Rugged Luxury: 2010 Audi Q5
Posted on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 @ 02:56 PM
The all new Audi Q5 is one of the most competitive vehicles in the compact luxury SUV market. With the performance of a sports sedan and a luxurious interior, the new Q5 has added features that reinforce why it is one of the top-rated vehicles in its class.
The 2010 Audi Q5 continues to stand out for its stellar, sedan-like performance. The Q5 is equipped with an active steering option, from which inputs are immediately translated into movement. The U.S. version of the Q5 comes with a 3.2-liter V-6 engine, rated at 270 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
Despite being a sedan-based crossover, the 2010 Q5 is still able to perform off-road giving a rugged quality to this compact SUV. Its climbing capability of 31 degrees incline is respectable, with a short front overhang. Ground clearance is 7.87 inches, with a fording depth of up to 19.69 inches when driving through water.
The Audi Q5 comes standard with leather seating for five. However what really sets it apart is its versatility, which is aided by the sliding rear seat. Aside from comfort, the federal government gives the 2010 Audi Q5 top scores - five stars - for all seating positions in both frontal and side crash tests. The Q5 also gets a four-star rollover score, which means it has only a 15 percent chance of rollover in a single vehicle crash.
Standout features on the all-new Q5 include Audi's Multi Media Interface (MMI) dashboard screen and control knob, an optional heated/cooled cup holder, a panoramic sun roof (the largest in its class) with tilting capabilities, sun blinds for the rear side windows and an optional power tailgate. Additional technical extras include:
- The advanced key for keyless access to the vehicle
- Audi side assist, which warns of hazards when changing lanes
- Adaptive cruise control, which maintains a constant distance between the Q5 and a vehicle in front
- Audi lane assist, the lane departure warning system
- Audi parking system with an advanced rearview camera
With advanced technology, high safety ratings, luxury features and exceptional performance, the new 2010 Audi Q5 deliveries everything a car owner would want and more.
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