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2009 Audi Q5
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Audi Q5 - What the Auto Press Says
The all-new 2009 Q5 is Audi's first luxury compact SUV, and is slotted below the midsize Q7. It's based on the same platform as the A4 sedan and is positioned to compete with the BMW X3, Infiniti EX and the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Test drives show that the Q5 is a welcome addition to the competitive luxury compact SUV class.
Reviewers say its performance is spectacular and rivals not only other SUVs, but sport sedans. Its interior is also upscale and ultra-comfortable. "The 2009 Audi Q5 is perhaps the first small luxury SUV we've driven that feels like a complete package," says Edmunds. "It's pleasant to drive, capable of carrying four adult passengers, and almost everything about it feels upscale enough to justify what you'll pay for it." So far, the Q5 doesn't seem to have any real downsides -- that is, if you can afford the steep base price.
The Q5 comes standard with Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system and a six-cylinder engine. Though it comes in only one trim for now, another engine option may be added in 2010.
- "We came away very impressed by the 2009 Audi Q5. It clearly has surpassed the aging BMW X3 in terms of exterior styling, interior ambience, drivability, and comfort. Audi will face plenty of challengers in this segment, though, from the new Mercedes GLK and Volvo XC60, as well as from the existing entries from Acura, Land Rover, and BMW. " -- Automobile Magazine
- "In what has become a recurring theme for every new car wearing the four shiny rings, the Q5 offers just-right styling outside, a beautiful and comfortable interior and equally impressive levels of comfort and performance." -- Kelley Blue Book
- "The Q5 does an incredible job balancing luxury with a genuinely sporting character. It's more than a strong competitor..." -- Popular Mechanics
- "If you've already decided that you need one vehicle to do it all, the only reason not to consider the Q5 is because you're holding out for the new engine option in 2010. The Q5 drives like an A4, has the best fit and finish in its class, and is the best looking of the bunch." -- MSN
Q5 Performance - 9.2 (Excellent)
The 2009 Audi Q5 stands out most for its stellar performance. In fact, test drivers say it drives more like a sport sedan than an SUV. "This isn't the first time a manufacturer has claimed its SUV drives like a car, but the Q5 might be the first that actually does," says MSN. "Particularly when equipped with the active steering option, inputs are immediately translated into movement, and a stiff chassis derived from the A4 makes cornering entertaining." Read More
Q5 Exterior - NA
The Q5's sleek lines make it similar to other luxury compact SUVs. But some reviewers say its sporty stance is even more appealing. "To us, this Audi might be the only truly handsome vehicle in the class," says Popular Mechanics. "And if image-conscious luxury buyers agree, we just might have a new pack leader." Read More
Q5 Interior - 8.6 (Very Good)
The all-new Q5's cabin is typical Audi -- high in quality, high-tech and high on comfort. In fact, reviewers don't have anything negative to say -- except that three adults are a bit cramped in the rear seat. "As in all contemporary Audi models, the Q5's interior is beautifully rendered in quality plastics, supple leather, and precisely engineered controls," writes Automobile Magazine. "It's a very pleasant place to be." Test drivers like the improved Multi Media Interface controls. Read More
Q5 Safety - NA
The 2009 Audi Q5 has not yet been tested in federal government or insurance industry crash tests. Optional high-tech features include Side Assist and Brake Guard. Read More
Q5 Reliability - NA
The Q5 comes with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
