2025 Audi Q5 Sportback FY Japanese Version

• Powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI with 268 hp and 400 Nm, linked to a 7-speed S tronic and standard quattro AWD.

• Exterior tweaks include a slimmer Singleframe grille, reworked lighting, and OLED rear lamps.

• Pricing starts at ¥7,620,000 in Japan and roughly €56,000 in Europe.

A Familiar Shape with Subtle Adjustments

Audi hasn’t torn up the script for the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback. Instead, the changes are deliberately modest. The grille has been slimmed and reshaped, the headlights sit higher and narrower than before, and the rear now carries OLED tail lamps that run almost the full width.

Dimensions remain within compact SUV territory: 4,685 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,650 mm tall, riding on a 2,820 mm wheelbase. The roofline is still the Sportback’s main differentiator. It gives the car a lower, sleeker profile than the standard Q5, while keeping most of the practicality intact. In Japan, where space and proportion matter in crowded cities, this balance of style and usability feels well judged.

More Power Under the Bonnet

The engine is still Audi’s 2.0-litre turbocharged TFSI, but it has been retuned. Output now sits at 268 horsepower (200 kW) and 400 Nm of torque. It’s paired to the familiar seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox, with quattro all-wheel drive standard across the range.

Figures are respectable: around 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with an electronically limited 237 km/h top speed. On paper it’s not a radical shift, but the sharper throttle response from a new variable vane turbo makes the car feel livelier. For buyers in Japan who split time between city traffic and expressway runs, that kind of subtle improvement counts.

Inside the Sportback

The cabin hasn’t been redesigned, but Audi has nudged it forward with fresher details. Surfaces feel sturdier to the touch, and the screens do more of the talking now. A 7-inch driver display is standard, while the MMI infotainment system is sharper and more responsive than before. Higher trims add OLED interior lighting, giving the cabin a more polished feel at night.

The Q5 Sportback continues as a five-seater, with a cargo bay offering about 700 litres with the seats up and close to 1,500 litres folded flat. It’s still one of the most versatile options in its class, even with the coupe-like roofline.

In Japan, the Q5 Sportback FY starts from ¥7,620,000, equal to just over USD 52,000. European buyers will see prices beginning around €56,000, depending on trim and taxes. That puts the Audi right up against the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Lexus NX—all heavyweights in the compact premium SUV space.

Technical Specification

Performance (hp and kW)

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged TFSI inline-4
• Maximum Power: 268 hp (200 kW)
• Maximum Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
• Transmission: 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic
• Drive System: quattro® all-wheel drive (standard)

Dimensions (Japan-spec Sportback)

• Length: 4,685 mm (~184.6 in)
• Width: 1,890 mm (~74.4 in)
• Height: 1,650 mm (~64.9 in) — approximate range based on available data
• Wheelbase: 2,820 mm (typical Q5 platform; exact figure unconfirmed)

Fuel Efficiency (Japan market)

• Fuel Type: Petrol (premium gasoline)
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gallons (~70 litres)
• Estimated Fuel Efficiency: ~10 km/l (city); slightly higher on highways (market-based estimate)

Cargo and Seating

• Seating Configuration: 5 seats
• Cargo Capacity: 24.7 cu.ft (~700 litres) with rear seats upright
• Versatility: Rear seats fold to expand the cargo area (up to ~1,500 litres) — based on standard Q5 benchmarking

Price (Japan)

• Starting Price (Q5 Sportback): approximately ¥7,620,000

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