Details of the newly launched Audi SQ5 sports crossover.
As a sportier version of the premium mid-size crossover Q5, the Audi SQ5 retains a largely unchanged design but offers enhanced performance.
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| At the Detroit Auto Show, luxury car manufacturer Audi unveiled its new sporty crossover, the Audi SQ5. This is a high-performance version of the new generation Q5, which debuted in September 2015 at the Paris Motor Show. |
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| Based on the next-generation Q5, the SQ5 has a sharper design than its predecessor. Compared to regular Q5 versions, the car doesn't have many exterior changes. |
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| At the front, the SQ5 stands out with a front bumper featuring wider and more angular air intakes, while the rear remains largely unchanged. Bright chrome details typically found on the Q5, such as the grille surround and mirror housings, have been replaced with black accents. |
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| Inside, the SQ5's interior is upholstered in premium leather and Alcantara fabric. It also features a sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals. Compared to its predecessor, the dashboard has been simplified. |
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| On the SQ5, Audi has equipped the car with a more powerful 3.0l TFSI V6 gasoline engine compared to the regular Q5 versions with a 2.0l engine, delivering a maximum power of 349 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. |
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| Like many other Audi sports models, the SQ5 is equipped with quattro all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. |
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| In addition to the engine, the SQ5 also features a new sport air suspension system, with adjustable stiffness via the Audi Drive Select system. The steering is also more responsive than the standard version. |
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| Audi has not yet announced the price of the new SQ5, but it is certain that the car will not be much more expensive than the $52,000 price tag of the previous generation. |
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