Used 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro SUV.
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New Q5 Owner
jns2000, Colorado Springs, CO, 10/08/2011
2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
We've had our new Q5 for a month. We've driven an Acura MDX for awhile and love it. In terms of comfort and driving experience though, the Q5 is several steps beyond the Acura! Extremely quiet, firm comfortable ride, nimble handling, plenty of power from the 2.0T - even up the step grade of I-70 west of Denver. And, so far good gas mileage, about as advertised, but much better than our … Acura. The tech'y stuff takes a little getting used to, Nav, Bluetooth, media, and personal/car settings. The car is a perfect size for a couple of empty nesters who will use this car on trips ... might be tad small for a family trip!
Gorgeous
dinobingham, Irving, TX, 07/28/2011
2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Love this car - I'm still breaking it in, but having had 3 new A4's in the last 12 years, this one felt like coming home (albeit with larger rooms).
Have kiddies on the way so the extra room will help - cargo space is not huge but is adequate.
The 2.0 litre had more balls than I expected - nowhere near as clunky as the Q7 I test drove
- this one handles like the 2009 A4 with the same … motor - pulls nicely and sits down while cornering.
The moonlight blue is stunning - I wished I could've seen one with the cinammon interior but only the light tan was available.
You'll notice the screen displays are sharper - kind of like going from an iPhone 3G to the sharper 4.
It Makes Me Smile
optionsf, 03/31/2015
2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
I have shopped for an SUV for three years, awaiting the Jeep Cherokee, then opting for the AWD Nissan Rogue. When I couldn't get the color and version I wanted on time, I found a 2012 Q5 very lightly used for the same price as these new cars...only12k miles.
Today I took it on the infamous run to costco and found myself smiling...when the back gate opens automatically, when I stashed … the wine bottles in the compartment under the rug, when I got in and turned on the Bang & Olufsen upgraded sound, and when the turbo kicked in and I shot past another car uphill.
The build quality is excellent and this 3 yr old feels tight and solid. After my last Nissan Murano, it feels like a sports car
2012 Q5 2.0T Premium
peteq5, Asbury Park, NJ, 03/11/2012
2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Recently purchased the Q5 Premium with what appears to be the standard Option list in my area of Heated Seats, Sunroof, and Convenience Package.
Only other option was the Monsoon Grey paint (I hate the extra charge for Paint).
Car drives like an A4 with better utility.
Gas mileage has been on the higher side (I drive mainly on a Parkway - with Stop & Go Traffic).
Deceptively fast as you … almost always feel you are going slower then the Speedo indicates, and quite smooth for an CUV.
I should have ordered a Premium Plus stripped for the same base price, but did not want to wait 6 extra weeks.
Best description, a Sports sedan in CUV body!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Top-notch interior craftsmanship
- Pro:class-leading fuel economy
- Pro:top crash scores
- Pro:roomy backseat
- Pro:sporty handling.
- Con:Below-average cargo capacity
- Con:unintuitive control layout without navigation
- Con:artificial steering feel.
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