2026 Audi Q5 adds 270kW PHEV with ICE price parity

Aud Australia has finally confirmed a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) of its new-generation Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback, in addition to a new “TFSI quattro’ petrol variant with all-wheel drive.

Plugging a couple of gaps in the local lineup, the 2026 Audi Q5 range remains fully electrified with both 48V mild-hybrid ‘plus’ and plug-in hybrid ‘e-hybrid’ models available in both SUV and Sportback body styles.

The new Q5 e-hybrid quattro and TFSI quattro models will be priced the same, starting from $96,900 plus on-road costs for the SUV, and $100,400 for the coupe-styled Sportback. All four new variants are available to order now, ahead of first deliveries commencing in the first half of 2026.

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Power in the Q5 e-hybrid quattro comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain, with the petrol motor developing 185kW and the electric motor adding 105kW on its own. Together, the Q5 PHEV develops 270kW/500Nm – which is about the same as the SQ5 performance hero – and quotes a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.1 seconds.

Being a PHEV however, efficiency is the main talking point. Audi quotes an electric driving range of around 80km per full charge, with combined fuel consumption rated at 2.6L/100km. CO2 emissions are quoted at 60g/km.

It’s worth noting the Q5 e-hybrid holds a significant price advantage against key rivals. The BMW X3 30e xDrive is nearly $8000 dearer (from $104,800), while the Mercedes-Benz GLC300e starts from $99,900 – all prices exclude on-road costs.

The Q5 TFSI quattro, meanwhile, uses the same 200kW/400Nm 2.0 TFSI turbo-petrol engine with all-wheel drive as the related A5 Sedan and Avant. Audi Australia says the all-paw petrol model will offer equivalent specification to the existing Q5 TDI quattro sport, which is priced from $94,100 before on-road costs.

Meanwhile, the Q5 e-hybrid adds some extra kit despite commanding no premium, including larger 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, sport suspension, red brake calipers, the black exterior styling package, rear privacy glass and auxiliary air conditioning – all augmenting the plug-in drivetrain’s extra performance and enhanced efficiency capabilities.

The addition of the Q5 e-hybrid quattro and TFSI quattro models bring the new-generation Q5 lineup to seven SUVs and seven Sportbacks, including the SQ5 edition one launch specials of both body styles.

Audi’s mid-size SUV nameplate remains critical to the company’s local lineup, given it’s its second-best seller. To October 31, Audi Australia has registered 2606 new Q5s, up 23.6 on the same period in 2024 and second only to the smaller Q3 (3453) in volume for the year so far.

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