Audi Q5 Sportback Diesel: Test, Technical data, such as it goes and price

The time of diesel is not over yet. Audi continues to focus on diesel engines for its thermal cars, combining them with the efficient system Mild Hybrid Plus at 48 V capable of further reducing consumption and emissions. Also on the new generation of the Q5 Sportbackthe SUV coupe of segment D, the house of the four rings maintains the tested engine 2.0 TDI 204 HP with light hybrid system. Next to this engine, a list are also in the list 2.0 Petrol from 204 HPanterior or full -wheel drive, the sporting SQ5 with the 3.0 V6 from 367 cv el ‘Plug-in hybrid with powers of 299 and 367 hp. The price list starts from 68,850 euros for the petrol version, 72,950 euros for diesel, 75,450 euros for the plug-in e 93,050 euros For the SQ5 sports car.

Audi Q5 Sportback: how it is, the design

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In the Audi range, the name Sportback Identifies the coupe versions and with the rear tailgate of sedans and SUVs. The Q5 is no exception: it maintains the muscular shapes of the front, underlined by the large air intakes around the mask, while the pitched roof and the inclined rear window improve aerodynamics, lowering the CX up to 0.30. Compared to the previous generation, the new Q5 is more sporty thanks to the more sharp front projectors, the belt line that climbs towards the tail and the new rear light band that combines the optical groups. The Q5 Sportback is long 4,717 mm1,900 mm wide, 1,642 mm high and has a step of 2,820 mm.

Audi Q5 Sportback: how it is, the interiors

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The internal environment of the Audi Q5 Sportback has also been deeply renewed compared to the previous generation. The so -called debut Digital Stagea curved panoramic screen that contains a 11.9 “digital dashboard and a 14.5” display for theinfotainmentwith OLED technology and integration of Chatgpt in the vowel assistant. On the most equipped versions, the third screen in front of the passenger, 10.9 “passenger, which allows you to check the navigation and media functions, as well as allowing you to look independent of the main infotainment, Streaming movies and videos through the applications available in the store. Despite the wide use of technology and screens, there is no lack of physical keys on the dashboard, in this case in the form of touch buttons, to control the main functions. Comfort is one of the key points of the Q5 Sportback: the front seats are equipped with electrical adjustments, memory, heating and ventilation functions. Then the space for luggage is wide: 515 liters of capacity, only five less than the traditional SUV, which descend to 475 on the SQ5 and 432 on the plug-in.

Audi Q5 Sportback: the engines

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The engines available for the new Audi Q5 Sportback are all electrified. The range opens with the 2.0 TFSI of 204 HP petrol and 340 Nm of torque, with Mild Hybrid Plus 48 V 24 -hp system and available with both front and integral traction. Consumption stood on 6,6-7,4 and 6.9-7.8 l/100 km. Then the 2.0 TDI 204 HP and 400 Nm of torque, also with Mhev+system, which allows consumption of 5.9-6.7 l/100 km. The sportsman SQ5 instead mounts the 3.0 V6 from 367 HP and 550 Nm, always with light hybrid system, with consumption of 8.1-8.8 l/100 km. Finally, there is a version plug-in With two power cuts: 299 and 367 hpin both cases with the 252 HP 2.0 TFSI petrol as a basic thermal engine. The 25.9 kWh battery allows you to travel respectively 100 and 95 km In electric.

Audi Q5 Sportback: how to go

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From the first approach with theAudi Q5 Sportback Dieselit is clear what its target of use is. If there is in fact a condition of use in which the diesel engine remains unbeatable, this is the driving on the highway at cruise speed for long stretches. And it is here that the 204 HP 2.0 TDI excels, thanks to a good couple, the right power to move two tons of weight and rather contained consumption, in the order of 18 km per liter. The occupants travel in comfort thanks to the comfortable seats both in front and behind, where the space for the legs is more than enough and the pitched roof does not affect the habitability even for adults. The Q5 Sportback is a medium-large diesel SUV, therefore it is not legitimate to expect exciting performances, but the driving structure is well calibrated to face even the most winding roads without difficulty thanks to Multilink Suspensions with five arms in front and behind. There all -wheel driveas standard on the diesel version, offers more security on slippery funds and allows you to deal with disconnected land and light off -road vehicles, thanks also to two specific calibrations of the selectable suspension if necessary.

Audi Q5 Sportback: strengths and weaknesses

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Here’s what we liked and less than the Audi Q5 Sportback:

• Diesel engine: for the house of the four rings it is still very important, especially in the field of fleets. The ideal choice for those traveling a lot
• Comfort: the Q5 Sportback is comfortable for passengers and silent, giving the best of itself on the highway at cruise speed
• Consumption: 18 km/l are an interesting figure for an SUV of over two tons of weight

• Visibility: the pitched windows greatly reduces the view to the rear, for this reason the rearness is essential