UAE retail, base Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (dealer-listed price; one dealer promotion quotes about AED 250,000, other aggregators show AED 249,900–289,900). SQ5 from AED 359,900
Max power362 hp
0–100 km/h4.5 s
Seats5
PowertrainTFSI petrol (Q5, up to 150 kW) / 3.0L V6 TFSI with MHEV plus (SQ5)
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The all-new third-generation Audi Q5 is a five-seat premium SUV with a curved panorama display, digital OLED rear lights and quattro all-wheel drive. The SQ5 tops the range with a 270 kW 3.0-litre V6 TFSI mild-hybrid engine, 550 Nm and a 4.5 s 0–100 km/h time. The Audi Dubai Q5 page states output 'up to 150 kW'. The SQ5 performance figures below come from the SQ5 page.
Pros
Large curved panorama display with an optional separate passenger screen
SQ5: 270 kW and 550 Nm with a 4.5 s 0–100 km/h time
quattro all-wheel drive; SQ5 adds adaptive air suspension
Up to eight selectable digital light signatures and OLED rear lights
Luggage volume up to 1,473 l
Cons
Q5 and SQ5 prices are not shown on the Audi Dubai model pages
Audi notes the SQ5's current wheel sizing and configuration is not available in the Middle East
Most of the safety and ADAS equipment is not detailed on the model pages
Fuel consumption, top speed and dimensions are not published on these pages
SWOT
Strengths
Modern digital cockpit with a 14.5-inch centre display
SQ5 performance of 270 kW, 550 Nm and 4.5 s to 100 km/h
quattro AWD across the range
Distinctive digital lighting design
Weaknesses
Official pages give no Q5 or SQ5 price
No published fuel economy, range of trims or safety rating on the pages
SQ5 wheel and configuration options are restricted in the Middle East
Opportunities
Audi Dubai offers a configurator, leasing and a special offers page worth checking
Many new metallic paint colours and optional S interior packages allow personalisation
Threats
Rivals in the premium midsize SUV class may undercut on price or equipment
Resale values for the all-new generation are not yet established
Key specs
Price & basics6
Body type
SUV · Premium midsize SUV
Dimensions
4717 × 1900 × 1647 mm · 2820 mm
Seats
5
Powertrain
TFSI petrol (Q5, up to 150 kW) / 3.0L V6 TFSI with MHEV plus (SQ5)
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo space
550 L
Performance & range8
Max power
362 hp
Torque
550 Nm
0–100 km/h
4.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Combined range
Not disclosed
EV-only range
n/a
Consumption
9.9 L/100 km (combined)
Charging
n/a
Safety3
Airbags
6
Driver assistance
Not disclosed
Safety index
7.5/10
Ownership1
Warranty
3 years factory warranty, no mileage restriction
Tech & comfort3
Screens
Curved panorama display with an 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus and a 14.5-inch MMI centre display. A separate 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display is available.
Speakers
16
Comfort highlights
Five-seat cabin with generous headroom and legroom per Audi. Interaction light strip under the windscreen with ambient lighting package plus. SQ5 has adaptive air suspension that regulates ride height and damping automatically, and S sport seats. Soft-touch operating unit in the driver's door.