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Designers: Audi Design Team, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, Germany
Manufacturer: AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, Germany

Dynamic and versatile: the second-generation Audi Q5 Sportback. Athletic: the new Audi Q5 Sportback silhouette is more dynamic than its predecessor. Clear and focused: interior design is the foundation for user-centric technical solutions and a premium feel-good atmosphere. Enhanced: exterior advanced with advanced dynamic design elements comes as standard.

The design of the new Audi Q5 Sportback is sleeker compared to its predecessor. The broad Singleframe (grill radiator) is high and flanked by vertical, functional air curtains. The razor-sharp, sculptural headlights lend the car a honed look. A large air intake below the Singleframe houses the sensors. A dynamic rising line runs from above the rocker panel across the wheel arches to the rear bumper, giving the vehicle a dynamic appearance even when stationary. The horizontal shoulder line connecting the front and rear lights rises slightly above the rear lights to visually support the roof arch with its flat rear window.

The rear of the Q5 Sportback is visually stretched as far as possible, creating a roofline that slopes from the B-pillar. This enhances the classic proportions of an SUV, creating an even more dynamic profile in the stylish Sportback form. Optional roof rails add utility value to the dynamic lines of the roof. The elegant rear window graphics also help to visually stretch the cabin. With minimal lines, the rear has a crisp design.

The smooth surface that flows from the rear window to the lower edge of the sculptural light strip is bordered by a sharp cut across the entire width of the vehicle. Below is an uncluttered, broad surface. A sporty, distinctive breakaway edge at the trunk lid completes the progressive design. The diffuser is integrated into the raised bumpers, creating an island effect.

The interior of the new Q5 Sportback is systematically tailored to the needs of the occupants and epitomises the new Audi design philosophy. Material properties were considered at a very early stage in the design, and together with the Audi MMI panoramic display and the MMI passenger display, form a visually distinct digital stage. The high-contrast interior design purposefully places elements in the foreground or background, creating a three-dimensional spatial architecture that blends aesthetics with ergonomics.

The interior has a markedly cozy ambiance. The “Softwrap” extends from the doors through the entire cockpit to the centre console, creating a homogeneous and welcoming sense of space. In addition to being user-focused, the interior is sustainable. Materials such as Cascade upholstery and Dinamica microfiber are primarily made from recycled polyester, demonstrating Audi is also committed to using resources sustainably and efficiently in the Q5 Sportback.

The clearly designed interior of the Q5 is also highlighted in the dark. The contour light in the dashboard and doors emphasizes the width of the interior, while the indirect light below the Curved Audi MMI Panorama Display and in the center console creates a visual floating effect. The high-quality materials in the doors are illuminated to great effect. Added to this is the dynamic interaction light (IAL), which spans the entire width of the interior as an LED light strip and supports the occupants' interaction with the vehicle.

On the one hand, the IAL serves to showcase the interior and offers, for example, a welcome function or indicates when the vehicle is locked and unlocked. On the other, it provides support when it comes to safety. With the new Audi Q5, Audi not only underlines its leading role in lighting design and technology, but also goes one step further. The rear lights have a three-dimensional design, spectacularly bringing together the physical and digital worlds in combination with the light strip, which spans the entire width of the vehicle.

The aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of the Q5 have been optimised with a variety of detailed solutions. The clad underbody and the aerodynamically designed front and rear sections play an important role in the aerodynamics concept. Air curtains are used to channel the airflow and direct it past the wheel arch so that it flows around the front wheels and the sides of the vehicle with as little turbulence as possible.