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Audi Q5 Sportback: No 50 TDI for now despite strong diesel sales forecast
Audi Australia has opted not to give the regular Q5 Sportback a 50 TDI V6 turbo-diesel option to slot under the SQ5 TDI like the regular Q5.
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About the Audi Q5
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Audi Q5 is a SUV Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $68,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $104,900 for the SQ5.
There are 6 variants of the Q5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (260kW/500Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/400Nm), 3.0L electric compressor & turbo diesel common rail (251kW/700Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (183kW/370Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (210kW/620Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 Q5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Audi Q5 Price
SQ5
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $101,136 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,272 |
sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $74,900 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $76,477 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $68,900 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,600 |
S Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $77,700 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $86,300 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $88,972 |
SQ5 SPECIAL EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,900 |
Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,300 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,677 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Audi Q5 Dimensions
1659mm
1893mm
4663mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Audi Q5 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q5
The most fuel efficient Audi Q5 is the sport with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi Q5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SQ5 with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi Q5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi Q5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Audi Q5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Audi Q5 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q5 is the Base that starts from $68,900.
The most expensive Audi Q5 is the SQ5 SPECIAL EDITION that starts from $104,900.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q5 is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: SQ5 and SQ5 SPECIAL EDITION.
The largest Audi Q5 is the S Line which measures 1893mm wide, 4689mm in length and sits 1660mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q5 is the SQ5 which has 260kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Audi Q5 is built in Mexico and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q5 is the SQ5 SPECIAL EDITION which weighs 2625 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.