Audi unveils facelifted SQ5 TDI with sportier looks
Local availability of the refreshed Audi SQ5 remains unknown at this stage.
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Audi has pulled back the covers off its facelifted SQ5 TDI that spawns a fresh and sharper look as well as an efficient engine.
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Speaking of power, the refreshed Audi SQ5 still uses the same 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine with 251 kW of power and a whopping 700 Nm of torque.
The engine is said to have been refined to churn out torque across a wider range while also bringing peak power earlier.
It uses a Quattro system plus an eight-speed automatic gearbox that enables it to hurtle from a stop to 100 km/h in a claimed 5.1 seconds before hitting the limiter at 250 km/h.
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The V6 TDI engine is paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that, according to Audi helps reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
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The system allows the SQ5 to coast with the engine switched off for up to 40 seconds, therefore decreasing fuel use.
The refreshed Audi SQ5 rides on standard 20-inch alloy wheels.
The exterior is rounded off by a matte aluminium strip at the rear, new head and taillights as well as chrome oval tailpipes.
Matrix LED headlights come standard. Inside, the SQ5 comes with a 10.1-inch infotainment system plus a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit.
Local availability of the refreshed Audi SQ5 remains unknown at this stage.
Source: Audi