On Apr 26, 5:42*am,
(MummyChunk) wrote:
> From AB
>
> Apr 25, 2012 , INGOLSTADT, Germany
> High-performance SUV with many talents – the updated Audi Q5
>
Right. But we've heard you the first time around.

> - Audi connect services set new benchmark for infotainment
>
Oh, I'm sure.

> Sporty, spacious, comfortable and multifunctional – the Audi Q5 has a
> versatile and successful character. Now the mid-class SUV is even more
> attractive, efficient and sporty – adding many new solutions in
> design, infotainment, chassis and engines. The Q5 hybrid quattro, the

The much needed _proper_(solid) engine skid plates attachment points
were sourced from vw parts bins. I hope. Polo cross has them.

> The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system is standard with all but
> one engine – only the 2.0 TDI with 105 kW (143 hp) has front-wheel
> drive. Normally, the center differential distributes engine power to
> the rear and front axle at a ratio of 60:40, but it can redistribute
> the power at lightning speed when necessary. The torque vectoring
> system finishes its job with finely tuned brake interventions.
>
No no no dude. Active rear DIFFERENTIAL is what does torque vectoring.
'em brakes are for the progress impediment on 'em
upperlowerunderclassers
sans the active rear diff. Juke has is. So it might work fine on
A1/2/3. On a Q5?
Any Q5 I mean, not just the most expensive hybrid powertrain Q5: I
don't think so.

> distinctive new traits. The interior design of the headlights has been
> modified; the LED daytime running lights of the optional xenon plus
> units are shaped as curved bands that surround the headlights. Audi
> also offers the optional adaptive light with dynamic cornering light
> and static turning light.

You did not have to rub it in that americans won't get a full LED unit
and have to make do with xenon and subsequent stratospherical
price tag on the resulting hybrid headlight assembly.
We get it: it's complex and expensive to maintain ALL the way around.
Not just in the powertrain.

> The engine hood and trunk lid consist of aluminum, while a large share
> of the car's structural elements integrate ultra-high-strength steels;
> they reduce weight and improve crash safety. The high-performance
> SUV's interior has a solid and highly comfortable look. Audi received
> the "Euro Car Body Award" for the Q5 body – the most
> prestigious award in car design.

"best skid plates design award" is what I want to see happening yearly
with A4 making to the top 3 in the twisty little tubing protection
subcategory.

> Extras worthy of special mention are the convenience key, three-zone
> automatic air conditioning system and climate-controlled comfort seats
> with a ventilation function. The panoramic glass roof also creates a
> pleasant atmosphere in the interior.

Glass remove options is also hopefully present for the customers
who has spent some time with their previous rides
riding on the roof and for customers who do not exclude such
a possibility in their future. leave this **** to the french
as they don't have anything else to compete on.

> The S mode and
> the manual shift gate of the tiptronic are configured for a sporty
> style of driving.

I do hope "sporty" will be dropped from the audi vocabulary.
I have some trailer park homed mustang images when "sporty" is
mentioned. Drop it.
Though given that americans, as usual, won't get a manual with ANY
engine choice it could be fitting.