Audi Q5 

This compact-luxury sport-utility is one of the best choices available. Delivering excellent performance, fuel economy and made up of a comfortable luxury interior, the Q5 is taut.

With athletic handling, this used car provides a smooth and comfortable ride. Featuring a five-seat cabin, the interior of the Q5 is very comfortable. It is fitted with high-quality material.

The front seats are spacious, while the back seat was mixed in review. This larger vehicle stands out on the road, making it the optimal choice for anyone considering purchasing an Audi.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Audi A4 (2009) and received a 5-star rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.  

Child Safety

The Euro NCAP recommends that children less than 3 years of age should be facing the rear. After the age of three years, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

  The Audi Q5 is a relatively safe vehicle to drive. In a frontal impact crash, the driver’s head and lower limbs are well-protected, while the rest of the body has only adequate protection. The passenger receives good protection all over. In a side impact crash, protection is good, except when the crash involves a pole in which case the chest is only marginally protected.

Protection from whiplash is good. Pedestrians in an accident receive somewhat poor protection due to the bonnet.  

Maintenance & Repair Costs          

Repairs made to the Audi will require high quality parts.

The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

Service parts:                 £80 – £120             (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend either Genuine quality, or similar, such as Mann filters & Castrol oil for Audi.

Cam. Belt change :      £300 – 600   every 60,000mi

Cam belt kit:                 £120 – £210   plus water pump change recommended

Br. Disc & Pads ch.:    £160 – £250   (FRONT, Pagid, German)

Diagnostic:                     £40 – £120

Labour rates:

• Independent:           £65 – £125 / hour

• Main dealer:            £175 – £235 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require an experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.

Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads.

PRE-TENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.

ANTI-WHIPLASH

In the event of a rear collision, anti-whiplash head restraints in the vehicle cradle the occupants head to minimize any whiplash injury.

SECURITY SYSTEM

The ignition disable device prevents the engine from starting without the original manufacturer’s key.