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2010 Audi Q5 Review

September 30, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

super cute
MotherProof

content to be itself, rather than striving to be an alternative to a BMW or a Mercedes-Benz
Edmunds

very handsome, even pretty
Automobile Magazine

The 2010 Audi Q5 is more subtly good-looking than most sedans; its softly sculptured lines use height and stance to convey all the right SUV messages. In the eyes of the Automobile Magazine reviewer, "the Q5 is a very handsome, even pretty, vehicle, with good proportions and exquisite detailing in items like the LED headlights and taillamps." MotherProof goes slightly more agog, proclaiming, "I'm going to go ahead and say it: The Q5 is super cute...It's so good-looking that it robbed me of my dignity; I couldn't help but squeal and say things best represented by teenagers' texting (OMG i <3 it!)." Edmunds says the new Q5 is "stylish, luxurious and powerful, yet this is an Audi that's content to be itself, rather than striving to be an alternative to a BMW or a Mercedes-Benz or even a Porsche."

Audi's traditionally well-executed cabins make sense of what could be a lot of little buttons. Framing them in metallic trim, applying wood (like the maple in the vehicle tested by TheCarConnection.com), and matching leathers and plastics closely gives the somewhat cluttered dash a unified, rich look. MotherProof is, again, very favorable about the Audi's interior aesthetics: "The Q5's interior is pure luxury. In my test car, the seats were a rich-looking, creamy Cardamom color, and the dash was trimmed in blond maple wood. It was gorgeous. When I first saw the interior, I actually said, ‘Ooooohhhh,' in front of the delivery guy. It's that pretty." ConsumerGuide concurs, saying, "The cabin is dressed in standard leather and wood trim and imparts an overall classy air. Materials quality, design, and workmanship are top-notch." The compliments don't end there; Automobile Magazine also gushes about the Q5's interior: "As in all contemporary Audi models, the Q5's interior is beautifully rendered in quality plastics, supple leather, and precisely engineered controls. It's a very pleasant place to be."

Automobile Magazine comments that while Audis are common in Spain, "people on the streets of Valencia took favorable notice of the Q5. We expect that Americans will like it, as well."

Conclusion

The 2010 Audi Q5 stands sleekly, with a fast wagon roofline and a charming, richly trimmed cabin.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:super cuteMotherProofcontent to be itself, rather than striving to be an alternative to a BMW or a Mercedes-BenzEdmundsvery handsome, even prettyAutomobile Magazine The 2010 Audi Q5 is more subtly good-looking than most sedans; its softly sculptured lines use height and stance to convey all the right SUV messages. In the eyes of the Automobile Magazine reviewer, "the Q5 is a very handsome, even pretty, vehicle, with good proportions and exquisite detailing in items like the LED headlights and taillamps." MotherProof goes slightly more agog, proclaiming, "I'm going to go ahead and say it: The Q5 is super cute...It's so good-looking that it robbed me of my dignity; I couldn't help but squeal and say things best represented by teenagers' texting (OMG i <3 it!)." Edmunds says the new Q5 is "stylish, luxurious and powerful, yet this is an Audi that's content to be itself, rather than striving to be an alternative to a BMW or a Mercedes-Benz or even a Porsche." Audi's traditionally well-executed cabins make sense of what could be a lot of little buttons. Framing them in metallic trim, applying wood (like the maple in the vehicle tested by TheCarConnection.com), and matching leathers and plastics closely gives the somewhat cluttered dash a unified, rich look. MotherProof is, again, very favorable about the Audi's interior aesthetics: "The Q5's interior is pure luxury. In my test car, the seats were a rich-looking, creamy Cardamom color, and the dash was trimmed in blond maple wood. It was gorgeous. When I first saw the interior, I actually said, ‘Ooooohhhh,' in front of the delivery guy. It's that pretty." ConsumerGuide concurs, saying, "The cabin is dressed in standard leather and wood trim and imparts an overall classy air. Materials quality, design, and workmanship are top-notch." The compliments don't end there; Automobile Magazine also gushes about the Q5's interior: "As in all contemporary Audi models, the Q5's interior is beautifully rendered in quality plastics, supple leather, and precisely engineered controls. It's a very pleasant place to be." Automobile Magazine comments that while Audis are common in Spain, "people on the streets of Valencia took favorable notice of the Q5. We expect that Americans will like it, as well." ConclusionThe 2010 Audi Q5 stands sleekly, with a fast wagon roofline and a charming, richly trimmed cabin. 2010 AUDI Q5 STYLING | [8 out of 10] MotherProof: "super cute" Edmunds: "content to be itself, rather than striving to be an alternative to a BMW or a Mercedes-Benz " Automobile Magazine: "very handsome, even pretty" The 2010 Audi Q5 is more subtly good-looking than most sedans ...

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Three distinct groups of competitors emerge for the 2010 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, 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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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  Audi Charlotte #1, Posted: 9/23/2009

    The 2010 Audi Q5 is quickly a hit with us, just like the 2009 models, we can't keep em on the shelf! (so to speak)

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