Audi Teases Next-gen Q5 And It Looks Sharp!

SAUDI ARABIA : Audi is all set to unwrap the next generation of one of its best-selling SUVs, the Q5. The teaser image makes the car look sharp and we think it will be a proper update for the big SUV. 

• The teaser image only shows the next generation Q5’s left daytime running light (DRL)
• We think the Q6 e-tron feature set will make its way to the Q5, something the Q5 badly needs
• The Q5 will be launched in the 1st week of September

Well Sorted, Sharp Exteriors  

The next generation of the Audi Q5 is expected to be launched soon with the actual model to be unveiled on September 2, 2024. In the build-up to the big reveal, the automaker has released a teaser image that only shows a view of the driver’s side headlight. Above the brand new Matrix LED there are Daytime Running Lights presented as thin strips on the upper part of the headlight. 

There is a projector under, which most likely is the main headlight, and it indicates that the new design does matter in both form and function. As for Audi, the company has made sure to keep most of the details under wraps but this teaser’s purpose is to create hype and expectation towards the actual release.

Immersive Interiors 

Regarding the cabin, it is suggested that the upcoming Q5 will borrow some elements from the Q6 e-tron, especially regarding the infotainment system. This means that you can probably look forward to a complex setup of two screens where you can have a large 14. A 5-inch touch screen is provided to manage the infotainment while the features to control climate are given an 11. 

One is a 9-inch digital instrument cluster while the other is a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, both of which feature Audi’s latest modular software architecture. This configuration may provide the public with the experience of high-tech innovative technology driving, as well as the best connectivity solutions and controls.

Engine Options

Although Audi has not revealed the details of the powertrain in the new Q5, it is expected that the company’s model will not be available with the all-electric drive system, if at all, in the current generation. The global lineup, on the other hand, will feature diesel and Petrol engines with the integration of the 48V mild-hybrid system for improvement of mileage and power. 

For those wishing to opt for a greener solution, the authors expect that a plug-in hybrid variant will be offered shortly, with a potential electric-only range of about 100 km.

Launch & Availability 

In line with Audi’s new naming convention—where even numbers are designated for electric vehicles and odd numbers for gasoline-powered models—the upcoming Q5 will adhere to this pattern, ruling out the possibility of a fully electric version in this lineup. However, the Q5 will still offer a range of hybrid options alongside traditional gasoline engines, catering to a broad spectrum of customer preferences. The third-generation Q5 is scheduled to make its debut with the price range of SAR 210,360 - 275,000 , with sales expected to commence shortly thereafter.