It’s only likely to affect those taller than 185cm.Įven in the rear there’s no skimping on luxury. Front headroom is identical to the regular Q5, but those in the rear have 16mm shaved off their noggin space. The more obvious change is in rear headroom. But Audi has maintained the same floor dimensions as the regular Q5 and a vast 510-litre capacity that’s only 10L off that of the regular Q5 SUV.
The 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and head-up display that are part of the Technik Pack ($5600 on the 40, $5000 on the 45) are standard on the SQ5, which also gets 21-inch wheels, adaptive dampers, red brake calipers and styling and trim updates.īut it’s the fastback-style roof (sans roof rails, which are optional) that’s most distinctive on the Sportback.Īs with all coupe-inspired SUVs, the boot is not as tall. It also gets a more advanced auto braking system (the 40 TDI’s auto braking works up to 85km/h and reduces speed by only 40km/h). The 45 TFSI picks up a sunroof, Nappa leather, heated front seats, sliding rear bench, matrix LED headlights, and adaptive cruise that incorporates turn assist to apply the brakes if you try to turn across traffic. The range-topping SQ5 gets a 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel and is about $124,000, only around $4000 more than the SUV (both get the same styling treatment, hence the tighter pricing).Įach comes with smart key entry, three-zone ventilation, electric tailgate, 360-degree camera, leather, ambient lighting, electric seats, blind spot and exit warning to alert of an approaching vehicle. The 45 TFSI with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol that’s expected to account for about half of all Sportback sales starts at about $96,500, the circa-$17,000 premium over the regular Q5 exacerbated by luxury car tax. Rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz have had them for years with the X4 and GLC Coupe, and now with the arrival of the Q5 Sportback the third German player is firing on all SUV cylinders.Īs with the Q3 and e-Tron Sportbacks, there are unique touches for the Sportback, including an extended rear bumper with a deeper lower section and different air intakes on the outer edges of the front bumper.Īll Sportbacks sold here also get the S Line package that includes a honeycomb grille, rear spoiler and 20-inch wheels (an inch up).Īlong with a longer list of gear, that partially justifies a price premium.Įntry to the Q5 Sportback starts at about $87,000 for the 40 TDI with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel, about $9000 more than the regular Q5.
Audi has enjoyed plenty of success with its Q5 mid-sized luxury SUV, but it’s taken longer to add a coupe-inspired alternative that steps up the style.
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