Audi Q5 Facelift: Top 5 Highlights

The Audi Q5 made a comeback to the Indian market last year and received significant updates. It is built on the MLB Evo platform, and while it's still the second generation model, visually the SUV comes with several cosmetic updates that are in line with new-gen Audi vehicles. This includes the large singleframe grille with vertical struts, sharper character lines and sleeker headlights and taillights. Here are the highlights.

1. In terms of looks, the Q5 comes with a pair of revised full-LED headlamps, with new LED daytime running lamps. The SUV also gets 19-inch 5 double-spoke star style alloy wheels, along with new LED taillights. The SUV also get silver roof rails, side skirts, and silver bumper inserts, with new housing for the foglamps. The SUV also comes in 5 colour options - Navarra Blue, Ibis White, Floret Silver, Mythos Black, and Manhattan Grey.
   

   The Q5 comes with a pair of revised full-LED headlamps, with new LED daytime running lamps.

2. On the inside, the 2021 Q5 now gets a refreshed cabin featuring black soft-touch material on the dash, with the option of either Atlas Beige or Okapi brown upholstery for the seats. Both use a combination of leather and leatherette materials. Of course, Audi will offer more trim options and customisation choices.
   

   It comes with a new leather-wrapped multi-functional steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and a tonne of storage options.

3. The rear bench seat comes with a foldable central armrest and you also get rear AC vents. The luxury SUV comes with a new leather-wrapped multi-functional steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and a tonne of storage options.
4. The SUV gets the 3rd generation Modular Infotainment Platform or MIB 3. The system is equipped with a 10.1-inch display, which is standard. Other features include - wireless phone charger, a Comfort key with sensor-controlled boot-lid operation, Audi Exclusive Inlays in Black Piano Lacquer, Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, B&O Premium 3D Sound System and panoramic glass sunroof.
   

   The SUV also get silver roof rails, side skirts, and silver bumper inserts.

5. Under the hood, the India-spec 2021 Audi Q5 comes with a 2.0-litre 45 TFSI petrol engine that makes 245 bhp and 370 Nm of peak torque. The engine also comes with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system with brake energy recuperation. It is mated to a seven-speed S-Tronic automatic dual-clutch gearbox and will get the Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) system as standard.