How good is the new Audi Q5 45 TFSI, stick around for a minute and find out? Audi Q5 is the top selling vehicle for Audi and the recent update early in 2021 has kept it at the forefront of the segment.
The 45 TFSI is powered by a 2.0L turbo petrol engine with more than adequate performance. The TFSI engines act like a diesel engine with low torque delivery and a wide spread that makes for very relaxed cruising and better economy. Matched to a 7 speed sports DCT and the brilliant quattro drivetrain the Q5 provides a smooth, dynamic and safe driving experience.
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The vehicle we drove starts at around $76,600 plus the usual costs and added to that was some exterior styling, rear OLED lights and the Technik package that adds the excellent matrix headlights. Without doubt the best on the market. As well as a Bang and Olufsen 3D audio system
All up price is a little over $82,000 plus the usual costs and that is actually pretty good value.
The Q5 seems to strike the almost perfect balance between style, size, performance ride and dynamic handling as well as comfort and luxury features and impressive safety.
There is a reason the Q5 is so popular, that’s because its so good
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What’s good?
- Good balance between style and size
- Engine and driving dynamics
- Easy to live with
What’s not?
- No full size spare tyre
- Adaptive Cruise control not selectable
- Rear seat leg room a little tight
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| Model | Audi Q5 45 TFSI Sport Quattro |
| Model Price | $76,600 MLP* PAT $82,290 *MLP |
| Engine | 2.0L 4 Cyl TFSI Petrol |
| Drivetrain | Quattro AWD 7 Speed STronic |
| Power | 183 kW @ 5,000 – 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 1,600 – 4,300 rpm |
| Safety | 5 Star ANCAP |
| CO2 Emissions | 182 g/km |
| Economy ADR/ Capacity | 8.0 L/100km / 51L |
| 0-100kmh/Top Speed | 6.3 secs / 237kmh |
| Servicing | 12 Months / 15,000 km |
| Warranty | 3yr/ Unlimited km with 3 Yr. roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
| Overall Rating | 84/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 8 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 8 |
| Design / Style | 8 |
| Technology / connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 8 |
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Overall Rating
- Behind the Wheel - 9/109/10
- Comfort - 8/108/10
- Equipment - 9/109/10
- Performance - 8/108/10
- Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
- Practicality - 8/108/10
- Fit for Purpose - 8/108/10
- Design / Style - 8/108/10
- Technology / connectivity - 9/109/10
- Value for Money - 8/108/10
Summary
The Q5 seems to strike the almost perfect balance between style, size, performance ride and dynamic handling as well as comfort and luxury features and impressive safety.
There is a reason the Q5 is so popular, that’s because its so good
