It's actually unbelievable to see how far diesel engines came in the previous decade or so. The one identified underneath the nose of Audi's newest Q5 2.0 TDI is really a case in point.

Mated to a sevenspeed s-tronic dualclutch transmission, it's sufficient to propel the close-1900kg fivedoor SUV to 100km/h in nine seconds flat.

Therefore, the Q5 diesel produces close - petrol operation figures with better economy and comparable refinement. It's also much smoother than previousgen diesels, with just the chatter on startup. Certainly, from within the boundaries of the cottage, you just cannot sense any idle vibration caused by the powerplant.

Under load, it stays comparatively quiet and refined, true not producing the songs a strong petrol engine can, but staying inoffensive however. However there's more for the Q5 than its cuttingedge diesel-engine.

The analyzed 2.0 TDI also included popular choices, for example a blindspot warning setup, and the 'Technik' bundle, which provides Audi's MMI navigation system (on 7.0inch display), parking setup, reversing camera and threezone climate-control.

Upgrading to the cottage, it's instantly clear that Q5 proceeds Audi's conventional interior theme- the fit and finish are brilliant, the character of the components used high. Being a moderate-sized SUV the Q5 also provides an airy, virtuous view all 'round, improving visibility and consequently security. While on safety, the Q5's fivestar ANCAP rating, eight airbags and complete suite of digital security acronyms include satisfaction. Leather trim with Bluetooth integration, electric front seats, multifunction steering-wheel and 180watt, 10speaker audio system emphasize the conventional equipment list.

To the trail, the Q5 shows once more why it's a top seller within this category. It corners level for an SUV, and also the engine's everpresent torque well is prepared to hasten you out the different side.

The gear box, combined with steering and throttle response, could be modified through the 'Audi generate pick' button. This enables the driver to cycle through dynamic, individual, car, eco and comfort push modes. They do make a difference, the gear box smoothing out adjustments in automobile and relaxation before giving a thud in dynamic.

The Q5 is additionally fitted with automatic stop/beginning functionality, that is ideal for saving gas but may feel disconcerting. Actually, it shows itself as the one niggle we had during testing. Pulling up into a group of lights, the stop/beginning engages, but if you need to go away again, the engine just reignites after brake-pressure is introduced. That's good, but the reluctance within the dualclutch gear box as it prepares to lose yet again is amplified via this procedure- you can have the gear box using up drive, in substantially the same manner as you feed in a guide auto's clutch pedal. It requires a little experience as well as expectation to lessen these scenarios.

This modest blot apart, the Q5 actually amazed on freeway around it did in town.

2013 Audi Q5