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I had a chance to spend some days in the premium plus modelĀ Audi Q5 45 TFSI Quattro. It was an excellent and exciting experience. The Q5 is a very important model for Audi and generates lots of sales. It’s in the compact SUV segment, which is highly competitive. It is a finely crafted machine that features Audi’s trademark fit and finishes.
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In the interiors that have served as a benchmark for other manufacturers. For a long time. Derived and comfort. Is exceptional. Underneath the hood is a 2.0 liter inline 4 engine that’s mated to a 7-speed S Tronic transmission with Quattro all-wheel drive. The turbo engine makes 261 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque.
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It felt exceptional driving around to the Washington DC area going to Western Maryland around Hagerstown on I-70. I also drove on the I-81 inWest Virginia driving and I-66 in Northern Virginia. It was a very thrilling experience that I appreciated and enjoyed with my son. The premium plus package adds 19-inch wheels.
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The Sirius satellite had all access. The optional navigation system added MMI navigation plus Audi connect prime. Part of the premium plus package is the traffic jam assist besides a lot of other features.
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It also had the bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound. I love the dynamics of playing my two songs Paradise and Stop the Bullying that I did with the music department at Carnegie Mellon. The rich audio texture warmed my heart, it brought me into a space of serenity and peace, and excitement. It’s also pretty fuel-efficient; it gets an EPA-rated 28 miles per gallon on the highway.
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The Q5 is actually manufactured in North America at their plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico. I’d had a chance to visit Audi’s factory in Ingolstadt and was told that the newest factor at that time is the plant in Mexico that makes the Q5. I hope one day to go and see how this fine machine is put together.
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When I visited the plants in Ingolstadt, I was able to experience the Audi customer delivery system. It’s an exceptional system where you’re able to customize and pick your own colors for the vehicle.
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The model I drove was in a beautiful blue that Audi calls Navarra blue metallic. I would love to see how that color came together and other color options. The base price on the Audi Q545. TFSI Quattro is $43,300. As delivered with the premium package it came out to $53,000. For more information visit audi.com.