Luxury
car maker Audi of Germany has launched the new Audi Q5 in India. While the Audi
Q5 Premium Plus is priced at Rs 58,93,000/-, the Audi Q5 Technology model is
priced at 63,77,000/- (ex showroom pan India).
The
Audi Q5 is powered by a 2.0 litre TFSI engine that produces 249 hp of power and
370Nm torque. Manufactured at the SAVWIPL plant in Aurangabad, the Audi Q5 is
being offered in two variants – Premium Plus and Technology.
The
vehicle was launched in the presence of Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi
India. He said the year 2021 has been a great year for Audi India and that
sales have grown by over a 100% in the first ten months. “We are gearing to end
this year on a high note and are preparing to launch several more key models in
2022,” he noted.
The
Audi Q5 accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds and can reach a top
speed of 237km/h. The car offers Adaptive suspension with damping control and
with Audi Drive Select, the driver can choose between six modes, ranging from
comfort, dynamic, individual, auto, efficiency and off-road.
The
quattro four-wheel-drive system enables optimal grip in challenging terrains.
The front of the Audi Q5 comes with the trademark single-frame grille with an
octagon outline, which has sharper and better-defined edges.
While
the grille and the slats have chrome garnishes, the skid plates, roof rails,
and the new foglamp casing get silver accents.
The look is enhanced by R19 alloy wheels, wraparound shoulder line, LED
Combination Lamps, Panoramic Sunroof, and Aluminium Roof rails.
The
Audi Q5 is available in five colour options – Navarra Blue, Ibis White, Mythos
Black, Floret Silver and Manhattan Gray.
Atlas
beige and Okapi brown in leather leatherette upholstery with inlays in Piano
black finishing make for the interiors of the new Audi Q5. It gets features
like sensor controlled boot lid operation, Park assist with parking aid plus,
Power front seats with driver memory, and an Audi phone box with wireless
charging..
The
3-zone air-conditioning keeps the passengers cool and contour ambient lighting
with 30 colours soothes senses. As for infotainment, the 25.65 cm multimedia
touchscreen takes centre stage with the third generation Modular Infotainment
Platform MIB3. The screen, which has Audi's latest MMI Touch, voice controls,
supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with supporting almost all the
controls at a click.
Another
highlight is the B&O Premium Sound System with 19 speakers producing 3D sound
effects at 755 watts output.