Reviews of Audi Q5 in the West
- Source: Global Times
- [15:43 August 10 2010]
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Handling
Edmunds.com
2008 Audi Q5 Overview
Every 2010 Audi Q5 features standard Quattro all-wheel drive and a 3.2-liter V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only available transmission. In performance testing, our Q5 test vehicle went from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, which is on par with most of its competitors.
The Q5's 3.2-liter V6 delivers smooth, powerful acceleration, and the six-speed automatic is also refined and responsive. The Audi matches European rivals like the X3, GLK350 and XC60 in terms of acceleration, though the Japanese EX35 has more punch. The ride is firmer than most, but impacts are never harsh. In terms of handling, the 2010 Audi Q5 is one of the sportiest crossovers on the market.
Automedia.com
2010 Audi Q5
The quattro AWD system adds enough off-road prowess to satisfy all but the hardcore. Angles of approach and departure are 25 degrees, and the breakover angle is 17.6 degrees. The Audi Q5 will tackle grades of up to 31 degrees, and has a maximum wading depth of 19.7 inches. More relevant for the majority of buyers will be quattro’s appetite for foul weather driving. The standard power split under normal conditions is 40 percent front, 60 percent rear. Particularly for Drive Select-equipped cars, this slight, rear-wheel bias mirrors the traditional feel of performance cars. When road conditions deteriorate, quattro can shift as much as 65 percent of the power to the front axle, or 85 percent to the rear as needed to maximize grip.
Autoweb.com
2010 Audi Q5
A good balance of ride and handling has traditionally required compromises on both sides of the equation, but technology continues to rewrite the rules. While the BMW X3 and Lexus RX 350 hold down the segment's extreme positions on the sport-comfort spectrum, respectively, the Audi Q5 offers a range of proficiency that approaches both ends. And that range is delivered by more than just the powertrain and suspension, but also seats, visibility, ergonomics and the "driving feel" we still highlight so often when talking about European cars.
