Location: London Docklands Audi.
Date 22nd November 2008 Time: 9.00am.
Audi Q5 3.0TDI SE Pearl Black, 20" 5 Star Alloys, Electric Sports Seats Silver, Panaramic Sunroof.
I must say the sports seat in silver were absolutely fantastic, they were very pleasing on the eye. The Sunroof was
great and the all round appearance was spot on. not to big and not to small, perfect if you like.
My Sales Rep Stuart gave me a brief demostration of the MMI system, he slotted in his SD Card into the dash and uploaded all his music at the touch of a button. He then connected his mobile phone via the bluetooth prep sys and all rather simple and easy to understand. Then came a brief look at the SatNav, menu, places of interest etc.....
Overall the cabin was just about perfect, airy, Light and very, very well build, When I tested the seats of the rear bench plus model in the showroom, the feel was solid. He then started the engine and we gently pulled away as we were going to change positions at the petrol station near by, Stuart was more exciting than me to drive this car !! I have to say the power in this car was phenomenal and my eyes were watering at the speed this car achieved in such a short amount of time. Remember, this is coming from a man that drives at 1.5 DCI 106 bhp Scenic !!!! I said to stuart "I didn't know you can have this much fun in a car"
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!! He hit Dynamic on the Audi Drive Select and swung the car from side to side while doing around 60 mph and the car was unbelievably solid, I hardly moved from my seat !!. All of this before we got to the petrol station !
We changed postions at the petrol stations and I never felt so assured when comfortably seating behind this Wheel, everything at hands reach and in such a high quality feel and look. I slowly pulled away and we set the satnav for London City airport. I managed some high revs, and used the shift pandles engaging the 7 speed S tronic gearbox and this was smooth and very responsive. I tested the breaks which were very stable and gave a great feel of control. The 20" Alloys were a very comfortable drive and not to bumpy as some opinions have previously mentioned. It was so smooth and you hardly realize the speed that you are travelling at, Stuart had to remind me on 2 occasions to slow because of speed cameras, I could have sworn I was doing around 30mph when I was actually doing 45 mph
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Overall the test drive was a great success for me and when we drove past a X5 on the way back I did not feel there was any competion, this car is 6K cheaper and much better looking IMHO. When we arrived back at the dealership the Sales manager was trying his hardest to get my deposit, The only thing stopping me was the fact I work at Citigroup just across the road !! and I do not know If I will be in a job next week but you can bet your bottom Dollar If I am the order is in
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This is the car for me and I would urge all of you to go test drive, I will still Opt for the 2.0 TFSI S Line although the interior options are limited the styling is too good for me to give up. After looking at some pictures in the showroom the front and rear S Line styling is work of art and worth the upgrade over the SE.
Metin Ali.
Date 22nd November 2008 Time: 9.00am.
Audi Q5 3.0TDI SE Pearl Black, 20" 5 Star Alloys, Electric Sports Seats Silver, Panaramic Sunroof.
I must say the sports seat in silver were absolutely fantastic, they were very pleasing on the eye. The Sunroof was
great and the all round appearance was spot on. not to big and not to small, perfect if you like.
My Sales Rep Stuart gave me a brief demostration of the MMI system, he slotted in his SD Card into the dash and uploaded all his music at the touch of a button. He then connected his mobile phone via the bluetooth prep sys and all rather simple and easy to understand. Then came a brief look at the SatNav, menu, places of interest etc.....
Overall the cabin was just about perfect, airy, Light and very, very well build, When I tested the seats of the rear bench plus model in the showroom, the feel was solid. He then started the engine and we gently pulled away as we were going to change positions at the petrol station near by, Stuart was more exciting than me to drive this car !! I have to say the power in this car was phenomenal and my eyes were watering at the speed this car achieved in such a short amount of time. Remember, this is coming from a man that drives at 1.5 DCI 106 bhp Scenic !!!! I said to stuart "I didn't know you can have this much fun in a car"
We changed postions at the petrol stations and I never felt so assured when comfortably seating behind this Wheel, everything at hands reach and in such a high quality feel and look. I slowly pulled away and we set the satnav for London City airport. I managed some high revs, and used the shift pandles engaging the 7 speed S tronic gearbox and this was smooth and very responsive. I tested the breaks which were very stable and gave a great feel of control. The 20" Alloys were a very comfortable drive and not to bumpy as some opinions have previously mentioned. It was so smooth and you hardly realize the speed that you are travelling at, Stuart had to remind me on 2 occasions to slow because of speed cameras, I could have sworn I was doing around 30mph when I was actually doing 45 mph
Overall the test drive was a great success for me and when we drove past a X5 on the way back I did not feel there was any competion, this car is 6K cheaper and much better looking IMHO. When we arrived back at the dealership the Sales manager was trying his hardest to get my deposit, The only thing stopping me was the fact I work at Citigroup just across the road !! and I do not know If I will be in a job next week but you can bet your bottom Dollar If I am the order is in
This is the car for me and I would urge all of you to go test drive, I will still Opt for the 2.0 TFSI S Line although the interior options are limited the styling is too good for me to give up. After looking at some pictures in the showroom the front and rear S Line styling is work of art and worth the upgrade over the SE.
Metin Ali.
