subject: Auto Reviews [print this page] After brought into this world in 2008, the 2013 Audi Q5 features styling tweaks both inside and out is expected to land in showrooms. The highlights include a 15% decrease in fuel consumption and interior updates.
Exterior styling has been updated when the official pictures leaked onto the web. The 2013 Audi Q5 has also fitted with a new six-point grille; the headlights have been remodeled; plus updated trim; subtly modified column control stalks; incorporate both LED lamps and xenon.In addition, we find tweaked tail lamp graphics; 20-inch alloy wheels; a modified rear apron.
The interior has also been refined, include a revised center console, new chrome trim on the controls, plus a broad selection of new infotainment features.The 2013 Audi Q5 has also improved MMI infotainment system, which incorporates a large hard drive, 3D graphics and a DVD player, seven-inch color monitor.In addition, another new feature is the smartphone app Audi music stream.
Of more importance of the 2013 Audi Q5 are the changes found under the hood with a choice of five engines: three TDI turbodiesels, two TFSI gasoline engines and one hybrid setup.
The first is diesel variants start with 2.0L four-bangers that produce 141 hp (105 kW/143 PS) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) while offering a fuel economy figure of just 5.3 liters/km (44mpg US / 53mpg UK).The third is a 3.0-liter TDI V6, which produces 245 hp (180 kW/245PS) and a whopping 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque.
The petrol options consist of a 3.0 TFSI outputs 268hp (272PS) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque and a new 2.0 TFSI with 221hp (165 kW/225PS) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).Its fuel consumption with a manual transmission is 7.6 liters per 100 km (30.9 US mpg).
The final powertrain is the Q5 Hybrid also gets its release. The Q5 hybrid quattro will use a 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder, with an electric motor contributing another 241hp (180 kW/245PS) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque.Its combined fuel consumption has been rated at 34.1 US mpg or 40.9mpg UK, can scoot from 0-62 in 7.1 second through eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Pricing for the 2013 Audi Q5 will start at "'39,900 for the European markets.
by: Denver S. McClure
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