On the inside it gets Atlas genuine carbon fibre trim inlays and a massage function for the front seats, in addition to fina Nappa leather trim. 

The Audi SQ5 0-100km/h acceleration claims are 5.1s for the diesel TDI, 5.4s for the petrol TFSI, and both versions are limited to a top speed of 250km/h/.

The SQ5 has an extensive list of standard features, which was expanded with an extra $10,000 worth of value last year.

The seats are covered with Nappa leather with diamond stitching while synthetic leather extends to the centre console and door armrests, sports padding up front with seat heaters, plus ambient lighting with choice of 30 colours and electric steering column adjustment.

The sound system is by Bang & Olufsen, which spreads 755W across a total of 19 speakers, while the 8.3-inch MMI multimedia system has now been outdated by the scroll-wheel free and bigger-screened units in more recent Audis and therefore Apple CarPlay still requires a cord like Android Auto. There’s a clever adjustable wireless phone charger located in the centre console.

The driver is informed by the Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instruments and a head-up display.

Other features include tinted windows with acoustic glazing, a panoramic glass sunroof, roof rails that detect when the included crossmembers are fitted and adust the stability control to compensate for a roof load, and metallic paint.

The SQ5’s sport seats are trimmed in fine Nappa leather with diamond stitching, seat heaters and a massage function.