2021 Audi Q5 Facelift: Variant-Wise Features And Colour Options Revealed

Facelifted Audi Q5 is slated to launch in November 2021. Bookings for the SUV are already underway for a token amount of Rs 2 lakh. While we already know that the new Audi Q5 will be available in two variants (Premium Plus and Technology), we've now got our hands on its variant-wise features and color details. It will be offered in five body shades – – Mythos Black, Navarra Blue, Ibis White, Manhattan Gray, and Floret Silver. It will also get two double-tone color options for the cabin: Black/Brown and Black/Beige. Now, here's a look at its key features: – 

2021 Audi Q5 PREMIUM PLUS

The entry-level Premium Plus variant of the new Audi Q5 will be packed with the following premium features: – 

• LED headlights

• 19-inch alloy wheels finished in Graphite Grey shade

• Panoramic sunroof

• Leatherette upholstery

• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• 180W 10-speaker sound system 

• 30-colour Ambient lighting 

• Three-zone air conditioning/climate control system

• Cruise control

• Power adjustable front seats with 4-way lumbar support

• Electronically adjustable ORVMs with heated, power-folding, and auto-dimming function

• Audi Drive Select (drive modes)

• Rear sunblinds

• Powered tailgate

• Auto-dimming IRVM

• 8 airbags

• Hill hold assist

• Tyre pressure monitoring system

• Front & rear parking sensors

• Rearview camera 

2021 Audi Q5 Technology

Being a range-topping variant of the Audi Q5, it comes with all the features of the Premium Plus variant along with a host of additional equipment like: –  

• Differently finished 19-inch alloy wheels  

• Adjustable dampers

• Audi Virtual Cockpit/Digital driver’s display 

• Park assist 

• Audi Comfort Key – permitting vehicle access based on a smartphone

• 755W 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen 3D sound system

• Wireless smartphone charger

• Powered front seats with memory function for the driver’s seat

• Memory function for ORVMs

2021 Audi Q5 – Powertrain

The upgraded Q5 will be driven by the same 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol motor as the Audi A6 that is good enough in generating 245PS of maximum power and 370Nm of peak torque. The engine will be mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, powering all four wheels.

2021 Audi Q5 – Expected Price and Competitors

The new Audi Q5 is expected to be priced from Rs 55 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. On arrivals to the Indian shores, it will go up against the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Lexus NX, and the Volvo XC60.