2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro

2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro - Front Angle Picture

Audi Q5 Aybrid Quattro, which has power like a V6 and fuel consumption like a four-cylinder TDI, is the first hybrid model from Audi with two drive systems: gasoline engine and electric motor. The mean consumption in the normal cycle (NEDC) is limited to less than 7.0 liters per 100 km (33.60 US mpg).

2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro - Rear Side Picture

2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro - Side Picture

Audi Q5 hybrid performance of both the 2.0 TFSI and the electric motor are mounted directly behind one another as a parallel hybrid system – a straight-line concept with impressive efficiency. Together they have a system output of 180 kW (245 hp) and a system torque of 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft).

The new top model in the successful Q5 series sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 miles) in 7.1 seconds, while the interim sprint from 80 to 120 km/h (49.71 to 74.56 mph) is accomplished in fifth gear in 5.9 seconds. The powerful propulsion ends at no less than 222 km/h (137.94 mph).

The consumption by the Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro is less than 7.0 liters per 100 km (33.60 US mpg) in the normal cycle – that corresponds to a CO2 emission of less than 160 g/km (257.50 g/mile). The 75 liter (19.81 US gallons) tank yields a reliable range comparable to that of a TDI.

The 2.0 TFSI in the Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro has a displacement of 1984 cc (121.08 cu in). Its output is 155 kW (211 hp), with the maximum torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) permanently available at 1500 to 4200 rpm.

The power electronics, connected to the battery and the electric motor by high-voltage cabling, is located in the plenum chamber of the engine compartment. A lithium-ion battery system, weighing merely 38 kg (83.78 lb), serves as the energy store for the electric motor of the Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro.

Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro 2012 - Dashboard Picture

Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro 2012 - Front Angle Picture

Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro 2012 - Rear Angle Picture