Strengths
- Sportback body 2021+
- PHEV variants
- Cabin step up from 8R
Weaknesses
- Premium pricing
- MHEV no PHEV charge benefit
- MMI initial freezes
Notable tech
- MLB Evo platform
- Sportback body 2021+
- 50 TFSI e / 55 TFSI e PHEV (2.0 + electric motor)
- Virtual Cockpit standard
- SQ5 above
- 2024 facelift
Common issues
- EA888 EVO PCV
- 8AT mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
- AdBlue dosing on TDI
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across FY's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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40 TFSI 2.0 MHEV
BHP201
Torque320 Nm
0–607.1 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
45 TFSI 2.0 MHEV
BHP261
Torque370 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
50 TFSI e PHEV
BHP295
Torque450 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top149 mph
Range~32 mi EV
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
55 TFSI e PHEV
BHP367
Torque500 Nm
0–605.3 s
Top149 mph
Range~30 mi EV
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
40 TDI 2.0 MHEV
BHP204
Torque400 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG