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The 2013 Audi SQ5 TDI, which was unveiled at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race over the weekend. Unlike, the RS Q3, this is a sporty crossover you can actually buy. Audi prepped the 24 Hours of Le Mans race to be the official venue for the debut of their all-new SQ5 TDI. Flaunting not one but TWO turbocharged strapped to 3.0 Clean Diesel engine, making over 300 HP and nearly 500 lb/ft. This makes it the this first "S" model with an Diesel engine, and this quick and quirky Twin Turbo SUV still manages to get over 30 MPG.
2013 Audi SQ5 TDI Engine
The new Audi SQ5 TDI is powered by a new 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 diesel engine with an output of 313 HP and 479.42 lb-ft of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm. The 2012 Audi SQ5 TDI will be offered with start-stop system, a fast and smooth-shifting eight-speed tiptronic, and quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring transfer.
This power is enough to sprint the SUV from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds and up to a top speed of 155 mph, but also deliver a fuel economy of 32.67 US mpg. Its combined fuel consumption is only 7.2 liters per 100 km (32.67 US mpg) on average – a value that is also enabled by contributions from the thermal management, energy recovery and start-stop systems as well as the regulated oil pump. An eight-speed tiptronic that shifts quickly and smoothly and the quattro permanent four-wheel drive transfer the engine’s power to the road.
The stiff S sport suspension lowers the body by 30 mm (1.18 in), and size 255/45 tires are mounted to the 20-inch wheels in five parallel spoke design. Audi can also deliver 21-inch diameter wheels and size 255/40 tires as an option. The black brake calipers on the front wheels are decorated with S badges. The Audi drive select dynamic handling system is standard.
2013 Audi SQ5 TDI Exterior and Interior
The new Audi SQ5 TDI will be offered in Estoril Blue or Panther Black and will be distinguished by a platinum gray single-frame grille with galvanized double bars in an aluminum-look finish, a very cool roof spoiler, and modified bumpers. The SUV will be offered with standard 20" wheels in a five parallel-spoke design, while 21" wheels will be offered as an option. Both versions will be combined with black brake calipers on the front axle sporting S badges.
The interior will get the usual S elements, including sports seats in Pearl Nappa leather/Alcantara offered in a choice of four colors. The instrument dial will include a 3D-design S badge and will be painted in gray, while the pedals and the paddles have an aluminum-look finish. The model will also get the S gear lever knob, the S badges on the door sill trims, the start button and the specially-shaped steering wheel, the S welcome screen, and the lighting package. As a bonus, the SUV also offers a luggage capacity of 1,560 liters (55.09 cu ft).
2013 Audi SQ5 TDI Prices
The new Audi SQ5 TDI will go on sale in the first quarter of 2013, with prices starting at €58,500, about $78,000 at the current exchange rates.
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