- Height: 1,619 – 1,668 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,823 – 2,827 mm
- Front Track: 1,621 mm
- Rear Track: 1,613 mm
- Luggage Capacity (TFSI): 520 liters / 1,473 liters
- Luggage Capacity (TFSI e): 438 liters / 1,358 liters
- Loading Edge Height: 758 – 779 mm
Audi Q5 (Audi)
Powertrain Options and Performance
Petrol Engines (TFSI)
- 45 TFSI quattro (2.0L 4-cylinder): 265 hp / 370 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 6.1 s
- Maximum Speed: 240 km/h
- Transmission: 7-speed S tronic
- Drivetrain: quattro AWD
Plug-in Hybrids (TFSI e)
- 50 TFSI e quattro (2.0L TFSI + Electric Motor): 299 hp / 450 Nm
- Electric Range: 61–62 km (WLTP)
- 0–100 km/h: 6.1 s
- Maximum Speed: 239 km/h
- Battery: 17.9 kWh
- Charging Time: 2.5 hours (AC 7.4 kW)
- 55 TFSI e quattro (2.0L TFSI + Electric Motor): 367 hp / 500 Nm
- Electric Range: 60–62 km (WLTP)
- 0–100 km/h: 5.3 s
- Maximum Speed: 239 km/h
- Battery: 17.9 kWh
- Charging Time: 2.5 hours (AC 7.4 kW)
Performance Models (SQ5/SQ5 Sportback)
- SQ5 3.0 TDI V6 quattro: 341 hp / 700 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 5.1 s
- Maximum Speed: 250 km/h (electronically limited)
- Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic
- Drivetrain: quattro AWD
Audi Q5, SQ5 Model (Audi)
Interior and Equipment
Standard Equipment (Q5 / Sportback / TFSI e / SQ5)
- Matrix LED headlights
- Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
- MMI Navigation Plus (10.1-inch)
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Power tailgate
- 18-inch alloy wheels (SQ5: 20-inch)
- Audi Pre Sense City
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
Optional Equipment
- OLED taillights
- Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system (19 speakers, 755 W)
- Head-Up Display
- Panoramic glass roof
- Heated/ventilated massage seats
- Dynamic steering system
- 19–21 inch alloy wheel options
- 360° camera and Park Assist
Audi Q5 Sportback Model Console Design (Audi)
Safety and Driver Assistance Systems
Euro NCAP Result
In 2025, the Audi Q5 received a 5-star rating in Euro NCAP tests.
Standard Systems
- Audi Pre Sense Front
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Driver Fatigue Detection
Optional Systems
- Night Vision Assistant
- Cross Traffic Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Stop&Go)
- 360° Surround View System
Production and Market Position
The Audi Q5 Series is manufactured at Audi’s San José Chiapa plant in Mexico. Competing models include the BMW X3/X4, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Volvo XC60.