ALL-NEW AUDI Q5 REVEAL WITH SQ5 V6 (2025)

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The all-new Audi Q5, presented here in its SQ5 performance guise, marks a significant evolution with a new platform and updated powertrain options, including mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. The exterior boasts aerodynamic refinements and advanced lighting technology, notably the optional Matrix LED and OLED rear lights with unique warning projections. Inside, the Q5 features a modern, curved display inherited from the Q6 e-tron, offering a 12-inch instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch infotainment system. While the interior quality is generally good, with comfortable sport seats and customizable ambient lighting, some design choices, like the placement of climate controls, are questionable. The reviewer highlights the return of real exhausts, a welcome change from previous fake ones. Suspension options include standard adaptive dampers or optional air suspension. Space in the rear is adequate but tight for taller passengers, and the trunk offers good capacity, with a clever stowable parcel shelf. The reviewer notes that many desirable features are optional, a common Audi trait. Overall, the Q5 presents a compelling package, especially the SQ5, but its competitiveness against rivals like the Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 will be a key consideration.