The upcoming Audi Q5 is a compact SUV, which hasn’t been changed much in terms of looks after the major facelift it had last year. It looks sensational just like the previous models and is also a great competitor in its own segment. Audi, in order to stay progressive in a competitive way, has provided the Audi Q5 with extra features that we will discuss later in the article.
The Audi Q5 has always been a good-looking luxurious car, has always been one of the best in its segment, but if you want a more sporty compact SUV the company has your back as it has two more variants, the SQ5 and the sport back. Here's What We Expect From The 2022 Audi Q5.
What's New in the 2022 Audi Q5?
As discussed above, the Audi Q5 is one of the best in its segment, but in terms of changes in the new model, there aren't many. The car has some tweaks in terms of the styling, but it pretty much looks the same. The car still manages to look amazing, thanks to the refreshed grill which is now a lot thinner and wider. The stock car is provided with 18-inch wheels, but the company gives an optional package for the consumer which comes up with 19-inch wheels. The more sporty model of the car, the SQ5 comes with a 20-inch wheel, combining it with the Audi’s OLED headlights makes the car look spectacular. The SQ5 also comes with a quad exhaust system, which adds a sporty touch to the SQ5.
Interior and Infotainment
The car will be equipped with Audi’s MIB3 infotainment system, a 10.1-inch display, a Bang and Olufsen 3-D surround sound system, a wireless smartphone charger, Audi’s virtual cockpit digital instrumentation, and a heads-up display. The 2022 model is one of the most luxurious and comfortable cars in its segment. Any owner of the car would feel plenty of space on the front and back, it has 2 rows and 5 seats but only the front seats are equipped with seat-heating technology. The car also lets you control the ambient lighting and the photos do show that the company has been working on the interior lighting as well.
Once Bill Gates said that “If General Motors had kept up with the technology like the computer industry has, we would be driving $25.00 cars that got 1000 miles to the gallons.” The companies are now focused on Electric Vehicle and to start up they are providing Hybrid solutions. The Audi Q5 is no different with the PHEV Q5. The upcoming models of Audi have upgraded the battery power for better fuel efficiency. The new Q5 comes with a 17.9 kWh which is a big upgrade from 14.1 kWh in the previous model. All these changes don't affect anything, it is nothing more than a repackaging over the old stylish Q5.
Under the Hood
The 2022 Audi Q5 comes with 3 different options. The entry-level model of the car is the 45 TFSI, which comes with the 2.0L turbocharged engine, displacing a total of 261 HP and a torque of 273 lb-ft. The 45 TFSI comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and AWD as the paradigm. The next level model is the 55 TFSI, which is a hybrid system. The car has a battery-consuming electric engine which is a 2.0 turbo-4 supplemented which due to Audi's fine engine, produces a total of 349 HP and torque of 369 lb-ft. The best of them is the SQ5, the sporty model which comes with a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine, which displaces a total of 349 HP and 369 lb-ft of torque. The differentiated factor in the SQ5 is the 8 gear Automatic transmission which the company claims can reach from 0-60 MPH in 4.7 seconds.
Safety
The 2022 model will be equipped with adaptive cruise control options and traffic jam assistance. This car is one of the most comfortable vehicles in the segment, with these features Audi helps to make the long traffic waits more bearable. The company also provides front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot warnings, and pre-sense collision technology which makes it one of the safest cars in the segment. The company has not provided the details about which of the aforementioned feature is standard and optional.
The Pricing And Competition
Just like the previous 2021 model of the Q5, nothing much has changed in terms of pricing as well. The base variant 45 TFSI will be starting from $43,300. The PHEV version of the model would be priced at $51,900 which is more powerful and has a potent engine. The top of the line model, SQ5 will be priced around $52,900. The top of the line variant has the best engine, although if comparing the Q5 with the other competition like the Lexus NX, and the Lincoln Corsair, the starting price of even the base variants are higher. That is something you have to deal with while buying an Audi.