2018 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI

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2017 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI First Drive Review | Drive.com.au

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New Audi RS Q5 to boast twin-turbo V6 – report

A fresh report out of the United Kingdom suggests that Audi will soon reveal its new RS Q5, with the performance SUV drawing its significant urge from a 2,9-litre twin-turbo V6.

Yes, that’d be the blown six-pot from the new RS5 coupé, then…

According to AutoExpress, the Ingolstadt automaker will launch the RS Q5 (above the 260 kW SQ5 3,0 TFSI pictured here) to fill the gap between the existing RS Q3 and the upcoming RS Q8, with the newcomer predictably set to boast the brand’s quattro all-wheel-drive system.

The British publication speculates that the RS5’s V6 will not be detuned for use in the hottest Q5, considering that the SUV will likely be quite a bit heavier than its coupé cousin. And that means the full 313 kW/600 N.m output is on the cards.

AutoExpress says this should be enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of less than five seconds, while top speed will likely be limited to 250 km/h.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/ne...rbo-v6-report/

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Drove alongside one now. In Silver honestly it looks very very similar to the older model. The 3L V6 TFSI mill sounds great though.

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Drove alongside one now. In Silver honestly it looks very very similar to the older model. The 3L V6 TFSI mill sounds great though.

We must have seen the same one, century city?

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We must have seen the same one, century city?

Lol. Yes. Around 2pm side

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We must have seen the same one, century city?

Ya

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Audi SQ5 quattro (2017) Review

Pricing and warranty

The Audi SQ5 currently (September 2017) sells for R1 044 000 without options. The price includes a 1-year/unlimited km warranty and 5-year/100 000 maintenance plan. As the flagship of the Q5 range, this model is comprehensively specified with niceties such as three-zone climate control, electrically adjustable front seats, park assist (including parking plus), auto lights/wipers, cruise control, automated tailgate, LED head- and taillamps and MMI Navigation Plus with touch input, amongst other items.

Our test unit also featured the following options; panoramic glass sunroof (R19 900), trailer tow hitch (R13 950), Bang&Olufsen sound system (R11 850), virtual cockpit (R7 000), fine nappa leather (R6 960), Matrix LED headlamps (R6 200), Rear seat bench plus (R4 900) and Audi smartphone interface (R4 180). The additional R74 940-worth of options bumps up the price to R1 118 940 as tested.

Verdict

At this end of the market, and in this niche specifically, there aren't really any bad choices and personal brand preference will largely determine which products buyers will choose. However, ignoring such subjective matters for a moment, we rate the SQ5 as a more refined and better-built offering than the Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic, but the AMG has the edge in terms of practicality and outright performance. The Benz arguably also has the more charismatic engine. Add a number of high-cost options to the SQ5 and Jaguar's slightly bigger F-Pace also comes into play, as well as the Porsche Macan. So, ultimately, the SQ5 appears to straddle a middle ground, mirroring the best capabilities of its cheaper or pricier rivals, but seemingly without any of their (small) flaws.

But, it's almost robotic in the way that it ticks all the boxes. Does this mean the SQ5 lacks the personality or desirability a high-performance flagship should offer? That question brings us back into the realm of subjective matters, and that's something only the individual doing the buying will be able to answer.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/...-review/44002/

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