New Audi Q5 facelift means fresh looks inside and out plus extra tech

The updated Audi Q5 features a range of styling and technology tweaks, including a smaller radiator grille and a larger infotainment system

29 Jun 2020

Audi has launched a facelifted version of the Q5. The revised SUV features a handful of design and applied science tweaks, which Audi hopes volition keep it competitive with the likes of the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC and Jaguar F-Pace. It'll keep sale in July, priced from £42,950, with first deliveries due to arrive in September.

The cosmetic revisions are fairly restrained. Styling changes include new LED headlamps, a slightly narrower radiator grille and a tweaked forepart bumper, with larger air intakes. Audi has likewise fitted a pair of reprofiled side skirts – and at the rear, at that place's an updated diffuser and a dissimilar trim-piece between the automobile's new OLED tail lights.

Audi also offers a few trim-specific styling tweaks for the revised Q5. For example, the Sport model comes with a chrome grille surround and silvery slip plates, while the S line variant features a honeycomb grille and chrome strip for the rear diffuser. Audi has as well added a pair of new paint finishes to the Q5'southward colour palette – District Dark-green and Ultra Blue.

Interior revisions are every bit subtle. The only noticeable departure is the larger infotainment system, which has been upgraded from an 8.3-inch to a 10.1-inch unit of measurement. The previous Q5's centre console rotary control knob has also been replaced past a storage bin.

Like with the onetime model, Q5 buyers will still be offered a 12.3-inch digital instrument binnacle as an optional extra, along with an interior ambient lighting packet and a head-up brandish. The digital gauge cluster is an updated version of the outgoing SUV's – and Audi says it offers 10 times the computing ability of its predecessor.

Facelifted Audi Q5: trim levels and equipment

Buyers will have their choice of three primary trim-levels – Sport, S line and Vorsprung. As standard, the Q5 Sport will come up with 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front sports seats, a multifunction steering bicycle and 3-zone climate control. Buyers too get cruise control, keyless go and all-round parking sensors.

Prices for the S line model will kickoff from £45,935 – and upgrades over the Sport model include 19-inch alloys, matrix LED headlamps, sports suspension, a more aggressive body kit and an S line rear spoiler. Inside, at that place's a pair of unique Alcantara-trimmed sports seats, a sports steering wheel and aluminium pedals.

The flagship Vorsprung model builds on the S line'southward specification with 21-inch alloy wheels, scrolling indicators, adaptive air suspension, privacy glass and black outside trim. There's also a wealth of boosted technology, such as a 360-degree camera and park aid.

Audi will also offer an added-value launch edition version of the updated Q5, which adds a host of extra equipment to the S line variant. Upgrades include 20-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers, Audi-branded puddle lighting, a panoramic glass sunroof, carbon fibre side skirts and blackness replacements for the SUV's radiator grille, door mirrors and roof rails.

Facelifted Audi Q5: engines and drivetrains

UK Q5 buyers will take their selection of three powertrains. The entry-level Q5 40 TDI is powered by an improved version of the outgoing model's turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine, which now develops 201bhp and 400Nm of torque. Information technology offers a 0–62mph time of 7.6 seconds and a elevation speed of 138mph.

The 11bhp improvement to the engine'due south power output comes courtesy of a new belt-driven integrated starter-generator mild-hybrid system. Audi has too fitted a lighter aluminium crankcase and a lighter crankshaft, shaving 22.5kg of weight off the engine.

Audi's upgrades have likewise improved fuel economy and emissions. The former Q5 40 TDI claimed 51.4mpg and 146g/km of CO2 on the WLTP combined wheel – while Audi says this updated model can manage corresponding figures of 53.2mpg and 139g/km.

Buyers will be offered an improved version of the approachable car'south turbocharged 2.0-litre 45 TFSI petrol engine, too, which is fitted with the same mild-hybrid applied science. Ability rises from 242bhp to 261bhp – just torque remains the aforementioned at 370Nm. The engine'due south top speed and 0–62mph fourth dimension are also identical at 147mph and half-dozen.4 seconds.

Audi will also launch an updated SQ5 performance model, fitted with a revised version of the old machine'south turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine. It's fitted with a more powerful 48-volt mild-hybrid organisation, which should show an improvement over the outgoing model'due south 349bhp output – but Audi is yet to officially confirm the engine's performance figures.

Finally, buyers volition get a tweaked version of the quondam Q5'south plug-in hybrid powertrain. Similar the outgoing model, the system will comprise a turbocharged 2.0-litre iv-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor – and Audi has confirmed that it'll be offered in a option of two ability outputs. The old motorcar was available with either 295bhp or 362bhp and, like the rest of the Q5 range, we expect a small improvement over these figures.

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