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Audi Puts Q5 Range on Monza Stage With 367-HP SQ5 and 299-HP V6 Diesel

The film-led reveal positions the lineup as an F1-adjacent flagship with 48-volt mild-hybrid systems for quicker response.

Overview

  • Audi released “The Other Monza,” featuring the SQ5 on iconic circuit sections and nearby off-road paths, including the Sopraelevata, Lesmo, Roggia and Parabolica.
  • The SQ5 runs a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI rated at 367 hp with a 48-volt MHEV plus system and quattro ultra all-wheel drive.
  • Audi quotes roughly 5.0 seconds for 0–100 km/h and claims a turbo configuration that reaches 3.6 bar about 40% faster than before to cut lag.
  • A new 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel joins the Q5 lineup at 299 hp and 580 Nm, also using the 48-volt MHEV plus architecture.
  • Highlighted chassis features include adaptive air suspension with individually managed electroidraulic dampers, progressive steering and tailored off-road programs, while Audi Italia reports a 4.51% 2025 market share with Q5 sales up 23%.