Bookings for the refreshed Audi Q5 are already underway, for an amount of Rs 2 lakh.
The Audi Q5 facelift has just been launched in our market, with prices starting at Rs 58.93 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Q5 returns to Audi’s India line-up over a year after it was discontinued when the brand transitioned into the BS6 era. The German carmaker has already begun accepting bookings for the Q5 facelift online and via dealerships, with the booking amount set at Rs 2 lakh.
In terms of styling, the new Q5 has received a few subtle updates over the previous model that give it a more modern look. Upfront, the Q5 gets a larger and wider hexagonal grille with vertical chrome strips, redesigned headlights with a new LED light signature, a revised front bumper, and side intakes. On the side, the most notable change is the larger 19-inch ‘S-design’ alloy wheels. At the back, there are restyled LED tail-lights that are now connected with a brushed aluminum strip, as well as a re-profiled rear bumper.
The cabin has also been updated, though the changes are minimal and the focus has been on adding more tech–like connected car features. The central infotainment screen is now a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen unit (compared to the older 8.3-inch unit). The infotainment system runs on Audi’s new MIB 3 that is said to be 10 times faster than its predecessor.
In addition to this, Audi has also equipped the top-spec Q5 Technology trim with new piano black inserts, Virtual Cockpit Plus (digital instrument cluster), a B&O Premium 3D Sound System, automatic climate control, wireless charger, and Audi’s Park assist. On the safety front, the refreshed Q5 gets eight airbags (including rear-side airbags) and ABS with EBD and traction control.
Powering the Audi Q5 facelift is the same 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol TFSI engine as the A6. However, in the SUV, the engine is tuned to produce 249hp (4hp more than the A6) and 370Nm. The engine is paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system comes as a standard fit.
-by AmaanAttar
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