Audi Q5 the New Contender
Audi Q5 Contract Hire
The Q5, is a smaller stablemate to Audi’s Q7 SUV, it is set for a UK launch in late 2008. Lining up against established market players such as the BMW X5 and Land Rover Freelander, it is being marketed as a versatile combination of off-roader, family transport and sports coupe.
It is designed and equipped to tackle a degree of off-roading, with hill descent control provided as standard and ABS and stability control systems that detect and adapt to rough surfaces. Quattor intelligent four-wheel drive is fitted as standard.
Much effort has been invested in creating a sportier and leaner design – the Q5 Is 4.63 metres long and 1.65 metres high, with a wheelbase of 2.81 metres. There is accommodation for five on board with a rear luggage space (with additional underfloor storage) that can be expanded from 560 to 1,560 litres.
Three engines will be available at launch. The 2.0 TFSI turbocharged direct injection petrol unit has been re-engineered to deliver 211hp and 350Nm of torque. This will be joined by the 170hp 2.0 TDI and the 240hp 3.0 TDI V6, which can deliver 500Nm of torque. The TFSI amd V6 engines will be available with Audi’s seven-speed S-tronic automatic transmission. Towing capacity is up to two tonnes. Engine emissions have not yet been declared, but the 2.0 TDI will return more than 42mpg. Audi quotes £30,000 as a guideline starting price for the range.
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