The sloping roofline and the redesigned tail of the Q5 Sportback come with a premium of €2,500 ($2,600) over the regular Q5

Audi has unveiled the second generation of its Q5 Sportback SUV, to rival cars like the Mercedes GLC Coupe and BMW X4. From launch, the car will come with a choice of three different engines with all boasting 48V mild-hybrid technology.

Audi has just unveiled the Q5 Sportback, the coupe SUV version of the regular Q5. The model is more expensive than the stock version

Audi has squished the roof on its latest Q5 mid-size SUV for a new Sportback variant, with sleeker looks and a slightly smaller boot. The 2025 Audi Q5 luxury SUV has gained a sportier, more streamlined Sportback variant, expected in Australian showrooms after the regular version late next year.

The ‘Sportback’ badge is used to describe Audi’s sleeker, swoopier models. In the case of the Audi Q5 Sportback, that involves taking the regular Q5 SUV and performing a complete roof transplant. The result? A car with SUV proportions and the roofline of a coupe.

Coupe-styled sibling of the regular Q5 and SQ5 is likely to come to South Africa in 2025, although official confirmation remains outstanding.

The Sportback otherwise mirrors the standard SUV’s combination of powertrain and trim options. Entry-level Sport models feature a slightly more subtle bumper design at both ends, and ride on 19-inch alloy wheels with contrasting arch surrounds and a matte-grey finish on the rear bumper.

The Audi Q5 SQ5 Sportback arrive to join the new Q5 range, with a 'sporty' sloping roof and engine and trim options  matching the Q5 SUV.