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2013 Audi SQ5 To Get 260kW Petrol Engine For USA, China, Russia

Audi has announced that it will debut a petrol-powered version of its upcoming SQ5 performance SUV at this month's Detroit Auto Show, providing a twin to the previously-revealed twin-turbo diesel model that was unveiled in mid-2012. Powered by


Audi has announced that it will debut a petrol-powered version of its upcoming SQ5 performance SUV at this month's Detroit Auto Show, providing a twin to the previously-revealed twin-turbo diesel model that was unveiled in mid-2012.

Powered by the same 3.0 litre supercharged V6 used by the S4, the petrol SQ5 boasts an increased peak power output of 260kW between 6000-6500rpm and 470Nm between 4000-4500rpm.

That's an increase of 15kW and 30Nm over the S4 and S5's version of the same engine.

Like its diesel counterpart, power is taken to all four wheels via an eight-speed tiptronic auto and quattro permanent AWD.

However, while power is 30kW higher than the diesel, the petrol has a sizable 180Nm shortfall in torque.

Audi Australia General Manager of Corporate Communications Anna Burgdorf confirmed to TMR that the SQ5 is on track for a local launch in the second quarter of this year.

Ms Burgdorf also confirmed that the SQ5 will - for the time being - be a diesel-only proposition in Australia.

"The petrol engine at this stage isn’t developed for RHD markets," Ms Burgdorf said.

However she also mentioned that the Audi SQ5 will be able to use its sub-7.0 l/100km fuel consumption figure to dodge the luxury car tax, and get into Australian showrooms with a retail price of less than $100,000.

"One of the major highlights of Australia’s SQ5 is that it is the first ever TDI S models, offers extremely torquey performance and due to low fuel consumption is likely to be launched here under $100,000," Ms Burgdorf said.

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