On September 2, 2024, Audi officially unveiled the new generation of its Q5 luxury SUV. This event was significant as the Q5 has been Audi’s best-selling model. The car is currently available in two versions: the standard Q5 and the SQ5.
The 2025 Audi Q5 is unveiled with a sportier design and more advanced features.
Exterior Design of the 2025 Audi Q5
Compared to its predecessor, the new Q5 features a more robust design with improved proportions. The prominent side character lines, extending from the headlights to the taillights, give the Q5 a longer appearance.
The front grille retains Audi’s distinctive Singleframe design, but with a sportier and wider look. It is flanked by new vertical air intakes, while a large lower grille with sensors enhances the car’s safety features and gives the front end a more substantial presence.
A closer look at the front design of the 2025 Audi Q5.
The Matrix LED headlights are sharply designed, and the second-generation digital OLED taillights feature 3D graphics. These taillights can display custom graphics to warn of accidents or vehicle malfunctions.
The 2025 Audi Q5 features OLED taillights.
Notably, the Q5 is the first car in Europe to feature brake lights integrated into the roof spoiler, enhancing safety.
The SQ5, Audi’s high-performance variant, boasts larger air intakes in the front bumper, a more aggressive rear diffuser, and distinctive black exterior accents.
The 2025 Audi SQ5 showcases its bold design.
Additionally, the Q5 offers three exterior design packages: Basic, Advanced, and S line. Depending on the package and trim level, the wheels range from 17 to 21 inches in diameter.
The 2025 Audi Q5 can be fitted with up to 21-inch alloy wheels.
Customers can choose from 11 exterior colors, including Arkona White, Glacier White, Mythos Black, Floret Silver, Navarra Blue, Grenadine Red, District Green, and the new Tambora Gray. The colors Ultra Blue, Daytona Grey, and Sakhir Gold are exclusively available for the SQ5.
Interior Design of the 2025 Audi Q5
The interior of the 2025 Audi Q5 has undergone significant enhancements, adhering to four key principles: “human-centric,” “clear display,” “digital,” and “material-based design.” The cabin blends soft leather and fabric for a cozy, homely feel.
The interior of the 2025 Audi Q5 exudes elegance and comfort.
The Q5 offers a spacious 5-seat configuration with a second row that can slide, recline, or fold flat to increase cargo capacity. With the rear seats folded down, the luggage space expands to a generous 1,473 liters.
The versatile rear seats of the 2025 Audi Q5 offer ample legroom and can be adjusted or folded down.
The dashboard showcases a wing-like design, extending towards the doors. It features a 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster seamlessly integrated with a 14.5-inch central touchscreen infotainment system. Running on Android Automotive OS, it provides access to apps like YouTube. Optionally, a 10.9-inch entertainment screen can be added for the front passenger with a Dynamic Privacy mode to prevent distraction for the driver.
The 2025 Audi Q5 boasts a high-tech dashboard with three screens.
Other notable features include a simple flat-bottom steering wheel, an optional heads-up display, ambient lighting, a Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 16 speakers and 685 watts of power, wireless phone charging, and four USB Type-C ports evenly distributed between the front and rear seats. High-power USB ports with up to 60 watts of charging capacity in the front and 100 watts in the rear are available as options.
Engine and Performance of the 2025 Audi Q5
The engine options for the 2025 Audi Q5 vary by market. In the US, the Q5 is offered with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepower, while the SQ5 features a more potent 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine generating 362 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission and Audi’s renowned quattro all-wheel drive system.
In Europe, the Q5 is available with three mild-hybrid engine options, all featuring a 1.7 kWh battery and an electric motor capable of producing 24 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. The first is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 201 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque, offered with front-wheel drive or optional quattro all-wheel drive. The second is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 201 horsepower and an impressive 400 Nm of torque. The SQ5 in Europe shares the same powerful engine as its US counterpart.
The 2025 Audi Q5 for the European market is equipped with mild-hybrid technology.
The new Q5 is based on Audi’s latest Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture, which, combined with refined suspension and steering systems, promises a more comfortable ride than its predecessor.
The standard suspension setup features Frequency Selective Dampers, while an adaptive air suspension with adjustable dampers is available as an option. The SQ5, staying true to its performance roots, comes with a sportier suspension setup.
Safety Features of the 2025 Audi Q5
Audi has equipped the new Q5 with a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance systems. Standard safety features include rear parking sensors, cruise control, lane departure warning, and driver attention monitoring.
Optional features include adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree surround-view camera system. The Active Front Assist system, which incorporates automatic emergency braking, collision avoidance assist, turn assist, and vehicle exit warning, is also available as an option.
2025 Audi Q5 Pricing
In Germany, the 2025 Audi Q5 has a starting price of 52,300 Euros (approximately 1.44 billion VND), while the high-performance SQ5 starts at 82,900 Euros (around 2.28 billion VND). With its impressive features and performance, the Audi Q5 competes against rivals such as the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
The 2025 Audi Q5 goes up against competitors like the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC.
