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Compact luxury crossover SUVs like the 2010 Audi Q5 are multiplying like bunnies. With so many of them hopping around, the task of evaluating their relative pros and cons may seem overwhelming. In the case of the Q5, though, it's worth the effort. Thanks to a sprightly V6 and underpinnings from the A4 sport sedan, the Q5 is one of the most entertaining vehicles in this segment. And thanks to its generous rear passenger space and ample cargo space behind the rear seats, this entertainment doesn't come with the usual practicality compromises.


The Audi Q5 provides one of the best combinations of spectacular performance, an ultra-luxury cabin and a stunning exterior in its class. As Audi's first luxury compact SUV, it's slotted below the midsize Q7 and is based on the same platform as the A4 sedan.


The 2010 Q5 is a 4-door car.
The 2010 Audi Q5 is 5-passenger luxury sport-utility.
The Audi Q5 is available in many colors but available in one trim only.
It is the 3.2 Premium quattro Tiptronic.

Upon introduction,
the Q5 is equipped with
a standard 3.2-liter,
The Q5 may look similar to other luxury compact SUVs, but some reviewers say its sporty, sleek exterior is even more appealing. "To us, this Audi might be the only truly handsome vehicle in the class," says Popular Mechanics. "And if image-conscious luxury buyers agree, we just might have a new pack leader.
V6, 270-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway.
Premium interior, roomy backseat, sporty handling, firm but supple ride, excellent crash-test scores.
The 2010 Audi Q5 is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV available in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Standard equipment on the Premium includes 18-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, eight-way power front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, tri-zone automatic climate control, a trip computer, Audi's MMI with dash-mounted controls, and a 10-speaker stereo with a CD/MP3 player, an auxiliary input jack, an SD card slot and satellite radio.

The Premium Plus adds xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, auto-dimming and power-folding mirrors, a power liftgate, heated front seats, driver memory functions, a panorama sunroof, Bluetooth and an iPod interface. Some of these features are available as options on the Premium trim. The available MMI Navigation package adds a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic updates, voice control, a rearview camera and the third-generation MMI system with console-mounted controls, improved menus and a joystick-like button atop the main control knob for enhanced functionality.



A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Released just last year, the Audi Q5 remains unchanged for 2010. The Q5 comes in three trims – Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige -- with Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system standard. Since the 2010 Q5 is nearly identical to the 2009 model, this review uses data from both model years.
The 2010 Audi Q5 is one of the best bets for consumers in search of a fun-to-drive yet practical compact luxury crossover.
Some ergonomic annoyances, below-average maximum cargo capacity, artificial steering feel.