By Mauricio Lezcano / carsntravel / Photos Audi
For 2015 the Audi Q5 TDI provides impressive carlike handling and functional utility for every day driving. The Q5 TDI combines the handling of a sport sedan, the higher ground clearance of an SUV, and the cabin of a luxury car.
Exterior
The exterior is sporty, sophisticated, spacious and functional. The Q5 TDI features dramatic wheels, classy aluminum roof rails and a gracefully-sloped roof. With the distinctive Single frame grille and LED day time running lights, the Q5 TDI has an unmistakable Audi appearance.
Performance
Under the hood, the fuel-efficient Q5 TDI clean diesel model achieves an EPA estimated 24 MPG city, 31 MPG highway and 27 MPG combined. The Q5 TDI is powered by the 3.0 TDI Turbocharged clean diesel V6 engine, it generates an impressive 240 horsepower and 428 Ib-ft of torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and features the Audi quattro all-wheel drive system.
Interior
Inside, the Audi Q5 TDI is filled with luxurious and functional amenities, including comfortable leather seating surfaces, an eye-catching mix of aluminum accents and all-natural walnut trim, and an optional specially designed thermo heated/cooled cup holder that helps maintain the desired temperature of your beverage with the touch of a button.
With reclining seats, independent climate controls, and ample head and leg room, the Q5 TDI comfortably seats five passengers. The rear seats easily can be folded together with the use of a convenient single release feature that increases the cargo capacity from 29.1 to 57.3 cubic feet.
Technology and Driver Assistance
The Q5 TDI model line offers ideal functionality, performance and efficiency, but also advanced technology and driver assistance features; Premium plus models have Audi side assist, which helps monitor blind spot areas, as well as fast-approaching vehicles, at a range of approximately 150 ft. to the rear of the car available as a standalone option.
Audi Connect
The 2015 Q5 TDI offers the infotainment system Audi connect when MMI Navigation plus is ordered, enabling the Audi connect system to deliver connectivity to up to eight wireless devices. With Audi connect, offered complementary for six months, the onboard Audi MMI Navigation system is enhanced with Google Earth maps for a true aerial view of the route. Audi connect also features real-time localized weather, news and live fuel prices; Google Voice, Local Search for detailed information about travel destinations, such as restaurant or hotel hours, pricing and customer reviews; and the myAudi Destination feature, which allows users to log on to Google Earth from virtually any location in the U.S. and download up to 50 destinations to the vehicle. Audi also offers real-time Sirius XM Traffic information via enhancements to the Audi MMI Navigation plus system.
Summary
For 2015, lineup changes Include; power tailgate and Xenon lighting package standard on the premium package, navigation without Audi connect optional on Premium package, Audi side assist added to Navigation package to become the Technology package available
on Premium Plus, Sport interior package updated with Audi drive select and a black headliner and Luxury package available on Premium Plus.
The manufacturer’s suggested price as tested with the Moonlight Blue Metallic Paint, Bang and Olufsen Sound System, Luxury and Technology Packages including destination charge is $55,625.00.
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