2011 Audi Q5 2.0T quattro - Drive Time Review

Drive Time review of the 2011 Audi Q5 2.0T quattro by auto critic Steve Hammes

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2011
• Audi
• Q5
• 2.0T
• quattro
• all-wheel
• drive
• Tiptronic
• Drive
• Time
• review
• Steve
• Hammes

[TripleXXX8700]

What about towing capacity. I am guessing it is a lot higher with the six. People often use these vehicles to tow the ski boat or skidoos to the cottage.

[stevehammes]

@TripleXXX8700 Good point...though I've never seen a Q5 towing anything: 4,400 pounds no matter which engine you get.

[Larrygallis]

could you review the mercedes e350?

[stevehammes]

@Larrygallis Thanks for your requests! I'm working on my spring schedule now and will post a video blog soon to fill everybody in. 

[gheffty93]

Hey Steve, thanks for answering my previous posts - nice to see someone actually responding for once!

Anyways, would you take this over the GLK, RDX, X3, XC60, RX, EX, and Evoque? And on that note, do you have a review for the Evoque? Thanks again!

[76carmel]

The Q5 is nice, but if I had a choice between this and the BMW X3, I'd take the X3; the X3 has an Twin Turbo I-6 with 300 lb-ft. and 300 hp. But if you fill it up with options, the X3 could go over $50k. But the Q5 at its base turbo at $38k as tested, its a steal.

[releasetaiwan]

is that a 8 automatic shiftable gear box?

[shoelace510]

It's good, but even with MMI Audi needs to update their dashboard layout and steering wheels... at the very least to match their A8 lineup because it's really not competitive in looks or ease of use.

[jurx7]

how much is the average payment for filling this car tank?

[knack0125]

They ought to make that 2.0T optional for all trims. If I could afford such a thing i'd get the top trim with all the bells and whistles along with the 2.0T so i can make my money back since it takes premium. But atleast its a good step by Audi.

[rtomson]

This Q5 seems to be best in class of the luxury small SUV / crossovers / whatever they're calling them now. Better than the new X3 and better than Merc GLK for sure.

[scotsmaninusa]

Audi have took out the parking sensors and back up cameras on the 2011s unless you pay about $3 grand for the sat nav.I test drove this car recently and the premium plus seems the best bet as I love the front LEDs.

[DancinRandy54]

can you also do an acura rdx? thanks :) you have the best reviews!! :) 

[DJEddieXZ]

Can you reivew the 2011 Kia Optima Both Turbo and regular versions?