The Audi Q5 is the first compact luxury sport utility vehicle from the German car maker, Audi. The Q5 Audi performance ratings to the vehicle are good when compared with the other competitor models in its class.

Powertrain

The sole engine to the Audi Q5 is a 3.2 liter V6 engine that has the capacity to deliver power up to 270 hp at an angular speed of 6500 rpm and 243 lb ft at 3000 rpm. The engine in the car is mated to a standard 6-speed automatic. With the V6 engine the luxury car can achieve fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon in the city premises and 23 miles per gallon on the highway roads.

Key Features

The key features in the Audi Q5 are its performance, acceleration and interior materials and on the negative side of the car, the price of the car is high and the wind noise irritates. The Q5 Audi performance parts and accessories are made using advanced technologies. Some of the performance parts in the model include V6 engine, tiptronic transmission, cast iron heads and blocks, air intake filters, spoilers and more.

Apart from the Q5 Audi performance, the luxury model is also featured with advanced safety and entertainment features. The dimensions of the car remain unchanged for the 2009 model year.