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Old 07-08-2008, 12:10 AM
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Default Detailed Look: Audi Q5

<center><img src="https://www.audiworld.com/news/08/q5-in-depth/summary/header3.jpg"></center><p>Everything you ever wanted to know plus tons of new photos in the gallery.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/news/08/q5-in-depth/summary/">https://www.audiworld.com/news/08/q5-in-depth/summary/</a</li></ul>
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Default V6 Q5 gets pretty much the same fuel economy as V6 A4/A5

I wouldn't expect to see a drop of more than 1-2 mpg compared to A5 (18/27 with Auto)

16/26 or about is possible. The 2.0T is only 10% more fuel efficient.
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Isn't it also suppose to get the supercharger V6
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Default The promotional material is beginning to sway me - slowly . . .

Especially with the new spy photo's of the RX3xx (Lex) being so boring (in design).
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Default The new RX is not bad - what will be important are the details

<center><img src="http://thepassionatepursuit.com/images/weblog/07-08-08-2009-lexus-rx.jpg"></center><p>hp, transmission etc
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No word on USA specs/options (engine especially)?
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Default Anybody care to explain the valvelift on the 2.0T FSI?

"The two-liter TFSI engine is equipped with the new Audi valvelift system that regulates the valve lift variably in two stages. Unlike on the 3.2 FSI in the Audi A6, <b>here it acts on the exhaust valves</b>. Together with the intake camshaft that can be adjusted through 60 degrees, it improves the charge cycle and further boosts pulling power. The driver experiences the AVS system as a technology designed to enhance driving fun - it guarantees a spontaneous, dynamic torque buildup."

I thought the valvelift only operated on the intake, on both the 3.2L and 2.0T, even the cutaway drawing of the 2.0T shows that the valvelift is only for the intake valve.
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Default 3.2 V6 with Tiptronic only

Apparently Audi USA has determined that no one is interested in a 2.0T, 2.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI or an MT6.
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Crazy. The least they could do is offer 3.0TDI with S-tronic.
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Default And I, in turn, have determined that I am not interested in a Q5. Too bad, for Audi.

I wish they'd take a shot in one direction or another - MT6, TDI, 2.0T - but only the naturally aspirated gas V6 slushbox? yawn...

No wonder BMW "isn't concerned".

I like the style and the rest of the package, but forced induction should be mandatory in SUV's these days, in some form or another... (more power and better economy!)


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