[Auto] Léger restylage pour l’Audi Q5

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Three years after its launch, the current Audi Q5 is undergoing a very slight mid-career restyling, and is modernizing on several points, with a new infotainment system.

 

It has already been three years since the current Audi Q5 has been present on the market, when it was recalled launched in 2015. Inevitably, the time for restyling was starting to get closer, and so here it comes at this end of June, when still camouflaged copies of the SUV had already been seen several times by spy photographers. Unsurprisingly, the changes remain rather discreet on this revised and corrected version, a maneuver contrasting with the restyling of the Audi A4, which is much more visible. The program therefore of this new version, a new style first of all, but also an improved infotainment system, as well as a wide range of powertrains. In short, everything was done to keep the SUV with the rings in the race against its competitors, whether it be the Mercedes GLC, the DS 7 Crossback or the BMW X3.

 

 

As you will have understood, the external changes are very discreet here, and are concentrated in particular on the front face. It is distinguished by a wider grille, surrounded by new air intakes and redesigned optics. At the rear, the changes are less visible, since they relate only to the lights, adopting OLED technology in order to better adapt to the environment. Slightly longer, the Audi Q5 also enriches its catalog with new rims from 18 to 21 inches. Inside, if the presentation doesn't change, the infotainment system takes a real leap forward, offering the services of Amazon's voice assistant Alexa. In addition, CarToX communication is also available, as well as a new service allowing customers to purchase features throughout the life of their car. The rest remains unchanged, except for the touch screen, which now goes from 8.3 to 10.1 inches, while the scroll wheel on the center console disappears.

 

 

Make way for hybridization
Under its hood, the Audi Q5 will give pride of place to electrification, with plug-in hybrid powertrains, which will arrive shortly after launch. At the start of its commercialization, the SUV will indeed carry a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with light hybridization, developing some 204 horsepower for a maximum torque displayed at 400 Nm. An interesting technical sheet, which allows newcomers to realize the exercise from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.6 seconds, for a maximum speed peaking at 222 km / h. All power is sent to all four wheels, via a Quattro all-wheel drive and a seven-speed S Tronic robotic gearbox. Subsequently, two TDI four cylinders will be added to the range, as well as two TFSI four cylinders and a V6 diesel.

Good news, orders for the Edition One launch version are already open! This is distinguished by an S Line package, enriched with a black exterior package as well as red brake calipers and 19-inch rims. The first deliveries are planned for the fall, while the range of tariffs for France is not yet known. In Germany, the new Audi Q5 will be available from € 48,700, an amount that should be fairly close to home. For its part, the declination fitted with the new mild-hybrid 204 horsepower engine will start from € 55,100 in France.