Rapid SUV on its way to Oz

Buyers now have another coupe-style SUV to choose from.

Audi has announced the pricing for its redesigned 2026 Q5 Sportback, with pricing starting from $84,500 for the TFSI 150kW.

It joins Audi’s Q5 lineup, offering a sleeker coupe-style to their SUV range and is $3500 more than its Q5 counterparts.

The Sportback comes in cheaper compared to the BMW X4, which starts from $97,700, while Mercedes-Benz’s GLC300 Coupe is $117,000.

The front-wheel drive TFSI 150kW is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, assisted by a 48-volt hybrid system to produce 150kW and 340Nm, reaching 100km/h in 8.6 seconds through a seven-speed auto.

The Sportback’s headline SQ5 is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol that produces 270W and 550Nm, enabling 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds, hitting top speed at 250km/h. It’s driven by the same seven-speed auto to all four wheels. 

The Sportback boasts a sleek coupe-style design and on the top-of-the-range SQ5, comes with 21-inch alloy wheels.

The SQ5’s interior features a heads-up display and premium leather seats with diamond stitching and a massage function. 

The 2026 Audi Q5 and SQ5 will arrive in Australian showrooms soon. 

2026 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback price Australia
 

TFSI 150kW	$84,500
Q5 TDI quattro 150kW	$91,100
Q5 TDI quattro 150kW sport	$97,600
SQ5 TFSI 270kW edition one	$109,900
SQ5 TFSI 270kW	$125,900

2026 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback engine and efficiency
 

Variant	TFSI 150kW	TDI quattro 150kW	TDI quattro 150kW sport	TFSI 270kW edition one	TFSI 270kW
Engine	2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol	2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel	2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel	3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol	3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol
Power	150kW	150kW	150kW	270kW	270kW
Torque	340Nm	400Nm	400Nm	550Nm	550Nm
Transmission	seven-speed auto	seven-speed auto	seven-speed auto	seven-speed auto	seven-speed auto
Driven wheels	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD

The 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback comes standard with: 

• 11.9-inch virtual cockpit
• 14.5-inch touch display
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Heated and folding exterior mirrors
• Aluminium roof rails
• Keyless entry and start
• Electric rear tailgate
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• 8-speaker sound system

TDI quattro sport adds

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• Sport front seats
• Leather steering wheel
• Shift paddles
• Stainless steel pedals

SQ5 edition one adds

• Black metallic 20-inch alloy wheels
• Black exterior package
• Red brake callipers
• Sport suspension
• Privacy glass

SQ5 adds

• 21-inch alloy wheels
• Aluminium-look exterior styling
• Acoustic glazing
• Premium leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• Massaging front seats
• Head-up display
• 16-speaker sound system 

2026 Audi Q5 Sportback safety:

The Audi Q5 achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating. 
 

	ANCAP score
Adult occupant protection	85 per cent
Child occupant protection	86 per cent
Vulnerable road user protection	79 per cent
Safety assist	80 per cent

Standard safety features on Q5 Sportback:

• 9 airbags
• Lane keep assist
• Blind spot assist
• Attention assist
• 360-degree camera
• Auto emergency breaking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Speed sign recognition
• Rear occupant alert

2026 Audi Q5 Sportback warranty and servicing 

Audi offers a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty on its Q5 Sportback.

Audi offers five-year service plans at $3250 for the Q5 and $3560 for the SQ5.