In November 2008 on the world car market the next creation from Ingolstadt came out: Audi Q5. A worthy competitor to the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK. The design of the Q5 is in keeping with the unified style of Audi vehicles. Among its classmates, the crossover stands out for its bright solutions in the form of a branded radiator grille, original optics and a swift silhouette. The coupe-like silhouette of the roof, a large trapezoidal radiator grille and branded optics with a "strip" of LEDs have become the hallmark of the new "crossover". The rear of the car with elegant LED optics and a dynamic line running across the entire area of the fifth door add solidity to the exterior of the crossover and adequately complete the stylish and dynamic image.
The Q5 crossover is built on the same platform with the A5 coupe and the A4 family. The main advantage of the MLP (Modular Longitudinal Platform) platform is the new layout of the engine compartment, which made it possible to move the front axle forward, and the engine and gearbox to move back - closer to the center of mass. This has improved the vehicle's weight distribution and increased the distance between the front and rear wheels. The wheelbase is 2810 mm. With such data, even three people are not cramped on the back sofa - there is plenty of legroom here. In addition, the backrests of the rear sofa are tiltable, and for a surcharge, the sofa can be "taught" to move longitudinally within 10 cm. With the rear seat backs up, the useful trunk space is 540 liters, folding the second row, we get 1560 liters.
The Audi Q5 is noticeably more compact than its older brother Q7. The length is 4.63 meters, the width is 1.88 meters, and the height is 1.65 meters. Reduced dimensions The Audi Q5 has a direct impact on the weight of the model, it is 500 kg lighter than the Q7 and therefore has more dynamism. By the way, the SUV sets a record bar in its class as the car with the lowest drag coefficient of just 0.33, which is typical for passenger cars.
Ergonomics at a height, fabric seats with mechanical adjustments hold passengers firmly, and the range of adjustment is huge. As befits a premium car, quality materials are used in the finishing: exclusive woods, aluminum, chrome, leather and alcantara, available in various color combinations. V standard equipment Audi Q5 enters electromechanical parking brake, smart chip key, dual-zone climate control and 8-speaker audio system. The center panel is equipped with a display for the on-board control system, which is controlled by large, easy-to-use buttons.
Scroll additional equipment The Audi Q5 includes a tire pressure monitoring system, a large electrically adjustable panoramic glass roof, a climate control system with three adjustable climate ranges in the passenger compartment, sun blinds for the rear side windows, Audi adaptive lights, an electric tailgate and a swivel hitch. Automatic system lighting control independently turns on the headlights of the low and high beam. Electrical adjustments, heated and ventilated front seats are also available as optional equipment.
All-wheel drive with a Torsen asymmetrical center differential is included as standard. Under normal driving conditions, the four-wheel drive provides a 40:60 power distribution between the front and rear axles. When the wheels slip, Torsen instantly transfers up to 65% of the traction to the front axle - or up to 85% to the rear. The crossover is not designed for serious snow or mud testing, but its crossover margin is not bad. The Audi Q5 has a 200 mm ground clearance, the car can force fords up to half a meter deep and climb hills with a slope of up to 60 percent (which corresponds to an angle of 30 degrees).
The powertrain lineup consists of three engines: one petrol and two diesel TDIs. All of these engines are direct injection and turbocharged. Gasoline 2.0 TFSI with 211hp, which allows you to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds. Diesel 2.0 TDI with 170 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds. Diesel 3.0 V6 TDI with a capacity of 240hp, acceleration from 0 to 100km / h in 6.5 seconds.
The 2.0 TDI engine transfers its power to a six-speed manual gearbox. The 3.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI engines, on the other hand, transmit power through a new high-tech gearbox with double clutch and seven speeds. Gear shifting takes place in a fraction of a second, which brings comfort to the driver and contributes to the high efficiency of the vehicle as a whole. Seven expressway S-tronic box can be switched automatically or manually by the driver directly from the steering wheel of the Q5.
Front and rear, the Audi Q5 has double wishbone suspension, coil springs, and anti-roll bars. For the most discerning buyers Audi company provided in the cabin of its Q5 a Drive Select system (option), which can operate in several modes (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic). The system allows you to rebuild dynamic characteristics car and controls the operation of the motor and the functioning of the car's suspension.
The safety of the car, as always, is at the highest level. The Audi Q5 received the highest - "five-star" - result in the Euro NCAP safety test. This result was helped to achieve seven airbags (front, side, curtain airbags), three-point automatic seat belts for five seats with mechanical height adjustment, Isofix mounts for fixing child seats in the rear side seats, as well as an impressive list of auxiliary systems. An integrated head and seat support system with an optimized design is designed to prevent impact injuries. Rear side members, rear wheels and bars in the body Audi models Q5s are specially designed to absorb impact energy. The fuel tank is located in a protected area in front of the rear axle and fuel pump turns off when a collision signal is received.
Any customer can count on ESP with additional off-road functions (mode Off road, hill descent assist, lateral stability, roof rail detection) and ABS, EBV brake force distribution, traction control ASR, electronic differential lock EDS, Audi parking system plus (acoustic parking system) and emergency braking system (Brake Assist).
The list of additional equipment of the model also includes a tracking system road markings Lane Assist, which makes the steering wheel of the car vibrate whenever its driver starts to change lanes without turning on the "turn signals". Additionally, the Audi Side Assist system is installed, consisting of two warning lamps that start flashing as soon as a car appears in the "dead zone" area. Adaptive Cruise Control maintains the required distance to the vehicle in front. In addition, for an additional fee, the car can be installed: a tire pressure monitoring system and a comfortable parking system Audi parking system advanced with a rear view camera.
The Audi Q5 is a combination of excellent handling and quality performance. Such virtues can undoubtedly lead to this car a leader in the premium compact crossover segment.
After four years of production of the mid-size crossover Q5, Audi has prepared its updated version of the 2013 model year, which made its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The exterior has not undergone major changes. Restyled Q5 received a modified radiator grille, slightly retouched head optics and taillights, as well as slightly corrected front and rear bumper... The changes made to the appearance of sporty notes, which visually emphasized the dynamism of the crossover. The model received 4 new colors. Now the general palette includes 17 body paint options.
In the interior of the crossover, there are even fewer changes - a new multifunctional wheel and improved finishing materials. In the interior, chrome parts were added, or rather, many elements received chrome edging.
The technical stuffing has been partially modernized to improve comfort and driving performance. Engineers modernized the suspension, replacing the springs and shock absorbers with new ones, and the hydraulic power steering gave way to an electromechanical one.
Economical engines of the new generation will delight you with excellent dynamics and low carbon dioxide emissions. From now on, instead of the 3.2-liter gasoline V6 for the crossover, a 272-horsepower "six" with a volume of 3.0 liters is offered. This engine consumes 8.5 liters per 100 km. The three-liter diesel engine added an additional 5 hp to the output. and now produces 245 hp. and 580 Nm. This power unit paired with a 7-speed "automatic" S tronic and all-wheel drive, consumes 6.7 liters per 100 km. The rest of the engines remain the same, and the Q5 hybrid modification has been preserved, combining a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine with 211 hp. and a 54-horsepower electric motor.
All engines are equipped with direct fuel injection and turbocharging. Gasoline engines are equipped with a Start-Stop system, and fuel consumption has been reduced by an average of 15%. So, an engine with a capacity of 177 hp. and a torque of 380 Nm in combination with automatic transmission S tronic and quattro all-wheel drive consumes 6 liters per 100 km.
The flagship of the petrol range will be the 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder engine, equipped with a temperature management system, a turbocharger, fuel injection, valve control and valve travel, and an integrated exhaust manifold in the cylinder head. This engine develops 225 hp. and 350 Nm. Fuel consumption in combination with "mechanics" is 7.6 liters per 100 km.
The Audi Ku5 is a premium German AWD crossover. Belongs to the compact SUV segment. The car has been serially produced since 2008. "Audi Ku5" is widespread not only in Europe, but also in Russian market... What is this compact crossover? For more information about him, see our today's article.
Design
Despite its almost 10th anniversary, the car looks very fresh and fit. At the front, the car “flaunts” a proprietary Audi-style grille with chrome edging, as well as modern lenticular optics with built-in LED turn signals.
At the bottom there is a niche for foglights. The exterior of the car does not have aggressive notes. "Audi Ku5" is universal - such a car to match both the male and female half. The crossover has a toned body shape. Huge alloy wheels look especially good - the arches on the Audi are quite massive.
Dimensions, clearance
In its configuration, the Audi Ku5 is more like a large five-door hatchback. But it hardly fits into the framework of the crossover. So, the body length is 4.63 meters, the width is 1.89 meters, and the height is 1.65 meters. On standard wheels the car has a good ground clearance. Its size is 20 centimeters. With such characteristics and all-wheel drive, this car can easily overcome forest roads and dirt roads.
Salon
"Audi Ku5" has a modest, but high quality and functional interior. Reviews note good ergonomics - the seats are quite comfortable, visibility is at a height. The steering wheel is quite compact and has a nice grip. Despite the fact that the Audi Ku5 is a compact crossover, there is enough space here. But in the back, only two adult passengers can comfortably fit. The front panel has a built-in digital multimedia display with navigation system. Instrument cluster quite informative and easy to understand. The gear shift knob is also conveniently located. Also on compact crossover there is also a slightly adjustable armrest. Next to it are two handy cup holders. Despite its simplicity, the salon looks very solid and does not cause negative emotions, the reviews say.
Depending on the configuration "Audi Ku5" can come with both light and dark interior. The seats are upholstered with high-quality leather (except for budget trim levels - here is the fabric interior). The plastic is soft and pleasant to the touch. As for the luggage compartment, its volume is 540 liters. It can be extended by folding the rear seat backrests in a ratio of 60 to 40. Thus, the total volume increases to an unimaginable 1,560 liters. Additionally, the trunk is equipped with special movable clamps, as well as nets and protective barriers. Under the floor there is a "dock" and a basic set of tools. In expensive trim levels, there may be a regular subwoofer in the trunk.
Specifications
Several TFSI gasoline engines are available on the Russian market. You can see one of them in the photo below.
The base is a two-liter 4-cylinder power unit with turbocharging and combined injection. The maximum power of this motor is 180 Horse power... The torque is 320 Nm. Remarkably, this motor has a fairly wide range of thrust. The torque is available at 1.5-3.8 thousand revolutions. The two-liter engine is equipped with uncontested six-speed mechanics. Acceleration to hundreds takes 8 and a half seconds. The maximum speed is limited to 210 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the motor pleases with its low consumption. A hundred in a combined mode is spent about 7.6 liters of gasoline.
More expensive versions are also equipped two-liter engine 4 cylinders with a turbine. But unlike the previous one, phase shifters are used here at the inlet and outlet. This increased the power to 230 horsepower. The torque has increased to 350 Nm. The range of thrust has also increased. Now it is available at 1.5-4.6 thousand revolutions. As a gearbox, a six-speed mechanics or an eight-speed automatic is used here. In the first case, acceleration to a hundred takes 6.9 seconds, in the second - 7.2. And here maximum speed is the same and is 228 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption on the mechanics is 7.3 liters in the combined cycle, on the machine - 7.6.
Top configurations "Audi Ku5" are equipped with a V-shaped six-cylinder 3-liter engine. This engine features direct fuel supply, variable valve timing and adjustable intake flaps. The maximum engine power is 272 horsepower and the torque is exactly 400 Nm. True, traction is available only from 4.7 thousand rpm. Test drive "Audi Ku5" showed that this engine has good potential. Acceleration to hundreds takes only 5.9 seconds. And the maximum speed is 234 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the three-liter unit is not far behind in terms of efficiency. For a hundred, he consumes 8 and a half liters. And this unit is completed with an uncontested automatic machine for 8 steps.
Undercarriage
At the front, the crossover uses a 5-link suspension. Behind - also independent, on trapezoidal levers. As an option, the manufacturer offers to equip the car with electronically controlled shock absorbers.
Thus, the driver can change the stiffness of the suspension remotely, on the go. The drive is only full, and in all trim levels. This is a definite plus for a crossover. Steering wheel - with electric booster, brakes - disc, with ABS and other security systems.
Prices, configuration
In the Russian market, this car is sold in several trim levels. The basic one is sold at a price of 2 million 420 thousand rubles. This price includes dual-zone climate control, fabric interior, power windows, bi-xenon headlights, 8 airbags, power mirrors and trunk, heated seats, and branded acoustics.
The average configuration "Comfort" is available at a price of 2 million 540 thousand rubles. And the maximum "Sport" with a three-liter engine and 19-inch wheels on low-profile tires costs from 2 million 660 thousand rubles.
As for the prices for secondary market, the first copies cost around one million rubles. Most of them come with a two-liter petrol engine.
So, we found out what the "Audi Ku5" has reviews and characteristics.
New Audi Q5 will be officially presented during 2016. Photos of the new generation Audi Q5 have already leaked online. Although the novelty is unlikely to reach Russia before 2017. Thanks to new platform MLB Evo manufacturer promises to provide rear row passengers with more space by increasing the size.
In the meantime, in our country, a version of the first generation crossover is being sold, which has been produced since 2008. The car is delivered to our market from Germany, from the plant in Ingolstadt. The model is also assembled in China and India. For the European market, the Ku 5 is available with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Only modifications with quattro permanent all-wheel drive are supplied to our country. Center differential Torsen transmits torque to the front and rear axles in a ratio of 40 to 60 percent.
Appearance Audi Q5 the current version is consistent with the corporate style that was relevant a dozen years ago. Since then, quite a few Audi models (the same Ku 7) have already gone through updates. The large Singleframe radiator grille, powerful optics and expressive hood create a feeling of a certain brutality. At the same time, the coefficient of aerodynamic resistance of the body is one of the best in the class. The rear door with integrated lights provides a huge opening for loading even very large items. You can evaluate the exterior of the current generation Q5 further on the photos.
Photo of Audi Q5 (Ku 5)
Salon premium crossover Audi Q5 will delight you with finishing materials and seating facilities. And the possibilities of individualization, choice of colors and interior materials are amazing. The wheelbase of more than 2.8 meters provides a fairly good fit for rear passengers. At the top of the dashboard, a large MMI Navigation plus display with 3D maps provides access to various sources of audio data. By installing the Bluetooth car phone online, you will also have a wireless Internet access point for the rest of your passengers. But the monitor itself is rather small, and the digital dashboard cannot be ordered even for a surcharge, apparently all these problems will be solved in the new generation of Audi Q5.
Photo salon Audi Q5 (Ku 5)
Luggage compartment Q5 has the widest loading aperture due to the proprietary design back door... The trunk volume of a crossover from Germany is 540 liters. But thanks to the split (60 by 40) rear seat backrest, you can provide the most convenient configuration for loading various things. If rear seats folded completely, the loading volume increases to 1560 liters!
Photo of the trunk of the Audi Q5 (Ku 5)
Specifications Audi Q5 (Ku 5)
The base engine in Europe is a 2-liter diesel (150 hp), as a transmission front-wheel drive and 6 speed mechanics. But in our country in 2016 there is not a single diesel engine. The main engine is an in-line 4-cylinder gasoline engine with direct fuel injection, turbocharging and Audi valvelift system. It is a 2-liter TFSI with quattro all-wheel drive and 180 hp. (320 Nm) running in conjunction with a 6-speed manual.
With the 8-speed tiptronic automatic, the same 2-liter engine is used, but due to the higher boost performance, the power is increased to 230 horsepower, with a torque of 350 Nm.
The more powerful 3.0-liter TFSI V6 produces 272 horsepower (400 Nm). Acceleration to the first 100 km / h with such an engine takes only 5.9 seconds. Average fuel consumption is 8.5 liters.
For Europeans, a hybrid version of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro with a 2-liter gasoline engine with a power of 211 hp. plus a 40 kW electric motor. Lithium-ion batteries deliver 1.3 kWh. Acceleration to hundreds takes 7.1 seconds, and fuel consumption is about 7 liters. The most interesting thing is that the car consumes 7.1 liters on the highway, and 6.6 liters in the city. Such a paradox is associated with the use of electric traction in the city, and a gasoline engine is mainly used along the highway.
Dimensions, weight, volumes, clearance of the Audi Q5
- Length - 4629 mm
- Width - 1898 mm
- Height - 1655 mm
- Curb weight - from 1795 kg
- Gross weight - 2330 kg
- Base, distance between front and rear axle - 2807 mm
- The track of the front and rear wheels is 1617/1614 mm, respectively
- Trunk volume - 540 liters
- Fuel tank capacity - 75 liters
- Tire size - 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 or 255/45 R20
- Ground clearance Audi Q5 - 200 mm
Video Audi Q5
A large test drive and a very detailed video review of the Audi Q5.
Prices and configurations of the Audi Q5
In Russia today, only gasoline versions of the Ku5 crossovers are offered. The minimum price starts at 2,420,000 rubles. Further prices are actual for 2016. How much will the cost of a new one increase generations of Audi We will find out Q5 closer to 2017.
- Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro 180 HP 6-st. - from 2,420,000 rubles
- Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro 230 HP 6-st. - from 2 630 000 rub.
- Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro 230 HP tiptronic - from RUB 2,700,000
- Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI quattro 272 HP tiptronic - from RUB 2,980,000
The charged version of the Audi SQ5 is offered at 3,585,000 rubles. Under the hood is a 3-liter 6-cylinder turbo engine with 354 horsepower. Four-wheel drive and a powerful engine in combination with a robotic automatic transmission as a gearbox allows you to accelerate to hundreds of kilometers in parts in just 5.4 seconds.
Audi Q5, 2017
From the moment of purchase of the Audi Q5 to 14062 km consumption: vacation Serburg - Crimea - 8.1 liters, in traffic jams, highways, mountains, fields, parking with air conditioning. Moscow - St. Petersburg - 9.2 liters at night on a cruise on the highway 170 km / h and 100 km / h on the rest of the sections. On ordinary city trips, not at rush hour, the consumption is at the level of 8.8-9 liters, I turn off the start / stop, on a cruise of 90 km / h in Europe, the consumption is 6.8 liters. The engine of the Audi Q5 is good, between MOTs the oil level has not changed (there is no dipstick, according to the scoreboard). The cost of maintenance 15,000 km - 16,000 rubles. Passability - randomly dirt road drove to the beach, did not dare to turn around, as a result, the car quite confidently covered 4 km along it to the next road. In the mountains of Bakhchisarai, I pulled the UAZ out of the mud (on a rear wheel drive), after which I drove there myself on road tires. Controllability - among crossovers, only Tiguan and Q3 can also take turns without rolls, while it passes the dirt roads quite gently and does not jump much on potholes and policemen. (springs, 18 Michelin tires).
Dignity : dynamics. Maintenance cost. Fuel consumption. Controllability.
disadvantages : absent. So far, everything is fine.
Sergey, St. Petersburg
Audi Q5, 2017
At the moment, the mileage of the Audi Q5 is already 1600 km and a number of conclusions can be drawn. Audi drives and stands on the road in a completely different way. These are not American cars or Japanese cars. Whoever says what, but there is a difference. Of course, this is the merit of the air suspension, but I think that the effects on the base suspension are similar. Very uncomfortable basic seats. I don't know who designed them, but the person is clearly not familiar with human anatomy. It seems like 10 positions, 4 of which are the adjustment of the air pumping of the back, but it is still uncomfortable to sit, since the back does not feel the fulcrum. The fact that there is no lateral support is not the worst thing, but the worst thing is that the seat cushion is frankly short. With my height of 180 cm, it is uncomfortable for me, because it is short. Head restraints are a separate issue. Those who have driven a BMW in comfortable seats with ears or a Range Rover will understand me. God bless him expensive SUVs. Even in the C180 W205, the headrest not only moves up and down, but also tilts closer to the driver. In the Audi Q5, this is not the case, and as a result, your head is 7 cm (measured) from the headrest, which is very inconvenient, especially in traffic jams, when you want to lean back, and this is physically inconvenient. A car from availability is always a compromise. Installing a rear-view camera, not from a dealer, but from third-party comrades, cost 33 thousand rubles. Made in Mexico.
Audi is not premium. The quality of interior materials, frankly at the level of Korean cars. Torpedo, door cards, all of this is decent, but the key aspect is that you don't enjoy the touch. Just materials and that's it. Therefore, I cannot attribute Audi to a premium car. Just a car, nothing more, in terms of materials. Noise isolation. The car is already on winter tires with thorns, so it's no secret to anyone that it should be buzzing. However, the noise level significantly exceeds the acoustic comfort. Analysis of the car during the installation of the camera showed that Audi did not particularly try with insulation. Everything to a minimum. Therefore, at a speed of more than 110 km / h, the music has to be made louder, and talk over the speakerphone in a raised tone. Of course, you will have to make additional noise insulation. I believe that for cars of this class and for this money, sound insulation should be initially better from the factory. I was frankly disappointed by this. On winter tires after the chip, the acceleration became 6.1 with slight slippage, which in itself is quite good. Also, after the chip, the car began to provoke more dynamic driving, which is bad. Since sometimes it is not necessary, and you are on the gas. Air suspension is good. It is convenient, practical, especially when the road is washed out at the entrance to the dacha, the joints and irregularities on the WHSD are comfortably passing (those who have traveled know what is going on in the direction of Scandinavia). Diode headlights are better than xenon ones. I note that this is learned in comparison by driving on a night track. I drove it once and understood everything at once. The machine is universal. Maybe it will be too small for a family, but as a car to drive around the city, a country road, with a group of friends in the number of 4 people, that's the thing. The trunk is not the market leader, but boxes of potatoes from the dacha, or a set of ski equipment for 3 people, along with skis, can be easily transferred.
Dignity : dynamics. Control comfort.
disadvantages : fuel consumption. Low noise insulation. Inconvenient basic seats. In terms of cross-country ability in the snow, there were no problems at all.
Victor, St. Petersburg
Audi Q5, 2018
From first impressions - very playful dynamics. Of the crossovers, the Audi Q5 is comparable to the Ewok, but there was a 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine, and here - a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline. Of the undoubted advantages - on the highway you feel not in a crossover, but in a good sedan, so much it sticks to the road, keeps it even on standard 17-inch disks. At the same time, the suspension is perfectly calibrated - not rigid. For the summer, I used the R20 with Goodyear F1 tires. Now the sensations are such that I did not sell my Lexus GS250, which I skated on for almost 5 years. The seats are comfortable and the back does not get tired on long trips. Ergonomics are also at a great height. The sensations of a comfortable drive have returned in full. That was not on the "Tiguan" or on the "GLA". Only the landing is slightly higher. And less appetite. "Lexus" with its 2.5 atmospheric liters ate an average of 12.5 liters per 100 km, here - 10.3 under the same conditions. For the winter now stands Yokohama Geolandar on native 17 discs. Second winter - no complaints. In the interval, the first MOT took place in Krasnodar without any particular complaints. The cost is 18,000, with a discount it turned out to be around 14,000. A Mercedes GLA is cheaper in service from a dealer by 3-4 thousand. But our Audi dealer in Krasnodar is greedy and intractable. So much so that a recreation area for premium customers in dealership on the street Dzerzhinsky is 2 benches, a table and an idle TV. Premium Kuban style, local flavor. Next time (after 1200 km) I will go to the same dealer, but to the Airport. I will compare. In Sochi, it all looks different, and the price is lower, but also to drive 240 km along serpentines for the sake of T.O. - pleasure is still THAT. Service. On the previous T.O. asked about a cricket in the driver's door. Disassembled, glued, assembled, the cricket shut up for a while, but came to life after about a couple of months.
Dignity : comfort. Dynamics. Design.
disadvantages : cricket in the cabin.
Andrey, Krasnodar
In 2003, BMW launched the X3 and it was the first "D" crossover to be put into production by a premium brand. AUDI presented its car much later, in 2008 at the Beijing Auto Show it was shown new AUDI Q5. The model carries many high-tech solutions. For example robotic box S-tronic, with two clutch discs. For the first time a double-clutch box was tested at a rally AUDI Quattro S1, the latter performed in group "B" (the most powerful cars) - this happened in the distant 1982-1986. Of course, in addition to BMW, it has to compete with Mercedes GLK and Infiniti EX. Q5 is based on.
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External review of the Audi Q5
On visual inspection, the main attention is drawn to the branded trapezoidal radiator grill. In 2012, the SUV underwent modernization, which also affected the radiator grill. After the modernization, not only the border of the radiator grill was covered with chrome (as before the restyling), but also the vertical strips of the grille. The upper corners of the trapezoid have also undergone changes; after modernization, a beveled corner is used instead of a right angle. The basic equipment includes light-alloy wheels with a diameter of seventeen inches. 
The headlight unit contains the "eyelashes" of the running lights. As an option, discs with a diameter of 18 and even 20 inches are offered. Large discs are available in the S-package. When looking at the car from the side, you can notice the short front and rear overhangs. Short overhangs increase the angle of entry and exit from obstacles. In the case of an Audi crossover, the approach angle is 25 degrees, and the exit angle is 26 degrees. With a length of 4629mm, the wheelbase is 2807mm. The drag coefficient of the AUDI Q5 is 0.33.
Salon
The architecture of the salon brings back memories of the AUDI A4. The most noticeable difference from the passenger car is seen in the standard visor above the dashboard, the visor covers only the instruments, and does not stretch over half of the entire dashboard, as in the A4. While the engine is not running, the instrument arrows look down, at half past six - this is very sporty and even Italian (this solution has been used for a very long time in Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lamborghini) and other high-class sports cars from Italy. 
The front seat cushions can be adjusted in length, this adjustment is performed by a separate section located in the front of the cushion. Adaptive cruise control is able to maintain not only a constant driving speed, but also the distance to the person in front vehicle... There are two cup holders in front of the armrest located between the chairs. A special feature of the cup holders is the option of heating and cooling. One cup holder is able to heat up to 58 degrees, and the second can cool to - 10 degrees. A panoramic roof is available as an option for the Audi. An audio system with a subwoofer is included as standard. As well as six airbags. To the left of the gearbox selector is the button for activating the electromechanical parking brake.
The rear sofa seats can move longitudinally, the adjustment range is 100mm. The back of the sofa is also adjustable in tilt angle. The function of folding the back of the right seat is available as an option. When folded, the backrest is completely lowered onto the cushion, this operation increases the cargo-carrying capacity of the SUV. Luggage compartment has a volume of 540 liters, under the floor, in special compartments there is a compressor and a first-aid kit. A compressor is needed to pump up the dock. On the dock, it is allowed to move at a speed not exceeding 80 km per hour. The subwoofer is located in the dock drive. The versatility and convenience in cargo transportation is complemented by special rails on the roof. The peculiarity of the Q5 rails is that they transmit a signal about the load, that is, about an increase in the center of gravity, when receiving ESP information (which is included in the basic equipment), it changes its settings.
Technical part and characteristics of the Audi Q5
At the very beginning of production, in 2008, the base engine for the SUV was 2.0TDI (turbocharged diesel), power point develops 170 horsepower and 350 N.M of thrust (maximum thrust is available from 1750 rpm). 2.0TDI - this power unit can be offered with a six-speed manual, but it can also be docked with a seven-speed S-tronic preselective gearbox. 2.0t gasoline can also be docked with mechanics. S - tronic is a seven-speed transmission with two clutch discs. In this box, two gears are always included, the car monitors the driver's behavior and, depending on the driving style, is already preparing an increased or lower gear. The average gear change speed is 0.2s. The base gasoline unit is 2.0TFSI with 211 forces and 350N.M of torque. After the modernization of 2012, the power of this engine was increased to 225 forces, and the motor head became one with the exhaust manifold. Until 2012, the top-end gasoline engine was an atmospheric V6 with 270 hp and 330 N.M, but during the restyling it gave way to a turbocharged 3.0TFSI with 272 hp. A car with 3.0TFSI accelerates the Q5 to one hundred kilometers in 5.9s The flagship diesel V6TDI with a capacity of 240 hp allows you to gain one hundred kilometers in 6.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 223 kilometers. After the 2012 update, the S-tronic robotic box was no longer available for gasoline versions, but it is still installed on diesel versions. The eight-speed automatic Tiptronic is slightly inferior in the switching speed of a robotic gearbox, but has established itself as a completely reliable unit.
All-wheel drive of the Quattro system (which was also tested on the AUDI Quattro S1) redistributes the torque between the axles using a Torsen differential. In normal modes, 40% of the thrust is transferred to the front axle, and 60% to the rear axle, but if necessary, up to 65% of the moment can be "thrown" to the front, and up to 85% to the rear - this is useful for intensive acceleration, when mass by inertia it is shifted to the rear axle.
Also familiar from the A4, the AUDI Drive Select system allows you to change the suspension stiffness and the weight of the steering wheel. The system has five modes, including individual (the driver sets the parameters himself), economical, dynamic, comfortable and automatic (the car itself changes parameters depending on road conditions).
Vryatli on a SUV someone will climb to overcome the ford, but the manufacturer himself points out that Audi can easily overcome a ford 500 mm deep.
The body of the car from Ingolstadt is 70% high-strength steels.
Let's pay attention to the technical characteristics of the Audi Q5 with a 2.0TFSI engine and a Tiptronic automatic transmission.
Specifications:
Engine: 2.0TFSI supercharged
Volume: 1984cub.
Power: 225hp
Torque: 350N.M
Number of valves: 16v
Performance indicators:
Acceleration 0 - 100km: 7.6s
Maximum speed: 222km
Average fuel consumption: 7.9L
Fuel tank capacity: 75L
Body:
Dimensions: 4629mm * 1898mm * 1655mm
Wheelbase: 2807mm
Curb weight: 1755kg
Ground clearance: 200mm
Price
The price of the AUDI Q5 with 2.0TFSI and automatic transmission is $ 62,000. The cost of modification with a petrol 3.0TFSI starts from $ 68,000. The base diesel with mechanics is priced at $ 50,000.
