Q5 [Official] The new Audi Q5

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[azeez samara]

All audi's suv are not good looking in compare with rivals especially the q7

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Honestly what BMW and Audi is doing is sales volume perfection. You don't see a difference when you see the car on the road (they're all nice looking) but as soon as you compare the new 5 or Q5 to its predecessor it makes them look very old. That's perfect for sales. Keeping the old ones and getting a couple new ones. Not very creative but great for profit

 

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[Mr. Mercedes]

When can we expect to see the SQ5?

 

[domleo999]

They need a petrol S variant to combat the X3M40i and the GLC43

 

[Centurion]

They need a petrol S variant to combat the X3M40i and the GLC43

That would be fun! It's a shame petrol engines are being being phased out in this segment. In the UK the GLC, X3 and Q5 are only available with turbo charged diesels.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

That would be fun! It's a shame petrol engines are being being phased out in this segment. In the UK the GLC, X3 and Q5 are only available with turbo charged diesels.

Really? How disappointing for buyers. Here in oz diesel sales have started to tank as petrols have become increasingly efficient and powerful.

 

[martinbo]

Poor ol' diesel. Under-appreciated and over-vilified.

Outgoing SQ5 is a riot (for 1.9 ton SUV) and a contributing factor is that brawny twin-turbo diesel which does the required muscling low-down in the rev range.

In fact, I feel that the ultra-powerful petrol SUVs are overkill and I would opt for the lesser, top-end diesels every time: Cayenne Diesel S, X5 M50d.

If memory serves, a petrol SQ5 with the supercharged V6 is offered in some markets. Ditto for still opting for the diesel. It's the long-range cruising efficiency that swings it for me.

 

[Centurion]

Really? How disappointing for buyers. Here in oz diesel sales have started to tank as petrols have become increasingly efficient and powerful.

Yes. Here in Europe, governments take emissions dead seriously and fuel is expensive here too.

The EU continuously put pressure on the auto industry to minimise their impact on the environment. Across most car manufacturers turbo charged diesels cars always produce more torque, lower emissions, higher fuel efficiency. For everyday drivability of a heavy car diesel beats petrol.

However, the reaper is coming for the diesel engine. The Euro 6 emission standard was introduced in September last year. To meet it, diesel cars must have CO2 emissions of less than 80mg/km. The limit for Euro 5 is 180mg/km. The reason why it's a big deal is that popular company cars such as the 320d or A4 2.0TDI which emit 119mg/km no longer meet the strictest emission standard.

To make matters worse, in 2020, London's congestion charge zone will become an Ultra Low Emission zone. It will cost £10 to enter, ON TOP of the congestion charge fee, if your car doesn't meet the Euro 6 standard. Guess what cars comply? Hybrids.

Hybrids are a good bridge between the the combustion engine and electric drive train, but on motorways their puny engine are inefficient. With that being said I would expect the new SQ5 to be a diesel like the SQ7 but in markets such as USA, Audi will undoubtedly offer the supercharged V6.

Diesels are all but dead there.

 

[Monster]

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[khabah]

If memory serves, a petrol SQ5 with the supercharged V6 is offered in some markets. Ditto for still opting for the diesel. It's the long-range cruising efficiency that swings it for me.

I've read a few articles quoting that the new SQ5 has the same 354hp, 3.0L single-turbo petrol V6 from the new S4/5 models... Although I haven't read anything official from Audi yet. Pretty sure an SQ5 TDI will come out at some point too using a boosted version of the TDI V6; maybe a triple-turbo?

Also - an RS Q5 has [allegedly] been mooted, only this beastie will use the 2.9L V6 that we saw in the new Panamera 4S and is apparently heading into the new RS 5. This one should be interesting to look out for...

khabah

 

[SCOTT27]

Yes. Here in Europe, governments take emissions dead seriously and fuel is expensive here too.

The EU continuously put pressure on the auto industry to minimise their impact on the environment. Across most car manufacturers turbo charged diesels cars always produce more torque, lower emissions, higher fuel efficiency. For everyday drivability of a heavy car diesel beats petrol.

However, the reaper is coming for the diesel engine. The Euro 6 emission standard was introduced in September last year. To meet it, diesel cars must have CO2 emissions of less than 80mg/km. The limit for Euro 5 is 180mg/km. The reason why it's a big deal is that popular company cars such as the 320d or A4 2.0TDI which emit 119mg/km no longer meet the strictest emission standard.

To make matters worse, in 2020, London's congestion charge zone will become an Ultra Low Emission zone. It will cost £10 to enter, ON TOP of the congestion charge fee, if your car doesn't meet the Euro 6 standard. Guess what cars comply? Hybrids.

Hybrids are a good bridge between the the combustion engine and electric drive train, but on motorways their puny engine are inefficient. With that being said I would expect the new SQ5 to be a diesel like the SQ7 but in markets such as USA, Audi will undoubtedly offer the supercharged V6.

Diesels are all but dead there.

Yes especially the last statement. VW are responsible for that. Compensation for the Americans but nothing for Europe.
It will be interesting to see how the EU handle that including pending cases from actual European owners.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I've read a few articles quoting that the new SQ5 has the same 354hp, 3.0L single-turbo petrol V6 from the new S4/5 models... Although I haven't read anything official from Audi yet. Pretty sure an SQ5 TDI will come out at some point too using a boosted version of the TDI V6; maybe a triple-turbo?

Also - an RS Q5 has [allegedly] been mooted, only this beastie will use the 2.9L V6 that we saw in the new Panamera 4S and is apparently heading into the new RS 5. This one should be interesting to look out for...

khabah

Have they said when the next SQ5 will likely make an appearance?

 

[martinbo]

Regarding the discussion around the viability of diesels:

Dieter Zetsche's thoughts on diesel engines

The future is electric and diesel is getting a bad press, but Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche believes it would be “absolutely stupid” for diesel cars to be allowed to die out.

When asked how long he envisaged diesel engines surviving, Zetsche replied: “Exactly as long as gasoline engines.”

Source: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/c...tial-ferrari-alfa-romeo-mercedes-benz-peugeot

I truly believe that diesel will have its place for as long as reciprocating combustion engines remain on the market.

 

[khabah]

Have they said when the next SQ5 will likely make an appearance?

The non-S models showed up in Paris and go on sale in Q1 2017, so I'd expect to see the SQ5 either in Detroit in January or in Geneva in March with an on-sale date in the summer/fall of 2017.

khabah

 

[Centurion]

Reviews are positive! A few magazines have complimented on the high refinement that comes with the air suspension. It's great that Audi are offering it on a car below the A8 and Q7.

Disappointingly the car is said to not be fun to drive which is disappointing as you would expect a car with air suspension to be jack of all trades like an E55 AMG. However if the steering is loose and is not commanding enough in the sportiest setting then the car has a weak link. With standard suspension I doubt the car feels much different from the existing one.

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[Giannis]

Disappointingly the car is said to not be fun to drive

Did you expect something different?