Audi opens pre-sales for Audi Q5 S line quattro and Q5 Sportback S line quattro in Brazil On October 8, Audi Brazil announced the arrival of the new Audi Q5 S line quattro and Q5 Sportback S line quattro at its dealerships, expanding the Q5 family in the country. Both models are equipped with the 2.0-liter TFSI evo5 engine (EA888) that delivers 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and the quattr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

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News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Audi opens pre-sales of SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback in Brazil On September 17, Audi Brazil announced the start of pre-sales for the new SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback, which arrive as the high-performance variants of the third generation Q5. The new SQ5 models are powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine delivering 367 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro AWD with ultra technology. The vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

OLEDWorks partners with Audi to supply OLED panels for Q5 and A6 e-tron rear lights On September 16, OLEDWorks announced its collaboration with Audi to supply Atala Digital 2.0 panels for the rear combination lamps of the all-new Audi Q5. Audi’s Q5 SUV and Sportback features six second-generation digital OLED panels from OLEDWorks under the Atala brand. With 266 individually controllable segments, the Q5 can create up to eight different light p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Audi opens pre-sales for third generation Q5 in Brazil On September 12, Audi announced the start of pre-sales for the third generation of the Q5 in SUV and Sportback body styles in Brazil. The Q5 Advanced quattro is powered by the updated EA 888 2.0 TFSI evo5 engine, producing 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It is paired with a seven-speed S Tronic transmission and quattro ultra-all-wheel drive, offering improved efficiency and dynamic handling. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/13

Audi to launch new-generation Audi Q5 in Brazil in Q4 2025 On September 2, Audi Brazil announced the arrival of the new-generation Audi Q5, one of the brand’s best-selling models in the country. It is equipped with the evo5 version of the EA 888 2.0 TFSI engine, delivering 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with the quattro ultra system, enhancing both performance and efficiency. The model continues the Q5’s 15-year success story as Audi’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Q5D, UK to expand technical assessment centre for wiring automation On July 1, Q5D announced that it is doubling the resources at its Technical Assessment Centre (TAC) in Bristol, UK. The TAC is used by customers for feasibility studies and prototyping for embedding wiring directly into the structure of a product, rather than using separate wire harnesses.  The patented process, which uses a 5-axis manufacturing robot, is particularly in demand ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

second quarter, the sixth consecutive quarterly decline. Audi cited a challenging economic environment as well as model changeovers for the drop. President Trump’s tariffs have raised costs for Germany’s export-oriented OEMs. Like Porsche AG, Audi has no factory in the U.S., and its top-selling Q5 sport utility vehicle is imported from Mexico. Sales of the model slumped 29% in the second quarter. Audi is currently considering starting local ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Marelli develops headlights and taillights for Audi Q5 SUV and Sportback Marelli Corporation (Marelli) has developed the headlights and taillights for the Audi Q5 SUV and Sportback models. In collaboration with the AUDI AG Team in Ingolstadt, the lighting systems were designed at Marelli’s Centers in Reutlingen (Germany) and Tolmezzo (Italy), and manufactured at its plant in Toluca, Mexico. The Audi Q5 headlights feature a bold "arrow" design, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Audi adds e-hybrids, plug-in hybrids to new Q5 model lineup On June 11, Audi announced that it is expanding its Q5 range with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of both the Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback. These models join the existing MHEV versions and come with two system power output options i.e., 220 kW or 270 kW, offering an electric-only range of up to 100 km. The models feature Audi’s new E3 electronics architecture on the Premium Platform Combusti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ng—all integrated into the car’s interface. More local apps are being added regularly. The open, user-friendly platform helps Volkswagen Group brands customize the in-car experience based on local preferences and global needs. The app store is already available in select Audi models such as A5, Q5, A6, and Q6 e-tron. To use it, drivers need the Audi Application Store and Smartphone Interface option, a myAudi account, and an active data connec...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Audi Q5 exports completely halted, threatening jobs at Audi plant in Mexico On May 2, it was reported that Audi's production plant in San José Chiapa, Puebla, is facing a critical disruption due to the 25% U.S. import tariff on vehicles from Mexico, leading to a complete halt in Audi Q5 exports to the U.S. since April 3. According to César Orta Briones, head of the Independent Union of Audi Workers (Sitaudi), the export pause has rendered shipm...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

sed on the Premium Platform Combustion provide superior performance and high efficiency. Audi A5L Sportback: SAIC Audi reveals its own version of the A5, which is also based on the technical foundation of Audi’s cutting-edge Premium Platform Combustion and a China-specific digital ecosystem. Audi Q5L: The Audi Q5L is the third new model based on the Premium Platform Combustion. It also adopts 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. The wheelbase of the...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

orward strategy with exciting project approaches, tailor-made and attractive to the U.S. market”, he said. “We throw that into the scale. Constructive talks are currently underway with the U.S. government.” Audi imports most of its cars to the U.S. from Europe, except for its best-seller, the Q5, which is built in Mexico and now faces tariffs. If the negotiations end with an agreement, then some U.S.-market Audis will be made locally. “Fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

DNA with fresh design, created for a new generation of Chinese customers. “E” stands for electric, “5” for the mid-size class, and “Sportback” for Audi’s signature coupé style. It will launch in China by late summer 2025. Audi is also revealing the A6L e-tron, A5L, A5L Sportback, and Q5L at Auto Shanghai 2025. The A6L e-tron will be made at the new Audi FAW NEV Company production site in Changchun. Construction of the plant was fin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

37,000 vehicles in dealership and available port stock that are not impacted by the import fee. An Audi spokesperson said the company is assessing internally the impact of the announced tariffs. Each Audi sold in the U.S. is imported from either Mexico or Europe. The brand’s U.S. bestseller, the Q5 midsize crossover, is built in Mexico but not compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. A redesigned Q5 is set to launch in the U.S. in the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

Audi introduces third generation Q5 SUV in Europe On March 10, Audi introduced the third generation of the Q5 in Europe.  The new Audi Q5 now features the advanced MHEV plus system, which includes a powertrain generator, which helps reduce fuel consumption and enables partial electric driving. The Audi Q5 is packed with practical features. features adaptive air suspension lowers, adjustable rear seat slides and reclines. It has a storage capacit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

security protocols, making it secure and platform-independent across Volkswagen Group models. It is based on the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards, which ensures high security and compatibility with major phone brands. Already available in models such as the Q6 e-tron, A6 e-tron, A5, and Q5, it provides the same convenience as a physical key and supports up to five shared keys. Based on CARIAD press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

Audi launches first combustion engines with MHEV plus technology in A5 and Q5 Series On January 27, Audi launched its first combustion engines with the new MHEV plus technology, featured in the A5 and Q5 series built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC). The 48-volt mild hybrid system combines a powertrain generator (PTG), belt alternator starter (BAS), and lithium iron phosphate battery to support the combustion engine, reduce emissions, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27