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So do not hurry up and get to know the choice before the opinion avtoobozrevateley. They break in a new "SUV" / "adapter» (crossover) from the Audi and have very definite conclusions. Moreover, observers from outside Germany, and prejudice in favor of brands they have none. Do not think that the Q5 - perelitsovanny under the "sister" brand folksvagenovsky Tiguan; anything like that. There probably the last generation A4 (or sports coupe A5), raised above the surface of the running - in the traditional way for the Audi Allroad. In contrast to the "Tiguan", the power unit is placed longitudinally in Q5 - like the A4 and A5. Anyway, the new model has a strong personality that deserves careful attention. Let's see. On vzglyadVyglyadit "Five" is much more compact than a colossal Q7. Although in practice the new Audi is not small: it is larger than the Outlander from MMC (or the same "Tiguan") - and much more capacious. Seen from the front draws attention to the low expressive falshradiator lowered - in style - cut-out. Slightly slanting and well decorated svetobloki air inlets underline the character of the elegant "adapter": a strong and purposeful, but without being too aggressive. Pay tribute harmonious proportions and verified lines: a profile of 2-obemnik looks almost like a sports coupe. Dynamic impression of lightness is enhanced with stylish five-spoke alloy wheels. And the rear view also does not disappoint: gracefully curved glass under the peak of "spoilers", wedge-shaped lights and a pair of exhaust pipes under the bumpers painted in body color. Yes, the new Audi tailored okay. A firm is cross-linked? On hoduDovolno high seating provides the driver an excellent all-round visibility - an important quality for the "urban warrior". The car does not look bulky and gives the person behind the wheel of a distinct sense of size, which allows you to confidently maneuver in tight traffic. Many automakers say the road holding and handling them in "adapters" - at a good sports sedan. However, only a few of the elevated road over the models actually support this claim. And among them - the new mid-size "sport-business manager» (SUV) from Audi. It should not be called a "crook", but the class of behavior on the roads with improved surface for Q5 coming unless Bavarian X6 - the car is much higher klassom.Bokovyh rolls barely noticeable - even in sharp turns. Steering wheel, "transparent" and accurate, but the gearbox (with well-chosen numbers) - and hand, and "robotic» S-tronic - switch quickly and clearly. Slap car: 2-liter 16-klapannikom TFSI «SUV" is capable of accelerating from zero to 100 km / h in a mere 7.2 seconds. Declared maximum speed - 222 km / h. With an average consumption of gasoline (EU) only 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers, is needed here is the engine with a compression-ignition? In ballahA because you can order the Q5 from the power unit and assistants (including a 3-liter turbodiesel). So the first quantitative assessment, placed observers, is clear: The dynamics and control - 5 (out of possible 5). Other estimates only confirm the good impression of familiarity with the new "SUVs» Audi. Vzglyanite.Komfort and equipment - 5. The "five" exceptionally smooth ride: Bus sized "sunk without air" are exactly even on rough and bumpy road. Noise from the powertrain, tires, free-air, and so successfully suppressed effectively soundproofed. Inside the spacious, comfortable fit - including in the 2nd row, where passengers are not cramped and three. And foot space is available. The ceiling is no pressure on his head, and thanks to the large size steklopaneli roof (extra charge) Q5 interior full of light and air. Leather seat upholstery - even in the basic version. Rear sofa moves back and forth between 100 mm and the back consists (in part), although not "sex", but does not interfere with loading. An option is also a folding front passenger seat back - for the transport of long-length. The list of standard equipment climate control, windshield wipers with a "rain sensor", sensor reversing etc. useful things. The surcharge is an improved corporate interface MMI, a decent 'music »Bang & Olufsen, navigation and much more. Including the "coasters" with heating - is in amerikanski.Vyrazitelnaya style, sophisticated functionality - high-quality materials and finishes. The class can not be concealed. Safety and security - 5. At Audi confident that Q5 will get all five "stars" in trials "on strike" by Euro-NCAP; God to help them. And "active" safety at height: inside the 6 "pads", a belt with pretensioners and child seat attachment Isofix. Hi-tech headrests protect the cervical vertebrae in a rear impact. The side "curtains" are available for extra charge - as well as camera review, "blind spots", signaling exit from the lane, "thruster" svetooptika headache. Electronic hill descent («motion on a slope") helps the driver on the steep hills, and the advanced program distinguishes itself dynamic stabilization of the load on rails on the roof (where the center of gravity rises, ESP switched before - from sin). And a lot more of that laid passenger car of this class - especially the Audi. Quality and reliability - 5. Q5 created on the same platform, MLP, and that the latest generation A4. Also, 2-door A5; platform to be extremely successful - Wed assess what new sedan / "wagon" / coupe received a avtoobozrevateley around the wide world. Engines fully tested in the case; execution units / components and workmanship car deserves the highest mark. Current expenditure - 4. The only one test position, where gleaning Q5 score. An expensive car - and the purchase, and during operation (although the fuel spends quite mild). In the black: exemplary behavior on the roads with improved surface, good looks, powerful and high-torque engines, high-quality execution and assembly, rich equipment. In the red: limited off-road capabilities, high price. Overall rating - 5 (of 5). Honed style, classy finish spacious and flexible interior design variable. And exemplary behavior on the road (with improved surface). Verdict: recommended - in the extreme. Although off-road capabilities Q5 small; at Audi have focused attention on what needs to be a buyer in the relevant market segment. Highly professional work. Help-obektivka. Mid-size 5-seat "sports-business manager» Q5 inherits a great tradition marks with 4 rings, by which polnoprivodniki quattro has produced since 1980. Engine range is limited until 4th choice: 2-liter 16-klapannikom TFSI (direct injection gasoline combustion and turbocharging) with a maximum power of 211 hp Which is achieved at surprisingly low revs - 4300 min-1. The highest torque (350 Nm) remains constant in the range of 1500-4200 min-1; tyagovity agregat.A beskompressornaya also V-shaped "Six» FSI capacity of 3.2 liters - also with direct injection. With a compression ratio of 12.5 (!) Engine produces up to 271 hp at 6500 min-1, the highest torque - 330 Nm in the range of 3-5 thousand rpm. There are a couple turbo diesel TDI (with a diesel particulate filter DPF): 2-liter 170-strong "four" with the same highest torque as that of the TFSI. And the 3-liter V-6 that develops 240 hp to at 4 thousand rpm, the range of 1.5-3 thousand rpm torque of 500 Nm! Advanced, but proven design, and 2-liter 16-klapannikom come with a 6-speed "handle" - or with the latest CAT S-tronic. While "six" are equipped with only "robotic» S-tronic. In addition, it is expected "modest" 180 strong "Quartet» TFSI - and with gasoline direct injection. It is clear that the Europeans care about performance above all with diesel engines, while the Russians are particularly interested in motors Q5 TFSI and FSI. Is also very economical to toplivu.V press releases Audi at the heart of an advanced architecture extends the power unit: engine (both 4 - and 6-cylinder) is shifted by 15 cm + ago. Differential to move forward, and cross-transmission shaft passes between the flywheel and clutch. That's all, 154 mm - a trifle, it would seem ... But the "weight distribution" of the axes was much better: the front axle is loaded is not so much. Hence, road holding and handling the A4 and Q5, which are so pleased obozrevateley.Bespodobnaya S-tronic (2 clutch, 7 assists and switching without breaking the flow of power!) Works either automatically, or in the enforcement of management - a lever on the center console or buttons on the " Shukri. " Coupled with a proprietary scheme quattro, «robot» CAT forms one of the most advanced transmissions today. Permanent four-wheel drive - in contrast to the periodic connection of rear axle (Audi A3 quattro, VW Tiguan, and many others). Or the front - like a polnoprivodnikov BMW.U Q5 all 4-wheel paddle without a break! Hence, automation is never late with the connection of another bridge. And most importantly, the machine's behavior does not change every now and then from mono-to four-wheel drive (and back), very rare for the modern "SUV" dignity. Asymmetrical central Torsen differential on the default divides torque in proportion 40/60 - in favor of the rear axle. Such distribution gives the "adapter" slightly pronounced "rear-wheel drive" manners "drivers" like. But when the wheels slip Torsen instantly throws up to 65% thrust to the front axle - or up to 85% on the back. Although rigid differential lock is not available - and downshift to "razdatke" no. Not vzyschite.Speredi and back in Q5 kinematically perfect suspension double wishbone (no McPherson); coil springs, sway bar. A package of optional Drive Select offers adjustable dampers stiffness. 235/65R tires size 235/60R, or mounted on a 17 - or 18-inch rim for a fee (performance S-line) put as much as 20-inch wheels. Under a solid mass of "SUV" brakes with ventilated 320-millimeter discs in the front (rear 300 mm) with the "sixes" are 345/330 mm diameter rotors. Of course, the standard kit includes ABS, ESP and other electronic aids for landing voditelya.Pri full duty capacity boot - 540 liters, with the folding rear seat backs its capacity increases to 1560 liters. Wet weight of the "five" - ??from 1805 kg (with 2-liter TDI), a 3-liter turbodiesel accumulates a lot of 1940 kg. Nevertheless, from the site to "hundreds» Q5 with powerful "Six» TDI accelerates in 6.5 seconds wonderful. Performance outshines even 3.2 FSI 3.2-liter gasoline V-6 - about half a second! Declared maximum speed of the "five» 3.0 TDI - 225 km / h (although heavy fuel dynamic 2-obemnik burns an average of only 7.5 liters per 100 km). A 2-liter TDI diesel average consumption is reduced and does up to 6.7 liters! True, the acceleration time to 100km / h then deteriorates by 3 sec. And "maximum speed" is reduced to 204 km / h. But is weak? Considerable contribution to the quality of speed and fuel efficiency makes it the aerodynamics Q5: the new Audi among the best "sports-business executives coefficient of air resistance - 0.33. In the frontal area of ??2.65 m2 aerodynamic factor is 0.87, a smooth head held Venturi diffuser, which creates the speed downforce stabilizes the vehicle on the road. The embodiment of the motto Vorsprung durch Technik (progress through technology) - and the results nalitso.Pod release "adapter» Q5 in China opened a new assembly plant Audi AG, focused primarily on the export of the new model. In its time stamp with 4 rings, made a considerable contribution to strengthening the prestige of the national automotive industry, "released in Germany." Now going in Ingolstadt, it seems, to promote the slogan "Made in China", he associated the wind. Dissenting opinion. Congratulations to the boys from Ingolstadt, bravo! Earn 5 points from our reviewers is extremely difficult; animals. For all the time "excellent" mark they were honored just a few of the models - on the fingers of countless. For example, BMW X3 was "C grade" - and the Chevrolet Captiva, too. While sitroenovsky C-Crosser, Outlander, Nissan Qashqai, Toyota RAV4 and a "popular» Tiguan awarded 4 points. So the "five" is worth a lot, and in Europe for her request of 41 thousand euros (2-liter TDI and manual transmission). But Russian buyers Q5 costs and does not come cheap (although the high price, I fear, no waiting time - despite the financial crisis). Q5 noticeably smaller older "brother" on the mark - the bulky Q7. Just right for the local motorist - regardless of age, gender and marital status. If your budget allows ... begs comparison with the new Volvo XC60: «SUV" of the same class. In a more or less equal to the former Ford assembly "adapter" slightly cheaper than the competitor from Audi. (Although in their price range, plus or minus 1.5 thousand euros do not mean much). There are no words, XC60 - an attractive and safe cars. But the "German" outperform "Swede" in almost all test items (including a fuel economy). These cases ... Is that possible misunderstandings about the exterior, there is no accounting for tastes. img8} Photos Audi.