NEW AUDI Q5

The NEW AUDI Q5 2010 Audi Q5 ranks 1 out of 8 Luxury Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 18 published reviews and test drives of the Audi Q5, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
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.
Reviewers have plenty of praise to offer this young SUV, going so far as to say that its performance rivals sport sedans. With standard all-wheel drive, it’s surefooted in slippery conditions and downright fun to drive when the pavement is dry. "Q5 offers a level of refinement and cargo AND passenger versatility unmatched by most compact SUVs," writes Consumer Guide. "Those strengths, coupled with first-rate cabin appointments, put it at the head of the class.”
So far, the Q5's only major downside is its steep base price, which can skyrocket once you start adding options. It starts at just over $37,000, making it more expensive than every car in its class except the BMW X3. A smaller sticking point is that it only offers a six-cylinder engine. Reviewers had hoped a more fuel-efficient option would be offered for 2010, but a hybrid model is now expected instead for 2011. But even without a hybrid option, the Q5 achieves very good fuel economy for its class. Its 18/23 city/highway rating is second only to the Acura RDX, which is rated at 19/24.