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Just as it followed the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne into the marketplace, the Audi Q7now will be following their lead on engine downsizing. While itsrecently updated exterior remains unchanged, the 2011 Q7 loses both ofits current gasoline engines, the 280-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 and the 350-hp,4.2-liter V-8. They get replaced by two variations of the superchargedTFSI 3.0-liter V-6 found in the A6, S4, and S5.
In the Q7, theentry-level 3.0 TFSI makes 272 hp and produces 295 lb-ft of torque—downeight horses but up 29 lb-ft from the 3.6-liter's 266. The stronger Q7’s3.0 makes 333 hp and produces 325 lb-ft of torque, a 17-hp deficitcompared to the outgoing V-8 but matching it in the torque column. Topspeed with the new engines is 140 and 152 mph, respectively.
Whilewe don't have U.S. fuel-economy figures yet, Q7’s mileage will improvemarkedly. In Europe, the entry-level model improves by 12 percent, andthe stronger motor tops the V-8 by 16 percent. That's partly thanks tothe new engines and partly thanks to the eight-speed automatic thatreplaces the current six-speed box across the board.
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2010 Audi Q5 Review
The first compact luxury crossover from the brand, the 2010 Audi Q5 takes on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLK and BMW X3 head to head-not to mention the class sales leader, the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h crossovers. The Q5 is, for now, available in one configuration: a five-door wagon with a V-6 engine, an automatic transmission, and "quattro" all-wheel drive. The 2010 Audi Q5 sees a very slight price increase to $38,175, including destination charges.In a class of handsomely sculpted all-weather wagons, the 2010 Audi Q5 stands out. It's a softly sculptured piece, using height and stance to convey SUV capability. As with the Volvo XC60, it's the opposite tack taken by the Benz GLK and Land Rover LR2, which wear more straight-edged sheetmetal. If its massive grille were a little less imposing, the Q5 would be as sophisticated as Audi's sedans-which also suffer from the same prominent nose. The slope of the roofline and the sedan-like tail lamps (with LED lighting) walk the best line between sport-ute size and German-wagon efficiency. The cabin's a fine example of a well-executed driving environment. There are quite a few small buttons, but Audi frames them in metallic trim, wood, and coordinated leathers and plastics to give the dash a unified, rich look.
Performance
The 2010 Audi Q5 performs near the top of its class. A 3.2-liter, 270-horsepower V-6 is mated to a six-speed automatic with manual gear selection and all-wheel drive. The engine's fairly sweet-revving, though a little louder and more vibration-prone than you might expect-just like the six-cylinder in the latest Lexus RX. Gear changes are quick and mostly trouble-free, unless you choose a downshift manually in Tiptronic mode at the wrong power point. The Q5 will obey, so long as it doesn't frag its engine doing so. There are still no paddle shift controls, and a four-cylinder turbo option would be a welcome addition to the lineup. As it stands, though, the V-6 Q5 accelerates to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds-well into sports-sedan territory. With all-wheel drive, about 8 inches of ground clearance, and hill descent control, the Q5 can handle moderate all-terrain activity, but it's clearly not meant for anything more than casual hill climbing. Towing capacity is 4,400 pounds, and fuel economy is 18/23 mpg. TheCarConnection.com observes just over 18 mpg in mostly city driving. Handling and ride are more satisfying than in other luxury crossovers, but not ideal. Audi sends more power to the rear wheels by design (with a 40:60 power split to the AWD system), and the Q5 clearly wants to feel responsive and sporting. But as with other Audis, most Q5s are equipped with Drive Select. The electronic-control system allows drivers to dial in choices for steering feel, transmission shift speed, and throttle quickness-but none of the settings seems as good as a sole, well-developed ride and steering setup. With Drive Select in "auto" or "sport" mode, steering feel is too heavy on-center. In Comfort mode, ride quality doesn't soften enough to justify itself. TheCarConnection.com has driven an Audi S4 without Drive Select, and ride and steering feel seem in finer tune.
Summary
For $38,175, the 2010 Audi Q5 arrives in showrooms outfitted with standard features like three-zone climate control, 18-inch wheels, an AM/FM/CD player, Sirius Satellite Radio, leather seating, wood trim, heated power mirrors, and a tilt/telescope steering wheel. New features include 20-inch wheels, ash wood trim, and ventilated front seats. TheCarConnection.com tested a mechanically identical 2009 Q5 with a Premium Plus package, which added $4,300 for a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, power heated seats, Bluetooth connectivity, an iPhone/iPod interface, and a six-CD changer. Atop that, a $3,000 Navigation package tacks on a hard-drive-based GPS mapping, parking sensors, a rearview camera, and a DVD player. The $2,950 Drive Select package is the one feature editors wish had been omitted from the options list; the 14-speaker, 505-watt Bang & Olufsen stereo system would have been more welcome.
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2009 Audi A5 Review
The Audi A5 is available in one trim and is powered by a FSI direct-injected 3.2-liter V6 that pumps out a healthy 265 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. Choice of transmissions includes six speeds manual or automatic with manual shift control. The car can zip from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. The Audi A5 is estimated to give 16 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway for manual-shift models whereas the automatic is estimated to give 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The Quattro all-wheel-drive system is similar to the A4 sedan. Standard features for the 2009 Audi A5 include 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot warning system and bi-xenon headlights. Rearview cameras with park assist, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats, navigation system are all incorporated in the new Audi A5. The S line sports package is available with 18-inch or an option of 19-inch alloy wheel and sport suspension.
Summary
The A5 is available in a highly desirable 265-horsepower, 3.2-liter V6 engine for maximum performance potential. With 6-speed automatic or manual transmission with overdrive options, pairing with Quattro all-wheel-drive gives drivers excellent body control and road traction. Adaptive cruise control provides another bonus feature to bring ease to longer trips. This luxury sports car is a highly capable car, handles competently and boasts of an enviable curb appeal. Distinguishing as a leader in performance and value, the 2009 Audi A5 tips the scales on being the car you want to be seen in.