Audi SQ5 Diesel Special Edition to be Unveiled at Paris Motor Show

Audi’s high performance division Quattro has created a limited edition version of its famous SQ5, which is the first ever S model in the history of Audi with a diesel engine. The all new SQ5 TDI will be unveiled at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Having  powered by a 3.0-litre bi-turbo TDI engine, it delivers the maximum of 309bhp and 650Nm of torque at 1450-2800rpm, and accelerates 0-100kmph in mere 5.1 seconds, while the top speed offered by the engine is 250kmph.

The performance SUV will showcase new design features in the interior and an exclusive exterior finish in a limited production run of just 50 vehicles beginning in the first quarter of 2013. The SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept is finished in Aral Blue crystal effect, a shade which was specially developed for this limited production model and which conveys an amazing feeling of depth. As with every S model from Audi, the exterior mirrors are in aluminium look, and xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights are standard. The four exhaust tailpipes dominate the rear of the vehicle.

The interior of the SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept incorporates striking contrasts: The leather multifunction sports steering wheel and the gear lever gaiter in black Fine Nappa leather are accentuated with contrasting stitching in snow white, as are the centre armrest and the instrument binnacle cover. A special highlight is the black sport seats covered in Fine Nappa leather, which also feature contrasting stitching in snow white and black, woven leather in the centre section of the seats. The SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept marks the first time that woven leather has been used in a production vehicle.

The Alcantara headlining, the blind for the sunroof and the inlays and applications in the doors are finished in snow white. The inlays are natural grain ash. The open-pored veneer has been specially treated to emphasise the grain. The door trims and the entry sills sport Audi exclusive badges. Production of the SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept is limited to 50 examples, and their price in Germany will be €92,000. The SQ5 TDI on which this special edition is based will open for order in the UK later this year priced at approximately £44,000 OTR.

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