It’s no secret that Audi is working on a complete redesign of the popular Q5 crossover. It’s supposed to debut next year, and we’ve already seen several prototypes hinting at a new design language. There will also be huge changes under the skin and basically every engine will be electrified. This probably also includes the powertrain of the top-of-the-range RS Q5, which could be plug-in type.
We have new spy photos from our friends at Engine.es, which we believe show a plug-in hybrid prototype. This is obviously the new Q5 – we can tell by the design of the front fascia – and there’s a charging port on the right rear wing of the vehicle. The prototype is completely camouflaged and it is difficult to see the small details, although our colleagues from Engine.es think it is indeed an RS machine.
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Nothing can be confirmed at this stage, but the photographer who took the photos in Southern Europe (attached above) told us that the sporty crossover was tested with two other Audi RS vehicles – an RS4 and an RS7. You may wonder if it’s actually an RS Q5, but our man also told us that the test vehicle had a very pronounced sound when accelerating, which is a strong clue that it is indeed a performance model.
But what will power the new RS Q5? Engine.es speculates that power will be provided by an electrified version of the existing 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6. We expect the powertrain to focus on performance rather than efficiency, which could explain the fact that it’s likely to come with a small battery offering an electric range of around 12 miles (20 kilometers). ). The electric motor, in turn, will help with acceleration and provide an instant boost when the pedal hits the ground.
Not much else is known at this time and we don’t have any numbers available on power and performance yet. However, Engine.es reports that the performance crossover is still in the very early stages of development and won’t be ready for a market launch until the second half of 2024. We hope to hear a lot more about it in the coming months, so stay tuned. listening.
It’s no secret that Audi is working on a complete redesign of the popular Q5 crossover. It’s supposed to debut next year, and we’ve already seen several prototypes hinting at a new design language. There will also be huge changes under the skin and basically every engine will be electrified. This probably also includes the powertrain of the top-of-the-range RS Q5, which could be plug-in type.
We have new spy photos from our friends at Engine.es, which we believe show a plug-in hybrid prototype. This is obviously the new Q5 – we can tell by the design of the front fascia – and there’s a charging port on the right rear wing of the vehicle. The prototype is completely camouflaged and it is difficult to see the small details, although our colleagues from Engine.es think it is indeed an RS machine.
12 Pictures
Nothing can be confirmed at this stage, but the photographer who took the photos in Southern Europe (attached above) told us that the sporty crossover was tested with two other Audi RS vehicles – an RS4 and an RS7. You may wonder if it’s actually an RS Q5, but our man also told us that the test vehicle had a very pronounced sound when accelerating, which is a strong clue that it is indeed a performance model.
But what will power the new RS Q5? Engine.es speculates that power will be provided by an electrified version of the existing 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6. We expect the powertrain to focus on performance rather than efficiency, which could explain the fact that it’s likely to come with a small battery offering an electric range of around 12 miles (20 kilometers). ). The electric motor, in turn, will help with acceleration and provide an instant boost when the pedal hits the ground.
Not much else is known at this time and we don’t have any numbers available on power and performance yet. However, Engine.es reports that the performance crossover is still in the very early stages of development and won’t be ready for a market launch until the second half of 2024. We hope to hear a lot more about it in the coming months, so stay tuned. listening.