New 2025 Audi Q5: Price, specs and release date

The third-generation Audi Q5 has been revealed, designed to continue the success story of Audi's mid-size SUV.

The Q5 has been a huge seller for Audi worldwide, so the new car is more of an evolution than a revolution. It's striking though, with a more aggressive look, especially at the front. Inside, the focus is on luxury and technology, and there'll be a range of engines and trim choices, although UK specs and prices won't be revealed until October.

The new Audi Q5's rivals will be many, and include the BMW X3, the Mercedes-Benz GLC, the Volvo XC60 and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio among others.

New 2025 Audi Q5: price and release date

UK specs and prices for the new Audi Q5 haven't yet been announced, but we'd expect dealers to start accepting orders relatively soon, with cars arriving in the first quarter of 2025.

New 2025 Audi Q5: exterior and interior

The new Audi A5's looks have had a full overhaul, but the general theme follows that of previous generations. It's smart without being wild by contemporary standards, with ehnaced aerodynamic efficiency. The front end is dominated by a big grille that Audi calls the Singleframe, with slim LED headlights and wide air intakes at either end of the front bumper. At the back the LED taillights are joined to create a light bar across the whole width of the car. The performance SQ5 model gets upgraded OLED rear lights.

A total of 11 colours have been announced, and in the UK the wheel sizes will range from 19 inches to 21 inches, depending on the trim.

The standards suspension uses steel springs, while S line and Edition 1 models get sport suspension. The top-spec Edition 1 SQ5 model gets adaptive air suspension that can be stiffened or relaxed to suit different conditions.

Inside the transformation from the previous-generation Q5 is more pronounced, with much inspiration from the latest Audi A5 and A6 e-tron. Depending on the spec, the Audi Q5 has up to three front screens, with an 11.9-inch digital driver display (which Audi calls the Virtual Cockpit) and a wide 14.5-inch touchscreen in the centre of the dash. The third screen is a 10.9-inch unit for the passenger, available on the top-spec Q5 and the sporty SQ5. There's also a head-up display available. 

Other features available include a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, which works with a vehicle noise compensation system – rather like noise reducing headphones, but designed to reduce road noise.

Audi hasn't said how big the boot is with the rear seats up, but with them lowered, the capacity expands up to 1473 litres.

New 2025 Audi Q5: engines and gearboxes

Three engines have so far been announced for the Q5 range, although more will follow after launch. All use mild-hybrid technology to capture and redeploy energy otherwise lost during braking and cruising, in a bid to improve fuel economy.

The entry-level engine is the 2.0-litre TFSI petrol unit, making 204PS and 340Nm sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. There's also a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine, also with 204PS but with extra torque at 400Nm.

The top-spec Audi SQ5 performance model has a 3.0-litre V6 engine developing 367PS with 550Nm and should give a more exhilirating driving experience.

New 2025 Audi Q5: trim levels

While UK specs have yet to be officially confirmed, Europe gets three trim levels and we'd expect the UK line-up to be pretty similar. Full specs will be announced later in 2024.

The range starts with the Sport model, which will have 19-inch alloys, while the S line model will get the sports suspension and a fully adjustable rear seat that can be moved lengthways and tilted, too. It'll also get a sportier exterior look, with larger air intakes and sustainable upholstery in the form of Cascade – made to look like wool from recycled materials and polyester – and Dinamica, which is synthetic suede. 

The top-spec Edition 1 model will have black exterior elements for a stealthier look and Matrix LED headlights that let you keep high beam on without dazzling oncoming traffic. The SQ5 Edition 1 will be loaded with standard equipment that's otherwise optional, including features like the head-up display, the 16-speaker B&O sound system and acoustic glazing for reduced road noise.

Find a used Audi Q5 for sale

The outgoing Audi Q5 has been sold new since 2017 and is available in both SUV and sleeker Q5 Sportback forms. It's been very popular, which means there are loads of used models available. Three-year-old Q5s start from around £22,000.