Audi is a German luxury car brand known for its high-quality and high-performance vehicles. The German auto manufacturer has built a reputation for its engineering and design excellence. Among its lineup of luxury sedans and SUVs, Audi Q5 is one of the top models by the German automobile brand. With a better fuel economy, advanced technology, and sporty appearance, Q5 is among the most sought-after SUVs by Audi.
Audi Q5 history doesn’t date long back as it was first revealed in 2009. Let’s go through the journey of the Audi Q5 and why it is one of the ruling vehicles in luxury compact SUVs.
AUDI Q5 GENERATIONS
State-of-the-art technology and sporty body make Audi Q5 one of the most popular used Audi SUVs in the UAE. Audi Q5 history has seen two generations and both generations have gone through design refreshers.
Here are complete generation-wise details on one of the world’s best-selling compact SUVs, the Audi Q5.
FIRST-GENERATION AUDI Q5 (2008-2017)
The 1st generation Audi Q5 debuted in 2008 at the Beijing Autoshow. The design was similar to the Audi Q7 but the Q5 was more compact. That said, Audi Q5 was designed as per the public demand for a car with the fuel economy of a sedan and power of an SUV.
Audi Q5 had a wheelbase of 2807 millimetres similar to the Audi A4. Audi only introduced one trim that featured a 3.0-litre V6 engine boasting 270 horsepower. In 2011, Audi Q5 also featured a 2.0-litre inline engine with 211 hp. Both the trims came with Audi’s all-wheel-drive Quattro and automatic transmission.
The SUV was equipped with decent safety features and an infotainment system. Moreover, its 3.0-litre Premium Plus trim featured xenon headlights, daytime running lamps, and heated front seats. For the first time in the Audi Q5’s history in 2011, a new S-line for this model debuted in the auto market.
DESIGN REFRESHER OF FIRST-GENERATION AUDI Q5
2013 was the year when the first-generation Audi Q5 received a facelift for the first time in its history. Alongside, a new 2.0-litre hybrid engine made its mark in the same year. It was Audi’s first-ever hybrid powertrain.
Moreover, the power of the standard 2.0-litre fuel engine was increased from 211 to 220 hp. Audi Q5 saw major technology updates as it introduced an advanced set of technological features including a blind spot monitoring system, GPS navigation, and Bang and Olufsen Sound system.
Alongside, the premium 3.0-litre turbo engine trim featured a multi-functional steering wheel with paddle shifters and all-season tyres with increased ground clearance.
SECOND-GENERATION AUDI Q5 (2018-PRESENT)
The second generation of Audi Q5 was changed completely from interior and exterior. Moreover, for the first time in Audi Q5 history, the SUV didn’t feature a 3.0-litre V6 engine. The 2018 Q5 came in two trims, Premium and Tech Premium, both trims featured a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 252 horsepower.
This generation came with a larger body and frame increasing its cabin space. Aggressive design made the SUV look more sporty and powerful than the previous generation. Besides, it featured Audi’s infotainment system, MMI.
DESIGN REFRESHER OF AUDI Q5 SECOND GENERATION
The 2020 onwards Audi Q5 model years received a facelift. Besides, more technological features were incorporated as standard. For instance, Audi Virtual Cockpit, Audi Pre Sense City, and many other driver assistance features.
The latest Audi Q5 models are equipped with some distinctive features with myAudi navigation, park assist with parking aid plus, 3-zone climate control system, and Electronic engine immobiliser to name a few.
Although the Audi Q5’s history doesn’t date back to its launch in 2008, it captured the luxury SUV market and is among the most popular used Audi cars in the UAE. You can explore the listings of used Audi Q5 in the UAE and find this popular SUV for yourself. Besides, there are other popular used SUVs and sedans which you can browse through in the used cars for sale in the UAE.
Stay tuned to the UAE’s top auto blog to know more about the history and technical features of popular cars across the globe.
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