The 2024 Audi Q5 Mild Hybrid is the mid-range configuration you will find in the crossover’s lineup. The focus is on a more efficient drivetrain. The 45 TFSI MHEV is going to use the same engine as the base version, but thanks to electric support, it delivers more power and keeps the fuel economy at the approximately same level. Well, that is why hybrid systems are serving for. Of course, extra power means extra money.
Other options available if you are after this compact luxury crossover are a standard 2.0-l turbo engine, or a more potent plug-in hybrid, centered around the same four-banger. The SQ5 is a performance-oriented model with V6 power under the hood. Soon, an all-electric Q5 is about to show up. The E-Tron platform underpins the future crossover.
2024 Audi Q5 Mild Hybrid 45 TFSI Specs
So, the powertrains of the 2024 Audi Q5 Mild Hybrid model are a 2.0-liter turbo-four and a small electric motor. In the base variant, this petrol mill can put out 200 hp. With a mild-hybrid support, the outputs jump to 261 hp and 273 lb-ft. The gas mileage stays around 25 mpg combined, which is the result you get from an entry-level model. Of course, the famous Quattro AWD is standard all across the lineup, so it is for the hybrid.
Optionally, you can pick a true hybrid system with huge enhancements. The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e is the PHEV model with 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque under the hood. In this case, electric batteries can serve as the only source of power and make the crossover go up to 23 miles in a single charge. There are other tweaks on the drive system that make the overall ride smoother. For those Audi fans looking for top-notch performance, the SQ5 is the best choice. A V6 turbo engine can deliver 349 hp and the best acceleration/top speed results in the entire lineup.
2024 Audi Q5 Mild Hybrid Equipment
Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige are the base trims for the 2024 Audi Q5 Mild Hybrid and the rest of the lineup. The S Line is an optional package available for upper trim levels. The base bundle includes 18-inch wheels, automatic high-beam LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a power liftgate and a three-zone automatic climate control. Audi goes strong into the market with a leather upholstery and heated front seats right from the start. The center of the infotainment system is a 10-inch screen.
The Premium Plus builds up the Premium package with a set of 19-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable steering wheel, B&O audio, and advanced driver aid features (lane keep assist, traffic jam assist, 360-degree camera). The Prestige trim brings the most advanced options. There are the Matrix headlights, noise cancelation front windows, ambient lighting, HUD, cooled seats, navigation, and parking assistance.
All-Electric Q5 E-Tron Model
Soon, both 2024 Audi Q5 Mild Hybrid and the plug-in hybrid will be upgraded to all-electric drivetrains. Well, the crossover is not going to share the platform among all those versions. The E-Tron concept underpins the future EV. According to rumors, this crossover will be able to cover 250 miles in a single charge. Of course, bosses are thinking about performance versions, with dual motor configurations. In this case, the range jumps to 300 miles.
Pricing
With so many engine and trim level options, it will be hard to pick. The 2024 Audi Q5 Mild Hybrid seems to be the best value-to-money choice. In the base form, with the Premium package, the price of the crossover is $46,000. It is a $2,500 upgrade compared to the base turbo-four model for 60 extra horsepower. The Premium Plus package requires another $5,500 investment. The Prestige SUV, without upgrades, starts from $57,000 for the 45 TFSI mild-hybrid. The PHEV adds more than $8,000, and the SQ5 starts there.
