The 2025 Audi Q5 has just been unveiled, representing the third generation of the German automaker’s compact luxury SUV. Representing 17 percent of the brand’s sales last year, Audi has no room to screw up the next-generation Q5, and thankfully, to our eyes, they’ve done a good job in progressing the nameplate.
Underpinned by the new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture shared with the recently unveiled A5, the Q5 won’t go pure electric. The brand’s new naming scheme dictates that even-numbered models are pure electric models, while those with an odd number will be internal combustion engine (ICE) models. Therefore, the Q6 e-tron will fulfill the role of Audi’s compact electric crossover SUV.
Design-wise, the 2025 Audi Q5 is an evolution of the previous model’s looks. Only this time, it’s carrying a sportier aesthetic, thanks to the angular Audi Singleframe grille that’s matched by enlarged side air intakes. This is visually connected to the car’s lower air intake, which has recently become an Audi design signature. The side profile has been cleaned up, while the rear end has full-width LED taillights, which can be switched to OLED ones that feature configurable light patterns as well as even display warnings and symbols. Likewise, the LED daytime running lights are also configurable and feature up ot eight designs.
In keeping with Audi’s latest interior aesthetic, the dash design mirrors that of what’s seen in many new audi models, which began in the Q6 e-tron. There’s a curved 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch MMI infotainment system running the latest Android Automotive operating system, as well as an optional 10.9-inch passenger-side display and a head-up display. Unfortunately, this has also meant that the physical controls have been ditched altogether, as everything has now been moved towards the main infotainment screen.
As for engines, the PPC platform means that electrification comes as standard. For now, the engine range consists of 48-volt mild hybrids, with plug-in hybrid options to follow later. The range kicks off with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline or diesel engines, with the former producing 201 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque, while the latter produces 201 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. There’s also a higher-powered version of the 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine that produces 268 horsepower.
But if you want even more power, there’s also a performance-oriented SQ5 that gets a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that produces 362 horses and 550 Nm of torque. A seven-speed S Tronic dual-clutch automatic is standard on all engine choices, while Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on all but the base 2.0-liter turbo gasoline, wherein it’s an optional extra for this engine option.
Additionally, PPC has also made the Q5 a nicer car to drive than it already is. New steering and suspension systems improve both its handling and comfort, while Frequency Selective Dampers are now fitted as standard. For even greater ride and handling versatility, the Q5 can either get adaptive dampers or even air suspension, while the SQ5 gets a sportier suspension tune, regardless of which suspension option you select.
The 2025 Audi Q5 isn’t expected to hit showrooms in Europe and North America until March next year, so a Philippine launch through PGA Cars is likely to happen in the latter parts of 2025.
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