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2009 Audi Q5 Safety Review

September 30, 2009

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Top Safety Pick
IIHS

Five stars for frontal and side impacts
NHTSA

The field of view is commanding
Edmunds

Audi’s 2009 Q5 crossover earns five stars in all ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) names it a Top Safety Pick.

“The field of view is commanding,” says Edmunds, “obstructed only by the outside rearview mirrors.”

Safety features abound on the Q5. ConsumerGuide lists “ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front and rear side airbags” as available safety options.

“I particularly loved the rearview camera in the Q5,” says the MotherProof reviewer. “Not only does it have a great image, but it superimposes guide lines on the image to show your current path of travel. Never has it been so easy to tell if you are going to make it into that tight parking spot.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Audi Q5 ranks among the best SUVs for crash safety.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Top Safety PickIIHSFive stars for frontal and side impactsNHTSAThe field of view is commandingEdmunds Audi’s 2009 Q5 crossover earns five stars in all ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) names it a Top Safety Pick. “The field of view is commanding,” says Edmunds, “obstructed only by the outside rearview mirrors.” Safety features abound on the Q5. ConsumerGuide lists “ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front and rear side airbags” as available safety options. “I particularly loved the rearview camera in the Q5,” says the MotherProof reviewer. “Not only does it have a great image, but it superimposes guide lines on the image to show your current path of travel. Never has it been so easy to tell if you are going to make it into that tight parking spot.” ConclusionThe 2009 Audi Q5 ranks among the best SUVs for crash safety. 2009 AUDI Q5 STYLING | [8 out of 10] MotherProof: “When I first saw the interior, I actually said, ‘Ooooohhhh’” Edmunds: “content to be itself, rather than striving to be an alternative to a BMW or a Mercedes-Benz” Automobile Magazine: “It's a very pleasant place to be” The 2009 ...

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Other Choices:

Three distinct groups of competitors emerge for the 2009 Audi Q5. The first group comprises its fellow travelers from Germany and Great Britain; the Mercedes-Benz GLK wears angular clothes and bakes in off-roading, four-wheel drive, and a big V-6, with diesel power on the way. The BMW X3 is the senior officer in the class and is substantially improved in ride and handling in 2008. Land Rover’s LR2 is a square-jawed niche player in the group, with true four-wheeling bred in its blocky silhouette. The next pair, the Acura RDX and Infiniti EX35, share Japanese heritage, but feel radically different. The RDX’s pulsing turbocharged four-cylinder seems at odds with its mission, while the EX35’s teensy cargo area leads to questions about its SUV classification. Lastly, the soft and comfy SUVs in this group include the Lexus RX, a luxury favorite with little driving feel and a hybrid model; the new Volvo XC60, a sleek and fairly quick-footed SUV with a marvelous interior; and the Cadillac SRX, a new entry in this size class with crisp styling and good on-road maneuvers.

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