Audi Q5 launched in Bangalore. Prices for the newly launched Audi Q5 in Bangalore start at Rs 53.25 lakh. The new Audi Q5 SUV was first unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show and was launched in India two days ago in New Delhi.
Audi Q5 Variants & Price In Bangalore
The newly launched Audi Q5 is available in two variants — Premium Plus and Technology. The Technology variant adds in a host of features including differently styled alloy wheels, Audi’s Virtual Cockpit Digital which replaces the regular instrument cluster along with adaptive suspension among many others.
Variant Name | Price |
Premium Plus | Rs 53,25,000 |
Technology | Rs 57,60,000 |
Audi Q5 Engine, Specifications & Mileage
The newly launched Audi Q5 is available with only a 2.0-litre diesel engine in India. The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine produces 187bhp at 3,800-4,000rpm and 400Nm of torque at 1,750-3,000rpm.
The diesel engine of the Q5 sends power to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox and Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system. The Audi Q5 sprints from 0-100kph in 7.8 seconds and has top speed of 218kph. The Audi Q5 returns a mileage of 17.01kpl.
New Audi Q5 Design & Features
The new Audi Q5 features a totally refreshed design which gives it a more rugged and sporty look compared to its predecessor. Up front, the second-generation Audi Q5’s design is dominated by the hexagonal single-frame grille which is flanked on either side by LED headlights with dynamic turn signals and integrated daytime running lights.
At the sides, the Q5's design features a single character line running from the headlight to the tail lamps at the rear. The new Audi Q5 for India sits on 18-inch alloy wheels shod with 235/60 R18 tyres. The rear end of the Audi Q5 sees a redesigned bumper, LED tail lights, a roof-mounted spoiler along with a rear diffuser.
The interiors of the new Audi Q5 feature leather upholstery along with wood inserts. The front seats are electronically adjustable and feature lumbar support with the driver's seat getting memory function.
The top-spec Q5 sees the SUV ditch analogue instrument binnacle for Audi's Virtual cockpit which is a massive 12.3-inch display. The touchscreen infotainment system comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and is connected to a 10-speaker audio system along with a 10GB hard drive for owners to store their favourite tunes.
The Q7 also comes packed with a host of features including adaptive suspension with damping control, a panoramic sunroof, electrically operated boot lid and three-zone climate control. The Q7's safety package includes eight airbags, Audi parking system plus with rearview camera, active lane assist, collision avoidance assist, park assist, blind spot warning and cruise control with speed limiter function.
DriveSpark's Thoughts On The Launch Of The Audi Q5 In Bangalore
The launch of the new Audi Q5 in Bangalore comes just two days after the luxury SUV was launched in India. The arrival of the new Audi Q5 brings another luxury SUV option to the who's who in the garden city. Considering Audi's track record, the new Q5 should prove to be a hit in Bangalore.