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2021 Audi SQ5 TDI pricing and specs detailed: Facelifted BMW X3 M40i and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 rival nears with massive diesel torque

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The SQ5 TDI is back as the Q5’s full-time flagship.
The SQ5 TDI is back as the Q5’s full-time flagship.
Justin Hilliard
Head of Editorial
26 Feb 2021
2 min read

Audi Australia has released pricing and specification details for the facelifted version of the second-generation SQ5 TDI (diesel), with the performance-focused mid-size SUV to become a permanent fixture in the new Q5 range from April.

Succeeding the pre-facelift SQ5 TFSI (petrol), the facelifted SQ5 TDI is priced from $104,900 plus on-road costs – the same money the pre-facelift SQ5 TDI Special Edition asked for during its 240-unit run that started last December.

The facelifted SQ5 TDI is powered by an updated 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel engine that punches out 251kW/700Nm, with it complemented by a 48V mild-hybrid system that enables coasting and extended idle-stop functionality.

Mated to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and Audi’s permanent quattro all-wheel-drive system, the latest SQ5 TDI sprints from a standstill to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds while on the way to its electronically limited top speed of 250km/h.

For reference, fuel consumption on the combined-cycle test is 7.0L/100km, while carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are 185g/km.

Standard equipment includes a sports exhaust system with quad tailpipes, lowered suspension with adaptive dampers, an S sports body kit, Matrix LED headlights, 21-inch alloy wheels, high-gloss red brake callipers, rear privacy glass, a power-operated tailgate and aluminium exterior trim.

Inside, a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and start, a 10.1-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite navigation with live traffic, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto support, dual Bluetooth connectivity, digital radio, a 755W Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system with 19 speakers, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, a power-adjustable steering wheel, heated front sports seats, three-zone climate control, Nappa leather upholstery with diamond stitching, and ambient lighting feature.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keep and steering assist (including emergency), adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, high-beam assist, rear cross-traffic alert, park assist, surround-view cameras, front and rear parking sensors, and hill-descent control.

Options for the BMW X3 M40i and Mercedes-AMG GLC43 rival include a rear limited-slip differential, air springs, OLED tail-lights and black exterior trim.

Justin Hilliard
Head of Editorial
Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum. That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time. And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all. In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.
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