{
  "id": 4863435,
  "title": "Reworked and refined new Audi Q5 and red-hot SQ5 priced",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/reworked-and-refined-new-audi-q5-and-red-hot-sq5-priced",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/new-audi-q5-south-africa-price/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Audi has unveiled pricing details for its new Q5 and Sportback models, as well as the high-performance SQ5. These vehicles are based on the revised MQB platform and will debut this year, following the launch of the Q3 and RS e-tron GT Performance. The Q5 and its Sportback sibling share a range of dimensions, with the Sportback featuring a lowered roofline but less boot space compared to its sibling. The standard Q5 comes in S line or S line Black trims, while the SQ5 can be ordered with or without an optional black appearance package. The Sportback is the only model in the regular Q5 lineup to offer both petrol and diesel engine choices. Both the standard and black variants of the SQ5 come standard with a 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheel package, Matrix LED headlights, uprated brake system, and a range of driver assistance features. The SQ5, however, offers a more powerful 3.0 TFSI V6 engine, producing 270kW/550Nm, compared to the standard 2.0 TFSI unit in the Q5. Pricing for the Q5 starts at R1,295,000 for the 2.0 TFSI S line quattro model, while the SQ5 begins at R1,510,000.",
  "summary": "Simplified line-up will have two trim levels across the standard Q5 and performance SQ5 ranges.",
  "key_points": [
    "Audi unveils pricing for new Q5, SQ5, and SQ5",
    "Q5 and SQ5 based on revised MQB platform",
    "SQ5 offers more powerful 3.0 TFSI V6 engine"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}