2012 Audi Q5 is a strong choice for a luxury compact SUV
Audi capitalized on the huge demand for compact SUVs with the 2009 debut of the Q5. For the 2012 model year, Audi's classy premium SUV faces a pack of rivals including the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Infiniti EX35, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, Range Rover Evoque, and Volvo XC60.
The Audi Q5 makes a very convincing case for itself among the crowd. Audi's signature high-quality interior is evident, as are a stylish design, efficient and powerful engines, and refinement. It's available in four trim levels—2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 3.2 Premium Plus, and 3.2 Prestige—and the numbers relate to either a 211-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 270-hp 3.2-liter V6. All-wheel drive comes standard. The Q5 doesn't provide quite the fun drive of higher performing rivals, but it's such a competent all-rounder it's difficult to really criticize it for that. Its only real shortcomings are relatively limited trunk space and its costly options, many via packages such as the appealing S line and Luxury packages.
RepairPal gave the Audi Q5 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of
5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Audi Q5 16th out of 25 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
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Drive type
4WD/AWD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
211 @ 4300
Torque (ft-lbs)
258 @ 1500
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
19.8
Wheelbase
110.5"
Overall length
182.2"
Width
74.7"
Height
65.1"
Leg room
F 41"/R 37.4"
Head room
F 39.4"/R 39"
Front tires
235/60R18
Rear tires
235/60R18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
660/4400 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
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