2026 Audi Q5 provides 270kW PHEV with ICE worth parity

Aud Australia has lastly confirmed a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) of its new-generation Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback, along with a brand new “TFSI quattro’ petrol variant with all-wheel drive.

Plugging a few gaps within the native lineup, the 2026 Audi Q5 vary stays absolutely electrified with each 48V mild-hybrid ‘plus’ and plug-in hybrid ‘e-hybrid’ fashions obtainable in each SUV and Sportback physique kinds.

The brand new Q5 e-hybrid quattro and TFSI quattro fashions will probably be priced the identical, ranging from $96,900 plus on-road prices for the SUV, and $100,400 for the coupe-styled Sportback. All 4 new variants can be found to order now, forward of first deliveries commencing within the first half of 2026.

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Energy within the Q5 e-hybrid quattro comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain, with the petrol motor creating 185kW and the electrical motor including 105kW by itself. Collectively, the Q5 PHEV develops 270kW/500Nm – which is about the identical because the SQ5 efficiency hero – and quotes a 0-100km/h dash time of 5.1 seconds.

Being a PHEV nonetheless, effectivity is the principle speaking level. Audi quotes an electrical driving vary of round 80km per full cost, with mixed gasoline consumption rated at 2.6L/100km. CO2 emissions are quoted at 60g/km.

It is value noting the Q5 e-hybrid holds a major worth benefit towards key rivals. The BMW X3 30e xDrive is almost $8000 dearer (from $104,800), whereas the Mercedes-Benz GLC300e begins from $99,900 – all costs exclude on-road prices.

The Q5 TFSI quattro, in the meantime, makes use of the identical 200kW/400Nm 2.0 TFSI turbo-petrol engine with all-wheel drive because the associated A5 Sedan and Avant. Audi Australia says the all-paw petrol mannequin will provide equal specification to the prevailing Q5 TDI quattro sport, which is priced from $94,100 earlier than on-road prices.

In the meantime, the Q5 e-hybrid provides some further package regardless of commanding no premium, together with bigger 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, sport suspension, purple brake calipers, the black exterior styling bundle, rear privateness glass and auxiliary air-con – all augmenting the plug-in drivetrain’s further efficiency and enhanced effectivity capabilities.