New Audi Q5 launched at 43.16 lakhs

New Audi Q5 2013

Audi launched the Q5 SUV with new elements in design, infotainment, assistance systems and engines. This luxury SUV will be available at all Audi showrooms across India and is priced at Rs. 43,16,000  on-wards (ex-showroom New Delhi).

The new Audi Q5 is improved on design, driving experience, assistance systems and efficiency. Its extroverted presence boasts of restyled Xenon plus headlights, new homogenous strip of LED daytime running lights and revised rear lights with a more graphic effect and a reduced appearance.

The new Audi Q5 is available in India with a choice of highly efficient and equally powerful engines 2.0 TDIq, 3.0 TDIq and 2.0 TFSIq .  In the new Audi Q5, fuel economy has been improved by up to 15 percent despite increased power. The engines combine direct fuel injection with turbo charging.

The interior of the new Audi Q5 has been further refined. The new leather-covered multifunction steering wheel in 4-spoke design that is specific to the Audi Q model is enchanting along with many of its controls with chrome rings, and the inner fascia of the radio system/CD player and the air-conditioning are styled in high-gloss black. In the revised Audi Q5, customers can choose from 2 interior colours.

The new electromechanical power steering system represents another advancement in efficiency – in straight-line driving, the new Audi Q5 no longer needs any energy for steering.  Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) detects the composition of the road and adjusts its interventions accordingly.

The revised Audi Q5 also sets benchmarks in its class with its driver assistance systems. If it detects that the driver’s concentration is waning, it recommends a break from driving. In the infotainment area, MMI navigation plus has been improved in many aspects, including its voice control functionality.

All New Audi Q5 features & details

Styling and body

  • Sporty SUV body with a sharper profile
  • Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights
  • Engine hood and tailgate are made of aluminium
  • Optionally available off-road style package

Engines

  • Two TDI and one TFSI engine, all with direct fuel injection and turbo charging
  • Power from 130 kW (177 hp) to 180 kW (245 hp)
  • Fully updated 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI
  • Fuel economy improved by up to 15 percent, 2.0 TDI has fuel consumption of 14.6 Km/L[ARAI]
  • Energy recovery – standard on all engines

Power transmission

  • quattro permanent all-wheel drive for better acceleration, road handling and safety with registered self-locking centre differential and torque vectoring

Chassis

  • Refined tuning, new electromechanical power steering; more precise steering response at higher speeds
  • Audi Drive Select dynamic handling system and chassis with damper control

Interior

  • New leather-covered multifunction steering wheel in 4-spoke design
  • Controls with chrome finish
  • Inner fascia of the radio system/CD player and the air-conditioning are styled in high-gloss black
  • Premium Milano leather interior with 2 interior colors in beige and black

Exterior

  • Available in 6 colours
  • Bonnet: Kinked design with more powerful contoured lines
  • Bumper: Trapezoidal design for robust appearance
  • Diffuser brings sporty genes of the SUV to the fore
  • Tailpipes: Flat bottomed section with chrome trim

Comfort

  • Audi drive select
  • Suspension with damping control
  • Three zone automatic air conditioning
  • Front seats electrically adjustable

Equipment

  • Wide-range of standard equipment
  • Highly advanced driver assistance systems available
  • Attractive infotainment systems extending to the top unit MMI navigation plus
  • Parking system plus with optional reversing camera
  • Hill descent assist
  • Driver information system with rest recommendation