2025 Audi SQ5 price and specs: Petrol engine returns

A petrol engine is returning to the Audi SQ5 range in Australia, joining the existing diesel option and being offered at the same price.

In 2025, the SQ5 range will grow to four models, with both engine options available in both SUV and Sportback body styles.

The expanded SQ5 range arrives early in 2025.

Pricing has been reduced for 2025 SQ5 models compared to the previous year, which Audi says is due to changes in Australia’s Luxury Car Tax (LCT) thresholds. For the 2024-25 financial year, the relevant LCT threshold is $80,567 – up from $76,950.

Also coming for 2025 SQ5 models is the Dynamic Black package, which brings stealthy exterior styling elements like blacked-out badges and mirror caps. It’ll be available for an additional $2500.

No other changes have been announced for the 2025 SQ5 range.

Audi has announced the return of a petrol engine to the outgoing SQ5 even as a new generation is around the corner.

The company revealed the next-generation Q5 and SQ5 in September, ahead of a local launch late in 2025.

Pricing

Pricing for the SQ5 has been reduced slightly thanks to the increased LCT.

Drivetrains

Efficiency

Audi Australia hasn’t confirmed fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for the 2025 SQ5, however when it was last offered here it used a claimed 8.7L/100km on the combined cycle.

Dimensions

Servicing and warranty

The Audi range is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia.

Maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres – whichever comes first. Audi offers five-year Genuine Care Plans that cover up to 75,000km, while owners receive 12 months of roadside assistance if they service their vehicle at an authorised Audi dealership.

The SQ5 TDI’s service plan costs $3560. Service pricing is yet to be detailed for SQ5 TFSI models.

Safety

From January 1, 2024, all Audi Q5 and SQ5 models lack a safety rating from safety authority ANCAP as the original test result from 2017 has expired.

In that testing, conducted against older criteria, it scored 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 86 per cent for child occupant protection, 73 per cent for pedestrian protection, and 58 per cent for safety assist. This original rating didn’t apply to plug-in hybrid models.

Standard safety features on the SQ5 include:

• 8 airbags
  • Dual front
  • Dual front-side
  • Dual curtain
  • Dual rear-side
• Active bonnet
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • up to 85km/h
  • Pedestrian detection
• Blind-spot monitoring (side assist)
• Collision avoidance assist
• Exit warning
• Automatic high-beam
• Lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic assist
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go 
• Turn Assist
• Swerve Assist
• Predictive Efficiency Assistant
• Driver attention monitoring
• Reversing camera

Standard equipment

The diesel and petrol versions of the SQ5 share the same standard features, detailed below:

Standard equipment of the SQ5 includes:

• 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels
• Matrix LED headlights
• Dynamic turn signals
• Quad tailpipe trims
• 19-speaker 755W Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system
• Fine Nappa leather upholstery, diamond stitched
• Electric steering column adjustment

SQ5 Sportback adds over SQ5:

• Different 21-inch alloy wheel design

Those are in addition to equipment offered on more affordable Q5 models, which includes:

• Hill descent control
• LED headlights and daytime running lights
• Rear privacy glass
• Panoramic sunroof
• Exterior mirrors with heating, folding, auto dimming, dipping
• Keyless entry and start
• Hands-free power tailgate
• Tri-zone climate control
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Aluminium door sill plates
• 12.3-inch virtual cockpit plus digital instrument cluster
• 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment system
  • Satellite navigation
  • Voice control
  • DAB+ radio
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• Wireless phone charger
• Audi connect plus Navigation & Infotainment*
  • Online traffic information
  • Destination entry via myAudi, Google Maps
  • Parking information
  • Weather
  • Fuel prices
  • Google Services
• Audi connect plus Security & Assistance*
  • Car finder incl. remote signal
  • Remote lock, unlock
  • Emergency call
  • Online roadside assistance
• Power-adjustable front sport seats with four-way lumbar, driver memory
• Leather-appointed upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Colour ambient lighting (30 colours)
• Semi-automatic parking assist

*Audi connect plus service subscription valid for up to three years after delivery

Options

Audi Australia is introducing the Dynamic Black package for the SQ5 range, for an additional $2500.

Dynamic Black package ($2500) highlights:

• 21-inch black Audi Sport alloy wheels
• Black exterior elements
  • Black badging
  • Black door mirror caps
  • Black roof rails (SUV only)
• Black brake calipers
• Carbon atlas interior inlays
• Front seat massage function

Colours

The Audi SQ5 is available with the following exterior finishes, all of which come at no extra cost:

• Arkona White
• District Green metallic
• Floret Silver metallic
• Manhattan Grey metallic
• Mythos Black metallic
• Navarra Blue metallic
• Glacier White metallic
• Chronos Grey metallic
• Ultra Blue metallic
• Daytona Grey pearl effect

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