The main advantage of small SUVs is that a good compromise has been presented in the cabin space, fuel economy and normal drivability. While some cars fail in providing fuel economy, the Audi Q5 has a better fuel economy comparatively. The Audi seems to have the potential to compete with its counterparts. The combination of a luxurious cabin, impressive performance and a stunning exterior design is one of the best combinations in its class. It has the starting price at just above USD37500 and can become enormous once you start adding optional features or extra features such as the player. The features of Q5 seem to compensate to the pricing.

Design:

The Audi Q5 is a five-seat luxurious cabin SUV with five doors. The relatively small engine has an attractive output and performance along with a better economy. The dynamic body design gives an experience of a sport-like drive. The exterior design is handsome and sporty. The standard all wheel drive with wide stance will hold on to the slippery roads intact. The headlight and the tail lamps are very attractive. The front-end styling is attractive with the shield grill of Audi.

The 5-seating Audi has comfortable leather seating and the interior is very spacious and covered with a wood finish and the rear seat might feel a bit tight for three persons which is pretty common for a compact SUV. The power seats, power mirrors, multi0functional steering wheel, auto-climate control and satellite radio make the interiors very attractive. The optional navigation system is found to be a lot better than the previous models. The sliding rear seat can move about four inches back and forth as per the requirements, which is a standout than other SUVs.

The Q5 engine is a 3.2 liter direct injection V6 engine with a power of 270 hp. the driving mode can be changed manually and the settings can also be changed which is an additional feature. The six speed automatic transmission seems to work in a similar way in the dynamic mode.

Performance:

The drive mode can be selected as either auto, dynamic, individual or comfortable. The optional drive select feature makes the Q5 a class apart. The selection will make adjustments in suspension, gearbox and the steering as per the settings and selection. The auto setting changes switches the components between dynamic and comfort mode as per the needs. In individual settings, the components can be adjusted individually. The comfort mode will provide comparatively fair driving experience. The steering and vehicle handling is responsive and changes quickly while driving on highways. The fuel efficiency is approximately 20mpg, i.e. 18mpg in city and 23mpg on the highway.

The new technology or the advanced feature is the navigation and the multimedia interface (MMI) system. The earlier MMI had a knob surrounded with four buttons. But the MMI in the Q5 is a small joystick that is finger-movable on the top of the knob which can be used to navigate through the maps only and not other features. But it does make some difference by making the navigation a lot easier. The maps provided are 3D images, which brings lot of life into the maps while navigating. The voice command feature of the navigation system also works pretty well. It displays a list of names when you say any city name or street. And if you say “I’m Hungry”, it will display a list of restaurants, and displays the nearby ATMs if you said “I want money”.

Apart from these, the sound system is very excellent. A 10-channel, 14 speakers audio system is provided with 505 watt-amp power. A central channel and a subwoofer are also included to provide a rich surround sound. The sound produced is clean high quality sound creating excellent separation among various instruments. The electronic stabilization Program (ESP) is provided for safety. The ESP features the roof-rack detection system and rollover mitigation. Dual front airbags and side airbags along with side-guard airbags are provided for safety.

Conclusion:

The body design, drive-select option and the handling features are the main advantages of Audi Q5. Apart from this, the navigation system and the sound system are also excellent in Q5. The fuel efficiency is also very commendable as it is comparatively more than other SUVs.

The input of destination in the navigation system through the MMI may be slightly tough. The slope-like design of the roof might not be attractive for a few and the tail lamp design is like that of a sedan.

All in all, the Audi Q5 being a compact SUV has some of the best technologies filled in it and the excellent performance and the efficiency makes it a good choice. Those who are looking for a compact SUV, this is a very good choice to be made.

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