• Powerful 210kW/620Nm 3.0-litre V6 TDI diesel engine
• First examples of the top-of-the-range model to arrive in September
• Generous list of standard features, priced at $83,900*

"The second-generation Audi Q5 has followed in the footsteps of its enormously successful predecessor," said Shawn Ticehurst, Director of Product and Pricing at Audi Australia.

"The 2.0 TDI and TFSI four-cylinder engines have impressed owners with their versatility of use – a great balance between performance and efficiency. However, our customers have been clear in expressing their desire for an even more powerful model in the range, and so we are delighted to add the new 3.0 TDI V6 to our Q5 line-up to satisfy those customers."

With 210kW and a full 620Nm available from just 1500 rpm, the all-new 3.0 TDI diesel engine has enormous pulling power that makes it the perfect engine for the demands of towing. Athletic acceleration is assured, reaching 100km/h from rest in just 5.8 seconds. This is not to the detriment of fuel economy, with an ADR combined consumption figure of just 6.3 litres per 100km.

Power from the 3.0 TDI V6 engine is channelled through the slick, smooth-shifting eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission, and then through the proven quattro all-wheel drive system with a mechanical centre differential that distributes torque 40:60 front-to-rear under normal driving conditions.

The Audi Q5 3.0 TDI has been awarded a 5-star EuroNCAP and ANCAP safety rating, thanks to an impressive array of standard safety and driver assistance features.

These include:

• Audi pre-sense city with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection (up to 85 km/h)
• Exit warning system
• Cross traffic assist
• Audi side assist blind spot warning system
• Audi active lane assist
• Audi pre-sense basic (belt tensioning, window closing and other preventative measures if an emergency is detected)
• Audi pre-sense rear (warns following traffic if they are at risk of running into the rear of the car)
• Parking system plus with rear-view camera
• Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go including traffic jam assist and distance indicator
• Turn assist
• Collision avoidance assist
• Audi pre-sense front (collision warning up to 250km/h)
• Predictive efficiency assistant
• High-beam assist

The Q5 3.0 TDI sets the benchmark in the premium segment in the field of progressive technology, particularly in the areas of infotainment and connectivity.

The renowned 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit is equipped as standard, working in combination with MMI navigation plus. The latter includes an 8.3-inch high-resolution screen, MMI touch, DVD player and 5 included map updates, 3D maps, live traffic info and natural voice recognition for hands free control. In addition, Audi connect is a standard feature, which enables a high-speed 4G LTE connection via a regular data SIM card, as well as Google Earth and Google Search functionality. Audi smartphone interface allows connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and is standard on all Q5 models.

The Q5 3.0 TDI offers an additional 10 litres of luggage space in comparison with its predecessor, meaning between 550-610 litres of space is available, depending on how the optional sliding rear seat bench is positioned. With the seats folded, a capacious 1,550 litres of luggage space is available.

The Q5 3.0 TDI comes standard with an electric tailgate, activated by a sensor-controlled 'kick motion'. A myriad of Audi options and genuine accessories are also available to allow owners to integrate their active lifestyle with their Q5, like a luggage-securing kit with load rails in the boot floor, bike racks, a kayak holder, aerodynamic roof box and many others.

The excellent value proposition is reason that the new Audi Q5 continues to find favour with so many customers, and the new 3.0 TDI model represents more than $6,000 worth of additional features compared to the predecessor modelSome key equipment highlights of the Q5 sport models include:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Leather appointed seats, with sport front seats
• 40:20:40 split-fold rear seats
• Convenience key (hands-free entry and engine start)
• Multifunction steering wheel, with shift-paddles
• 3-zone climate control deluxe air conditioning, with digital rear display
• Audi sound system with 10 speakers including subwoofer and 180w output

In addition, the new 3.0 TDI V6 model adds the following equipment on top:

• 360 degree camera
• Park assist
• Memory function for the driver's seat
• Exterior mirrors with heating, folding, auto-dimming and memory functions
• Electrically adjustable steering column with memory and automatic entry and exit functions
• Heated front seats

The new Audi Q5 3.0 TDI V6 model is open for orders now.

Pricing
*(Manufacturer List Pricing [MLP] – excludes dealer delivery and government statutory charges)

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