The design of the new Audi Q5 Sportback is sleeker compared to its predecessor. The broad Singleframe is high and flanked by vertical, functional air curtains. The razor-sharp, sculptural headlights lend the car a honed look.

In the top SQ5 Sportback, the SUV uses a mild-hybrid 3.0-litre V6 TFSI petrol engine instead of a diesel unit. This unit is tuned to produce 362 hp of power and 550 Nm of peak torque. This power is transferred to the Quattro AWD using a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The sloping roofline and redesigned tail of the Q5 Sportback come with a €2,500 ($2,600) premium over the standard Q5