Audi has launched the second-gen Q5 in India at a price of Rs 53.25 lakh (ex-showroom India). The new Q5 is based on Volkswagen group's MLB Evo platform, which additionally underpins the current Audi A4, A5 and the Q7.

The new SUV is lighter by a good 100kg over the predecessor and has likewise grown in dimensions sporting a longer wheelbase and height. The design is sharper with cleaner lines on the Q5. There's the new single-frame grille with Matrix LED headlamps and a sporty bonnet. The rear sports LED taillights, a roof-mounted spoiler and a new bumper with a rear diffuser.

From inside, the dashboard is very like some other Audi too. However, Audi has skipped those connected AC vents and retractable infotainment, which are found in almost all modern day Audis. Features offered incorporate a 7-inch infotainment system with Audi's MMI interface and a Bang & Olufsen sound system, a three-zone climate control, a wireless mobile charging unit, Audi's 'virtual cockpit' instrument cluster and a panoramic sunroof.

The new Audi Q5 comes stacked with equipment such as panoramic sunroof, electric leather seats, parking assist with rear camera and three-zone climate control. In terms of safety, the new Q5 is five star rated by Euro NCAP and gets 8 airbags, Audi Parking System plus with rearview camera, auto hold function, electromechanical parking brake and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Under the hood, the new Q5 is accessible only with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with an all-wheel-drive Quattro system. Mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, the engine produces 188bhp of power and 400Nm of torque. Audi's new Virtual Cockpit along with ambient lighting, large infotainment screen with MMI function and Audi Drive Select will come as standard in the new Q5. The vehicle sits on 19-inch wheels which can be upgraded to 21-inches.The new Audi Q5 locks horns with the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and more.