
Audi is in northern Europe to put the finishing touches on the third-generation Q5. The official reveal must be inching closer since prototypes are now carrying the full production body along with the final headlights and taillights. Our spies spotted a fleet of test vehicles depicting different trim levels judging by the varied dual exhaust design.
The initial impression is of a compact luxury crossover with design traits taken from the fully electric Q4 E-Tron. However, it's easy to spot the functional front grille necessary to cool down the combustion engine. Refreshingly, the grille seems smaller compared to the outgoing model's. Those vertical cutouts in the corners of the front bumper are likely there for the air curtains.