I just got the Q5 3.o diesel and I -Love -This-Car! While I didn't need all the bells and whistles, it sure is fun! I have the glacier white with chrome finish. I use cruse a lot with driving 8 grand kids..( not all at once of course ) because this car wants to fly and I was already born with a lead foot. My 5th Audi so far.
Just bought a pre owned Audi Certified 2011 Q5 2.0 Turbo Quattro with loaded Premium Plus package, larger upgraded wheels, and sports roof rack with 36k miles for $31k. Absolutely love it! I am definitely a newly converted Audi fan! Believe the hype, this CUV rocks!
My ddvice is to get rid of the overdimentioned 22" or 20" wheels and go for the original 17". The tyres are cheaper to buy, your rim edges wouldn't be scarped while parking close to the pavement, less wheel noise, less vibration in the steering wheel and safer to drive on water surfaced roads.
My Mom got an Audi Q5 2013 6 days...ago...we to got it 2.0T Fully Equipped(19 inch rims look very nice)+...My mom said she was very disappointed with a 3.0T because it felt almost the same as 2.0T....2.0T feels above average
Yeah 2.0 is fantastic...and no i was referring to the new 3.0T (since we got a 2013 model)...Even our dealer before the test drive said .."if blind folded you can only tell a very slight difference between 2.0 and 3.0"...and after she test drove both 2.0 and 3.0...she was dissapointed with a 3.0...And yes Audi's feel very expensive inside....If it wasn't because of me my mom would of got Lexus RX 350's without a question just like EVERYONE ELSE...
I am trying to wrack my brain to remember, but I am coming up short. Sorry I couldn't be of help. I can tell you that we did end up buying the Q5 with the 2.0T and it is a fantastic car. If you are looking in this class I'd look at this and the BMW X3.
Fantastic. The 2.0 is one of the best international engines. Service needed every 10k miles and not ridiculous to maintain. You can buy $820 Audicare that prepays your services for 4 years/45k miles vs being forced to buy it in the Msrp of a BMW
Hey Steve, I really like your reviews! They are objective, detailed and unbiased. I have a quick question. I noticed that this particular Q5 is equipped with panromanic sunroof, and i was just wondering whether such option compromises the structural integrity of the vehicle? And also does it increase the interior wind noise? Thank you!
@MrTONYTONYM Thanks. It's been a while since I drove it but I don't recall any issues with increased noise. Structurally I suppose we have to trust the engineers that they know what they're doing ;-)
This Q5 seems to be best in class of the luxury small SUV / crossovers / whatever they're calling them now. Better than the new X3 and better than Merc GLK for sure.
What about towing capacity. I am guessing it is a lot higher with the six. People often use these vehicles to tow the ski boat or skidoos to the cottage.
The Q5 is nice, but if I had a choice between this and the BMW X3, I'd take the X3; the X3 has an Twin Turbo I-6 with 300 lb-ft. and 300 hp. But if you fill it up with options, the X3 could go over $50k. But the Q5 at its base turbo at $38k as tested, its a steal.
It's good, but even with MMI Audi needs to update their dashboard layout and steering wheels... at the very least to match their A8 lineup because it's really not competitive in looks or ease of use.
They ought to make that 2.0T optional for all trims. If I could afford such a thing i'd get the top trim with all the bells and whistles along with the 2.0T so i can make my money back since it takes premium. But atleast its a good step by Audi.
Hey Steve, thanks for answering my previous posts - nice to see someone actually responding for once! Anyways, would you take this over the GLK, RDX, X3, XC60, RX, EX, and Evoque? And on that note, do you have a review for the Evoque? Thanks again!
Really? that's peculiar, I could understand her sentiments if they were directed at the old 3.2 V6, but this new 3.0T is great. But you really can't go wrong, the 2.0T is fantastic. OH and I just remembered the car that guy was referring to, it was the Acura RDX. Yeah the Acura is cheaper, but for a reason, the Audi is a much nicer product.
This base model is so cheap LOL it has no options at all and not even projector headlights. If you can't afford a premium plus / prestige don't even bother buying one.
I just got the Q5 3.o diesel and I -Love -This-Car! While I didn't need all the bells and whistles, it sure is fun! I have the glacier white with chrome finish. I use cruse a lot with driving 8 grand kids..( not all at once of course ) because this car wants to fly and I was already born with a lead foot. My 5th Audi so far.
Had my 2011 for almost 6 months and still love it the whole family does!
Just bought a pre owned Audi Certified 2011 Q5 2.0 Turbo Quattro with loaded Premium Plus package, larger upgraded wheels, and sports roof rack with 36k miles for $31k. Absolutely love it! I am definitely a newly converted Audi fan! Believe the hype, this CUV rocks!
ChrisB NorCalRealtor do you use premium gas?
@@rayhanislam5768 It does.
My ddvice is to get rid of the overdimentioned 22" or 20" wheels and go for the original 17". The tyres are cheaper to buy, your rim edges wouldn't be scarped while parking close to the pavement, less wheel noise, less vibration in the steering wheel and safer to drive on water surfaced roads.
I just bought this and it is amaaaaaaaaaaazing!
I'm getting this in Glacier white with the dark brown interior.
My Mom got an Audi Q5 2013 6 days...ago...we to got it 2.0T Fully Equipped(19 inch rims look very nice)+...My mom said she was very disappointed with a 3.0T because it felt almost the same as 2.0T....2.0T feels above average
Your mom clearly doesn't know shit about cars. The 3.0T is 2 seconds faster 0-60 and would blow the doors off a 2.0T in a straight line.
@Larrygallis Thanks for your requests! I'm working on my spring schedule now and will post a video blog soon to fill everybody in.
Is it awd ??
Yeah 2.0 is fantastic...and no i was referring to the new 3.0T (since we got a 2013 model)...Even our dealer before the test drive said .."if blind folded you can only tell a very slight difference between 2.0 and 3.0"...and after she test drove both 2.0 and 3.0...she was dissapointed with a 3.0...And yes Audi's feel very expensive inside....If it wasn't because of me my mom would of got Lexus RX 350's without a question just like EVERYONE ELSE...
I expected this to be as bad as the X3. Great review. Audi is on a roll lately.
I am trying to wrack my brain to remember, but I am coming up short. Sorry I couldn't be of help. I can tell you that we did end up buying the Q5 with the 2.0T and it is a fantastic car. If you are looking in this class I'd look at this and the BMW X3.
Fantastic. The 2.0 is one of the best international engines. Service needed every 10k miles and not ridiculous to maintain. You can buy $820 Audicare that prepays your services for 4 years/45k miles vs being forced to buy it in the Msrp of a BMW
In Brazil they sell 2.0T with s-tronic and V6 with 7 speed tip, I worked there.
@TripleXXX8700 Good point...though I've never seen a Q5 towing anything: 4,400 pounds no matter which engine you get.
Is this the brilliant black or the phantom black?, great review by the way!!
how much is the average payment for filling this car tank?
Hey Steve, I really like your reviews! They are objective, detailed and unbiased. I have a quick question. I noticed that this particular Q5 is equipped with panromanic sunroof, and i was just wondering whether such option compromises the structural integrity of the vehicle? And also does it increase the interior wind noise? Thank you!
Can you reivew the 2011 Kia Optima Both Turbo and regular versions?
@MrTONYTONYM Thanks. It's been a while since I drove it but I don't recall any issues with increased noise. Structurally I suppose we have to trust the engineers that they know what they're doing ;-)
This Q5 seems to be best in class of the luxury small SUV / crossovers / whatever they're calling them now. Better than the new X3 and better than Merc GLK for sure.
is that a 8 automatic shiftable gear box?
What about towing capacity. I am guessing it is a lot higher with the six. People often use these vehicles to tow the ski boat or skidoos to the cottage.
The Q5 is nice, but if I had a choice between this and the BMW X3, I'd take the X3; the X3 has an Twin Turbo I-6 with 300 lb-ft. and 300 hp. But if you fill it up with options, the X3 could go over $50k. But the Q5 at its base turbo at $38k as tested, its a steal.
My 2011 Audi Q5 Prestige S Line cost 52k brand new.
It's good, but even with MMI Audi needs to update their dashboard layout and steering wheels... at the very least to match their A8 lineup because it's really not competitive in looks or ease of use.
review the new X3 pls. Btw any plans of reviewing a few cars in a video for example the Q5 vs X3 etc...
Could you make a review of the Audi Q7.
Trust me, it isn't. I have driven both - the audi rives better, has a superior AWD system, gets essentially the same mpg, and has a nicer interior.
can you also do an acura rdx? thanks :) you have the best reviews!! :)
They ought to make that 2.0T optional for all trims. If I could afford such a thing i'd get the top trim with all the bells and whistles along with the 2.0T so i can make my money back since it takes premium. But atleast its a good step by Audi.
love the video and it tell me a lot !
Hey Steve, thanks for answering my previous posts - nice to see someone actually responding for once!
Anyways, would you take this over the GLK, RDX, X3, XC60, RX, EX, and Evoque? And on that note, do you have a review for the Evoque? Thanks again!
could you review the mercedes e350?
Which car were u comparing it to?...The comment was removed by the other person
Looks better w/o the LEDs. imo.
Negative. Eight-speed automatic with Tiptronic® with DSP and Sport shift program.
Really? that's peculiar, I could understand her sentiments if they were directed at the old 3.2 V6, but this new 3.0T is great. But you really can't go wrong, the 2.0T is fantastic. OH and I just remembered the car that guy was referring to, it was the Acura RDX. Yeah the Acura is cheaper, but for a reason, the Audi is a much nicer product.
It's a double clutch, not tiptronic as says the video
I bought the new one
congrats beautiful SUV !
Let us not pretend that there isn't a price difference..
Nice 👍 2022.. What
I'm not a fan of those alloys...
This base model is so cheap LOL it has no options at all and not even projector headlights. If you can't afford a premium plus / prestige don't even bother buying one.
Notorious for oil consumption!!!!
masculine? so im a 22 year old woman is this car ok?
I asked and it is ok. 😉
Could you make a review of the Audi Q7