New Audi Q5 Car – An Overview

Audi AG is a manufacturer of a range of automobiles based in Germany. Its headquarters are in Ingolstadt. It manufactures automobiles from the range of supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges marketed under the brand name Audi. Audi is positioned as a premium brand withi
Volkswagen Group.

Audi Q5 at first glance looks like younger sibling of Q7. It is like baby SUV in Audi Q-Series. But it is having its own specificities like its compact size, and heavily loaded with latest technologies. Audi Q5 is a first venture into compact SUV segment. Q5 was firstly launched in European market in the year 2008. In India, Audi Q5 comes as completely built unit (CBU) direct from Audi's Ingolstadt facility in Germany.

Fuel Economy

10.9/15.2 km/l (city/highway), 3.0L TDI V6
9.6/13.7 km/l (city/highway), 2.0L FSI I4

Available Engines

3.0L Turbocharged TDI V6, 236 bhp, Diesel
2.0L Turbocharged FSI I4, 208 bhp, Petrol

Available Transmissions

7-speed S tronic Transmission.

Highlights

• Quattro All-Wheel Drive.
• Long Wheelbase.
• Capacious Trunk.

Pros

• Three engine options.
• Spacious Interior.
• Good Fuel Efficiency.

Cons

• No Fresh Look. Styling very similar to Audi Q7.

Characteristics
• Its front end is highlighted by large grille and venerated four circles which is the logo of Audi.
• Its sporty structure/body and curvy glass windows attached with flat roof rails reminds of the coupe which is having same features as this.
• Its existence is strong and magnetic and it is also having admiring and inspiring appearance which is a great head turner.
• It is having longer wheelbase which gives it a better stability
• Their elegantly crafted interior which is the general characteristics of all the Audi cars catches the eyes of the viewer easily.
• They use the best quality materials in manufacturing of the car that gives the feel of great luxury.
• The car majestically rides on 17-inch alloy wheels which are well-carved and with the bonnet positioned a little higher; the car portrays an aggressive appeal.
• It is loaded with the latest gizmos and gadgets like the automatic climate control system and top quality audio system.
• It also comes with safety systems like 6-airbag system, Quattro permanent all-wheel drive, tyre pressure monitoring, and anti-theft alarm system.

Powertrain & Performance

Audi Q5 is available in both petrol and diesel variants. Petrol engine comes with a 208 bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder. And diesel engine comes with a 236 bhp 3.0-litre V6. They both are coupled with a 7-speed S tronic transmission.

The Audi Q5 also offers Audi drive select system. This feature makes driving easy for drivers as it can shift the suspension setup and dynamic steering response with help of a simple button. It is also having a feature where drive setting can be adjusted betwee
Comfort, Auto, and Dynamic levels.

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