2009 Audi Q5 pricing

By Alborz Fallah | February 03rd, 2009

Audi has today announced pricing for it’s upcoming all-new Q5 model range.

The compact SUV, which will make its inaugural appearance at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show, will start from as little as $59,900 for both the 2.0 TDI (diesel) and 2.0 TFSI (petrol) Quattro models.

Q5 is expected to go on sale early in the second quarter of 2009 and will feature four models in all.

In addition to the 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI models mentioned, a V6 3.2 Quattro edition will follow at just $69,900 with the top-of-the-range 3.0 TDI retailing at $71,900.

Audi’s managing director, Joerg Hofmann, says the Q5 will be a welcome addition to the range in Australia.

“The Q5 is priced very competitively, and it is an extremely attractive package. Both diesel engines and both petrol engines combine strong performance with good fuel economy – a hallmark of our brand. It also looks good and offers typically top quality fit, finish and safety equipment,” Mr Hofmann said. “The Q5 will undoubtedly give the Audi range a strong boost in 2009 – in image and also in sales. Our network is extremely positive about this addition to our range.”

Perhaps best of all, the Q5 2.0TDI Quattro escapes Luxury Car Tax thanks to its ultra low fuel consumption figure of just 7.0-litres per 100km.

All Audi Q5 models are equipped with a seven-speed S-tronic gearbox, permanent all wheel drive and the largest load-carrying capacity in its class (at 540 litres).

nick

Lol, 60k for a car that looks even more like the renault espace than the Q7…

audi has one nice line in it’s models, i guess they should keep copying themselves like they did with everything from A4 up to A8
TonyB

Interesting prices, but until we see the detail of standard specifications and Audi’s increasingly imfamous options list its hard to make a judgement. And I thought the 2.0 diesel was only available as a manual.
Reckless1

Those are pretty keen prices, – but as Tony says, what will be the base configs?

The 7 speed s-tronic, quattro, and the V6 diesel are a marriage made in heaven, though – who needs a radio when you’ve got that
t39

Basic config, my guess, will be close to A4 base model: option for B&O sound, better seat, lights, luggage management, wheels. and, of course, 2K for metalic colour.
t39

Also, the real price is effected by dealer delivery amount: it ranges from 1K to 3K typically, with 3K likely for a new models that are priced attractively by the manufacturer.
S

Is this based on the same platform as the Tiguan?
Myke

^No the Tiguan is on the same platform as the Golf and Octavia, the Q5 is on the same platform as the A4 and A5.
NotTheStig

Well, it is cheaper (and better looking) than the comparable BMW X3, the main competitor in Audis eyes. ($63,225 for a 2.0d)

It will sell well. Reasonable value providing you stay away from the option list (which will bring you next to no extra come trade in time…) The interior will be high quality and make you feel special (IMHO).

Expecting the spec will be almost the same as a A4, model for model.
t39

Tiguan is based mostly on the outgoing Golf V with rear section from Passat (to handle higher loads) and bigger front brakes from A8, etc. Octavia is based on Golf IV – hence it has only got 4 star safety rating, much older platform. A4/Q5 is a unique Audi platform with lots of light metals and more advanced front suspension.
Iz

T39: “Tiguan is based mostly on the outgoing Golf V with rear section from Passat (to handle higher loads) and bigger front brakes from A8, etc. Octavia is based on Golf IV – hence it has only got 4 star safety rating, much older platform. A4/Q5 is a unique Audi platform with lots of light metals and more advanced front suspension.”

The Tiguan platform is fundamentally the same platform as the Golf (PQ35) platform. Octavia Mk1 was based on Golf IV platform; the Mk2 generation is based on PQ35 underpinnings.

Octavia only achieved a 4-star rating because in the EUDM the Octavia isn’t equipped with the full complement of airbags and safety equipment (unlike here; its optional for the lower spec models there). Skoda has mentioned that its confident of a full 5-star rating whence it is retested.

Audi’s platforms (MLP? I think its called) that underpin the A4/A5 cousins, and consequently the Q5 are unique to Audi at this stage. Further modular platforms from Audi will eventually underpin most, if not all of the VAG range.

Now, back to topic:

The Q5 will sell well regardless of price, options not withstanding. It is the nature of the market (and type of vehicle). That said, it is a fairly handsome looker, if a bit too much like a shrunken Q7.

Would like to see how the 3.0 V6 TDI tips up against the 3.0d X3.
Alex

Nick, how are you seeing ANY Renault Espace in there at all? I can kind of see where people are coming from when they say “this looks like that” sometimes but you take the cake for simply being wrong.

Good pricing. I’d much rather one over an X3. However, if the BMW X1 proved to be good and may be cheaper, that could easily change.
http://honda carsgetreal

Iz your wrong octavia is based on golf v platform and not 1v , certainly no beam rear in octavia, same as golf v.

also octavia in oz has 5 star rating , side air bags inc
John of Perth

What a pity no manual gearbox offerings.
TonyB

John of Perth – up until this annoucement the 2.0l diesel was to be a six-speed manual. But I’ve checked with the Audi Aust website and yes indeed, they appear to have dropped the manual for the 7-speed auto. I know that this will dissapoint many, but I suspect that it will probably win over more people than it looses. As touched upon in the Caradvice article, this 2.0l diesel gains the price advantage of not having the 33% LCT applied until you get to the $75,000 mark. A highly optioned 2.0l diesel Q5 will be a very attractive proposition against not only all the other Q5, but also against all of its competition (with the exception of the 2.0l diesel X3 which I think also qualifies for the LCT concession). I think it will be a winner for Audi.
John of Perth

Yes Tony – unfortunately you are most probably right about gaining more than losing any – but some of us die-hards do get left out when the Australian importers of ‘pedigreed’ vehicles decide it is easier to drop any manual offerings in their range.

JOhn
Screamer

I fail to see $60K worth of value here. Small, plain and uninspiring.
TonyB

For those who are interested, pricing (including option pricing) is now up on the Audi Aust. website – audi.com.au
kihock

I think we should just allow the “dust to settle” The base price is well place but the add-on and options costs is a turn off.
ShaunH

Agree totally with John of Perth re Auto option only I have a 320d and would have much prefered a manual. Advice to any potential Q5 buyer try out the Tiguan first. I also have a 2.0 TDI manual and it has all the qualities of the Audi, Boot space may not be as big but I can live with that especially at 42k drive away!