2013 Audi Q5 Review

Visually you can see the new Audi Q5 was mainly at the inner workings of the headlights, which restructured a slightly revised grille, bumpers and modified depending on the equipment also new LED taillights.

Inside, narrow chrome trim values ​​to many controls and instruments, as well as modified steering column lever on the interior continues. On request there is also a 3-zone climate control, a key comfort and climate comfort seats with ventilation function which will enhance the feel-good atmosphere on board on.

In the new Audi Q5, there are also other assistance systems, is normally fitted with on board including the driver information system pause recommendation. Optionally, the audi Q5 can also use the adaptive cruise control or the Audi active lane assist are standard.

Audi Q5 is revised in a wide range of infotainment systems to choose from. At the top are the Bang & Olufsen sound system, and MMI navigation plus with hard drive, 7 "color display, 3D graphics and DVD player. The system has been improved in many details and also provides an optional digital radio reception.

The new Audi Q5 will be sent with five engine types to three TDI and two TFSI. All units have a start / stop system, and although most engines have increased in performance, are the fuel consumption by up to 15% decline.

For diesel engines, customers can between the 2.0 TDI with 143 hp (105 kW) or 177 hp (130 kW) and the 3.0 TDI with 245 hp choose (180 kW). The most powerful diesel sprints in 6.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 225 km / h. The consumption should be as low as 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

If you opt for a petrol can, between the 2.0 TFSI with 225 hp (165 kW) and the 3.0 TFSI with 272 hp choose (200 kW). The powerful gasoline engine under the 4.63-meter-long Audi in just 5.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, top speed lies at 234 km / h.

Upon request, the 2.0 TFSI is available with an eight-speed Tiptronic, the 3.0 TFSI is the automatic transmission as standard on board.

As an additional engine is also the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro is available, which combines a 2.0 TFSI engine with 211 hp (155 kW) with a 54 hp (40 kW) electric motor. The system output of 245 hp (180 kW) provides for an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.1 seconds and makes the Audi 225 km / h.

Up to three kilometers can be covered purely electrically, the average consumption is only 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers driven. Despite the appreciation and enrichment facilities, the Q5 is only slightly more expensive, the base price the 2.0 TDI with 177 hp (130 kW) is $ 35.600. The first copies of the refreshed Q5 in late summer to roll out to dealers.