Photo: Kolesa.ru
Audi quietly began road-testing a facelift for the second-generation Q5 SUV, one of its biggest money-makers. We didn't think there was anything wrong with it before we saw these juicy renderings.
The Q5 II doesn't rock the boat, but it is the first Mexico-made Audi and comes with all the latest German tech. Its engines and features are all comparable to its rivals, which include the BMW X3, Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Mercedes GLC.
Only about a month ago, the SQ5 sports model switched to a TDI setup which also has the electric supercharger from the bigger and more expensive SQ8. While rumors talked about an RS Q5, we don't see it happening at this point. The big cash is clearly going towards electric products.
Like the A4 models, the Q5 is likely to get a range of 12V or 48V mild-hybrid engines. These have batteries under the passenger floor capturing some of the energy lost during braking, which is later used by the car's systems.
So what's this facelift all about? Well, it's just moving things around a little bit. At the front, the grille is more hexagonal-shaped, supposedly making the Q5 looks sporty, even though it kind of reminds us of a Ford. New headlights are also being installed, together with revised vents for the brakes.
What's going on at the back? Thankfully, the Russians at Kolesa have also rendered that. Their vision features changes to the taillights and a connecting strip of chrome. Large tailpipes have appeared at the bottom of the bumper, probably fakes ones.
Somehow, the Q5 also looks wider and shorter, so the proportions are different overall. The interior might get similar changes to the A4 family, such as a new tablet that's a touchscreen and a revised shifter.
So when is this facelift going to come out? Well, it usually takes about a year for Audi to develop something like this. The Q5 debuted for the 2018 model year in America, so you're obviously going to have to wait until at least 2021MY.
Only about a month ago, the SQ5 sports model switched to a TDI setup which also has the electric supercharger from the bigger and more expensive SQ8. While rumors talked about an RS Q5, we don't see it happening at this point. The big cash is clearly going towards electric products.
Like the A4 models, the Q5 is likely to get a range of 12V or 48V mild-hybrid engines. These have batteries under the passenger floor capturing some of the energy lost during braking, which is later used by the car's systems.
So what's this facelift all about? Well, it's just moving things around a little bit. At the front, the grille is more hexagonal-shaped, supposedly making the Q5 looks sporty, even though it kind of reminds us of a Ford. New headlights are also being installed, together with revised vents for the brakes.
What's going on at the back? Thankfully, the Russians at Kolesa have also rendered that. Their vision features changes to the taillights and a connecting strip of chrome. Large tailpipes have appeared at the bottom of the bumper, probably fakes ones.
Somehow, the Q5 also looks wider and shorter, so the proportions are different overall. The interior might get similar changes to the A4 family, such as a new tablet that's a touchscreen and a revised shifter.
So when is this facelift going to come out? Well, it usually takes about a year for Audi to develop something like this. The Q5 debuted for the 2018 model year in America, so you're obviously going to have to wait until at least 2021MY.
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