Audi today announced two all-new variants for its best-selling, recently refreshed Audi Q5 model line, the 2021 Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback. The arrival of these new variants brings customers expressive coupe design to an SUV with a high level of everyday usability. The Sportback variants maintain benchmark-setting connectivity services, including new MIB 3 infotainment hardware, Audi virtual cockpit fully digital instrument cluster, and head-up display.
Audi announced to all new variants for its best-selling recently refreshed audi q5 model line the 2021 q5 sportback and sq5 sportback the arrival of these new variants brings customers expressive coupe design to an suv with a high level of everyday usability the audi q5 sportback exudes a powerful presence as is typical for the q models from audi large air inlets
Flank the octagonal single frame the headlights with their distinctive daytime running light signature feature led or optional matrix led technology the continuous elegantly sweeping shoulder line emphasizes the wheels and with them the quattro all-wheel drive the side sill trim on the doors imbues the crossover with stability and robustness the greenhouse
Extends low over the body and begins its downward slope early so that the third side window tapers sharply to the rear the starkly sloped rear window and the seemingly high mounted rear bumper give the q5 sportback a dynamic and powerful appearance audi offers the rear lights featuring innovative digital oled technology upon request each light includes three
Organic light emitting diodes which radiate an especially homogeneous red light each led is divided into six segments which can be controlled individually customers can select from three rear light signatures when ordering their vehicle each of which includes a dynamic coming and leaving home lighting scenario an additional sporty graphic is displayed when
Dynamic mode is chosen in the audi drive select system if another vehicle approaches the stationary q5 sportback from the rear two within less than two meters all olad segments illuminate providing proximity detection the prerequisite for this function is that the car has one of the tow assistant systems either adaptive cruise control or active lane assist on
Board the sportback offers customers an elegant sloping roof line for those looking for expressive design and sportier stance while maintaining a high level of everyday usability further differentiating the sportback from the suv standard equipment includes 19-inch five double arm design wheels deletion of roof rails s-line exterior standard led headlights with
Distinctive daytime running light signature or available matrix design led headlights panoramic sunroof sport front seats the long wheelbase 9.3 feet of provides ample room on board with its horizontal lines the interior is clean and airy the luggage compartment has a volume of 18 cubic feet which increases to 52 cubic feet when loaded to the roof and with the
Rear seats folded down audi also offers the newest member of the family with the optional rear seat bench plus which can be shifted laterally and has adjustable seat back angles this expands the volume of the luggage compartment in the base configuration by up to 2.1 cubic feet on the other hand it offers enhanced comfort for the rear seat passengers when the
Seat back and seating surface are set all the way back the storage and luggage compartment package is also available as an option a power tailgate is standard in combination with the optional convenience key it can be opened with a simple foot gesture also drivers will find a black headliner gray brown birch natural wood inlays all standard equipped to further
Elevate the interior of the sportback model horizontal lines dominate the interior leading to the large 10.1 inch mmi touchscreen which serves as the focal point of the dashboard the mmi is backed by the all new third generation mib infinement system which delivers drivers a better overall user experience through faster processing speeds and higher resolution
Available second generation audi virtual cockpit plus featuring a 12.3 inch display that offers hd resolution of 1920 by 720 pixels the driver can choose between three viewing modes classic sport and dynamic on sq5 models sport mode replaces the classic mode as the default view and an s performance mode is added which brings the tachometer and the speedometer to
The front and center of the display and allows for customizable displays to the left and right of the screen standard audi smartphone interface provides access to wireless apple carplay and google android auto for compatible devices the integrated toll module itm is standard on all q5 models the itm is a toll transponder built into the vehicle’s rearview mirror
Allowing drivers to access compatible toll road services in the us and in parts of canada without the need for an externally mounted transponder available bang and allison sound system with 3d sound delivers nearly true to life surround sound through 19 speakers including a subwoofer and center speaker and a 16 channel amplifier producing an output of 705 watts
Distinctive details helped the audi sq5 sportback leave an even more powerful impression vertical brackets give structure to the large side air inlets on the front bumper filigree bars connect large hexagonal honeycombs with each other in the octagonal single frame grille audi led headlights are installed as standard matrix led headlight with automatic high beam
And dynamic turn signals are available as an option the rear bumper integrates a bracket in matte aluminum under which the diffuser insert and four chrome plated oval tailpipe trims can be found the new digital olay technology can be chosen for the rear lights the audi q5 sportback utilizes a 2-liter tfsi engine to generate 261 horsepower and 273 pounds foot of
Torque the engine is mated to a 7-speed s-tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive with ultra technology to deliver a class leading zero to 60 miles per hour time of 5.7 seconds among compact premium suvs thanks to its tight setup the standard sport suspension offers direct contact with the road audi also offers an alternative suspension with
Controlled dampers or the versatile and comfortable adaptive air suspension it adjusts the ride height over a wide range of 2.4 in the ground clearance can be increased by as much as 1.8 and when driving on unpaved roads while the body is lowered by 0.6 and when driving fast this reduces drag while increasing efficiency at the same time the audi sq5 sportback
Delivers 349 horsepower and pounds foot of torque through its 3-liter tfsi v6 engine its 8-speed tetronic transmission is well suited for the low-end torque of the turbocharged v6 and its gears provide quick smooth shifts and propels the car from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds the sq5 sportback also comes standard equipped with adaptive dampers and
Offers an available air suspension that allows for adjustment of the ride height in addition to the firmness of the dampers controllable via the standard audi drive select available dynamic steering offers a variable steering ratio that adjusts based on vehicle speed and the audi drive select settings audi q5 sportback models maintain a full suite of standard
And available driver assistance features designed to help drivers confidently navigate the route and traffic standard audi side assist provides blind spot monitoring via led indicators on the exterior mirror housings at speeds above 9 miles per hour standard lane departure warning helps keep the driver within the driving lane if the lane is about to be departed
Through corrective steering intervention and wheel vibration at speeds above 40 miles per hour standard audi pre-sense rear uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to help detect an impending rear end collision and can initiate preventative measures standard parking system plus helps make parking easier with front and rear proximity acoustic parking sensors when
The vehicle is in both reverse and drive at speeds under six miles per hour standard rear cross traffic assist supports the driver when reversing out of the perpendicular parking space indicator arrows in the mmi display can help inform the driver of approaching vehicles and in critical situations a warning tone and brake jolt can be applied prompting the driver
To fully stop the vehicle available adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist assists the driver with acceleration and braking maintaining speed and following distance between speeds of 0 to 95 miles per hour and during traffic jam situations between speeds of zero to 40 miles per hour available top view camera system uses four wide angle cameras to display
The entire area surrounding projected on the mmi screen allowing the driver to see around the vehicle to help with maneuvering in tight spaces speaking of grades both sportback models can be had in three versions premium premium plus and prestige pricing for the q5 sportback thus comes in at forty seven thousand eight hundred dollars fifty one thousand dollars
And fifty six thousand five hundred dollars depending on the trim well the sq sportback can be had for fifty six thousand one hundred dollars fifty nine thousand five hundred dollars and sixty four thousand seven hundred dollars respectively you
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2021 Audi Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback – New Sporty SUV Coupe | First Drive and Features By Car News
