Audi Q5 SUV is one of the best selling hybrid SUV models in the U.S. market. Sales rose by 70.5 percent in 2010-23518 shows some
signs of cooling down from 50.9 percent in the second increased in January 1050 in this year.
There is no reason buyers opt for the new Q5: fast and efficient service, well-built luxury compact SUV equipped with a nice atmosphere, with care. If you go into the basic model, 2.0T, the new 2011 fuel
economy and low cost. In fact, until recently, the Q5 is the best luxury SUV class in general. And, yes, even the turbo.
A real dogfigh, but is Fight (BMWA: GR) reversed the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, the traders reached in January. BMW is a more powerful engine is comparable to the Q5, it is faster. It is also relatively inexpensive BMW. Entry-level 2011 BMW xDrive28i starts which $ 37,625 $ 2,100 less than the equivalent BMW X3 2010 and only $ 1.650 is more than the base model, the Audi Q5 2.0T, the $ 36,075 begins .
I thinkthat is X3 and Audi Q5 very popular this year. Early signs are very positive net sales of 273.3 percent of the BMW X3 in January 1075 increased, although the X3 is available only in the middle of the month. My prediction is that many customers, the power of the V6
six-cylinder BMW X3, Audi Q5 3.2, which was published last year that Audi (and made 68 percent of net sales in the U.S. United Q5 2010, to a spokeswoman for). Sales of new Class A5 2.0T in 2011 is growing.
One reason for this is that the Q5 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces an image 211% good horse u2014and 258 zł. ft. of torque. By comparison, the Audi Q5 3.2 V6 270 hp, it produces only 243 nm torque. Six-cylinder engines in the BMW X3 xDrive28i produces 240 hp but only 221 pounds of torque.
Since the base model Q5 is almost as fast as its competitors more expensive V-6 engine, Audi says 2.0T accelerate from zero to 60 in 7.1 seconds a
gainst 6.7 seconds to 3.2 X3 xDrive28i and Q5. There is a lot of sense for most owners of sport utility vehicles. (If pure speed is a priority, you can always pay more for the BMW X3 xDrive35i. From a supercharged, 300 hp, acceleration from zero to 60 in just 5.5 seconds Powered, and start with something less than $ 42,000).
Like the X3, comes in two versions of the Q5 as standard with all-wheel drive and Tiptronic automatic transmission, the Audi high, so the driver can be changed manually. Q5 base model is equipped to communicate with the state-of-eight and eight-speed Tiptronic responsible for a very effective new X3 and Q5 3.2 is greater than a six-speed Tiptronic.
A combination of four-cylinder engine and gearbox to increase the efficiency of energy efficiency Q5 2.0T leads its category and 27 mpg on the highway 20 is an average of twenty-second problem is not only a larger A5 V6 3.2 (18/23/20), but even the BMW X3 xDrive28i (19 / 25 / 21), and the AWD version of the Acura (HMC), RDX (17/22 / 19) Mercedes (DAI G) GLK 350 (16/21/18), Volvo XC60 ( 18/24/20) and Infiniti (NSANY) EX35 (17/24/19).
Security is another plus point for Q5.
Centerfold scored "good" in all categories Crash Test Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Standard equipment includes traction control and stability in the front seats and side curtain air curtain. Blind-spot warning system and side airbags ($ 350) are optional.
Behind the wheel
Q5 2.0T slippery driving is pure pleasure. The suspension is stiff and sporty, not too hard. Tiptronic gearbox eight reports is very fast and very smooth. Acceleration is more than adequate, fixed line and speed down the road. There is no turbo lag when you punch the gas, but not enough to really annoying.
The interior is well built, attractive and ergonomically satisfactory. More leather seats and steering wheel-type mother and left the cabin atmosphere of luxury, not kitschy materials in any way the global market. I think that the front very comfortable. Space for the knees, legs and head back to fit medium-sized adults .
Audi has done a good job balancing the commands and controls the display of the old and buttons for easy control of the Q5. Typically, the ability to change the composition of the heater is: If you press the button on the center console and the button on the screen. If the console to move the disc, the heat can be used to create a virtual display 1.10 video call.
Some functions of the steering wheel, too. Not all are intuitive: on-board computer, for example, run the trip to the advice that was hard to find. I managed to solve all within a few days, but without a guide.
Q5 The interior is equipped with comfort features, but not intrusive. These include the cooler in the glove box back on wet or dirty objects and save the behavior of the armrest slides back and forth to accommodate drivers of different heights. Roof rack and put in the back seat.
Capacity is excellent. Is 29.1 cubic meters. square room behind the rear seats. Rear seats form a 60/40 model extends the space to 57.3 cubic meters. Foot-pounds of maximum towing capacity of 4400 roof rail, you can use the frames are standard. Total weight can also be used in the hull itself £ 220th
My main task complaint: several improvements like a wheel is on the wall tower, the camera and intelligent cruise control only for the prestige of 3.2, the most expensive version of the Q5 is available. You can't get them with a small engine .
Buy it or Bag It?
Audi to bet that the superpower competition in North America over and that the confidence of consumers to smaller engines, more efficient movement, but offers the best performance. This is an important company is the A8 luxury sedan and the approach of the Q5 outlined. Many Americans are skeptical of the four-cylinder engine provides enough power for a luxury SUV. We found that the best Q5 2.0T under any circumstances.
Q5 will be sold at an average of $ 42,411, compared with $ 46-188 BMW X3 to Power Information Network (PIN). However, the basic models are quite similar.
For those who have a limited budget that have a luxury compact SUV competitors likely Acura RDX, which is an average of $ 34,357 is sold for PIN. Other models are less expensive on average, Audi, Infiniti EX35, including ($ 37,960), Volvo XC60 (1939 $ 102) and Mercedes GLK 350 ($ 40.684).
increased competition, the Audi Q5, BMW X3, though. X3 3.2 Q5 concealed in many ways, but the new Q5 2.0T offers an attractive alternative .
