AUDI HAS CONFIRMED that two new engines have been added to the European Q5 range, both detuned variants of the existing 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI units.

The 2.0 TFSI puts out 132kW and 320Nm of torque from its supercharged four-cylinder motor, while the 2.0 TDI develops 105kW and 320Nm.

The 2.0 TDI now becomes the entry-level [...]

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PROVIDING GREEN POWERTRAIN options is fast becoming a key strategy for the world’s automakers. Not every solution fits every market though which is why Audi is preparing a petrol-electric hybrid version of its Q5 SUV, targeted principally at North American ‘green’ buyers.

Set to launch in 2011, the Q5 Hybrid is aimed squarely at markets that [...]

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AUDI AUSTRALIA HAS announced the addition of two new motors to the 2009 Q5 range, bringing the tally to two diesel and two petrol engines.

A 3.2 litre FSI petrol mill will sit just below the existing 3.0 TDI at the top of the Q5 tree, boasting 199kW and 330Nm from its direct-injected and naturally-aspirated six [...]

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JUST AS KIA Australia Public Relations Manager Jonathan Fletcher predicted at the Australian launch of the 2009 Kia Soul, the Korean manufacturer’s funky new small car has achieved top honours in its Euro NCAP safety testing.

According to Euro NCAP, the Soul achieved maximum points in the program’s new testing scheme for child and adult protection [...]

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This year’s GTI meet in Wörthersee – an annual event for European Audi and Volkswagen performance enthusiasts that also saw the unveilling of the VW Golf GTI W12 concept – plays host to a new offering from Audi, in the form of the Audi Q5 Custom Concept.

Created as part of its “100 years of Audi” [...]

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With the launch of two new appearance packages, Audi is offering buyers of its new 2009 Audi Q5 SUV a choice between rugged off-road looks and a more aggressive, sporty visage.

The optional Off-road and S-line packages give buyers the ability to tailor the look of their Q5 to fit their lifestyle. From adventure-ready explorers to [...]

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New Audi Q5 compact SUV is launched in Australia
New seven-speed S tronic transmission at launch
Pricing from $59,900

Following its Aussie debut at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show, the Audi Q5 has now been officially launched in Australia.

Audi’s managing director Joerg Hofmann says that like the Audi Q7, the Audi Q5 is set to fit perfectly [...]

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Pricing announced for new Audi Q5 ahead of Australian launch
Two direct-injection engines priced below $60,000rrp
Brand new seven-speed S-tronic transmission makes its debut

The new Audi Q5 is set to arrive in Australia in the second quarter of 2009, starting at $59,900 for both the 2.0 litre TDI quattro and 2.0 litre TFSI quattro models.  The more [...]

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Citing concerns over the safety of its nickel-metal hydride battery packs, Audi has confirmed it has ceased development of its Q5 SUV. Given that the Q7 was also dumped a few months back, why didn’t Audi make the call on the Q5 then? It’s far more likely that cost concern is the major factor driving [...]

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Audi has launched the Audi Q5, its latest entrant into the prestige soft-roader segment and the baby brother to Audi’s existing Q7 luxury off-roader. It also spearheads Audi’s drive to expand its ‘Q line-up, which will eventually include the three-door Q3 and the Volkswagen Polo-based Q1 mini-crossover.

Proportionally, the Q5 is more carlike than your average [...]

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