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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid brings PHEV tech to new-gen SUV
The next-generation Audi Q5 has added a pair of 'e-hybrid' plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants overseas, and at least one is all but confirmed for the Australian market. Available in the same 220kW and 270kW versions like the related A5 e-hybrid, the 2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid is offered in both SUV and Sportback body styles, and boasts up to 100 kilometres of electric range (WLTP). Both tunes feature a 185kW 2.0-litre 'TFSI' turbocharged petrol engine teamed with a 105kW electric motor integrated into the seven-speed 'S tronic' dual-clutch automatic, and a 25.9kWh gross (20.7kWh net) high-voltage battery – a 45 per cent increase in capacity on the old Q5 TFSI e. In the more powerful 270kW/500Nm guise, the Q5 e-hybrid can dash from 0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds, with top speed rated at 250km/h. EV mode can be used at speeds up to 140km/h. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Audi says the Q5 e-hybrid range can be charged at up to 11kW using an AC charger which can replenish the battery from 0-100 per cent in 2.5 hours. Unlike other new PHEVs from the Volkswagen Group, the Q5 PHEV isn't compatible with DC fast charging. Like the A5 e-hybrid, the Q5 PHEVs offer two operating modes – EV and hybrid. The former is self explanatory, while the latter sees the vehicle's hybrid management system maintain a specific level of charge "as needed in order to save enough electrical energy for later use. The German marque claims the new-generation plug-in hybrids feature "significantly increased" regenerative braking performance, which can be adjusted to three different levels in EV mode using the steering-mounted paddle shifters. Additionally, the vehicle can automatically recover energy at the desired regen intensity using navigation data and vehicle sensors. The Q5 e-hybrid range will be available to order in Europe from mid-2025, with prices in Germany starting from €63,400 (A$113,838) for the 220kW Q5 SUV e-hybrid quattro. While Audi Australia hasn't explicitly confirmed the Q5 e-hybrid range for local showrooms, the PHEV SUV is showing up on the brand's local website under "upcoming models", which seems like pretty firm confirmation to us. Pricing, specifications, and launch timing for the plug-in Q5 is still to be detailed by the brand's local division, though we do know the wider Q5 SUV range is due around August, with the Q5 Sportback to follow a few months after. CarExpert expects the higher-output 270kW model to be the sole offering in the Australian market, given Audi's previous messaging around its PHEV positioning being a balance of performance and efficiency. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: 2026 Audi Q5 reviewMORE: Explore the Audi Q5 showroom Content originally sourced from: The next-generation Audi Q5 has added a pair of 'e-hybrid' plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants overseas, and at least one is all but confirmed for the Australian market. Available in the same 220kW and 270kW versions like the related A5 e-hybrid, the 2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid is offered in both SUV and Sportback body styles, and boasts up to 100 kilometres of electric range (WLTP). Both tunes feature a 185kW 2.0-litre 'TFSI' turbocharged petrol engine teamed with a 105kW electric motor integrated into the seven-speed 'S tronic' dual-clutch automatic, and a 25.9kWh gross (20.7kWh net) high-voltage battery – a 45 per cent increase in capacity on the old Q5 TFSI e. In the more powerful 270kW/500Nm guise, the Q5 e-hybrid can dash from 0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds, with top speed rated at 250km/h. EV mode can be used at speeds up to 140km/h. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Audi says the Q5 e-hybrid range can be charged at up to 11kW using an AC charger which can replenish the battery from 0-100 per cent in 2.5 hours. Unlike other new PHEVs from the Volkswagen Group, the Q5 PHEV isn't compatible with DC fast charging. Like the A5 e-hybrid, the Q5 PHEVs offer two operating modes – EV and hybrid. The former is self explanatory, while the latter sees the vehicle's hybrid management system maintain a specific level of charge "as needed in order to save enough electrical energy for later use. The German marque claims the new-generation plug-in hybrids feature "significantly increased" regenerative braking performance, which can be adjusted to three different levels in EV mode using the steering-mounted paddle shifters. Additionally, the vehicle can automatically recover energy at the desired regen intensity using navigation data and vehicle sensors. The Q5 e-hybrid range will be available to order in Europe from mid-2025, with prices in Germany starting from €63,400 (A$113,838) for the 220kW Q5 SUV e-hybrid quattro. While Audi Australia hasn't explicitly confirmed the Q5 e-hybrid range for local showrooms, the PHEV SUV is showing up on the brand's local website under "upcoming models", which seems like pretty firm confirmation to us. Pricing, specifications, and launch timing for the plug-in Q5 is still to be detailed by the brand's local division, though we do know the wider Q5 SUV range is due around August, with the Q5 Sportback to follow a few months after. CarExpert expects the higher-output 270kW model to be the sole offering in the Australian market, given Audi's previous messaging around its PHEV positioning being a balance of performance and efficiency. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: 2026 Audi Q5 reviewMORE: Explore the Audi Q5 showroom Content originally sourced from: The next-generation Audi Q5 has added a pair of 'e-hybrid' plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants overseas, and at least one is all but confirmed for the Australian market. Available in the same 220kW and 270kW versions like the related A5 e-hybrid, the 2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid is offered in both SUV and Sportback body styles, and boasts up to 100 kilometres of electric range (WLTP). Both tunes feature a 185kW 2.0-litre 'TFSI' turbocharged petrol engine teamed with a 105kW electric motor integrated into the seven-speed 'S tronic' dual-clutch automatic, and a 25.9kWh gross (20.7kWh net) high-voltage battery – a 45 per cent increase in capacity on the old Q5 TFSI e. In the more powerful 270kW/500Nm guise, the Q5 e-hybrid can dash from 0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds, with top speed rated at 250km/h. EV mode can be used at speeds up to 140km/h. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Audi says the Q5 e-hybrid range can be charged at up to 11kW using an AC charger which can replenish the battery from 0-100 per cent in 2.5 hours. Unlike other new PHEVs from the Volkswagen Group, the Q5 PHEV isn't compatible with DC fast charging. Like the A5 e-hybrid, the Q5 PHEVs offer two operating modes – EV and hybrid. The former is self explanatory, while the latter sees the vehicle's hybrid management system maintain a specific level of charge "as needed in order to save enough electrical energy for later use. The German marque claims the new-generation plug-in hybrids feature "significantly increased" regenerative braking performance, which can be adjusted to three different levels in EV mode using the steering-mounted paddle shifters. Additionally, the vehicle can automatically recover energy at the desired regen intensity using navigation data and vehicle sensors. The Q5 e-hybrid range will be available to order in Europe from mid-2025, with prices in Germany starting from €63,400 (A$113,838) for the 220kW Q5 SUV e-hybrid quattro. While Audi Australia hasn't explicitly confirmed the Q5 e-hybrid range for local showrooms, the PHEV SUV is showing up on the brand's local website under "upcoming models", which seems like pretty firm confirmation to us. Pricing, specifications, and launch timing for the plug-in Q5 is still to be detailed by the brand's local division, though we do know the wider Q5 SUV range is due around August, with the Q5 Sportback to follow a few months after. CarExpert expects the higher-output 270kW model to be the sole offering in the Australian market, given Audi's previous messaging around its PHEV positioning being a balance of performance and efficiency. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: 2026 Audi Q5 reviewMORE: Explore the Audi Q5 showroom Content originally sourced from: The next-generation Audi Q5 has added a pair of 'e-hybrid' plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants overseas, and at least one is all but confirmed for the Australian market. Available in the same 220kW and 270kW versions like the related A5 e-hybrid, the 2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid is offered in both SUV and Sportback body styles, and boasts up to 100 kilometres of electric range (WLTP). Both tunes feature a 185kW 2.0-litre 'TFSI' turbocharged petrol engine teamed with a 105kW electric motor integrated into the seven-speed 'S tronic' dual-clutch automatic, and a 25.9kWh gross (20.7kWh net) high-voltage battery – a 45 per cent increase in capacity on the old Q5 TFSI e. In the more powerful 270kW/500Nm guise, the Q5 e-hybrid can dash from 0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds, with top speed rated at 250km/h. EV mode can be used at speeds up to 140km/h. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Audi says the Q5 e-hybrid range can be charged at up to 11kW using an AC charger which can replenish the battery from 0-100 per cent in 2.5 hours. Unlike other new PHEVs from the Volkswagen Group, the Q5 PHEV isn't compatible with DC fast charging. Like the A5 e-hybrid, the Q5 PHEVs offer two operating modes – EV and hybrid. The former is self explanatory, while the latter sees the vehicle's hybrid management system maintain a specific level of charge "as needed in order to save enough electrical energy for later use. The German marque claims the new-generation plug-in hybrids feature "significantly increased" regenerative braking performance, which can be adjusted to three different levels in EV mode using the steering-mounted paddle shifters. Additionally, the vehicle can automatically recover energy at the desired regen intensity using navigation data and vehicle sensors. The Q5 e-hybrid range will be available to order in Europe from mid-2025, with prices in Germany starting from €63,400 (A$113,838) for the 220kW Q5 SUV e-hybrid quattro. While Audi Australia hasn't explicitly confirmed the Q5 e-hybrid range for local showrooms, the PHEV SUV is showing up on the brand's local website under "upcoming models", which seems like pretty firm confirmation to us. Pricing, specifications, and launch timing for the plug-in Q5 is still to be detailed by the brand's local division, though we do know the wider Q5 SUV range is due around August, with the Q5 Sportback to follow a few months after. CarExpert expects the higher-output 270kW model to be the sole offering in the Australian market, given Audi's previous messaging around its PHEV positioning being a balance of performance and efficiency. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: 2026 Audi Q5 reviewMORE: Explore the Audi Q5 showroom Content originally sourced from:
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Canberra Times
2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid brings PHEV tech to new-gen SUV
Audi says the Q5 e-hybrid range can be charged at up to 11kW using an AC charger which can replenish the battery from 0-100 per cent in 2.5 hours. Unlike other new PHEVs from the Volkswagen Group, the Q5 PHEV isn't compatible with DC fast charging.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- The Advertiser
2025 Audi e-tron GT price and specs
Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated e-tron GT range, which is on sale now from $209,900 before on-road costs. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT, which is closely related to the Porsche Taycan, has received substantial upgrades to performance and driving range, as well as the introduction of a new RS e-tron GT performance flagship. Pricing for the 'base' S e-tron GT is up by nearly $30,000 over the outgoing e-tron quattro, but the entry-level electric performance GT offers even better power, performance and range than the pre-update RS e-tron GT. Further, the S e-tron GT offers equivalent power and performance to the Porsche Taycan GTS, which starts from $264,500 before on-roads. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The price of entry to the e-tron GT family has risen by nearly $30,000, though this has been offset by substantial increases to performance and equipment – i.e. the S e-tron GT is more powerful than the old RS e-tron GT. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT range is split across three distinct powertrain variants, with the new S e-tron GT offering more performance than even the outgoing RS e-tron GT. *With launch control In addition to the S, RS and RS performance models, Audi offers a 'standard' 430kW e-tron GT quattro overseas. However, this entry-level variant hasn't been confirmed for the Australian market. *Global specifications quoted The e-tron GT range is covered by Audi Australia's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty; along with six years of complimentary servicing. Audi e-tron GT buyers also get a one-year unlimited subscription to the Chargefox public charging network – of which Audi Australia is a founding partner. The Audi e-tron GT hasn't been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, and is therefore unrated. Standard safety features include: There are three members of the e-tron GT lineup. S e-tron GT highlights: Above: RS e-tron GT performance RS e-tron GT adds: RS e-tron GT performance adds: A range of options and packages are available depending on variant. Sensory package – S e-tron GT: $6000 Design package – S e-tron GT: $3800 Gloss carbon exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT: $6000 RS design package – RS e-tron GT: $4500 Matte carbon camouflage exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT performance: $10,000 RS performance design package – RS e-tron GT performance: $4500 Interested in buying a Audi e-tron GT? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers here MORE: Explore the Audi e-tron GT showroom Content originally sourced from: Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated e-tron GT range, which is on sale now from $209,900 before on-road costs. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT, which is closely related to the Porsche Taycan, has received substantial upgrades to performance and driving range, as well as the introduction of a new RS e-tron GT performance flagship. Pricing for the 'base' S e-tron GT is up by nearly $30,000 over the outgoing e-tron quattro, but the entry-level electric performance GT offers even better power, performance and range than the pre-update RS e-tron GT. Further, the S e-tron GT offers equivalent power and performance to the Porsche Taycan GTS, which starts from $264,500 before on-roads. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The price of entry to the e-tron GT family has risen by nearly $30,000, though this has been offset by substantial increases to performance and equipment – i.e. the S e-tron GT is more powerful than the old RS e-tron GT. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT range is split across three distinct powertrain variants, with the new S e-tron GT offering more performance than even the outgoing RS e-tron GT. *With launch control In addition to the S, RS and RS performance models, Audi offers a 'standard' 430kW e-tron GT quattro overseas. However, this entry-level variant hasn't been confirmed for the Australian market. *Global specifications quoted The e-tron GT range is covered by Audi Australia's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty; along with six years of complimentary servicing. Audi e-tron GT buyers also get a one-year unlimited subscription to the Chargefox public charging network – of which Audi Australia is a founding partner. The Audi e-tron GT hasn't been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, and is therefore unrated. Standard safety features include: There are three members of the e-tron GT lineup. S e-tron GT highlights: Above: RS e-tron GT performance RS e-tron GT adds: RS e-tron GT performance adds: A range of options and packages are available depending on variant. Sensory package – S e-tron GT: $6000 Design package – S e-tron GT: $3800 Gloss carbon exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT: $6000 RS design package – RS e-tron GT: $4500 Matte carbon camouflage exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT performance: $10,000 RS performance design package – RS e-tron GT performance: $4500 Interested in buying a Audi e-tron GT? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers here MORE: Explore the Audi e-tron GT showroom Content originally sourced from: Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated e-tron GT range, which is on sale now from $209,900 before on-road costs. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT, which is closely related to the Porsche Taycan, has received substantial upgrades to performance and driving range, as well as the introduction of a new RS e-tron GT performance flagship. Pricing for the 'base' S e-tron GT is up by nearly $30,000 over the outgoing e-tron quattro, but the entry-level electric performance GT offers even better power, performance and range than the pre-update RS e-tron GT. Further, the S e-tron GT offers equivalent power and performance to the Porsche Taycan GTS, which starts from $264,500 before on-roads. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The price of entry to the e-tron GT family has risen by nearly $30,000, though this has been offset by substantial increases to performance and equipment – i.e. the S e-tron GT is more powerful than the old RS e-tron GT. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT range is split across three distinct powertrain variants, with the new S e-tron GT offering more performance than even the outgoing RS e-tron GT. *With launch control In addition to the S, RS and RS performance models, Audi offers a 'standard' 430kW e-tron GT quattro overseas. However, this entry-level variant hasn't been confirmed for the Australian market. *Global specifications quoted The e-tron GT range is covered by Audi Australia's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty; along with six years of complimentary servicing. Audi e-tron GT buyers also get a one-year unlimited subscription to the Chargefox public charging network – of which Audi Australia is a founding partner. The Audi e-tron GT hasn't been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, and is therefore unrated. Standard safety features include: There are three members of the e-tron GT lineup. S e-tron GT highlights: Above: RS e-tron GT performance RS e-tron GT adds: RS e-tron GT performance adds: A range of options and packages are available depending on variant. Sensory package – S e-tron GT: $6000 Design package – S e-tron GT: $3800 Gloss carbon exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT: $6000 RS design package – RS e-tron GT: $4500 Matte carbon camouflage exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT performance: $10,000 RS performance design package – RS e-tron GT performance: $4500 Interested in buying a Audi e-tron GT? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers here MORE: Explore the Audi e-tron GT showroom Content originally sourced from: Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated e-tron GT range, which is on sale now from $209,900 before on-road costs. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT, which is closely related to the Porsche Taycan, has received substantial upgrades to performance and driving range, as well as the introduction of a new RS e-tron GT performance flagship. Pricing for the 'base' S e-tron GT is up by nearly $30,000 over the outgoing e-tron quattro, but the entry-level electric performance GT offers even better power, performance and range than the pre-update RS e-tron GT. Further, the S e-tron GT offers equivalent power and performance to the Porsche Taycan GTS, which starts from $264,500 before on-roads. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The price of entry to the e-tron GT family has risen by nearly $30,000, though this has been offset by substantial increases to performance and equipment – i.e. the S e-tron GT is more powerful than the old RS e-tron GT. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT range is split across three distinct powertrain variants, with the new S e-tron GT offering more performance than even the outgoing RS e-tron GT. *With launch control In addition to the S, RS and RS performance models, Audi offers a 'standard' 430kW e-tron GT quattro overseas. However, this entry-level variant hasn't been confirmed for the Australian market. *Global specifications quoted The e-tron GT range is covered by Audi Australia's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty; along with six years of complimentary servicing. Audi e-tron GT buyers also get a one-year unlimited subscription to the Chargefox public charging network – of which Audi Australia is a founding partner. The Audi e-tron GT hasn't been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, and is therefore unrated. Standard safety features include: There are three members of the e-tron GT lineup. S e-tron GT highlights: Above: RS e-tron GT performance RS e-tron GT adds: RS e-tron GT performance adds: A range of options and packages are available depending on variant. Sensory package – S e-tron GT: $6000 Design package – S e-tron GT: $3800 Gloss carbon exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT: $6000 RS design package – RS e-tron GT: $4500 Matte carbon camouflage exterior styling package – RS e-tron GT performance: $10,000 RS performance design package – RS e-tron GT performance: $4500 Interested in buying a Audi e-tron GT? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers here MORE: Explore the Audi e-tron GT showroom Content originally sourced from:
