Audi launches Q5 2018 version in Indian market, priced at Rs 53.23 lakh

German automobile company Audi launched the new 2018 Q5 in the Indian market on Thursday at a price of Rs 53.23 lakh for ex-showroom. This is the second generation of the SUV which is also available in a higher variant priced at Rs 57.60 lakh for ex-showroom.

The new Audi Q5 is based on Volkswagens’ MLB Evo platform that supports most of the large SUVs of the group, including Audi Q7, Bentley Bentayga, the recently launched Lamborghini Urus, upcoming Porsche Cayenne among many others.

The new Q5 is wider and longer than its predecessor and gets a new face which looks suggestive of the larger Q7. The signature LED daytime running lights and the hexagonal grille have been kept intact with traditional Audi styling.

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The rear end of the Q5 gets dynamic turn indicators with LED tail lamp. The company’s popular ‘Virtual Cockpit’ instrument cluster comes within the beast with a Bang & Olufsen infotainment system, along with an 8.3-inch floating infotainment screen at top of the centre console.

The SUV comes with three-zoned climate control, trackpad for MMI controls, and a wireless charging system.

Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine, the machine churns out 190PS of power and 400Nm of peak torque distributed among all the four wheels. The beast reaches a speed of 218Kmph within 7.9 seconds.

The Audi Q5 comes with eight airbags, including the rear airbags. The SUV comes in competition with Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and Range Rover Evoque.