New Audi Q5 To Be Launched In India On January 18
Audi India is going to launch the new generation of its popular SUV Audi Q5 in the country on January 18, 2018.
Announcing the launch, Rahil Ansari, Head, Audi India, said “We are looking forward to the launch of our trendsetting and immensely popular Audi Q5 in its new generation in January 2018. Apart from this, we promise to bring some more exhilarating cars for Audi enthusiasts this year.”
“I know that many customers are waiting for this launch to buy their favourite SUV in a brand new avatar. I can promise that 2018 will be the year of some of the most exhilarating products from the Audi line-up.”
The new Audi Q5 features distinctive bonnet and the gently sloping roof line as well as the outer mirrors mounted onto the shoulder and the narrow window line.
The upcoming launch will be placed in between the Q3 and Q7, and will most likely be priced within a range of Rs 48 lakh - Rs 56 lakh.
The Audi Q5 will face competition from the likes of BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, and Volvo XC60.
Audi India has not revealed any more details about the upcoming launch. However, as per various reports, the SUV will be introduced with 2.0L diesel engine, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
An option of a 2.0L petrol and 3.0L V6 diesel engines might also be offered.
The Germany luxury carmaker completed ten years in 2017 and delivered 7,876 units to customers, during the year, thereby registering year-on-year growth of 2 per cent.
The year 2017 saw 10 launches from the brand with the four rings including the Audi A3 Sedan, Audi A3 Cabriolet, Audi Q3, Audi A4 TDI, Audi Q7 40 TFSI, Audi A5, Audi A5 Cabriolet and Audi S5 amongst others.
