Audi plans to introduce over 20 new fashions by the top of 2025, and its subsequent unveiling will likely be one of the necessary ones. The model previewed the third era of the Q5, its best-selling mannequin by a major margin, and introduced {that a} full debut will happen quickly.
The lone preview picture launched by Audi exhibits the brand new Q5’s driver-side headlight. That is not loads to go on, but it surely seems to be markedly thinner and extra swept-back than the current-generation mannequin’s. Lighting has been a part of Audi’s design id for many years, and the brand new Q5 will maintain the custom going by adopting particular person LED components that is likely to be configurable. The hood options extra sculpted styling, too.
Whereas it is too early to supply powertrain particulars, we already know that the subsequent Q5 won’t be accessible with an electrical drivetrain. This wasn’t confirmed by the model, but it surely not too long ago rolled out a brand new naming system that assigns even-numbered nameplates to EVs and odd-numbered nameplates to gasoline-powered fashions. For instance, the A4 will enter a brand new era because the A5, whereas the A6 goes electric-only. The identical goes for SUVs, and making use of that logic to the Q5 all however confirms the powertrain portfolio won’t embody a battery-powered choice.
Electrification will likely be an choice, nonetheless: no less than one hybrid system will likely be accessible. Gasoline-burning engines will likely be provided as nicely.
The third-generation Audi Q5 will make its debut on-line on September 2, and gross sales ought to begin shortly after. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner famous that the remainder of the SUV vary will likely be refreshed after the Q5, so anticipate to see lots of new high-riding fashions emerge within the coming months.
