Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

[EXTRACT]#EANF# What‘s it? It’s not unusual, said Tom Jones, as well as though he wasn’t talking in regards to the Audi Q5, he might also happen to be. It isn‘t a breakthrough car, it’s not also a particularly innovative one. In truth it‘s the inevitable, not-unappealing product of a couple corporate box-ticking and sensible exploitation of Audi’s modular platforms : another niche is added towards the Ingolstadt brochure ; a couple of more pennies are totted on your profit column. The onslaught of Audi models continues. Under the Q5’s features (those of the ‘Performance SUV’, no less ) lurks the modular chassis that underpins the Audi A4 saloon and A5 coupe. Inside, there’s an A4-derived fascia, perfectly adequate spaciousness and also a sense of unfailing solidity coming from the quality from the materials. Audi’s MMI interface to the stereo / nav / system controls is more appropriately than ever. The A4 / 5 platform endows the BMW X3- and Freelander-rivalling 4x4 using the longest wheelbase in its class at 2. 81m ; a results of some clever packaging from the engine, transmission and front suspension, which lets the front axle be pushed as far forwards as you can. A similar idea was meant, although, curiously, failed, to provide the A5 more agile, sporting handling. Nonetheless, I’ve just searched with the press bumph to discover the word ‘sporty’ repeated no lower than 24 times. This really is, we’re told, dynamically the foremost adept SUV in its class. See more pics from the new Audi Q5What’s it like? It might be the foremost dynamically capable SUV in its class. Maybe. BMW’s X3 would run it the closest, and might best it depending about what you’re attempting to find. The Audi is unquestionably among the foremost car-like to drive of SUVs. The driving position is extremely normal and also a high, rising waistline causes it to be feel less than It‘s ; though this also restricts visibility. It steers accurately, too, although with – such as the A4 – a curious mixture of weight. Usually it’s too light, switching to too heavy quite quickly off-centre. The low-speed ride is largely fine, though there’s the occasional crash. It’s at its best upon the standard, 18-inch wheels with 60 profile tyres. Our test Q5’s power came given by a 3. 0-litre, V6 TDI engine, powerful and quiet, mated to some 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission (DSG by another name ). It’s the very first time this 7-speed twin-clutcher is fitted to some longitudinal engine and it’s as clinically efficient as usual. The Q5 corners with respectable potential to deal with lean, and offers reasonable grip. An X3 would feel perhaps less agile, but with better body control. Better is its refinement. Wind noise, road noise and engine noise are as well-suppressed as they‘re on executive cars for a similar money. Oh, and for many the tall-estate looks (and economy and emissions, to become fair ) there’s a little bit of off-road ability too ; greater than an Allroad, at any rate. Approach and departure angles of 25 degrees. Ground clearance 200mm. Wade depth a split metre. You are able to awaken again now. Should I buy one? If you prefer a car such as the Q5, this can be a pleasant option. Prices will certainly be high by comparison to rivals for example the Freelander, but probably the 8000 UK residents predicted to purchase the Q5 are unlikely to let that stop them. If you need to such as this car, you most likely will. Matt Prior EXTRACT#EANF# Audi Q5 3. 0 TDI