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The Audi Q5 is a compact crossover from German automaker Audi, first appearing as the 2009 model in North America. It is powered by a 3.2L V6 deliver 270 HP. It is available in two trim levels: the base model and the Premium, both of which feature the same engine and quattro All-Wheel Drive.

Audi Q5
MSRP $37,350.00
Release date January, 2009
Brand Audi
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Pros & Cons

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Powerful V6 with good acceleration
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Sporty handling
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Sleek styling
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Excellent digital displays with high contrast
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Decent fuel economy
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Both paddle shifter and on the floor shifter for manual shift points
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Elaborate rear view camera with augmented digital guides and auditory warnings
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Blind spot detection system
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Competitively priced
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Huge panoramic sunroof
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Less cargo space than competitors
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Dash controls can be overwhelming - too many buttons
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Packages can run the cost up significantly
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Not very roomy
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Premium grade fuel recommended by Audi
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This report was started July 2, 2009 at 5:47 pm by Erik
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Competitors

Audi Q5 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Cars »
Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

MSRP  $32,395.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Great looking exterior styling
  • Beautiful interior - with quality materials
  • Loaded with safety features
Cons
  • Slight slide roll when cornering
  • Mediocre fuel economy
  • Heavier than competition
ProSCORE
1 review
75
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Mercedez-Benz ML350

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Acura RDX

Acura RDX

MSRP  $32,995.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • Turbo-charged inline 4 cylinder engine
  • Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) dynamically delivers power to the wheels that need it
  • Sport sedan handling with the utility of a compact SUV
Cons
  • Only two trim levels - standard and electronics package
  • Somewhat mismatched dash styling with all the electronics
  • Styling could be better - seems a little bottom heavy
ProSCORE
1 review
67
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Pros

  • Powerful V6 with good acceleration
  • Sporty handling
  • Sleek styling
  • Excellent digital displays with high contrast
  • Decent fuel economy
  • Both paddle shifter and on the floor shifter for manual shift points
  • Elaborate rear view camera with augmented digital guides and auditory warnings
  • Blind spot detection system
  • Competitively priced
  • Huge panoramic sunroof

Cons

  • Less cargo space than competitors
  • Dash controls can be overwhelming - too many buttons
  • Packages can run the cost up significantly
  • Not very roomy
  • Premium grade fuel recommended by Audi

Competitors

Erik prefers Volvo XC60 over Audi Q5
Erik prefers Audi Q5 over Acura RDX, Land Rover LR2, Mercedez-Benz ML350
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