Audi New Zealand is adding to its electrification line-up with the introduction of the plug-in hybrid Q5 TFSI e Quattro with a 62km pure electric range.

The new drive concept comprises a four-cylinder, 2.0L TFSI turbocharged engine producing 195 kW and 370 Nm of torque.

“The Q5 has been a standard-bearer in the premium midsize SUV market in New Zealand for more than ten years,” said Dean Sheed, General Manager, Audi New Zealand. 

“Kiwis have shown that they are drawn to its combination of practicality, luxury, style, comfort, and performance.”

“This new plug-in hybrid variant Q5 is the first of our new TFSI e range to land in New Zealand this year and it will enable Kiwi families to join to make a change towards a more sustainable way of living.”

The SUV’s lithium-ion battery is located under the luggage compartment floor. It stores 14.1 kWh of energy with a voltage of 381 volts.

The Q5 50 TFSI e marks the first time that Audi’s signature Quattro all-wheel drive with ultra-technology is used in combination with an electric motor. 

The all-wheel drive intelligent control system works predictively, always looking ahead by means of sensors and the continuous analysis of the data collected during driving. 

The Audi Q5 50 TFSI e Quattro is now available in New Zealand and is priced from $114,990.