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Audi reveals pricing for U.S.-spec Q5, starts at $37,200

 
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Audi’s record sales were the result of the success of new models like the Q5 in emerging markets

Audi’s record sales were the result of the success of new models like the Q5 in emerging markets

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Audi first debuted its all-new Q5 midsized SUV as far back as the April 2008 Beijing Motor Show but now the vehicle is due to start rolling into U.S. dealerships next week. Audi has confirmed that it will be available with a 3.2L V6 FSI direct injection engine, quattro AWD, and a six-speed Tiptronic automatic. Pricing, announced today, will start at $37,200.

The base Audi Q5 Premium starts at $37,200. Pricing for the Audi Q5 Premium Plus starts at $41,500, and the Audi Q5 Prestige starts at $48,200. Prices do not include a destination charge of $825, taxes, title or dealer charges.

Overseas the Q5 is available with a compact 2.0L FSI petrol engine and a pair of turbodiesels, displacing 2.0 and 3.0L, as well as a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. The petrol V6 engine destined for the American-spec cars is rated at 270hp and 243lb-ft of torque. This is enough for a 0-60mph time of 6.7 seconds and a 4,400 pound towing capacity. Fuel economy is also reasonable, with a claimed 18mpg in the city and 23 on the highway.

The new Q5 measures 4.63m in length (wheelbase is 2.81m), 1.88m across and sits 1.65m tall. It also has a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.33. To save weight engineers used aluminum for much of the vehicle’s construction including the wraparound tailgate and hood.

Inside, there’s space for five and the rear seats are angle-adjustable and can be folded away to expand storage space from 540 to 1,560L. Standard features for U.S. customers include 12-way power adjustable front seats and Audi’s third-generation MMI vehicle interface system. Optional extras include a rail mounting kit for luggage, a luggage compartment liner, a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, a hard-disc based navigation system, and LED tail-lamps.

Additional features of the Audi Q5 include keyless access, a tire pressure monitoring system, a large panoramic sunroof, tri-zone climate control, sun blinds for the rear side windows, adaptive cornering lights and an electric tailgate.

Next year, the Q5 lineup will grow to include a hybrid model as confirmed by Audi’s head of powertrain development, Wolfgang Hatz. For more details check out our previous story by clicking here.
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Comments (13)

  1. By 94 Taurus owner Posted: 4/19/2008 8:48am PDT

    A5 meets a shrinkwrapped Q7 equals a Q5.
     
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  2. By Renton Posted: 4/19/2008 12:07pm PDT

    I'm a BMW fan, however, if one of these small SUV gets a nice diesel, I'm buying.

    Mercedes, Audi, VW, Honda, whoever puts the best one out in 2009 is getting my money
     
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  3. By Paul Posted: 4/19/2008 5:53pm PDT

    How much difference is this from the upcoming A4 Avant? The Avant looks better, handles better, stops better, goes faster, gets better mileage. Interior space is marginally better in the Q5 and with the 2.0 liter it won't add towing capability.

    It seems to me that SUVs are slowly evolving right back to the good ol' station wagon.

    I do love Audi though. But I'll take the new A4.
     
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  4. By Tonto Posted: 5/1/2008 1:48pm PDT

    I Like it!! Glad to see that Audi continues to offer improvements in their dual clutch transmissions, and their Diesel technology. How many SUV’s out there can match the Q5 3.0L TDI’s performance and still get over 30 miles per gallon?
     
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  5. By RB Posted: 7/16/2008 7:34am PDT

    How boring can you get! just the car everyone needs - NOT
    It has as much style as a brick in my view anyhow!
     
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  6. By michael Posted: 7/16/2008 8:08am PDT

    Id rather get the mercees GLK its better looking and its a mercedes.
     
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  7. By mlevere1992 Posted: 7/16/2008 9:01am PDT

    I wish these companies would get a clue and send us some diesels.....
     
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  8. By christian Posted: 7/16/2008 11:35am PDT

    hell it looks better than the UGLY mercedes glk, and i havent seen the new updated x3, but the q5 compared to the current x3 looks lway better.
     
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  9. By Layne Posted: 7/16/2008 11:15pm PDT

    I want the diesel dammit!
     
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  10. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 1/29/2009 6:25pm PST

    Layne you stole my line
     
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  11. ma_Ivan avatar Ivan Posted: 2/6/2009 12:58pm PST

    $50k for midsized SUV, nice going Audi.
     
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  12. ma_yuehancao(john) avatar yuehancao(john) Posted: 2/7/2009 9:48am PST

    The front looks like audi a6,and that car was in beijing when they took the picture,$50k,nice!(in china,rmb 80k,its about $160k)
     
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  13. By josh Posted: 3/28/2010 7:35am PDT

    Does Audi plan on putting the Diesel in the American spec A6?
     
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