The world has become a small place, with everything going nano, Audi too is following suit and put forth a slightly smaller size compact crossover it the Audi Q5. Nevertheless, the Audi Q5 is a refined and stylish product which very well seeks due recognition and has all the more chances that it will get it.
A five passenger compact SUV is available in one trim, while you can opt for a premium equipment group, premium plus equipment group or even a prestige equipment group. A Premium equipment gives you 18 inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, eight way power front seats, a tilt and telescoping steering column, an a well placed infotainment system accompanied by an SD card slot and a satellite radio, while the options includes Blue tooth and an iPod interface. If you choose to go in for the Premium Plus you get
xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, auto-dimming and power-folding mirrors, a power liftgate, heated front seats and a MMI Navigation system too. While an Audi Q5 with a Prestige pack contains 19-inch wheels (optional on Premium Plus), keyless ignition/entry and a Bang & Olufsen 14-speaker surround-sound stereo while the options include 20-inch wheels, the Audi Drive Select adjustable vehicle settings system and a blind-spot monitor.
For its driving performance you have a standard Quattro all-wheel drive and a 3.2-liter V6 engine, six speed automatic transmissions projecting a 0-60mph time of 6.7 seconds and the fuel economy rests at 18 – 23 mpg city/highway. Meanwhile the power punch rests at 270 hp and 243 pound-feet of torque.
The interior space is quite enough, though the cargo capacity has enough for the luggage of family of four.. An ideal follow up vehicle from A4, you have the Audi Q5 is 3 inches shorter, and 3 inches wider than A4 but gives you additional ground clearance as it shares the same wheel base.
On the overall, the car is pretty impressive on performance, while the interiors do not impress one and all. Nevertheless, in the category of a compact crossover you have many other cars in the same category such as BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander, Acura RDX, Infiniti EX35, Mercedes-Benz GLK350 and Volvo XC60. Each of them are good SUVs as far as performance and fuel efficiency is concerned… what remains to be compares is the interior design and space.
The Audi Q5 very well fits in the category of a crossover car as its style resembles the Audis Q7 SUV and its technical features the A4 making it an ideal buy for those who want an Audi in the compact size category.
