[Sj1000]

So, it seems good reports, and in the right area.
I find that the only time mine is sluggish is from a standing start, and it looks like the new one has been improved there.
Thanks.

 

[BYD]

Ransman. Happy you like your new ride, controls are nicely installed. Who owns the green Aston DB2 mk1 fixed head? I did now someone who raced one years ago? Lost touch. Dread to think what it might be worth now. Anything to do with you?

 

[Ransman]

Ransman. Happy you like your new ride, controls are nicely installed. Who owns the green Aston DB2 mk1 fixed head? I did now someone who raced one years ago? Lost touch. Dread to think what it might be worth now. Anything to do with you?

I am very pleased with the car. Apart from the improved throttle response the brakes also seem smoother in operation and the HHA doesn't "grab" like in the previous car. The seats also seem to have a bit more "give" in them but IMHO that is not a bad thing. It's too early to say what the fuel consumption is like but initial signs are positive compared to the 177PS.

The Aston is nothing to do with me unfortunately. It was parked outside of my hotel room window back in June (Dower House, Woodhall Spa) and was drawing a lot of attention. If you google that registration you can see that this car has some history behind it.

 

[ezfones]

Hi All, A newbie to here and the Q5. Just taken delivery of the Sline Plus 190ps STronic and wondered what you guys think I should be getting as to MPG. Currently done around 250 miles on mixed journeys and it looked like it was around 32 - 35 mpg. Is this what you would expect?

Just wondering as the dealer was quoting 48MPG combined but thought it may have been around 40ish?

 

[Ransman]

If the dealer was quoting 48mpg I would suggest he is being less than honest as you would never expect to get that in the real world.

My previous 177ps was supposed to deliver 47mpg IIRC and I averaged 36.5mpg over 16,000 miles.

The 190ps is supposed to give similar mpg to the 177ps but a you cannot rely on the DIS and b I have always found the first tank full to give very poor mpg as the engine is very tight. You need to do a lot more than 250 miles before you can get a feel for consumption. Having said that, I have done over 520 miles on the first tank, but I have been on holiday and not doing my normal commute.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[ezfones]

Quick update, this mornings commute to work was 40.2 MPG, so seems to be getting much better.

I'll let you know in a few weeks how it is fairing.

 

[Sj1000]

Don't even consider the DIS figures, especially over individual journeys.
Do it old school,
Full tank to brim and set mileage to zero
Run till tank almost empty, re fill to brim.
Note miles travelled
Note fuel taken in litres and divide by 4.55 for gallons.
Divide miles travelled by gallons
That's the best way to be accurately disappointed

 

[ictbydesign]

If the dealer was quoting 48mpg I would suggest he is being less than honest as you would never expect to get that in the real world.

My previous 177ps was supposed to deliver 47mpg IIRC and I averaged 36.5mpg over 16,000 miles.

The 190ps is supposed to give similar mpg to the 177ps but a you cannot rely on the DIS and b I have always found the first tank full to give very poor mpg as the engine is very tight. You need to do a lot more than 250 miles before you can get a feel for consumption. Having said that, I have done over 520 miles on the first tank, but I have been on holiday and not doing my normal commute.

Let us know how you get on.

Mine must be broken, only getting 26.9

 

[NICK-C]

Crikey that is low I averaged just over 33 in my SQ5 over 22,000 miles, was mostly motorway cruising with the odd blast.

 

[Ransman]

Don't even consider the DIS figures, especially over individual journeys.
Do it old school,
Full tank to brim and set mileage to zero
Run till tank almost empty, re fill to brim.
Note miles travelled
Note fuel taken in litres and divide by 4.55 for gallons.
Divide miles travelled by gallons
That's the best way to be accurately disappointed

Agreed - it's the only way to do it. The DIS on my last car was out (optimistic) by 6.5%.

 

[Ransman]

Mine must be broken, only getting 26.9

Must be one of three options:
- It's broken, as you suggest, or
- Very short journeys and/or
- Very heavy right foot

If I was getting that low mpg I would be seriously disappointed.

 

[Ransman]

First fill-up after 566 miles has given around 39mpg (calculated, not DIS), which I think is excellent compared to my previous car's 31.6mpg on a 280 mile motorway run on the first tank (sticking to the speed limits).

I am back to work next week on a 5 mile commute each way so I expect to see that figure drop in everyday use until the engine is run-in a bit.

 

[Sj1000]

Yes, 39mpg was exactly what I got on a run up to Scotland, and never equalled it since.

 

[Ransman]

Yes, 39mpg was exactly what I got on a run up to Scotland, and never equalled it since.

Just to clarify - these figures were for the first fill-ups on two different new Q5's, one a 177ps and the other (better one) on the new 190ps engine. You would expect to get improvements from an engine that has been run-in.

 

[zen123]

Best so far after 4 fill ups is 36mpg, calculated the old school way.

 

[rifleman]

cruise control increase in steps of 2.5mph for each blip between 30 and 40mph then 5mph from 40mph. I haven't explored that fully though and the difference may be associated with the active cruise control option fitted rather than the standard cruise control

OMG! blipping up and down at 1mph intervals was one of my favourite features of my Q5's cruise control!

how can i possible squeeze an extra 1 or 2 mph into an 'average speed' camera zone now or control my cruise speed with pinpoint precision if it only goes up and down in 2.5 or 5mph blips?!?!?! i am devestated!

 

[shibli]

I collected my new Q5 2.0 TDI s-tronic on the weekend, its definitely drives faster and feels more lighter to drive but I am comparing it to my previous 2011 2.0TDI which was a manual.

 

[Ransman]

OMG! blipping up and down at 1mph intervals was one of my favourite features of my Q5's cruise control!

how can i possible squeeze an extra 1 or 2 mph into an 'average speed' camera zone now or control my cruise speed with pinpoint precision if it only goes up and down in 2.5 or 5mph blips?!?!?! i am devestated!

If you select cruise when at 41 it will remain at that speed. Blipping the lever will either take you down to 40 or up to 45. Don't forget that I have Adaptive Cruise Control on this one so it's different from the standard cruise control.

 

[Ransman]

Just to clarify - these figures were for the first fill-ups on two different new Q5's, one a 177ps and the other (better one) on the new 190ps engine. You would expect to get improvements from an engine that has been run-in.

Comparison of my current with my previous Q5's. No's 1-3 were 177ps. No4 is the 190PS version.
All calculated to full tank.

Figures shown are average mpg (cumulative) from start of ownership.

 

[rifleman]

If you select cruise when at 41 it will remain at that speed. Blipping the lever will either take you down to 40 or up to 45. Don't forget that I have Adaptive Cruise Control on this one so it's different from the standard cruise control.

i'm ordering Technology Pack Advanced (including Adaptive Cruise) on my next Q5 this week - i'll miss blipping it up and down for precision in 1mph increments.