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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/drivin ... 539637.ece
Praise again, Spetember's still not coming quick enough!!
Praise again, Spetember's still not coming quick enough!!
Another UK review.....
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I'm still keen to see the std spec v options pricing - as they review states, its got a lot of competition - take my 5 month old Touareg - pretty much fully loaded (bar sunroof and air suspension) and picked up at ?32k
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Wow ?32k, the Q5 won't get close to that fully loaded. I've had a look at the A4 Avant options pricing for reference and added a few goodies to my engine choice (?29k ish 2.0D Manual) and with metallic, technology pack and a few other goodies you're into the ?35-36k realm very easily. I think discounts will be impossible at launch and remain low due to demand.....round about until the new X3 happens to appear in 2010...? Perhaps not, you can seem to get around 10% off most of the range easily but initial demand vs supply looks really high.
I like the Touareg look but the emissions and mpg look a little high for my high(ish) 20k/pa mileage.
I like the Touareg look but the emissions and mpg look a little high for my high(ish) 20k/pa mileage.
Hi have just read Autocar road test on Volvo XC60, do you have a road test coming soon on Audi Q5.
Yes, we have. It?s scheduled to get the full Autocar road test treatment in the next few weeks. Can?t say exactly when but at the moment it?s looking likes early January. In the meantime there?s a short ?First Drive? of the Q5 appearing in next week?s mag to tide you over.
Hope that helps
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Autocar
Yes, we have. It?s scheduled to get the full Autocar road test treatment in the next few weeks. Can?t say exactly when but at the moment it?s looking likes early January. In the meantime there?s a short ?First Drive? of the Q5 appearing in next week?s mag to tide you over.
Hope that helps
Production editor
Autocar
AUTOCAR FIRST ROAD TEST
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S tronic
Test date 05 December 2008 Price as tested ?33,590
What is it?
This is the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S tronic. It?s likely to be a rare site on the road compared with the diesel models.
The 208bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged model tested here is the only petrol-powered Audi Q5. Our test car had the optional seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and Drive Select system, which allows the steering and gearbox to be altered for responsiveness.
What?s it like?
Fast, refined and unexpectedly nimble. The Audi Q5 is no lightweight, with a substantial 1740kg to heft around, but Audi has successfully disguised the weight, almost managing to make the Q5 feel like a large hot hatch.
The Q5 gets the reworked turbocharged, direct-injection TFSI already seen in the A5 and A4. The 258lb ft of torque and impressive refinement both work to give the petrol Q5 very respectable, usable performance.
Outright acceleration is better than you expect but, in truth, it?s the in-gear overtaking ability and handling that marks the Q5 out as a highly accomplished sports SUV.
The optional Drive Select does make a difference at speed, but it still seems like an unnecessary and slightly complicated gimmick. Most people will choose to leave it in ?auto? and forget about it. In this default setting, the 2.0-litre Q5 offers responsive steering, seamless up-changes, decent body control and sharp handling
The only downsides are an occasionally violent kickdown, and an oddly a schizophrenic ride quality. Town roads and motorways rarely unsettle the Q5, though it?s never a truly relaxing ride.
Drive hard down a B-road at speed, however, and offset cambers or significant depressions in the road result in the car lurching uncomfortably and the firm suspension thumping noisily.
This is unfortunate in a car that otherwise proves itself to be a polished compact SUV and, with this engine in particular, the most engaging car to drive in its class.
It even excels in all those practical areas, like ample rear passenger space, a comfortable driving position and a big, well-shaped boot.
Should I buy one?
It will cost you if you do. As ever the Audi options list is expensive and difficult to avoid. You can also get a Land Rover Freelander TD4 dripping with kit for the basic price of a Q5 2.0 TFSi.
But if you really must have a premium SUV that handles well and can seat four adults in comfort, this is a good option, and with a combined economy of 33.2mpg the Q5 TFSi has more than just niche appeal.
First drive data
How much?
Price as tested ?33,590
How fast?
0-62 mph 7.2 sec
Max speed 138 mph
How big?
Weight 1740 kg
How thirsty?
Combined 33.2 mpg
CO2 emissions 197 g/km
Engine
Layout 4 , 1984 cc
Max power 208 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max torque 258 lb ft at 1500 rpm
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S tronic
Test date 05 December 2008 Price as tested ?33,590
What is it?
This is the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S tronic. It?s likely to be a rare site on the road compared with the diesel models.
The 208bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged model tested here is the only petrol-powered Audi Q5. Our test car had the optional seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and Drive Select system, which allows the steering and gearbox to be altered for responsiveness.
What?s it like?
Fast, refined and unexpectedly nimble. The Audi Q5 is no lightweight, with a substantial 1740kg to heft around, but Audi has successfully disguised the weight, almost managing to make the Q5 feel like a large hot hatch.
The Q5 gets the reworked turbocharged, direct-injection TFSI already seen in the A5 and A4. The 258lb ft of torque and impressive refinement both work to give the petrol Q5 very respectable, usable performance.
Outright acceleration is better than you expect but, in truth, it?s the in-gear overtaking ability and handling that marks the Q5 out as a highly accomplished sports SUV.
The optional Drive Select does make a difference at speed, but it still seems like an unnecessary and slightly complicated gimmick. Most people will choose to leave it in ?auto? and forget about it. In this default setting, the 2.0-litre Q5 offers responsive steering, seamless up-changes, decent body control and sharp handling
The only downsides are an occasionally violent kickdown, and an oddly a schizophrenic ride quality. Town roads and motorways rarely unsettle the Q5, though it?s never a truly relaxing ride.
Drive hard down a B-road at speed, however, and offset cambers or significant depressions in the road result in the car lurching uncomfortably and the firm suspension thumping noisily.
This is unfortunate in a car that otherwise proves itself to be a polished compact SUV and, with this engine in particular, the most engaging car to drive in its class.
It even excels in all those practical areas, like ample rear passenger space, a comfortable driving position and a big, well-shaped boot.
Should I buy one?
It will cost you if you do. As ever the Audi options list is expensive and difficult to avoid. You can also get a Land Rover Freelander TD4 dripping with kit for the basic price of a Q5 2.0 TFSi.
But if you really must have a premium SUV that handles well and can seat four adults in comfort, this is a good option, and with a combined economy of 33.2mpg the Q5 TFSi has more than just niche appeal.
First drive data
How much?
Price as tested ?33,590
How fast?
0-62 mph 7.2 sec
Max speed 138 mph
How big?
Weight 1740 kg
How thirsty?
Combined 33.2 mpg
CO2 emissions 197 g/km
Engine
Layout 4 , 1984 cc
Max power 208 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max torque 258 lb ft at 1500 rpm
New edition of " What Car " in the shops now features group test of Q5 - XC60 - Freelander - Subaru .
Autocar out today has full road test on 2.0Tdi SE.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/Roa ... SE/236937/
http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/Roa ... SE/236937/
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