Audi Q5 - Inside & Out

Audi Q5 Dimensions: 

  • The Audi Q5 measures 4.63 metres long and 1.88 metres wide
  • 1.65 metres high, giving it a more purposeful stance than any of its competitors
  • This SUV sets another benchmark in its class with a low drag coefficient of 0.33

Distinctive Features:

  • The front end is dominated by expressive headlights on both sides of the large single-frame grille
  • Optional bi-xenon lamps and LED daytime running lights
  • Large wheels and rising edges are especially prominent side-on features
  • Slim, coupe-like styling
  • At the rear, the wraparound tailgate – made from aluminum like the bonnet – clearly identifies this SUV as a relative of its older brother, the Audi Q7
  • Tail lights also available with distinctive LED lighting technology

External Trim:

  • Black (standard)
  • Contrasting colour
  • Full body-coloured paint finish
  • Two body packages are available:-
  • The S line exterior package for a more sporty look
  • Off-road style package with underbody protection in the front and back and 19-inch wheels for a more robust character

Audi Q5 Long Wheelbase:

  • 2.81 metres in length - the wheelbase is the longest in its segment
  • Five persons in ergonomically designed seats that can be flexibly arranged
  • Angle-adjustable rear seat backrests which are especially easy to fold down by activating the remote release lever in the luggage compartment
  • This compartment, offering access to a second storage area under the floor, then expands from 540 to 1,560 litres in volume
  • Optional extras include a rail mounting kit for luggage, a net partition and a luggage compartment liner 

Audi Q5 Rivals and Background

Rivalling the BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander and forthcoming Mercedes MLK, the Q5 is being built on the same platform as the new A4 and A5. Inside styling is expected to reflect that of the Audi A5 coupe whilst it will have the space to transport five adults comfortably.

Originally based on the Audi ‘Steppenwolf’ project, the concept included 4-level air suspension with an adjustment range of 60 millimetres providing ample ground clearance of up to 223 millimetres for difficult terrain as well as a low centre of gravity and optimum aerodynamics at high speed. Other features include an innovative electronically controlled electrohydraulic system which replaces the conventional, manually activated handbrake.

The more recent Cross Cabriolet concept, however, not only hints at the look and styling of the new Q5 but suggests predictions of a soft-top 4x4 to follow in 2009 could well be accurate.

Watch this space – more Audi Q5 pictures and information will be posted as soon as they become available.

Audi Q5