Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro SE

Audi’s Q5 is clearly a very desirable car. This is the Audi Q7’s slightly smaller brother, and Audi’s second premium SUV.

Although the Audi Q5 is shorter and lower than an Audi Q7, it is still a big car. At 4.63 metres it is longer than its most obvious rivals, the BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander. It is a very attractive Audi, with the familiar deep front grille that has become an Audi trademark. Attention has been paid to weight saving, including an aluminium bonnet and tailgate. Daytime LED running lights are an option, and the rear lights are LEDs. Hill Descent Control is standard. Inside, the Q5 has a high-quality cabin you’d expect from Audi. There is the MMI (man machine interface) central control dial for all the main functions. To save space, the parking brake is electronic, and there is a chilled cup holder in the centre console beside the driver.

The back seats can be reclined and there are handles in the boot sides to let you drop the backrests forward. With the seats in place, the boot is 540 litres, bigger than a BMW X3’s (480 litres) but smaller than a Freelander’s (755 litres). Fold the seats, and the space goes up to 1,560 litres. The front passenger seat can also be folded to accommodate extra long items. The Q5 feels very secure on the road with its quattro four-wheel-drive system, biased 40/60 towards the rear in normal running. The 168bhp 2.0 TDI with a manual gearbox is expected to be the best-seller, and it is an eminently civilized, strong performer. But for ultimate refinement the 236 bhp 3.0 TDI teamed with a seven-speed double-clutch S tronic auto is the most impressive.

Audi is at pains to stress the sporty character of the Q5, with an array of electronics looking after you, the lingering impression is of a more highly civilized and sybaritic cruiser than sports car.

Key Features of the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro SE

Engine: 1968cc, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Max Power: 168bhp at 4,200rpm
Max Torque: 258lb ft at 1,750 - 2,500rpm
Max Towing Weight: 2,400kg
Combined Consumption: 42.1mpg
CO2 Emissions (tax band): 175g/km (E)
0-62mph: 9.5secs
Max speed: 126mph
Insurance group: tba

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