2010 Audi Q5 SUV

The 2010 Audi Q5 is undeniably one of the best looking Crossover SUV to ever grace the market. It has good proportions, superb styling, and offers a stance fitting of a luxury SUV. The new Audi Q5 comes with minor changes for the next generation. The Audi Q5 employs design elements typical of the brand in the interior, but adds its own unique variations – The ergonomics are exemplary, boasting the uncompromising craftsmanship one expects from Audi. The Audi Q5 combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with an impressively versatile interior and a wide range of practical features for leisure and family use.

The 2010 Audi Q5 is also among the segment’s roomier entries. Audi’s new, third-generation control and navigation system boasts 3D building graphics in larger cities, voice-driven destination address input (or just say, “I need money,” for instance, to find an ATM) and a music hard drive. The new Audi Q5 interior is designed using high quality materials. The interior cabin has a rich look with metallic trim and matching leather and plastics. Rear seats down, you can also load 57 cubic feet of gear, with access helped by a powered liftgate. A full-cabin sunroof also provides almost convertible-like views. Rear passenger measurements for spaciousness are very similar yet offer only 37.4 inches of legroom. Overall, the Q5 is hard to beat from just about any angle that you consider it.

The navigation-equipped models also get the latest, third-generation MMI system with revised menus and an additional joystick button for enhanced control. The optional iPod interface is one of the best available. Navigational systems assist the driver in navigating the terrain of the area. Most of the vehicles feature a single disc CD player and additional storage under the armrest.

The 2010 Audi Q5 performs near the top of its class. The new Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium has a customary 3.2 liter DOHC V6 engine which benefits from direct injection. It is mated to a six-speed automatic with manual gear selection and all-wheel drive and makes 270 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque at 3,00o rpm. The 2010 Audi Q5 averages 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

Driver and passenger dual-stage and chest airbags are standard on the 2010 Audi Q5, as are head protection airbags that deploy in accordance with the rollover sensors. Audi’s ESP stabilization system uses ABS, electronic-brake force distribution, electronic differential locks and anti-slip regulation to keep the Q5 going in the direction the driver intended.

The optional on 2010 Audi Q5 is Audi Drive Select, which allows for driver control of engine, transmission, steering, and suspension settings. Optional sunroofs in both the front and the rear shine the light on the five lovely leather-clad seating positions – the front seats with an optional heating feature – and exquisite wood and alloy trim. Dual zone climate control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel help keep the driving experience cozy, while a 10-speaker stereo with optional Bang & Olufson speakers entertain the whole crowd.

The 2010 Audi Q5 (MSRP $37,350) provides potential buyers with a stunning array of high-tech equipment and packages that position the crossover at the crest of a very advanced luxury wave. Taking a look at the convenience gear that can be loaded into the Q5 is a real eye-opener.