Australian pricing and specifications have been announced for the upgraded 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 range, which is available in showrooms now – just in time to compete with the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLC.
The mid-size luxury SUV line-up is now priced from $65,900 before on-road costs in base-spec Q5 40 TDI design guise (down $800 from last year’s model), with minor price cuts extending to nearly every variant in the range.
In base-spec ‘design’ guise, customers can choose from the 40 TDI ($65,900) with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that pushes out 140kW/400Nm or, for another $1000, the 45 TFSI quattro that uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with 185kW/370Nm.
Standard features on refreshed ‘design’ models include new 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, in-built navigation, lane assist and high beam assist.
Mid-range ‘sport’ variants with the 40 TDI and 45 TFSI engines now come standard with a panoramic glass sunroof, a 360-degree parking camera, auto-dimming side mirrors and heated front seats with driver’s seat memory function.
‘Sport’ variants are now priced from $71,600 (plus ORCs) in 40 TDI guise and $73,500 (plus ORCs) in 45 TFSI spec.
Even though it gains sportier S Line exterior trim and Milano leather upholstery, pricing remains the same for the updated Q5 50 TDI ($84,700 plus ORCs), which receives a more powerful 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel that pumps out 210kW of power and 620Nm of torque.
The range-topping performance SQ5 TFSI has had a minor price increase of $758, bringing it to $99,900 plus ORCs, yet gains a range of extra features including metallic paint (no extra cost), panoramic glass sunroof, Bang and Olufsen 3D sound system, head-up display, variable front seat head restraints, extended upholstery package and more.
An extensive range of active safety equipment is fitted across all variants in the range, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, driver attention alert, rear cross traffic alert and eight airbags.
How much is the 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5?
Q5 40 TDI design quattro -- $65,900
Q5 45 TFSI design quattro -- $66,900
Q5 40 TDI sport quattro -- $71,600
Q5 45 TFSI sport quattro -- $73,500
Q5 50 TDI sport quattro -- $84,700
SQ5 TFSI -- $99,900
* Prices exclude on-road costs