Audi has been testing the 2020 Q5 for quite some
time, and these images show the updated interior for the first time. Those who
were expecting significant alterations may be slightly disappointed, as only
minor changes have been made.
Most significantly, the cabin of the new Q5 features
a larger touchscreen, said to measure 10.1-inches, jutting out from the top of
the dashboard. The HVAC controls have also been tweaked, as has the center
console. The prototype in question is running with a set of analog gauges, but
Audi’s 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit will be available.
As for the exterior design, it will look very
similar to the Q8 albeit on a smaller scale, with sharp headlights and
taillights a little different than those of the recently facelifted Q7. In
addition, the front and rear bumpers will be refreshed for the latest model
year.
Most of the current engines will be retained for the
facelifted model. The range should include a 2.0-liter diesel in 161 and 187 HP
versions, and a 3.0-liter V6 diesel with 228 or 282 HP. There will, of course,
be a selection of petrol units as well, including a 2.0-liter turbo four with
242 HP, as well as a plug-in hybrid.
The revamped SUV will also get sportier SQ5 TDI and
SQ5 variants. The first will be powered by a 3.0-liter V6 with 342 HP and 700 Nm, while the petrol version will deliver 349 HP and 500
Nm from its 3.0-liter V6.
