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2014 Audi SQ5 with petrol-engined
Audi has published the first official details about the SQ5 powered by a TFSI engine to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Primarily aimed at the North American, Russian and Chinese markets, the 2014 Audi SQ5 is powered by a supercharged V6 3.0-liter TFSI gasoline (petrol) engine producing 349 hp between 6000 and 6500 rpm.
The SQ5 sprints from zero to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds when burning unleaded, (0.2 slower than the diesel) with economy at 33mpg (39mpg on the diesel) and a top speed of 155mph. An eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive transfer power to the road.
Available in two crystal-effect paint colors: Estoril Blue and Panther Black, it features a platinum gray radiator grille with aluminum-look bars and a trunk-mounted spoiler. The car rides on a 30mm (1.2 inches) lowered chassis with more tautly tuned springs along with new 20-inch alloy wheels (21-inch are optional) shod in 255/45-series tires.
As a refresher, the passengers are treated to bucket seats upholstered in a combination of Pearl Nappa leather and Alcantara; sports steering wheel; aluminum-look décor; gray dials and white numerals for the instruments.
The 2013 Audi SQ5 TFSI will arrive at U.S. dealerships in the third quarter of 2013. Pricing information will be released closer to its launch.
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2013 Audi SQ5 to gain a petrol engine
The German automaker is planning to introduce a petrol engine option for the 2013 Audi SQ5 model.
The image suggests the crossover will feature a twin-turbocharged V6 diesel engine that produces 354 HP (260 kW).
There are also the diesel Audi SQ5 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine develops 313 HP (230 kW) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque. The car can acceleration from 0-100 km/h / 0-62 mph time of 5.1 seconds and hit a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
Audi said the SQ5 styling should remain untouched so expect aggressive bumpers, 20-inch alloy wheels, faux-aluminum mirror caps and sport suspension.
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