Audi Q5 (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Audi Q5 (2013) | We're also of toll That the compact SUV will come with the latest multimedia interface, Including Audi connect and Google Maps. As these latest images reveal, the face lifted Audi's Q5 will the aim of adopting new hexagonal grille, the which cuts the edges off the top corners of the trapezoidal current fixture. The revised headlights score a boomerang-shaped strip of LED daytime running lights along the upper inside edge, while the more aggressive front bumper with large Appears black fog light housings and a delicate opening at the base of the grille.

The redesigned taillights feature an LED indicator strip along the upper edge, while the brake light pattern has also been tweaked. The current powertrain options are tipped to carry over into the new model, with anticipated efficiency gains across the range. The test car Pictured here is a TFSI turbo petrol model, the which will be joined by a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel other options.

The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro accelerates from zero to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 7.1 seconds and can reach a top speed of 225 km / h (139.81 mph). In pure electric mode, it can cover up to three kilometers (1.86 miles) at a constant speed of 60 km / h (37.28 mph). The clutch engages and disengages the electric motor and the TFSI. A compact and lightweight lithium-ion battery system with 1.3 kWh of energy stores electrical energy capacity.

The driver switches Between the three driving modes with a button and with the tiptronic gear selection lever. The EV characteristic map prioritizes the electric drive, while the D mode efficiently controls both the internal combustion engine and electric motor. The S mode and the manual shift gate of the tiptronic are configured for a sporty style of driving. The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro can be driven with just the TFSI, just the electric drive or in hybrid mode. 19-inch wheels are standard; 20-inch wheels are optional.