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5 out of 5 stars

Great Crossover SUV

rb, 07/20/2009
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought the Q5 after driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee for the last 5 years. I loved my jeep and hated to give it up but the build quality was poor and gas mileage was terrible. I wanted a higher quality vehicle that still could function as a SUV but drove well and offered better gas mileage. The Q5 fits the bill. The Q5 has a high ground clearance and decent cargo room. It handles great and I’ve been getting 25 MPG + at 75 MPH. The cabin is quiet, the seats are comfortable and the visibility is very good. This car provides great car performance with the functionality (functions you use 99% of the time) of a SUV. This is one of the best reviewed luxury SUV’s on the market and I can see why!

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5 out of 5 stars

Audi owner

audialways, 08/17/2009
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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This is my sixth Audi and the second SUV. Although I love the Q7, I didn't need one that big. I traded it in for the new Q5 and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Audis are very strong and safe cars to drive; they handle the roads so well; especially in these New England winters. There is a sense of security when driving them that I have not felt with other brands.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best In Its Class

Bignewf, 08/27/2009
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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I traded in my 2004 VW Touareg V8 with 125,000 miles. I love this new car. It drives like a dream, a sports car feel with the high ride of an SUV. The interior is simply elegant (I got the Cinnamon brown leather and deep blue exterior), premium plus with Navigation and 19inch wheels. My closest choice was the Volvo XC60, which is also a great car, but the MMI system on the Audi is just, well, cool. The volvo's nav feels very old school and clunky. My only criticism of this car is that when the back seats fold down, there is a gap across the cargo area that a dog's feet could get caught in. Also, the MMI phone system is a dial rather than buttons and plugging in for voicemail is a pain.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome, almost perfect, Audi

Elle, 08/29/2009
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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This car looks and handles great. It is fun to drive, has plenty of cargo space, and has a great sound system. I came from a Mercedes with every bell and whistle imaginable and with this car, don't miss it. I agree that the side mirrors are too big and take getting used to. I do also agree the the shifting of the gears when breaking can be a little jerky- I may just need to get used to it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Audi Q5 - Great SUV!

Phil in Dallas, 09/14/2009
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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My wife in on her second Audi (first an A4, now an A6). I'm the "designated SUV driver" in the family. I had a 5 year old Nissan Murano, which performed well and was a good value, but I've always been jealous of my wife's Audi(s). I looked at several mid-sized SUV's as a replacement, but none compared with the Q5. It drives like a sport sedan, with all of the comfort and convenience of a SUV. The size is perfect for getting around downtown and parking spaces, but it feels very large inside.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Transmission default

alex, 10/07/2009
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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Although a very good looking car and fun to drive at high speeds, this car transmission technology is still too new and Audi has not full control over it, I have a default transmission, and am not the only one, they have no right answers as how to fix it, they first exchange the mechatronics which has nothing to do with the jerking of the transmission in the lower gears, and after trying different things and not being able to repair the car their best solution is to replace the entire transmission in a vehicle that has less than 2800 miles. That to me as a customer is unacceptable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Q5 is best choice I could have made

Kim in Seattle, 10/11/2009
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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Was driving an S-line A6 for past 2 years and while it was great it was too big for me. The Q5 has the luxury of the A6 and the nimbleness of the A4 all packaged in a functional SUV. I have wanted a mini SUV for years but they all look like 'soccer mom' cars until the Q5. That's what made the difference. The exterior is so aggressive and sporty vs 'cute'. One touch of the power hatch lift button and I can get my bike in the cargo area or pack up for a road trip. My husband wanted to keep the A6 and even he admits the Q5 is pretty cool.

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4 out of 5 stars

Side mirror/ hatch back dr/ Cruise contr

Dragonfly, 05/07/2010
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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I enjoy my car and it is awesome looking but the side mirrors are too big to be point that I even had an accident because of them.1st time in 37 years and the hatch back door needs to be automatic in all models. Cruise control is terrible as it is an instant when you try to change the set speed. Other than that, all else is great. Dragonfly

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