When did the Audi Q5 start using the third-generation EA888?
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Audi Q5 started using the third-generation EA888 in 2014. Advantages of the third-generation Q5 engine: The third-generation engine of the Audi Q5 is reliable in quality and also very powerful. The Audi Q5 2017 Plus continues to use the third-generation EA888 2.0T engine (maximum power 169 kW), paired with the quattro all-wheel drive system and an 8-speed tiptronic transmission. The third-generation Q5 engine is reliable in quality and also very powerful. EA888 series engine displacement: The EA888 series engines include two displacements: 1.8L and 2.0L: the 1.8TSI has a maximum power of 118 kW (160 PS) at 5000-6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1500-4500 rpm; the 2.0TSI has a maximum power of 147 kW (200 PS) at 5100-6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 280 Nm at 1700-5000 rpm.
I remember the Q5 started using the third-generation EA888 engine during its major update in 2017. The new design made the power output smoother and significantly reduced fuel consumption. The previous version around 2012 used the second-generation engine, and you could clearly feel the acceleration was slightly slower. The third generation optimized the turbocharger, reducing lag, and the highly responsive driving experience was truly worth the price. If you're looking at used Q5s, models from 2017 onwards generally come with this engine version, so it's worth paying special attention to their maintenance records. After all, as they age, some minor issues might pop up, but nothing major.
