Audi Q5

The compact crossover SUV, Audi Q5 was first released in 2008 and it is produced by German car maker, Audi. It is designed and produced based on Audi MLP platform. Q5 is the second model in the ‘Q’ series.

First Generation (2008-Present)

The initial Audi Q5 model was debuted in 2008 at Beijing Auto Show. It is offered in station wagon and in coupe body forms. The Quattro permanent four wheel drive is standard on all the models. The standard engine to the sport utility vehicle is 2.0 liter turbo charged I-4 version, while it also offers 2.0L TDI diesel I-4 and 3.0L TDI diesel V6 engines as optional. Available transmissions to the engines include 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic and 7-speed DSG. The 2.0L engine can produce power up to 178 hp at 6000 rpm and torque of 236 lb ft at 4200 rpm.

As far as the exterior dimensions of the Audi Q5 are concerned, it has the wheel base 110.6 inches, length of 182.3 inches, width of 74.0 inches and height of 65.0 inches. It is related to Audi S4, Audi A5 and Audi S5.



The Audi Q5 custom concept model was introduced in 2009 that comes powered by a 3.0 liter TFSI V6 engine that delivers 402 hp of power at 6500 rpm and torque of 370 lb ft at 4000 rpm. The Audi was in a plan to release it hybrid version of Q5, but due to the poor crash test results, it suspended the plan.