· You’ve seen it. You’ve heard about it. Its even won awards. But what is it?
The Audi Q5 has been in the market since 2009, and since then, it has become one of the most sought after SUV’s in its category.
Design & Engineering:
The Q5 comes in two variants—a 2.0 TFSI s-tronic and a 3.2 FSI s-tronic engine, both powerful in their ways. As an SUV, the Q5 comes with a standard 4-wheel drive that gobbles up most road conditions. LED lights flank the front and rear of the car, along with a large signature Audi grill, giving it a more modern and sporty appeal. Cavernous wheel arches along with large sport rims flank the car, making it look prepared for anything—and indeed, it is.
· Interior
The Germans have set the benchmarks for build quality, comfort along with safety. For this, the Q5 definitely excels with flying colours. The MMI system (along the lines of Mercedes’ COMMAND system, and BMW’s i-drive) wedges itself in the middle of the front seats and houses all the necessary information needed. A muti-purpose knob and 4 easy buttons control the MMI system. Although the interior seems to be a little ‘plasticky’, it is balanced out by the effective use of (either) high-gloss wood, or brushed aluminum, alongside the high-quality leather. The factory fitted sound system dominates the interior of the Q5, and it comes with an optional BOSE surround system. Sitting at the back, it is relatively cavernous, and provides comfort for all.
· Ride & Handling
There are 3 modes to driving this car, comfort, dynamic, and automatic, now Audi trademarks. As the Q5 is mated to powerful charged engines, once in dynamic mode, every square centimeter of the car suddenly feels more alive and on the ball, providing more twist out on the road. Due to the highly fuel efficient and power-on-the-go engines, going from 0-100 km/h is accomplished in a worthy 6.8~7.2 seconds! The steering is alive, and responds quickly. Unfortunately, body roll is evident when cornering, which adds to the fear of tipping over, due to the stature of the car. As an Audi, build quality is top-notch, therefore wind and road noise are kept to the minimal. Out in the wild, the Q5 manages to conquer a variety of road conditions with the help of the 4-wheel drive system, and an array of technology. High-profile tires and larger rims are traded in for ride comfort, for the suspension tends to be slightly stiff at times.
· Verdict
Less plastic could be used in the interior, as it tends to take away that expensive German feel. Apart from that, the Q5 meets all the criteria in the SUV market, and appeals to many. The price tag might not.
o Personal advice: Go for the 2.0 TFSI, and ignore all options—it’ll still bring about a smile on your face~
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