Here at last: Audi Q5

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The new Audi Q5 has three engine variants, plenty of power and a new look at sport SUV. It will com to China first, and after that to US and Europe.

The new Audi Q5 is a very interesting models that will hit the road in 2009. The company states that it is "a sport sedan with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time". That's true, but we are happy for design put the emphasize on sport spirit of the new Audi.

Audi Q5 is 4.63 meters long, 1.88 meters wide, and 1.65 meters high (15.19 feet, 6.17 feet, 5.41 feet, respectively), and because of that it looks very sporty. Another argument for its sport nature is very good drag coefficient of 0.33. When talking about design, it’s obvious that the Q5 is true Audi with a bit more strength. The headlights are large, the grille is large and wheels are large; the design emphasizes a true power. The lines on the roof underscore slim design, and tail makes clear connection with older Audi Q7.

The wheelbase is 2.81 meters (9.22 feet), which means that there’s plenty of room on the inside. Five persons may comfortably sit inside which makes Q5 a car for family that likes beautiful, sport SUV. The seats can be arranged, the backrests for the rear seats are angle-adjustable and they can be fold down by the remote release lever in the luggage compartment. There is enough space for luggage, from 540 to 1,560 litres (19.07 to 55.09 cubic feet). Very good. The interior is full of nice touches like several storage compartments, drink holders, bottle holders and a climate-controlled drink holder to keep drinks hot or cold even on the warmest desert road.

The cockpit is driver-oriented, the seating position is high, and materials of Audi quality: aluminium, expensive woods, chrome, leather and Alcantara, and a large selection of optional design packages.

The new Audi Q5 has three engine variants, one gasoline engine and two TDI engines. All are direct-injection models with a turbocharger which means great performance, plenty of power, while at the same time offering impressive fuel efficiency. The 2.0 TFSI engine has been completely redesigned. The four-cylinder engine unites turbo charging, gasoline direct-injection technology and the valve lift system for variable control of valve lift.

The high torque of 350 Nm is constant from 1,500 rpm to 4,200 rpm, with performance peaking at 155 kW (211 hp). Q5 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, top speed is 222 km/h (137.94 mph), and all that is delivered using just 8.5 litres of fuel per 100 km. The 350 Nm diesel engine delivers outstanding 125 kW (170 hp) with average consumption of just 6.7 litres per 100 km. The two-litre TDI catapults the Audi Q5 from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, peaking at a top speed of 204 km/h.

The most powerful engine is the 3.0 TDI: 176 kW (240 hp), 500 Nm, from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds, top speed is 225 km/h... Very good. Audi builds the Audi Q5 standard with quattro permanent all-wheel drive which is the logical solution for a sport SUV. The transfer case distributes the power to the front and rear axle in a 40:60 ratio, and when needed, the quattro driveline can deliver up to 65 percent of the power to the front axle and a maximum of 85 percent to the rear axle.

The new Audi Q5 lives to its promises. It will com to China first, and after that to US and Europe markets. Q5 is very nicely designed SUV that will serve well both sport driver and a family man.

May 13, 2008

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