The 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback is the latest iteration of Audi’s popular SUV, offering a sleeker, coupe-like design without sacrificing practicality. The Sportback builds on the success of the regular Q5, adding a touch of sportiness and style to appeal to design-conscious buyers.
Exterior Design: Sleek and Sporty
The Audi Q5 Sportback distinguishes itself from the standard Q5 with its sloping roofline, creating a more dynamic silhouette. The front fascia is characterized by a broad singleframe grille with a hexagonal pattern, flanked by Matrix LED headlights and distinctive daytime running lights. A large air intake sits below the grille, spanning the width of the car, with vertical vents on either side to improve aerodynamics. The rear of the vehicle features a roof spoiler, sculpted side panels, and OLED taillights connected by a red stripe. Oval exhausts and a rear diffuser complete the sporty aesthetic.
The Q5 Sportback comes in two exterior trims: advanced and S line. The advanced trim features Scandium Gray accents on the grille and front air intakes, a matte black diffuser, and Selenite Silver rear inlays. 18-inch alloy wheels are standard on this trim. The S line and SQ5 Sportback models boast larger air intakes, a sportier rear diffuser, and distinctive chrome accents. The S models also feature prominent L-shaped side aero tubes and unique chrome ornaments on the Singleframe grille.
Interior Design: Refined and Spacious
The interior of the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback prioritises driver and passenger comfort. The dashboard features a horizontal design to emphasise the car’s width. All models come standard with two screens housed under a single glass panel: one for the instrument cluster and one for the infotainment system. The infotainment system incorporates AI-enhanced features developed with ChatGPT, providing a cutting-edge user experience. A third, touch-sensitive display is available as an option for the front passenger.
The front seats are bolstered for added support during cornering, and a tall centre console houses the gear selector and cup holders. The rear seats are split-folding (40/20/40) and can be folded down to increase cargo capacity. While the Sportback’s sloping roofline slightly reduces cargo space compared to the regular Q5, it still offers a generous 470 litres (16.6 cu-ft) with the seats up and 1,388 litres (49 cu-ft) with the seats folded.
Power and Performance: Efficiency Meets Power
The 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback is available with a range of powertrains, all featuring mild-hybrid technology. The base model is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing 201 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. A 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine is also available, offering improved fuel efficiency. The top-of-the-line SQ5 Sportback boasts a potent 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine, delivering 362 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
All Q5 Sportback models come standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The base petrol engine can be configured with either front-wheel drive or Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system, while the diesel and SQ5 models come standard with Quattro. Audi has confirmed that plug-in hybrid powertrain options will be available later in the model’s lifecycle.
Pricing and Availability
The 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback is expected to be slightly more expensive than the regular Q5. In Germany, the starting price is €54,800, a €150 premium over the standard model. The SQ5 Sportback starts at €85,400, €2,500 more than the regular SQ5. Orders are expected to open in Europe in December 2024. US pricing and availability details have yet to be announced.
A Stylish and Versatile Choice
The 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback successfully blends the practicality of an SUV with the sleek design of a coupe. With a range of powerful and efficient powertrains, advanced technology features, and a luxurious interior, the Q5 Sportback offers a compelling package for buyers seeking a sporty and versatile vehicle.
