Audi Q5 Conquers Alps in Winter Road Trip Showcasing Powertrains and Features
Audi took a dozen journalists on a 287-kilometer winter road trip through the Alps in six Q5 variants to demonstrate the SUV's capabilities in snow and ice.
287 km
1,473 L
What Happened
Six Audi Q5 vehicles—four gasoline-powered, one diesel, and one SQ5—set off from Munich under bright winter sunshine for a 287-kilometer journey to Zell am See, Austria. The route included highways, country roads, and the winding Gerlos Alpine Road, with snow-covered passes and melting sections. The Q5 models handled the conditions effortlessly, thanks to features like adaptive air suspension, quattro all-wheel drive, and MHEV plus technology. Participants also appreciated the sliding rear seat, variable trunk space up to 1,473 liters, and the AI-assisted Audi assistant.
1,473 liters
with rear seats folded down
“The Q5 shows how seamlessly high-quality accessories can be integrated.”
Why this matters
The road trip proves the Audi Q5's versatility across gasoline and diesel powertrains, highlighting its mild-hybrid technology, quattro all-wheel drive, and adaptive suspension in real-world winter conditions.
Terms in This Story
- MHEV plus
- Mild hybrid electric vehicle system that uses a 48-volt electrical system to reduce fuel consumption and enable electric driving phases.
- quattro all-wheel drive
- Audi's permanent all-wheel drive system that distributes power to all four wheels for improved traction.
- digital OLED rear lights
- Rear lights using organic light-emitting diode technology that can display dynamic lighting signatures and communication signals.
- adaptive air suspension
- A suspension system that automatically adjusts the ride height and damping based on road conditions and driving style.
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