[TusharK]

Audi has launched a petrol version of the second generation Q5 in India. The Audi Q5 45 TFSI is available in two trim levels - Premium Plus and Technology, priced at Rs. 55.27 lakh and Rs. 59.79 lakh respectively.



In terms of styling, the Audi Q5 petrol looks identical to the diesel variants launched earlier. The SUV features a single-frame grille with LED headlights on either side. It comes with LED tail lamps and dynamic turn signals. The Q5 rides on 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels.

On the inside, the Q5 petrol gets features like a dual-tone dashboard with an 8.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, navigation and voice recognition. It has a 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel and Audi Virtual Cockpit featuring a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. Other features include 3-zone automatic climate control, wireless charging, electric seats, power tailgate among others.



The Q5 45 TFSI is powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine which develops 248 BHP @ 5,000-6,000  rpm and a peak torque of 370 Nm @ 1,600-4,500 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive system. It has adaptive suspension and 5 driving modes including a new off-road mode. The company claims a top speed of 237 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time of 6.3 seconds.

The Audi Q5 45 TFSI comes equipped with a host of safety features. These include ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 8 airbags, park assist with rear view camera, auto hold function and tyre pressure monitoring system.

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[sandeepmohan]

Impressive numbers for a 2l turbo. The torque spread is really good.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by sandeepmohan

Impressive numbers for a 2l turbo. The torque spread is really good.

You can say that again. Good output for a 2L turbo. It's also 3 - 4 lakhs cheaper than the diesel on the road. Would consider it to be fairly priced, especially once the usual Audi discounting starts. Should help its sales numbers as crossovers (and cars overall) are showing a movement back to petrols.

[Sahil]

Originally Posted by sandeepmohan

Impressive numbers for a 2l turbo. The torque spread is really good.

Not really that impressive, it is almost identical to the GLC 300 specs that are below:
GLC 300 4MATIC
- Displacement : 1991
- Rated output (kW (hp) at rpm) : 180 (245) @ 5500
- Top speed (km/h) : 222
- Torque (Nm) @ rpm : 370 @ 1300 - 4000

The torque starts a bit later on the Q5 and hence stays on a bit longer. 370 Nm @ 1,600-4,500 rpm for the Q5. There is just a difference of 200rpm extra of torque that the Q5 lasts.
In all practicality, it is better to have the torque belt out as early as possible to avoid turbo lag and also make it more usable in city drives.

We have a GLC300 that we bought just a few months ago, its a great smooth drive with more than adequate power to be fun in the city. But it's no power house,once you take it out on the expressway, you find it running out of steam in it's top end.

Audi had to get this engine out since the GLC300 outsells the GLC220d of late.

The Q5 since launch has been CBU, is this version now a CKD? If not, it's not going to get many takers.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by GTO

Should help its sales numbers as crossovers (and cars overall) are showing a movement back to petrols.

Straight from the horse's mouth (source):

In 2015, diesel vehicles accounted for 90 per cent of Audi's sales in India with the rest 10 per cent coming from petrol vehicles, he added.

"That has changed from last year to 70:30 and that trend is clearly also changing and we are aiming at a mix of 50:50 by 2020," Ansari said.