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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback PHEV drivetrains launched. Will it come to India?
Audi has given the third-generation Q5 SUV and Sportback more power and efficiency by introducing new PHEV drivetrains. Notify me Audi has introduced new plug-in hybrid powertrain alternatives for the third generation of Q5 SUV and the Q5 Sportback, subsequent to their initial unveiling last year. Audi's mid-size SUV will be accessible in global markets with two plug-in hybrid powertrain options, incorporating a 25.9 kWh battery alongside an electric motor seamlessly integrated into the dual-clutch automatic transmission, providing an electric-only range of up to 100 km. These models are available in Europe and will begin arriving at dealerships in the third quarter of 2025. It is expected that these powertrains will make their way to the India-spec Q5; however, there is no official communication from the German manufacturer yet on an India launch. Audi Q5 PHEV: Performance and powertrain options Each plug-in hybrid model features a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine that delivers 248 bhp, combined with an electric motor. The more powerful 362 bhp variant accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.1 seconds, while the 295 bhp version completes the sprint in 6.2 seconds. All variants have a top speed of 250 kmph and come equipped with a dual-clutch transmission and Audi's quattro ultra all-wheel-drive system. Also Read : Next-gen Audi Q3 to debut globally on June 16. What to expect from the BMW X1 rival Audi Q5 PHEV: Battery and electric range A major improvement is the new high-voltage battery, now offering 25.9 kWh gross capacity (20.7 kWh net), which is around 45 per cent more than the outgoing model. This upgrade enables an all-electric driving range of up to 100 kilometres (WLTP), making it suitable for most urban commutes. Charging the battery from empty to full via an 11 kW AC charger takes approximately 2.5 hours. Audi Q5 PHEV: Intelligent hybrid system and regenerative braking The Q5 PHEVs offer two drive modes: EV for pure electric driving and Hybrid for blended operation. Drivers can also manually set a target battery charge level using a digital slider. Regenerative braking can be adjusted across three levels through the steering wheel paddles. The system can automatically recover energy, even without active navigation, by referencing stored route data. Also Read : Audi A4 Signature Edition launched in India at ₹ 57.11 lakh. Check details Audi Q5 PHEV: Interior and features The 220 kW variants are equipped with features such as S sport suspension, 3-zone automatic climate control, and Audi's MMI infotainment system with smartphone interface and app store access. Higher-spec 270 kW models come with LED lighting upgrades, S line interior with sports seats, red brake callipers, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a fully adjustable rear bench seat for added practicality. Audi Q5 PHEV: Pricing and Availability Both the Q5 SUV and Sportback e-hybrid quattro models will be produced at Audi's San Jose Chiapa plant in Mexico. Prices in Germany start at €63,400 for the Q5 SUV e-hybrid quattro with 295 bhp output. The Sportback version starts at €65,900. The 362 bhp Q5 SUV is priced from €71,800, while the Sportback variant begins at €74,300. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 13 Jun 2025, 09:25 AM IST
USA Today
19-02-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Volkswagen recalls 32,000 VW, Audi vehicles for rear-view camera or battery issues
Volkswagen recalled more than 30,000 vehicles for a pair of concerns: a potential rear camera issue and electric vehicle batteries possibly overheating. The automaker is recalling 29,569 of its 2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs, 2023 Volkswagen Arteon sedans and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 SUVs because the rearview camera image may not display as intended, Volkswagen says in a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup and may not show a rearview camera image. This can increase the risk of a crash, the company said in the report. Volkswagen is also recalling 2,616 of its 2023 Audi Q5 PHEV hybrid SUVs because defective high-voltage battery cell modules may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, according to a NHTSA report. Looking for a recall?Check out USA TODAY's recall database What Volkswagen, Audi vehicles are affected in the rearview camera recall? The rearview camera recall covers the following Audi and Volkswagen vehicles: Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 2024-2025 Audi Q3 (14,028) 2023 Volkswagen Arteon (1,660) 2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan (13,881) What Audi vehicles are covered in the battery recall? The high-voltage battery recall covers certain 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles. How to get recalled vehicles fixed Automaker remedies for the recalls: Volkswagen and Audi rearview camera recall: Owners of the vehicles with the rearview camera issues are expected to get notification letters mailed to them April 11, 2025. Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV. Audi high-voltage battery recall: Owners of 2023 Audi Q5 vehicles with the safety risk are expected to have interim notification letters mailed April 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy – installation of advanced onboard diagnostic software – is available, which is anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle from an external source until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries from external sources until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V-898. Follow Mike Snider on Threads, Bluesky and X: mikegsnider &@ &@mikesnider. What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
