Audi Q5 [US] (2025)

The rear of the Q5 SUV has an extremely clean design thanks to a reduction of body lines. From the rear window to the lower edge of the three-dimensional shaped light strip, there is a smooth surface defined by the light strip sweeping across the entire width of the vehicle. The area between the light strip and bumper is kept sleek and elegant, and the diffuser is integrated into the raised bumper as its own element. Functional tailpipes exit on the right and left, with SQ5 models featuring iconic quad tailpipes with a new, sharpened design.

Enhancing the refined exterior design is a new advanced line option, in addition to the S model's independent appearance. On SQ5 models, elements have a matte silver chrome look, the front air intakes are larger with the aero tubes in an L-wing shape, and the rear diffuser is more aggressive. A black optic exterior package is also available for the S models.

The all-new 2025 Audi Q5 models feature ten exterior colors, including the Arkona White solid paint finish. Glacier White, Mythos black, Grenadine Red, District Green and the new Tambora Gray are available as metallic finishes, along with Florett Silver and Navarra Blue exclusively on the Q5. Ultra Blue metallic and Daytona Gray pearl effect are available exclusively for Q5 Sportback and S models.

The all-new Audi Q5 is available with 18-inch to 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires (19-inch and 20-inch on the Q5 Sportback). Audi SQ5 models are available with 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires, or 21-inch alloy wheels with all-season or summer tires.

Impressive by day and night: Audi's advanced lighting design

With the new Q5, Audi underlines its role in advancing lighting design and technology. The rear lights now have a three-dimensional design, bringing the physical and digital worlds together in combination with the light strip, which spans the entire width of the vehicle. Strikingly designed second-generation digital OLED taillights are available, and a new projection light in the spoiler above the rear window on Q5 Sportback and SQ5 models delivers increased visibility by projecting into the upper rear window area, thereby enlarging the Center High Mount Stop Light area. The projection light and available OLED taillights are also employed in the unique Coming Home and Leaving Home lighting sequences when locking or unlocking the vehicle.

The lighting technology also sets new Audi standards in terms of individualization. Depending on equipment, drivers can personalize their Q5 with up to eight digital light signatures in the redesigned daytime running lights of the available Matrix-Design LED headlights, and in the digital OLED taillights.

Interior design presents clean lines and a welcoming ambience

The clear interior design approach of the all-new Q5 is evident in the horizontal structure of the dashboard. Made of high-quality materials extending across the interior's entire width, the panel rises like a wing transitioning towards the doors. With its integrated air vents, this horizontal form serves as the basis for the "Digital Stage," the central component of the interior enabled by the new fully networked E³ 1.2 digital electronics architecture.

The Digital Stage is formed in front of the driver and front passenger via Audi MMI displays. The slim, free-standing Audi MMI panoramic display has a curved design and OLED technology housing the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. A 10.9-inch MMI Passenger Display is available as part of the Prestige trim, and thanks to Dynamic Privacy mode with shutter technology, passengers can enjoy content on their personal display without distraction, as only a black screen is visible to the driver when dynamic (moving) images are presented. At the same time, the available Passenger Display can help the passenger assist the driver with navigation tasks, finding a parking space or even music selection, for example.

As a counterbalance to the digital and technical areas, a soft wrap trim element runs from door to door across the entire width of the dashboard. Together, with the panels in the door and the armrests, this creates a comforting ambience. The materials were selected from a functional point of view, and to ensure clear design differentiation between the various areas in the interior. Comfort-oriented areas are emphasized with generous surfaces and soft materials.

The diamond-stitched seats, the soft wrap, the door panels, and the armrest in Audi SQ5 models are finished in a combination of leather and suede-like Dinamica material. The windshield of all Q5 models is fitted with acoustic glazing as standard. To further enhance driving comfort, the front side windows are also available with acoustic glazing on Prestige trims.

Functional interior technology: IAL, HUD and Audi assistant

The all-new 2025 Q5 brings a host of new functional interior technologies to the segment. In addition to LED contour lighting in the dashboard and doors emphasizing the width of the interior, and the indirect light below the Curved Audi MMI Panorama Display creating a visually floating effect, the Q5 also integrates a new available dynamic interaction light (IAL). First introduced on Q6 e-tron models, the IAL is standard in all Premium Plus and Prestige Q5 trims.

The IAL is an LED light strip spanning the entire width of the interior across the top of the dash, supporting occupant interaction with the vehicle. The light provides a welcome function and indicates when the vehicle is locked and unlocked; it can provide additional cues from the Virtual Cockpit display, such as for the use of the dynamic turn signals. The dynamic interaction light is part of the ambient lighting package and will appear in the same color as the contour light when inactive.

The all-new Q5 family is also available with a configurable Head-Up Display (HUD), providing a wide range of information in a clear and concise manner, such as speed, assistance systems, navigation instructions and media data. Compared to the current HUD, the new version is larger (7 x 3 inch vs.5.4 x 2.1 inch), and the viewing angle has increased by 85 percent. In the new Audi Q5, for the first time, drivers have the option of adjusting vehicle and infotainment functions via the head-up display, allowing the driver to scroll through lists or make selections via steering wheel buttons, making it even easier for drivers to select recent destinations without taking their eyes off the road.

Incoming calls can also be shown in the HUD and answered directly by the driver using the steering wheel button. In addition, corresponding menus in the HUD show the last calls made, making it that much easier to select frequently recurring calls. Media is also controlled via the HUD: In entertainment mode, drivers can select their favorite radio station or podcast, for example, using the list control.

Also helping drivers keep their eyes on the road by supporting a host of vehicle functions is the new self-learning voice control, Audi assistant. The digital assistant is integrated into the vehicle and is depicted for the first time by an avatar in the central touch display of the MMI and in the Head-Up display. An icon in the instrument display shows the status of the Audi assistant.

The Audi assistant can control numerous vehicle functions, and when equipped with an Audi Connect subscription, can provide additional information such as weather forecasts. This support is divided into three categories: smart routines (automatically recognizes recurring operating sequences, such as using the seat climate control from certain outside temperatures); intelligent lists (such as call lists); and provide proactive suggestions (context information is used to proactively suggest functions for activation based on previous user behavior).

The infotainment system of the all-new Audi Q5 uses Android Automotive OS as its operating system, and includes access to the Audi Application Store. The app store integrates directly into the MMI and does not require a smartphone to use - giving customers access to an ever-expanding range of third-party applications including music, video streaming, gaming, navigation, parking and charging, productivity, weather, news services, and more.

The available Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System works with Vehicle Noise Compensation (VNC), which adapts to interior sound levels. The heart of the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System is a highly efficient amplifier with 685 watts of power driving 16 loudspeakers. The A-pillar and mid-range speakers help produce an incomparable 3D surround sound thanks to the "Symphoria" technology developed by the Fraunhofer Institute, which can add width, depth, and height dimensions for a more natural sound stage, creating an additional feeling of spaciousness.

Agile chassis with latest driver assistance systems

The all-new Audi Q5 SUV and Sportback models offer driving characteristics typical of the brand, with surefooted but responsive handling, and achieve a noticeable increase in comfort thanks to its optimized front suspension and steering set-up. A dynamically tuned steel suspension is standard, with an adaptive air suspension standard on Prestige trims. On SQ5 models, a sport adaptive air suspension is standard.

The steel spring suspension - in combination with the passive FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) system, and a more responsive front suspension geometry - gives the Q5 a more connected feeling for the road. FSD reduces suspension forces, particularly at higher frequencies - for example on choppy pavement - while also muting forces at lower frequencies, such as those that occur when changing lanes or cornering. Adaptive damper control is integrated into the optional air suspension, which permits adjustment via Audi drive select. Compared to the previous model, the Adaptive setup offers a much more noticeable spread between comfort and dynamic mode. The new Q5 is offered with enhanced progressive steering as standard.

Audi provides a wide range of driver assistance systems in the new Q5 models, whose functions can help to significantly improve everyday routines for the driver. A rear parking aid with distance display, traffic-sign-based adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, efficiency assistant, Traffic sign recognition, and attention and drowsiness assistant are all standard, along with Park Assist plus, Rear Turn Assist, and Active Front Assist, which combines four functions: Front Emergency Brake Assist; Evasion Assist; Turn Assist; and Front Cross Traffic Assist. Adaptive cruise assist is available as an option to optimize traffic sign recognition and assist with acceleration, maintaining speed and distance, as well as lane guidance.