2018 New Audi Q5 (USA)
Audi is bringing the all-new Q5 in the L.A. Auto
Show. American customers will be offered
initially a single powertrain choice in the 2018 Audi Q5 and that’s the 252 hp
2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine paired to a seven-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch
gearbox.
Performance is more than adequate, as Audi claims a 0-96 km/h time of 5.9 seconds, 1.1 seconds faster than the model it
replaces. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a new generation of the
brand’s signature Quattro system that uses an electronically controlled
multi-plate clutch along with a decoupling rear axle differential to achieve
fully variable torque distribution.
The front five-link suspension is fully redesigned
in order to provide more comfort and more agility to the model’s driving
character. Audi will offer an adaptive suspension as an option, featuring
continuous electronic damper control and different operating modes through the
company’s Drive select system.
The Audi Drive Select offers five different driving
modes : comfort, auto, dynamic, offroad, and individual, helping the driver to
choose the option that best suits the driving conditions and handling
preferences.
The cabin of the new Audi Q5 promises to offer a
greater feeling of spaciousness, including more legroom and shoulder room at
the back and the latest tech features of the brand, such as the optional
Virtual Cockpit, MMI Touch infotainment and the standard smartphone
connectivity features like Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
Audi has also given the new Q5 a full suite of
advanced active safety systems, such as the standard pre sense city system that
can initiate full braking at speed of up to 52 mph when it detects cornering and
stationary vehicles, as well as pedestrians that could lead to a potential
collision. Another highlight is the traffic jam assist system that can operate
the vehicle at speeds between 0 to 40 mph during congested traffic.
The all-new 2018 Audi Q5 will go on sale in the U.S.
market in spring 2017, with pricing and fuel economy details to be announced
closer to that date.
