There will also be an ultra-efficient plug-in hybrid version, mixing turbo petrol power with two electric motors for CO2 emissions of less than 90g/km. An RS Q5 will wade in later in 2017 with at least 450bhp from a twin-turbo petrol. Audi revealed the new hot SUV at the recent Detroit Motor Show, confirming a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 with 349bhp, a 5.4 second 0-62mph time, and availability in Europe from mid 2017. On top of the regular range, we’ll be getting a hot SQ5 model too. As for the diesels, the launch engine is the 187bhp 2.0-litre TDI – we’ll get the other ones later. The petrol unit will deliver a claimed 40.9mpg with CO2 emissions of 157g/km. Six-speed manual and seven speed S tronic gearboxes will be offered with the 2.0-litre engines, while the 3.0 TDI has an eight-speed Tiptronic box. Initially there will be five engines available: a 249bhp TFSI petrol, a 2.0 TDI diesel with 148bhp, 161bhp or 187bhp, and a 3.0 TDI with 282bhp. At launch, the Q5 range will be four-wheel-drive, but the latest version of the quattro system disconnects the rear wheels during everyday driving to save fuel (as in the new A4 Allroad). That will help the SUV’s efficiency, while Audi will also introduce front-wheel-drive to the range for the first time. For reference, the 2017 Audi Q5 originally had a starting sticker price of 42,350, with the range-topping Q5 3.0T Prestige Sport Utility 4D. This should ensure sharper handling and improved comfort, while air-suspension will be offered as an option. It’s the same platform that underpins the latest A4, and means the new Q5 is up to 90kg lighter than the model it replaces. This is, in effect, the same mechanical make-up of chassis, engines and technology that is used in the already popular MQB set-up, but based around longitudinal engines instead of motors mounted transversely. The second-generation Q5 uses the VW Group’s MLB platform.
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