The development of the new generation of the Audi SQ5 has started. The sports variant of the popular Audi SUV will soon undergo a major generational change. A complete renovation that will bring with it many new features. The new Audi SQ5 2024 has been photographed for the first time in full testing session.
Audi has started up all its machinery to carry out the renovation process of a very popular SUV. The time has come for the Audi Q5 undergoes a generational change. The successful German SUV will soon debut what will be its third generation. A complete update that will bring many new features.
In recent months, thanks to our spy photographers, we have had the opportunity to get closer to the development process on several occasions. Now, we have the opportunity to firmly affirm something that had been taken for granted. And it is that the Audi SQ5 will have continuity in the range. The sports variant will also suffer its particular generational change.
Spy photos of the new Audi SQ5 2024
As these new spy photos show, the development of the new Audi SQ5 2024 has also started. Audi is currently in southern Europe carrying out the very important summer tests. A prototype of the new SQ5 has been seen in broad daylight driving on a road open to traffic. It is the first sighting of the new generation of the SQ5.
Unfortunately, and as can be seen in the snapshots that illustrate this article, camouflage is the protagonist and covers most of the exterior of the vehicle. However, there are certain elements in sight that are key to pointing out that, under the aforementioned camouflage, is the S variant of the third generation Q5. Especially if we take a look behind.
At the rear, in addition to the temporary rear lights with which it is equipped, we will find a total of four exhaust outlets. This sports exhaust system is a distinctive feature of the SQ5. Nor should we forget other design details that will be on the front. In the same way, specific tires will be fitted.
The electrified engine of the new Audi SQ5 2024
The new generation of the SQ5 will continue betting on electrification, although at a low level. The current model that we can still find in dealerships makes use of a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine that develops a power of 341 hp and 700 Nm of maximum torque. An electrified motor with 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) technology and is combined with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and a quattro drive system.
The new SQ5 will maintain its commitment to MHEV technology. Nevertheless, ditch diesel and switch to gasoline. The power will be slightly increased to around the 350 hp. It will only be offered with automatic transmission and the quattro all-wheel drive will continue to be present. By the way, as an additional detail regarding the electrified mechanics, comment that in the front windows of the photographed prototype you can see the electrical danger signal sticker regarding the high voltage battery.
When will it hit the market? Recall that the debut of the new generation of the Q5 is scheduled for the second half of next year and will therefore arrive at dealerships as a 2024 model. The SQ5 will see the light of day a few months later.