2021 Audi SQ5 Puts Its Diesel Engine To Work In Autobahn Top Speed Run

The crossover coupe-like has been spunk.

The combination of a diesel engine and fast Autobahn runs is a strange pairing. However, Audi’s new sporty crossover, the 2021SQ5 Sportback , uses the powertrain to drive its latest model, the 2021SQ5 Sportback . It was introduced by the German automaker late last year. The coupe-like body style was Audi shrink wrapped around the four-door model. Automann-TV’s YouTube channel has a new video that puts the SQ5 through its paces, including its fastest speed.
Audi has placed a diesel engine underneath the SQ5 Sportback’s grille, which is different from the SQ7 or SQ8. It is a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 337 horsepower (251 Kilowatts) as well as 516 pound-feet (706 Newton-meters). The mild-hybrid technology adds weight and efficiency. Audi had already announced that the crossover could travel 100 km/h (62 miles/h) in just 5.1 seconds. It can also reach speeds of 250 kph (155mph) when it debuts the model.
2021 Audi SQ5 Puts Its Diesel Engine To Work In Autobahn Top Speed Run

The Audi is put through its paces in the video. It starts with a sprint to 100 km/h and finishes it in 5.48 seconds. This is with winter tires in cold conditions – a respectable performance figure. RaceBox measurements also show that the Audi takes 15.39 seconds to sprint 100-200 km/h. The Audi is not built for acceleration. The driver can reach a speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) on the Autobahn. However, it is not easy.

2021 Audi SQ5 Puts Its Diesel Engine To Work In Autobahn Top Speed Run

2021 Audi SQ5 Puts Its Diesel Engine To Work In Autobahn Top Speed Run

Customers who want performance in the Q5 lineup should settle for the SQ5, since there is no immediate plan for a hotter RS Q5 version. Customers can choose from the SQ5 TDI (gasoline) or TSFI(gasoline) versions. The 3.0-liter V6 engine in the gas version produces 349 horsepower (260 kW) as well as 360 lb/ft (500 Nm). Despite the negative publicity surrounding it, the diesel engine is still going strong. However, Audi’s continued use of it proves it is not dead.