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By Jason Woosey 
9h ago
INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – Audi takes on BMW’s X4 and Merc’s GLC Coupé with a Sportback version of its midsize Q5 SUV.
Like its rivals, and Audi’s smaller Q3 Sportback, this new version of the Q5 has a coupe-inspired slanted tail to distinguish it from the conventional Q5. While I could have expected it to be lower, the Sportback is exactly the same height as the regular Q5, although it is seven millimeters longer. That swoopy tail doesn’t sacrifice too much when it comes to luggage space, with the Q5 Sportback still gulping down 510 liters, which is 40 liters less than the regular Q5.
Like the recently revamped Q5, the Sportback offers the option of OLED digital taillight technology and customers can choose from three different taillight signatures.
The Q5 Sportback’s cabin is based on the vehicle it’s based on, and the focal point is a separate 10-inch MMI display, incorporating Audi’s third-generation modular infotainment system that offers voice-language control. natural “much improved”, which is activated by saying “hey Audi”.
At the front of the engine, the Q5 Sportback will be launched in Europe with a choice of two 2-liter four-cylinder engines, one gasoline and one diesel producing 150 kW, and the range is topped off by the powerful SQ5 Sportback that features with a 255 kW biturbo TDI V6 unit. Audi says a pair of plug-in hybrid models will follow at a later stage. The four-cylinder engines are paired with a seven-speed S Tronic dual-clutch gearbox, while the V6 is mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic.
All three versions ship with Quattro all-wheel drive as standard and the higher spec models also have adaptive air suspension that can vary the correct height by 60mm.
The revamped Audi Q5 range is scheduled to land in South Africa during 2021, but at this stage it is not known whether the Sportback will be part of the mix.
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