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2009 Audi Q5
As with the Q7, Audi is a little late to the party with its new mid-size 4×4 SUV, the Audi Q5. The Q5 is aimed in the sights of the BMW X3, although it is arguable that it will take sales from not just the mid range 4×4s, but also a number of the full-size ones; even its own Q7 is probably fair game.
It would be wrong to think that the Q5 is, in essence, a re-badged Tiguan (the VW mid-size SUV offering). It’s not. This is a much more sophisticated car and is in every way that matters a smaller Q7.
With a good range of engines at launch (a 2.0 litre petrol and a 2.0 litre and 3.0 litre diesel), and more to come – perhaps even the big 4.2 diesel – the Q5 is out for any 4×4 scalp it can get. And proper, full-time 4WD instead of VWs 4-Motion, makes this a very different car to the Tiguan.The Q5 will be a winner. Its snob-appeal badge, on-road ability and clever styling and packaging, will quickly make this the default buy in the ‘Classy’ SUV / 4×4 sector.
the picture gallery of Audi Q5
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