Audi Q5 Sportback

The Audi Q5 Sportback is the coupe-styled performance-packed version in the Q5 lineup. The Q5 Sportback is one of the best-selling models from the brand and known for its adventurous styling, comfort, build quality and cutting-edge dynamics.

Except its sleek, coupe-inspired design and some interior upgrades, the Q5 Sportback is virtually identical to the standard Q5. Under the hood, it boasts the same 2.0L turbocharged engine and sports suspension as its sibling, along with various cosmetic enhancements. 

The Q5 Sportback features a dynamic personality, with a bold exterior design that commands attention. Its aggressive front bumper, grille, and streamlined rear end create a confident stance, while the luxurious interior offers ample space, comfort features and premium materials to pamper occupants. Overall, the Q5 Sportback delivers a triple threat of stunning looks, opulent comfort, and potent performance.

Color options of Audi Q5 Sportback

The Audi Q5 Sportback SUV comes in one solid Arkona White, one pearl effect Daytona Gray and seven metallic paint finishes, including Mythos Black, Ultra Blue, Navarra Blue, Glacier White, District Green, Floret Silver and Chronos Gray.

Engine and transmission of Audi Q5 Sportback

The Audi Q5 Sportback is powered by the same 2.0L turbo engine found in the standard Q5, which delivers a potent 249 hp and 370Nm of torque. Mated to a seamless 7-speed S tronic transmission, this engine enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in a swift 6.3 seconds, clinching the top speed of 237kmph.

Furthermore, the Q5 Sportback's Quattro all-wheel drive system provides added grip and stability, allowing it to navigate various driving conditions with confidence and agility.

Features of Audi Q5 Sportback

Interior:

The cabin of the Audi Q5 Sportback speaks quality with the front sport seats offering a comfortable and supportive driving position, while the Criollo Brown upholstery with contrasting stitching adds a touch of elegance to the cabin. 

Alternatively, you can personalize the interior to your taste with Audi Exclusive, which offers bespoke options such as Nappa leather in Jet Grey with striking iguana green accents and Piano Black trim, allowing you to put your unique stamp on the vehicle.

Exterior:

The Audi Q5 Sportback appears sporty from all angles with honeycomb grille and LED headlights at the front. The confident design is highlighted with the sporty coupé-like roof line and wide, flat sloping rear while the aerodynamic appearance is attributed to the chrome bar that stretches across the vehicle.

Further, the sportiness is elevated with S-line equipment line accents, roof edge spoiler and optional OLED rear lights boasting a three-dimensional design, comprising small, individually controllable segments that can be adjusted to create a unique visual effect.

Entertainment and convenience:

The Audi Q5 Sportback offers an unmatched driving experience with features like a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, and a cutting-edge digital driver display, offering every detail of the journey in crisp graphics. The tech department further gets a 10.25-inch intuitive infotainment system, featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Comfort:

Despite its sleek, sloping rear design, the Audi Q5 Sportback surprisingly accommodates five passengers with ease, providing ample head and legroom for all. The flexible rear seat bench, featuring three adjustable segments, adds to the car's versatility, while the optional variable folding luggage compartment mat and sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid simplify loading and unloading.

Other comfort features include leather-wrapped, 3-spoke, multi-function flat-bottomed sports steering wheel, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting package, front heated and ventilated seats and powered tailgate.

Safety:

The Audi Q5 Sportback covers the occupants from multiple fronts with airbags at the front, side and above. It further gets features like dynamic stability control, traction control, Tyre Pressure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning and 360-degree camera, among others.

Alternatives of Audi Q5 Sportback

The Audi Q5 Sportback is challenged by SUVs like the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. If you want a joyful sports sedan driving experience in a compact SUV package, you can spend a little more to buy Porsche Macan, or similarly priced Genesis GV70 if you are looking other than German brands.