A revamped Audi Q5 is set to unveil soon, with camouflaged prototypes already spotted on the road for some time.
The most recent prototype spotted is for the coupe-like Sportback variant, which is anticipated to follow the standard Q5 by approximately six months to a year.
The standard Q5 is expected to begin sales next spring or early summer, probably as a 2026 model for the U.S. The Q5 Sportback should make its entrance into dealerships toward the end of next year, likely also designated as a 2026 model.
The vehicles share mechanical similarities with the redesigned A5 hatchback that made its debut in July as the replacement for the A4. The A4 branding is absent for now but is projected to return in the future on an E-Tron electric sedan. This reorganization is part of Audi’s naming strategy to assign even numbers to EV models and odd numbers to those still powered by a gasoline engine.
The upcoming Q5 is built on a framework known as the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), first introduced with the new A5. The powertrains are likewise expected to be shared between both models. This indicates a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 for the Q5 and a 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 for the SQ5. The transmission is anticipated to be a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, with all-wheel drive likely to be standard in the U.S., similar to the current generation.
In terms of interior, the design will probably mirror what Audi employs in the A5, featuring a curved panel tilted toward the driver that integrates an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch for the Android-based infotainment system.
Manufacturing of the Q5 for North America is presently conducted at Audi’s facility in Mexico. This is expected to remain true for the new generation.
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