PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) has the launched the 2026 Audi Q5 Advanced and Audi Q5 Sportback S line. The 3rd generation Q5 is priced at RM352,990 for the Q5 Advanced, and RM421,990 for the Q5 Sportback S line.
“This is progress you can see and progress you can feel. Two distinct variants, one shared promise: to be impressive, every single moment,” said Renate Noessler, Managing Director, PHSAM.
“It embodies our vision of progress and our commitment to delivering the very best in design, performance, and technology. We are confident that the new Q5 family will set a new benchmark in the premium SUV segment in Malaysia,” she continued.
The Q5 embodies sporty versatility for everyday use, pioneering its segment with advanced technology and a dynamic driving experience. Its exterior reflects Audi’s bold design ethos, while the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture enhances driving enjoyment and incorporates sustainable mobility principles. This platform integrates technologies that boost performance and minimize environmental impact.
The Q5 Advanced features sculpted contours with 19-inch, 10-Arm Aero wheels, and enhanced grille trim, embodying quiet power and elegance. It’s confident and effortless.
On the other hand, the Q5 Sportback S line showcases a dramatic coupe silhouette with a sweeping roofline and S line grille trim. Its assertive stance is highlighted by 20-inch Audi Sport wheels with red brake callipers.
Both Q5 variants come in bold metallic colors: Grenadine Red, Mythos Black, and Glacier White. The Q5 Sportback S line is also available in Daytona Grey Pearl and District Green Metallic, while the Q5 Advanced offers Navarra Blue and Tambora Grey.
The Q5 family features advanced lighting technology, including Matrix LED headlights that provide adaptive illumination while avoiding glare for other drivers. The system can mask individual LEDs to enhance visibility and includes Digital Light Signatures with a unique light show for added experience. Both variants come with LED Rear Lights Pro, with the Q5 Sportback S line featuring a Next Generation Projection Brake Light that projects a warning signal onto the rear window when braking, enhancing road safety.
The Q5 combines powerful performance with Audi’s advanced engine technology, featuring a 7-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission for a smooth driving experience. Audi Drive Select allows for customizable throttle response, steering, and suspension settings.
The Q5 Advanced offers 199PS from a 2.0-litre TFSI engine, while the Q5 Sportback S line boosts output to 272PS, enhancing agility and driver engagement. The quattro all-wheel drive system ensures excellent traction and control in all conditions.
The Audi Q5 boasts a driver-centric, digital interior designed for comfort and space. Front seats are ergonomically crafted, and rear passengers enjoy generous legroom and headroom. The Q5 features heat-insulating windows, with the Sportback S line offering ventilated seats for added comfort in hot climates. The Q5 Advanced is styled with Lime Sediment Natural inlays for a calming ambiance, while the Q5 Sportback S line has a dynamic aesthetic with Carbon Micro Twill inlays and a sporty steering wheel, combining functionality with luxury.
The Q5 features a sleek 14.5-inch curved OLED MMI panoramic display at the center of a well-designed cockpit. The Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus provides a digital 11.9-inch instrument cluster that you can customize, allowing you to choose different layouts like a dynamic mode that highlights the tachometer and speedometer. The MMI touchscreen makes it easy to control navigation, media, and vehicle settings, complete with haptic feedback for a more hands-on experience. It offers real-time traffic updates and Google satellite maps to guide your route intelligently.
The new Audi Assistant, using ChatGPT, enhances your driving experience with natural voice control. It understands everyday phrases, provides real-time information, and adjusts comfort features easily. With helpful suggestions and personalized routines, it anticipates your needs, ensuring each moment in your Audi feels smart and premium.
With Audi Connect, you can always keep track of your Q5. You can find it, lock or unlock it, check its status, and receive theft alerts through your smartphone. If an accident occurs, the car automatically connects to the Audi Emergency Call center for help.
Both variants come with a new Digital Key feature, allowing you to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle using your smartphone without needing a key fob. There are also wireless fast chargers with adaptive cooling. For easy connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available.
The Q5 includes four fast-charging Type C ports in the front and rear, with the Q5 Sportback S line supplying up to 60 watts in the front and up to 100 watts in the rear, allowing you to charge larger devices like laptops while driving.
Additionally, the Q5 Sportback S line has a Head-up Display that shows important car and navigation information right in your line of sight on the windscreen, making driving smoother. The Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System, using Fraunhofer’s Symphoria technology, delivers fantastic surround sound, creating an immersive atmosphere that makes every drive enjoyable, no matter the weather or road conditions.
The Q5 combines athleticism with practicality, featuring a spacious luggage compartment suitable for both daily errands and long trips. It includes a hands-free trunk opening system activated by a kicking motion under the rear bumper.
The Q5 Advanced offers 520 litres of luggage capacity (1,473 litres with seats folded), making it ideal for various activities, from school runs to business commutes. It also has 3-zone Deluxe air conditioning control.
The Q5 Sportback S line, with its stylish coupé design, provides 515 litres of luggage space, expandable to 1,415 litres, balancing performance with everyday usability.
Both variants come with a comprehensive safety package of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance awareness and prevent accidents for a secure journey.
Standard features include Audi Pre Sense for proactive protection, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring with Exit Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and 360° Surround View cameras for situational awareness. Additionally, Rear Occupant Detection alerts the driver if a rear passenger, such as young children, is still in the vehicle after exiting.
Every new Audi Q5 comes with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage, complemented by 5 years of complimentary maintenance and 5 years of roadside assistance.
The Audi Assurance Package (AAP) provides an additional 3 years of manufacturer warranty coverage (total of 5 years) or up to 150,000 kms (whichever occurs first). The AAP also includes 5 years/75,000 km maintenance service (whichever occurs first) as well as complimentary 5 years roadside assistance.
For full details on the new Audi Q5, visit www.audi.com.my or the nearest Audi Centre for a viewing.