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TROPIC • CAR REVIEW

Impressive punch

Car fanatic Darren Barber
takes the Audi Q5
for a spin in this Tropic review.

SAFETY VERDICT
MODEL: Audi Q5 50 TDI Quattro Sport When it comes to safety, the Audi Q5 If you’re in the market for a
AVAILABLE: Audi Centre Cairns has a comprehensive package. Blind new SUV that will have no trouble
spot monitoring, active lane assist, chasing down a Porsche on the open
The new Audi Q5 is here to impress with autonomous emergency braking road then look no further. All in all the
more power, more torque and more and adaptive cruise control are all Q5 drives well, has very impressive fuel
equipment than ever before. The Q5 standard features. consumption, class leading technology
packs a big punch with 210KW of power and packs enough punch to fulfil the
and 620Nm of torque, which is only DRIVING EXPERIENCE inner child inside all of us.
marginally lower than the previous SQ5. Driving the Q5 is a very pleasant
This mean it’s one seriously quick SUV experience as you are nestled deep
with a 0-100 time of 5.8 seconds. The into leather sports seats at an
diesel engine is smooth, whisper quiet elevated driving position. There is
and paired with an eight-speed automatic a good amount of room up front
transmission and quattro all-wheel drive with enough space for two adults
system that is returning a very impressive and the back seats aren’t too squishy
6.3 litres per 100km. This Q5 feels more either. The updated voice control
like a sophisticated German sports car works a treat and the audio controls
than a traditionally bulky SUV. are quite easy to use while cruising
along. Audi’s air suspension also
FEATURES gave a fantastic ride quality and
Starting at $75,300 with standard great grip on the windy road to Port
features including the Audi 12.3- inch Douglas.
‘Virtual Cockpit’ digital instrument
cluster and an 8.3- inch dash screen
that incorporates navigation, Apple AUDI Q5 50 TDI QUATTRO SPORT
CarPlay and Android Auto. The model
tested is $110,979 drive away and was
packed with features including 20” • Powerful diesel engine • Conservatively styled
alloy wheels, Audi side assist, surround • Impressive fuel economy • Interior could look a little dated
view 360 degree camera, keyless entry • Class leading performance with new Audi’s on the way
and start, sports leather seats and • Great range of safety features
so much more.

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