Audi - Q5 (2008)

The Q5 is a new lightweight Audi SUV with five seats based on the platform of the A4. It has a size less than Q7 and similar to models such as the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Nissan X-trail. For the range of engines and the price which will be an alternative to models such as the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC 60.
Initially, the range of engines available consists of a petrol (211 hp) and two diesel (170 and 240 hp), all with direct injection and sobrealimentados. According to the engine, the change can be manual or automatic 'S'-Tronic seven speeds (similar to that used in the Volkswagen range; more information on this change) always combined with a system of permanent total traction.

The design of the body maintains the features of other models of Audi. In lighthouses there is a strip of LEDs (LED) for the role of daylight, there is also diodes for some functions of the pilots. The gate is aluminum.

Some elements of the body can be painted black (standard), painted the same color as the body or to make a color contrast.

Optionally, Audi offers the possibility of equipping the Q5 with two external packages called "S-Line" and "Offroad-Style." The first gives a semblance sports, and the other includes protectors for the low, both at the front and rear wheels and 19-inch (not seem best suited for the field).

It measures 4.63 m long, 1.88 m wide and 1.65 m tall. Therefore, it is lower than any of the models of its features. Thanks to its reduced height, among other things, has an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.33, a low value for an SUV. We still do not know the weight of Q5.

The wheelbase (battle) is high (2.81 m), which should allow the occupant of the Q5 is spacious. Optionally, the rear bench can have a device to move longitudinally 100 mm. The backs of the rear seats can rest.

The trunk has a capacity of 540 litres. In addition, there is a double bottom. Abatiendo rear backrest forward, using a lever unblocking located in the trunk, cargo capacity increases to 1,560 l.

The back seat of the companion can abatirse (option) to facilitate the transport of long objects. Audi also offers a kit by setting guidelines for luggage, a network division and a protective tray.

The equipment includes several compartments slides portabebidas and sockets. There is an option that includes an air-conditioned portabebidas (cold or hot) and a fixation on the floor of the passenger side where you can set different slides.

Among the materials available to cover certain parts of the passenger compartment are aluminium, wood, chrome, leather and Alcantara fabric.

The gasoline version has a 2.0-l engine TFSI engine with 211 hp coupled to a shift automatic double clutch "S-Tronic 'with 7 speeds. With this engine, the Q5 accelerates from 0 to 100km / h in 7.2 s and reaches a maximum speed of 222 km / h. It has an average consumption of 8.5 l/100 km. It is a four-cylinder engine with turbocharger, direct injection and variable control of valve height ( "system" Valvelift more information). A Tiguan Volkswagen engine with similar (2.0 l IST with 200 hp and automatic change "Tiptronic"), accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.5 s and reaches 207 km / h with an average consumption of 9.9 the 100 km. That includes worst performance and increased consumption that the Q5.

The Diesel is less potent 2.0-litre, 170 hp and injection through common; also four cylinders. This version has a gearbox 6-speed manual. With this combination, the Q5 accelerates to 100 km / h in 9.2 s and maximum speed is 204 km / h. It has an average consumption content, as it needs only 6.7 litre for travel 100 km. A Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi 173 hp has a higher average consumption (7.4 of the 100 km).

The other diesel engine is 6-cylinder 3.0 litre with a 'V' and 240 hp. Maximum speed with this engine is 225 km / h, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in only 6.5 s and the average consumption is 7.7 l/100 km. This engine is associated change "S"-Tronic 7 speeds.

The traction is the four wheels through a Torsen differential ", the system that uses Audi, except in the R8, with the models that have the engine positioned longitudinally. In normal running conditions transmits force to front and rear axle in a ratio of 40:60. According to the bond can vary this division diverting up to 65% of torque to the front or up 85% to the rear.

As the A4, the Q5 may have the "Select" Drive Audi. This system can vary the response of the accelerator, assistance and scalability of the address, the mode of operation of the automatic change of torque converter 'tiptronic' and the hardness of the suspension adjustment variable. Depending on the level of equipment for each unit may change some or all of the functions described.

These settings can be modified at the same time in terms of three planned programmes ( "Comfort", "Automatic" or "dynamic"). If the car is also central command "MMI", the driver can create your own combination of settings.

For the first time in Audi, there is a wizard for the lights that automatically selects the road or crossing (BMW uses a similar device in some of its models).

In addition, there are elements of equipment rare in a car of this kind: help to maintain lane (Lane Assiist "Audi", a vibration in the steering wheel warns the driver that this beyond a line of the road) or a device which controls the presence of obstacles in the blind spot of mirrors ( "Audi Side Assist"). You can also get a programmer speed active ( "Adaptive Cruise Control") capable of maintaining a constant distance with respect to the vehicles in front.

Other elements that may have the lighting system are active cornering ( "Adaptive Light"), an assistant parking camera back ( "Audi Advanced Parking System), front seats with electric adjustments as well as heating and ventilation, for Bluetooth connection phones, a DVD player, TV tuner, voice recognition, connection for a player "iPod" or a sound system "Bang & Olufsen. The most expensive navigation system integrates a high resolution monitor (with maps in three dimensions) and hard drive for storing maps and music in MP3 format.

Other optional elements of the Audi Q5 is the system of keyless entry and start ( "Advanced key"), controlling the tire pressure, a panoramic glass ceiling, an air conditioning automatic three areas, the screens for the rear moons The gate of the boot or an electric folding trailer hitch.

The equipment includes stability control, an electromechanical parking brake, air conditioning or automatic display in the dashboard where shown, for example, recommended the ideal way to drive in the most efficient manner.

The stability control (ESP) has a new feature that detects whether on the roof has been placed baca (capable of supporting up to 100 kg) and therefore if the centre of gravity of the Q5 is higher. In this case, the ESP anticipates its operation.

The ABS has a mode of operation for outside the asphalt that detects the type of soil which is circulating (sand, gravel or rocks) modifying its operation.

The Q5 not have come reductive or differential ahead or behind. Yes there is a speed control for the decline in pending. It has an approach angle of 25 ° and an output of 17.5 º (little to overcome obstacles complicated). The headroom to 20 cm soil is a good value. The wading is of 50 cm.

It uses the same platform Audi A4. As that has some elements of the propulsion system placed to help the engine go further delayed with respect to the front axle (or the shaft in relation to the most advanced engine). The differential is just behind the front engine and clutch or torque converter. All the arms of the suspension (parallelogram deformable) are made of aluminum.

The tyres are series of measures and 235/65 tires are mounted on 17-inch. Optionally, the Q5 may take up to 20 ".