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From LLN: At 2.81 meters (9.22 feet), the wheelbase is the longest in its segment – creating a roomy interior on board the Audi Q5. Measuring 4.63 meters long (that's 182.28", making it perfectly sized and now definitely at the top of the list to replace our X3) and 1.88 meters (6.17 feet) wide, the Audi Q5 is just 1.65 meters (5.41 feet) high, giving it a sporty appearance. 19-inch wheels further bolster this look. The Q5 shares a platform with the A4 and A5. The platform's layout will make it possible for Audi to offer a full range of engines, meaning that the brand’s various FSI-equipped four and six-cylinder engines, plus some high efficiency diesel models will be offered. It’s even possible that the 4.2 litre V8 will find its way under the hood for an S-line version. The Q5 has an updated version of the quattro all-wheel-drive system with a six-speed manual or the new seven-speed DSG gearbox. It comes equipped stahdard with hill-descent control and an adjustable air suspension. The Q5 is a five-seater, unlike the seven-person Q7. The Q5 can be ordered with a number of luxury features. These include the Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera, Audi lane assist (the lane departure warning system) and Audi side assist, which warns of hazards when changing lanes. Adaptive cruise control maintains a constant distance between the performance SUV and the vehicle in front. The interior seems even nicer than the A4/A5 on which its based, and makes the GLK look like a piece of junk on the inside. http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-1.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-2.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-3.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-10.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-9.jpg http://www.mbusa.com/media/images/campaigns/glk-class-10/interior.jpg |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 20, 2008 12:13 am)   I cannot open the four fist links from your former post. A big "Forbidden" appears in the screen when pressing the lines. A nice M-B interior coming from the last link, on the other hand. Regards, Jose |
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 19, 2008 6:56 pm) You are a minority. The market has spoken and Toyota/Lexus seems to be addressing peoples needs, wants, and desires. They have the "right formula". They seem to know what they are doing. I will side with them on this topic.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 20, 2008 12:15 am) |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Apr 19, 2008 7:06 pm) Looks like a decent upgrade but the body style hasn't changed much. My wife has three priorities 1. Reliability - Honda would be near/at the top 2. Appearance- Honda near the bottom 3. Ease of Use/Utility - Honda would do well here also. The appearance winner would be Enclave, CX-9 and Acadia in that order. Now she needs to drive them to make her choice. She mentioned the Honda interior was a little boring from first view in the review photos. Secretly, I prefer the CX-9 driving advantage over the others! Thanks again. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 20, 2008 12:15 am) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 19, 2008 12:40 pm) Most women do like x5s  CX9 looks very long... Well anyway choose what you prefer |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 19, 2008 11:15 pm) |
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Replying to: atlas7 (Apr 20, 2008 6:26 am) Not sure what your statement has to do with re-badging. Yes, Toyota sells alot of vehicles, yes Lexus is popular in the US. But rebadging is not necessarily the right formula unless the shared platform is the right platform. Do you seriously think that the ES/ Camry platform is particularly fantastic?
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 19, 2008 11:18 pm) It wouldn't make the Lexus LS460 less of a car but a far cheaper priced Toyota LS would make a Toyota far more of a car. Badges, more exclusivity in terms of dealership services, better wood trim and materials may matter to many folks but when I buy a car I buy the car and not the image. And to me the essence of any car is its platform and drivetrain. But for others a car is how pretty it looks , how neat its electronic gizmo are and last but not least how nice and cordial and polite and considerate and empathetic those customer service reps are . To each his own I guess. |
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