2018 Audi SQ5
Audi’s next project for the vehicle is its ‘S’
performance variant due next year. Citing a senior Audi engineer, a new report
from Autocar says that the the 2018 Audi SQ5 would be able to oversteer and be
more lively to drive compared to the 2017 Audi Q5.
The development team is
highly focused on the handling aspect of the next-gen Audi SQ5. The senior
engineer has told the publication that the all-new SQ5 would provide for a more
spirited driving experience compared to the all-new Q5.
The 2018 Audi SQ5 is expected to have steel springs
and passive dampers as standard, and with air springs and adaptive dampers as
options. Changes will be made to the suspension and the steering software, and
dynamic variable steering system and sports differential will also feature
among the list of options.
This next-gen Audi SQ5 will be available with a V6
petrol engine or a V6 diesel engine depending on the market. Europe will get
the diesel model powered by the 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine. 8-speed tiptronic
transmission and the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system should be
standard. The petrol model could borrow the 354 PS 3.0-litre TFSI V6 engine
from the all-new S5.
