AUDI’S ALL-NEW THIRD-GENERATION Audi Q5 and SQ5 SUV pricing and specifications have been released. Built upon Audi’s advanced Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), the latest generation of Audi’s globally successful mid-sized SUV represents a significant step forward in technology, driving dynamics, luxury, and electrified efficiency. Pricing for the brand-new Audi Q5 range starts from $81,000 (plus on road costs), with the entry model benefitting from a substantial increase to standard equipment.
The Audi Q5 remains one of Audi’s most popular vehicles worldwide, recognised for its exceptional blend of spacious practicality, sophisticated luxury, dynamic performance, and superior build quality. This third-generation Q5 enhances these core attributes, introducing advanced electrification in its clever mild hybrid plus technology, a refreshed and modern interior and superior comfort, premium appointments and tech throughout.
Jeff Mannering, Director of Audi Australia, said, “The arrival of the all-new Audi Q5 and SQ5 marks a transformative moment for Audi in Australia. This third-generation Q5 retains its renowned practicality and versatility while introducing substantial innovations in technology, electrification, and driving dynamics. It’s an evolution that embodies Vorsprung durch Technik. This new generation builds on impressive legacy and further cements its status as a standout in Australia’s premium SUV market.”
At launch, the Audi Q5 range for Australia will consist of a front-wheel drive Q5 TFSI and the Q5 TDI, the latter in both quattro and quattro sport trim, as well as the V6 TFSI engine-powered performance variant in the SQ5, with a special SQ5 edition one available for a limited time to commemorate the launch. These five SUVs will later be joined by the Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback, due later in 2025 to complete the full range by early next year.
The all-new Audi Q5 and SQ5 arrive in Australia as the most advanced and luxurious versions of this globally acclaimed SUV yet. With progressive styling, clever technology, impressive performance, and unparalleled comfort, the new Q5 range offers an exceptional choice and value for Australian customers seeking the very best in the premium SUV segment. Reinforcing the brands unwavering commitment to innovation, sophistication, and driving experience, these vehicles continue to set new benchmarks for discerning Australian buyers.
Audi Q5 TFSI & Q5 TDI quattro: Advanced efficiency and elevated luxury
The new Audi Q5 range offers customers a choice of two sophisticated engines at launch: a 150kW TFSI front-wheel-drive variant and a 150kW TDI featuring Audi’s acclaimed quattro all- wheel-drive system. Both engines incorporate Audi’s latest MHEV plus electrified technology including advanced integrated powertrain generator that generates additional drive torque of up to 230 Nm and up to 18 kW of power. The result is improved efficiency, performance and driving refinement, while allowing partial electric manoeuvring without plug-in charging. Further, significant enhancements have been made to the dynamics of the Q5 with the fitment of progressive steering and advanced frequency selective dampers as standard across the range.
The exterior design of the Q5 TFSI and TDI quattro showcases Audi’s new bold and progressive aesthetic. The third generation of the Q5 SUV has become sportier and has revised proportions, featuring a taut, high shoulder line for a powerful silhouette connecting the front and rear lights. The front end of the vehicle could be described as appearing self-confident, with the defining elements now positioned higher on the vehicle than the predecessor. While flaunting a new look, the Q5 is still familiar, with the sporty, wide Singleframe sitting high and flanked by large vertical air curtains.
Standard S line exterior styling presents a dynamic, athletic stance complemented by standard 19-inch alloy wheels in a sophisticated graphite grey, gloss turned finish. Matrix LED headlights with selectable digital signatures and new rear projection lighting technology project unique graphics onto the rear window, adding distinctiveness and enhanced safety visibility. High-gloss aluminium trims complete the Q5’s refined, sporty appearance.
The new interior of the Q5 is designed to be human-centric and consistently geared towards the needs of its users. Similar to that of the all- new Q6, A5, and S5 already launched this year, the central component of the model’s new interior is the Digital Stage, which is set up in front of the driver and front passenger with clearly aligned displays integrated into the curved, Singleframe-grille shaped screen. The slim, free- standing Audi MMI panoramic display features OLED technology and houses the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display.
Premium leather-appointed upholstery, heated front seats with four-way adjustable headrests and electric adjustment, and a four-spoke multifunction steering wheel provide refined comfort and convenience. Colour ambient lighting, illuminated front door sill trims, matt brushed aluminium inlays and soft-wrap interior detailing create a sophisticated, spacious environment for occupants. Wireless smartphone integration, a digital key, Audi phone box light with cooling functionality, and Audi connect plus services elevate digital connectivity and convenience.
Safety and driver assistance technology are comprehensive, with Active Front Assist featuring Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, Audi Side Assist, park assist plus, and a 360-degree camera system included as standard. With 9 airbags, rear occupant detection, speed sign recognition, and a host of other driver assistance systems, the new Q5 delivers benchmark safety for families and individuals alike.
The new range also introduces the Q5 TDI quattro sport, which features a number of differentiating equipment from the Q5 TDI quattro, including 20-inch alloy wheels in a 5-twin-Y- spoke design, and a panoramic sunroof included as standard. Additionally, the interior boasts Sport front seats with integrated headrests, and S line interior; with leather appointed upholstery featuring contrasting stitching and S embossing in the front seats, a flat top and bottom steering wheel, black headlining, and matt brushed aluminium inlays with linear embossing in anthracite. This highly specified alternative offers attractive packaging for what was already a well-equipped vehicle for Australian customers.
Audi SQ5 edition one: Exclusive, limited-time celebration
Marking the Australian launch of the all-new Q5 range, the limited SQ5 edition one is available exclusively for a short period, offering enhanced sporty aesthetics and distinctive design features tailored for enthusiasts. Building upon the substantial specification of the Q5 TDI quattro sport, the edition one features a unique black styling package including gloss-black roof rails, mirror caps, window trims, anthracite grey Audi rings, and dark tailpipe trims. Privacy glass, red brake calipers, and exclusive 20-inch black metallic Audi Sport alloy wheels further accentuate its visual appeal.
The interior design of the SQ5 edition one continues the sporty theme, with leather appointed upholstery complemented by S embossing, stainless steel pedals, a flat-top and bottom multifunction steering wheel, and dark headlining, reinforcing the model’s unique, premium sporting character. The special edition SQ5 offers a unique opportunity for customers to step up into an SQ5 for a limited time at launch, with the SQ5 edition one offering unique exterior and interior styling for the performance model at an extremely sharp price point, starting at $106,400 (plus on road costs).
Audi SQ5: Unmatched performance and supreme luxury
At the top of the range, the high-performance SQ5 is powered by a potent 270 kW V6 TFSI engine, achieving a blistering zero to 100km/h sprint in only 4.5 seconds, establishing this as the fastest SQ5 to date. Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive systems and sports-tuned frequency-selective dampers deliver enhanced handling precision, stability, and ride comfort across varying road conditions. Standard progressive steering enhances agility on both the Q5 and SQ5, providing greater dynamic response at lower speeds and increased stability at higher speeds.
Externally, the SQ5 differentiates itself with exclusive 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in a multi- spoke black metallic and gloss S design, metallic paint, acoustic front glazing for improved cabin quietness, aluminium-look trims, and distinctive S exterior styling with prominent visible tailpipe trims. The SQ5 interior elevates luxury with ventilated, heated, and massaging front seats finished in premium diamond-stitched leather, as well as soft wrap Dinamica upholstery elements throughout the cabin to elevate the cabin’s atmosphere. The cabin also features advanced colour ambient lighting pro, complete with a dynamic interaction light strip at the base of the windscreen to convey vehicle status alerts elegantly.
Advanced technology is prominent throughout the SQ5 interior. A superior Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System with 16 speakers, head-up display, and USB interfaces offering rapid charging capability underscore the SQ5’s luxurious technological environment.
Across the Q5 and SQ5 range, customers have a choice of ten sophisticated exterior colours, including three striking new additions: Tambora Grey, Grenadine Red, and Sakhir Gold, expanding personalisation opportunities. Inside, a range of upholstery options and interior trim packages provide additional customisation to suit individual tastes.
Peace-of–mind for Audi owners
The Audi Q5 range comes with a five-year warranty and twelve years manufacturing warranty for bodywork against corrosion perforation for new vehicles.
Five-year service plans are available for both models and customers also can purchase Audi Advantage, an Audi-exclusive program that allows owners to purchase two-year packages to extend their servicing, warranty, and roadside assistance. New vehicle customers can purchase two-year programs back-to-back at the time of purchase, or at a later date up to eight years old, to extend the current manufacturer warranty beyond the current five-year period. This allows new vehicle owners the security of a full factory warranty for up to nine years, which is transferable to future owners of their vehicle.
Audi owners also receive a complementary membership during their warranty period to Audi Experience, Audi Australia’s bespoke loyalty program that offers access to exclusive national events, intimate Audi Ambassador experiences and premium partner offers.
Market Introduction
The Audi Q5 & SQ5 SUVs are arriving in the coming weeks to Australian showrooms.
| Pricing (all plus on road costs) | |
| Audi Q5 TFSI | $81,000 |
| Audi Q5 TDI quattro | $87,600 |
| Audi Q5 TDI quattro sport | $94,100 |
| Audi SQ5 edition one | $106,400 |
| Audi SQ5 | $122,400 |