2013, Audi, SQ5

Year

2013

Brand/Make

Audi

Model

SQ5

Description

The SQ5 performance crossover SUV is the first Audi S model vehicle to feature a diesel engine. The primary power plant is a 3.0 L (2,967 cc), twin turbocharged V6 engine coupled to an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, developing 313 PS at 3,900–4,500 rpm, and 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 1,450–2,800 rpm. It also features Audi's signature quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring transfer. Sport suspension lowers the vehicle body by 30 mm (1.18 in) and 20-inch 5 parallel-spoke wheels with 255/45 tires are fitted as standard, with the option of upgrading to 21-inch wheels. Other features of the SQ5 are black front brake callipers with Audi S badges.

Additional information

Modifications on this car

I made no modifications or upgrades to this car. It is still the most quiet and comfortable car I’ve owned for cruising the open highway. The 3.0-litre diesel engine has effortless power and is quicker to 60 mph than most hot hatches. I managed to surprise quite a few people taking off from the traffic lights.

There’s no doubt the SQ5 fulfils its brief as a fast and focused diesel SUV. Push it hard and the official fuel consumption quickly disappears into double-figure digits, but the speedometer reaches triple figures even faster. It will carry two tonnes of payload and 540 litres of cargo, along with a family, and do it all effortlessly.

The engine is twin-turbocharged. Like many performance rivals, the SQ5 uses speakers in the rear mufflers to “enhance” the sound of the engine. This replaces diesel clatter with a gruff and occasionally sonorous tone — the automotive equivalent of house music. Top speed is limited to 155 mph, and there are no official figures for an unrestricted version.

Vehicle Still Registered

YES

Performance of this car

Maximum Speed

155 mph

Acceleration 0-60mph

4.8 Seconds

Acceleration 0-100kph

5.1 Seconds

1/4 Mile

13.5 Seconds

Engine Details

Engine Cylinders

V6

Engine Capacity

2967 cc

Engine Power

313 HP

Engine Torque

479 lb/ft

Induction

Turbocharged

Fueling Method

Injection

Fuel

Diesel

Transmission Details

Transmission

Automatic

Gears

8 Speed

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Four wheel drive
Limited slip differential
Overdrive