Audi Australia will expand its electrified offering with the addition of a plug-in hybrid Q5 model arriving in the second half of 2023.
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line will be available in both SUV and Sportback variants and are now available to order at Audi dealerships.
Both combine all of the attributes of the brand’s most popular SUV with the convenience and efficiency of a plug-in electric vehicle.
“The introduction of the Q5 PHEV makes perfect sense for the varied lifestyles of Australian customers,” says Jeff Mannering, Director of Audi Australia. “With its all-electric capability for urban driving and its powerful TFSI engine for longer trips, it delivers the best of both worlds without compromise.”
“The size and appointment of the Q5 has made it a resounding success since its first introduction and offering this plug-in hybrid variant will significantly broaden the appeal of the Q5 lineup in Australia,” he says.
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line is powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine producing 195kW and 370Nm of torque paired with an electric motor outputting 105kW and 350Nm or toque for a combined output of 270kW and 500Nm.
This makes the Q5 PHEV the most powerful Q5 model yet and with its seven-speed S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, delivers a 5.3 second sprint from standstill to 100km/h.
It delivers fuel efficiency of 2.0l/100km (WLTP standard) and provides up to 55 kilometres of purely electric driving (53km for Sportback) at speeds of up to 135km/h.
The 14.4kWh battery (17.9kWh gross) which is located under the rear luggage compartment, can be charged at up to 7.2kW AC for a full charge in around 2.5 hours. The Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line is supplied with all charging equipment including a 240 volt three pin Australian Standard plug, 230 volt 32 Amp industrial plug and a wall bracket for mounting the charger at home – as well as a Type 2 charging cable for use at public charging stations.
With its hybrid electric drive, the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line gives the driver the freedom to decide whether they operate using purely electric power or opt for the conventional drive for longer journeys. The driver decides how much they wish to intervene between the two motors and to do so they can choose between four distinct operating modes.
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line and Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro S line come with a five-year warranty as well as 12-year manufacturer warranty for bodywork against corrosion perforation for new vehicles.
Customers can also select additional option packages to further enhance their vehicle. The Technik package available for the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line for $4,900 features Matrix LED headlights with dynamic front and rear indicators and headlight washers as well as a head-up display and a 755 watt Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system with 19 speakers.
A Technik package for the Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro S line is also available at $4,700 which adds OLED taillights in addition to the head-up display and 755 watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with 19 speakers.
| Pricing* | |
| Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line | $102,900 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro S line | $110,200 |
(*Manufacturer List Pricing [MLP] – excludes dealer delivery and government statutory charges)
